The Thirsty Goat in Belfast

Brilliant had amazing time me and my partner loved everything about it ,, going again as changed everything for the better for us can't wait to cum again best stuffed animals I've seen ,be back again this week

Came here on a chilly Monday late afternoon. It was very quiet but the place was warm and the welcome friendly. The IPA was heavenly and after looking at a relatively limited menu we opted for the burger. Good choice as it was absolutely delicious. We thoroughly enjoyed it in a peaceful bar sat at the window, people watching. By the time we came out the place was getting busier and i've got no doubt it's a great place for an evening out drinking

Really good live music and a very good vibe inside the venue

Went in to grab a bite to eat with a friend, got the fish with mushy peas and chips only thing nice was the peas chips where harder than the music playing also ordered a coke and it was as flat as the floor outside

It's can be a louder atmosphere then pubs like the crown because of music on a Saturday night which is fun , not recommended on a Saturday if you want a quieter pub but good on its own thing.

Op een woensdag aangekomen voor een citytrip van een paar dagen. Mijn zoon moest lachen om de naam “de dorstige geit” en daarop besloten daar te gaan eten. Prima hap voor een prima prijs. Dorstige mensen komen daar overigens prima aan hun trekken! 😉

What a great place. This bar had been widely recommended so I had high expectations. We enjoyed some live music and a bit of toe tapping. Great vibes! If I came back to Belfast I'm sure I'd come here again.

It’s ok, average. Stops serving food at 8pm on Tuesday. Not bad overall

The Thirsty Goat in Belfast is a pub that offers a charming experience for those looking to enjoy a casual drink and some food in the heart of the city. The atmosphere at The Thirsty Goat is relaxed, with a charming feel though not overwhelming. It offers a typical pub setting, with wooden furnishings and a cosy feel that draws you in. The lighting is warm, creating an inviting environment for friends or solo visitors. While it’s certainly not a dull space, there’s an element of simplicity that might leave some patrons looking for a bit more flair... then suddenly.. we looked at the wall on our left.. what's this? We can't believe our eyes, we blink in disbelief. We look to the wall to our right, can this be?.. we couldn’t believe our eyes. There it was, a picture of a goat in the most ridiculous pose. I blinked in disbelief. Was I seeing things? Surely, this was a coincidence. I turned to Kett. Was he seeing what I was seeing? Yes. More goats—this time, dressed up in silly outfits, caught mid-jump, or staring at the camera with their funny, almost knowing eyes. The entire wall was covered in these quirky, hilarious goat photos, each one more ridiculous than the last. It was like a hidden treasure trove of goat-themed humour, right there before our eyes. Suddenly, what felt like a simple, unassuming space transformed into something extraordinary. The food menu at The Thirsty Goat is limited, offering only a minimal selection. While the food is tasty, there isn't much variety and creativity that some might expect from a pub with a bit of flair. It's satisfying for those who want a quick and tasty meal with their pint (or two), but if you're looking for a more diverse or gourmet offering, you may leave feeling a little disappointed because it's a PUB, idiot. The staff here are friendly and approachable. It’s clear they try to keep things running smoothly, and for the most part, they succeed, even if they are a little stretched. There is a space next door to the restaurant where you can grab a drink at the lively bar and hear some acoustic music. The atmosphere was warm, fun, and inviting—perfect for a relaxed evening out. This place just keeps getting better! In addition to the fantastic drinks and live acoustic music, there’s a quirky little surprise: a taxidermy stuffed goat that adds a bit of character to the vibe. It really sets the tone for the whole spot. Honestly, I love the idea of adding more stuffed things! Why stop at a goat? They should lean into a stuffed theme—maybe stuffed olives, or even a stuffed menu! It would be such a fun touch to have a whole collection of these pieces throughout the space. It’s the kind of place where you never know what fun you’ll discover next. Look under your chair! Oh! What's that? A stuffed squirrel holding a cigar and a dram of whisky?! YES PLEASE. More stuffed things! However, I have to mention one little hiccup. The toilets are named after some different types of farmyard birds, which definitely threw us for a loop. None of us are farmers, so we spent a good minute trying to figure out which door to choose. In a dimly lit hallway, the stench of regret hit us like a suffocating wave. We hadn’t known—how could we have known—that this choice would seal our fate? The doors, each labelled with strange and foreign bird names—Pheasant, Hen, Goose—mocked us like a cruel riddle we were never meant to solve. And now, trapped in this place, we could only curse our ignorance, this test, we had failed. We should have studied. But honestly, it just added to the charm of the place! And no doubt it was a user error. Overall, it’s a wonderful spot. However, the menus are tacky. Verdict: The Thirsty Goat is a solid pub.

