The Woodworkers Rotating Tap Room in Belfast

Lovely staff, great food and the pints were 1st class

The place is called the Woodworkers, on the mainland that wouldn't mean anything. I sat down at a table and realised it was made of solid wood (maybe teak? I'm no wood expert), lightly oiled and beautiful. Not sticky or varnish-y like the junk you normally get, but nice wood (you can probably tell, I enjoyed the tables). The beer was lovely, as we're the team. The food was great, I had a scooby snack burger & chips, it was fabulous. One of my colleagues had chicken wings, they were also excellent. If you're in Belfast and you don't call in, you're missing out.

Great beer selection, and lots of food choices for vegans! Very friendly staff :)

They've improved their veggie/vegan options on the menu which is great, with things are are actively different/new to try. Was only a few years ago their veggie platter was poor, but things like the non-chicken bites,.frickles and vegan party burgers are top notch.

My only issue was being directed to the toilets upstairs