The food was amazing! Loved the live music as well!

Amazing bar, but bring a jacket!

Brilliant very busy bar with great live music, considering how busy it gets the service at the bar is great. Drinks process are average for the bars in the area.

Came here for some drinks on a night out and really enjoyed ourselves. The doorman was friendly, and the staff behind the bar. It was quiet as was a Thursday night, but the musician was brilliant and we really enjoyed the live music. Still a nice atmosphere - would definitely come back here again!

Great wee spot. The food was faultless, absolutely delicious. Service was first class, a busy and efficient team. Thoroughly enjoyed our afternoon out, thank you.

We where trying a few pubs on the afternoon of New Year’s Eve when we arrived at the Thirsty Goat looked around found a table 6 seats found it difficult to get attention of the bar staff who where anything but happy. Went up order food and was told our table was not for food and I don’t mean politely told we drank up and left miserable place.

Whoever was the singer on the 18th Nov was brilliant. I personally liked his songs that eve. Great atmosphere. We liked the decor. Security was nice and friendly.

Visited on a Sunday during Christmas after visiting previously. We ordered a start and main course, unfortunately we had to ask for cutlery after each course. In all fairness there was only two waitresses covering the whole bar on a busy Sunday night. It was so busy, while we were eating a couple (not part of our party) asked to sit next to us during our main course. Whole experience was average. But would visit again - just not at Christmas and for drinks only.

Worst service I’ve got yet, accused of asking some girls Nephew did they want “drugs” was aggressively escorted out by 2 bouncer, and was told they had audio of me asking this person did they want drugs… complete joke I will be filing a proper report tomorrow when I get home, nobody should be treated the way I was in that bar, bouncing staff really needs looked at!! Serious Accusation to be accused of with no proof, will be ringing tomorrow to ask for this “audio”

We were only in for drinks but the atmosphere and music where great!

Recommend by a friend’s son, bar and restaurant. Walked in and was greeted by someone straight away . Took us to a lovely seat , lots to choose from the food and drink menu. Two of us had the Christmas roast dinner and one of us had the chicken , mash and vegetables. The atmosphere in this place was amazing. Staff were very attentive always making sure we had everything we needed . We all can say without a doubt this was the best food we have eaten , the flavours were great and plenty to eat too. I have never been a fan of Brussel sprouts but whatever they do to them were fantastic. The three of us shared a sticky toffee pudding too. Customer service 10/10 the same for the food and the atmosphere. Would definitely recommend to anyone who is visiting Belfast .

My advice to you is check your drinks BEFORE lifting from the bar. As the bar is extremely busy and cramped I passed drinks I had ordered back to a friend. Not a minute later whilst I was waiting on my change from paying, she handed them back to me saying they were only water! I'm not a person to cause a scene so I politely told the busy barman. He wasn't very helpful, so I again, politely requested the manager. He turned about without speaking and I waited a few minutes for the manager. His demeanor was very sharp and condescending, but to be fair, it was 3 deep or more at the bar, so he was more than likely under pressure. But his behaviour was totally unprofessional to the extent of being argumentative and down right rude. A few people commented this to me after the event, asking if I was okay. I just wanted the issue resolved without causing unwanted hassle. I have to admit the other staff members were lovely, perhaps Chris needs to take a leaf from their book on manners and customer care, for which he most certainly could avail from a refresher course As I was in tears by this man's actions I passed money to my friend to buy replacements. Unfortunately this marred a lovely evening out with friends and my stay in Belfast.

Only had drinks but food looked lovely that other people had, brilliant atmosphere 👌

Really rude girl cleaning tables was horrible to me for no reason i was asking about the tables that were free , she looked me up and down and everything ! Maybe she was having a bad day but my god the looks i got as if i asked do you sell heroine here - i said can we have these seats theres a group of us . Wont foot the place again . Rudeee

Food here wa excellent. I wasn't too adventurous ordering the fish, but it was fresh and wonderful. The service was swift and friendly. Will go back.

Friendly staff and great atmosphere. Bit pricey but slap bang in the centre of a busy quarter in the capital, so expected.

Service and atmosphere fine. Nothing to write home about. A bit disturbed to see such blatant ai art on the front of the bar. Can they not afford to pay an artist to deisgn something for them? Its off-putting and comes off as cheap.

They would serve 100% more drink if they had more staff, I called in on a Sunday night and waited 15 minutes and never got served, meanwhile I observed 5 staff washing glasses and restocking but only 2 staff serving drinks.

A brilliant couple of nights spend here on our trip to Belfast. A really friendly fun relaxed atmosphere. Staff were very friendly also. Can't wait to go back.

Great atmosphere & well managed.

One to swerve unless you've a scouse tan and local. Rude staff and vile service. There are plenty of other bars in Belfast, so do yourself a favour and don't attempt to drink here if you're not a local

Got chased off my seat by staff while having a quick drink, had to stand beside back door to finish my bottle, couldn't get out quick enough

Not a bad place, but someone needs to have a stern word to the staff. The lad with the Jameson top and beard, sitting there chewing gum, leaning on the benches, wiping his nose and beard with his gloved hand. Literally half a dozen waitresses all standing around gasbagging, one drinking behind the counter at the food serving up area. Was like a social gathering of teenagers rather than a serious operation. Unless they sort their professionalism and service, will be going elsewhere in future.

After we waited a long time for a seat, they didn't feel like serving us, so we left again.

Came a few times during our weekend away, prices are abit on the high side but we had a good time, can get very busy with 5 deep at the bar, but it was a weekend after all.... Would recommend for a few👍

Amazing place and staff wonderful.

I’m not usually a soup person but I’m so glad I gave it a go - delicious. Lovely staff too which made our experience even more enjoyable.

I had an early dinner here. The beef brisket boxty was delicious. The chips were perfectly crispy. I only wish that you could hear the music from the restaurant section.

Buen pub animado con música en vivo durante el fin de semana. El personal era amable y servicial. Precio razonable para la ubicación.

Another brilliant Belfast pub great food and atmosphere staff where friendly 100% recommended

Suficientemente agradable pub, pero fuimos por el guiso irlandés y fue muy decepcionante. El guiso irlandés debe estar dominado por buenas patatas harinosas y no debe ser absolutamente un guiso de salsa marrón con unas pocas patatas cerosas. Lo que nos sirvieron fue una cazuela de cordero razonablemente agradable (servido con tostadas de masa madre inglesa en lugar del tradicional pan de trigo) tendrá que seguir buscando un guiso irlandés decente en Belfast.

Servicio terrible. Personal del bar demasiado preocupado por hablar entre sí en lugar de servir a los clientes. Tres pedidos de bebidas que tuvieron que repetirse 3 veces. Personal muy grosero e inútil.

Conseguí 2 tuberías principales que eran excelentes si caro. (Pollo y una hamburguesa) El postre fue un poco de un desastre, pedido de limón posset consiguió merengue de limón sin el merengue y crema falsa. A esos precios, crema de verdad, por favor. El servicio fue excelente.

Out with a few mates, I had a few drinks 🍸 and it was amazing in this place definitely recommended.

We called in for a quick drink before going to dinner in another restaurant. The barman ignored me and my two friends. After serving two people who had been after us in the queue I said to him that he maybe hadn’t realised we were in front of both the people he had just served and would he mind serving us next. He responded by scowling at me and putting the palm of his hand up and dismissing me. So very rude. Safe to say we left and won’t be back.

El bar tenía una gran vibra, la música en vivo era impresionante al igual que el Guinness y David era fantástico cuidándome. Muy recomendable si tienes problemas de accesibilidad. ¡Gracias David!

Brilliant live music and buzzing atmosphere on a Saturday night. Loved it

Went in for food and drinks. No ireland tops or jerseys with irish music pumping in the background. Need to adjust their attitude. Avoid

Fun place to be. We Didn't get the name of the bar tender, unfortunately, but he was brilliant. Served us each tike woth a smile and humour, staff kept the place clean and where very welcoming

Great staff great food at great prices.

The best place to have lots of fun

Good service great food loved this wee find. Worth booking in advance for larger groups.

Arrived at 9.30 to find it closed

I had the Irish lamb stew,,it was very tasty,but a bit too salty, great service though

I can’t stress enough how bad they are

Great bar nice and clean and bar staff very helpful.

Lovely friendly pub in city centre

Lovely food and great service 👌 well done 👏 ✔️

Just got home from Belfast. Fell into this place yesterday (Sunday). Only popped in for a couple of drinks but ended up staying about 7 hours! Lots of live music. 3 different acts who were all fab! Spent hours dancing and would have carried on if they weren't closing. Atmosphere was buzzing. Popped back today for some lunch. I had the seafood chowder which was amazing, 2 friends had the Irish stew which they loved and another gad the pea and ham soup - which was massive! Would definitely recommend and would 100% go back when next in Belfast.

Food nice, ask for a table by the front was told no there reversed put us in a dark corner, while we were there for 45mins- and hour none of those tables were used nor did they have a sign on it, They charged £1.80 for a pint of blackcurrant so be ware 😳

Went to this place on couple of days cause it has good reviews and people recommended this place to me. On the first day, one lady told me there’s is no space for one person! I have seen plenty empty seats, then I left the place anyway. On the second day, another woman told they don’t provide food for only one person! What’s the logic? Then I asked can I do take away, and she said no. This was very arrogant and leave me with many questions. 1. Is Northern Ireland no good for solo travellers, or diplomats or solo students? 2. Is this restaurant racist? 3. If you have enough space why can’t you provide food for one person? 4. Is Northern Ireland safe to travel?

Italian who spent two days in Belfast. I was looking for something typical and I was satisfied. The lady in the dining room was friendly and, despite struggling with the language, she managed to understand my intentions and offered me an excellent stew and equally delicious apple cider. All very good

The food was not that good, very greasy. The drinks were good. But for 2 drinks and 2 main courses it came to 100$ Canadian. That’s ridiculous. Service wasn’t that great either. Wouldn’t recommend

Typical bar, very good atmosphere and live music. Good place to take refuge from the hostile city.

I visited here with my young family. We came for our evening meal together. The food was absolutely delicious, I had the boxty. The service was good, despite it being very busy. I've recommended this place to others who are visiting Belfast soon.

Bar person insisted that I say please when ordering, said that “ manners cost nothing “ . Possibly he could have asked me with a please and not refused me , as a grown up , customer, , unless I said please to him. I have been so insulted by this small individual and cannot understand how an establishment of this calibre would employ such a rude and ill mannered individual to serve their customers .

Offers a cozy pub atmosphere with commendable food, particularly noted for its seafood chowder. Overall vibe is welcoming, making it a decent spot for both drinks and traditional Irish fare.

Stew was cheaper than lamb, but it was tasty

Good spot, nice menu, would go again

Food was amazing, service was great, lovely crowd, live music, loved it

Really good spot to relax in, socialise and listen to live Irish music. Get yourself down here on your next Belfast visit.

Great food, great selection of food and drinks. Lovely atmosphere

I went there yesterday (Sunday) and ordered a roast chicken. I waited for half an hour before my food arrived. It was one of the worst roast chicken I ever had. A Very tiny piece of chicken which was so tough and red in the middle. Two small pieces of roast potatoes that were so hard to break with your knife. It's a shame because I liked the place. Definitely not going back again.

We stayed in Belfast while touring Ireland and spent a night at the Thirsty Goat’s beer garden after dinner and had a great time! A lot of drink options, super nice waiters and the people we met there were super kind too!

We weren't planning to stop here but the sounds of some great live music lured us in. We opted for a couple of large whiskies. Staff were friendly and the atmosphere was superb.

The Thirsty Goat was an incredible experience with my five friends! The atmosphere was lively, and the drinks were fantastic—perfect for a fun night out. We can't wait to return for more good times!

Absolutely loved this place! From the outside it seems quite ordinary but there is a palpable air of charm and homeliness to the place which lends to the whole experience. Service was swift and efficient but very friendly and attentive. Menu itself was elegant and I particularly loved their Thirsty Goat Boxty with traditional Irish potato cake, chicken, mushrooms and wilted spinach served with a creamy white wine sauce. Quite filling and very reasonably priced! Husband got the Seafood Chowder which was really excellent albeit a bit seafood-minimal. Still worth it but had they really gone all out on this, it could have been one of their go-tos, for sure. I would love to come back one day and it's really the sort of place you want to keep returning to for your nights-out and the spaciousness of the restaurant is perfect for parties and gatherings. What a wonderful and well-fed GOAT!

The wine is delicious, but the curry is terrible

A recommended place to eat typical dishes. The Irish Stew is very good, a must-try. Great attention, and a very pleasant atmosphere. Also in the afternoon/evening they have live music.

Felt pricy ..till u got your food..Great portions ...Great staff ..cold beer!

First visit to this place in Belfast. There was live music. The atmosphere was great. The staff was very friendly and so were the guests. We were recognized as non-natives and unexpected conversations started. There was a lot of fun.

Excellent atmosphere.. I recommend

We didn't try food but they have gluten free beer and cider. Very good atmosphere with live music.

The pub was very busy and we grabbed the last table. There were lots of groups of people and there was live music playing so it was quite loud too. We ordered the beef brisket boxty and seafood chowder. The portions were huge and it was real value for money. The chowder had large chunks of fish and potato. It was really tasty. My husband loved the boxty and has said several times since that it was the best meal of our holiday.

Enjoyed typical Irish dishes, accompanied by a Guinnes "beer".

Didnae eat but others looked good no smoking in outside garden ??? Only fault smokers get punished enuff....

Music great, service and food was sub par . Overly disappointed

This is a great wee place. We sat in the outside area for drinks. Everyone was so friendly and there was a live singer which surprised me for a Monday afternoon. A great wee find!

Good experience. A little dirty and in need of quality furnishings as the current ones are worn. Severs try their best and are friendly. Bouncers are friendly enough.

Disappointed to arrive at 7.55 to be told the kitchen was closed 😮

Staff really friendly, food was delicious. So good we went back again! There was live music in beer garden which made the nights even better!

Nice dinner with a live concert, special mention for the singer, great voice and very good choice of repertoire. Diverse choice of dishes: world cuisine + Irish dishes! The service is great. Only downside, music too loud.

Very good food and fantastic atmosphere, we actually wanted to change every day, but we liked it here the best and went there almost every day.

We were advised to come here when we couldn't get into McHughes by the barman, and it was a good recommendation 👌 We both had a Boxty. Very filling and delicious 😋 No room for a desert, unfortunately

Really good food and friendly service. The food came quickly and was delicious.

Absolutely brilliant bar. A bit of live music on every night we went in. Great staff and a good choice of beers. One of our favourite bars during our visit.

The waitress doesn't really listen and then blames you for the wrong dish. No insight. Generally very cold behavior for Irish people. Never again!

Really delicious pasta dish Very good food choice 😋

Great night, music and bar staff brilliant Guys from security a joke, worst I’ve ever seen

The reviews for this place don’t do it justice! We only drank here, didn’t have food. Affordable drinks with Heverlee and Guinness around the £5.80 mark per pint. We got to Belfast for a couples city break (aged 34) on Friday and headed here about 2pm… live music from the get go… (at a nice volume) Comfortable surroundings, good drinks, and the ideal time to grab a perfect spot to see us in to the evening….We ended up staying all day until 7pm! Lovely staff, and a definite must visit if you’re in Belfast!

The Thirsty Goat While working away, my colleague and I visited The Thirsty Goat. The food was solid—we started with wings and both had burgers, which were tasty and filling. The Guinness was good and well-poured. The pub has a good atmosphere, with a quirky charm. There's an outside covered area next to the main pub that serves alcohol and features live music every night. If you're looking for decent food, good drinks, and a relaxed vibe, The Thirsty Goat is worth checking out.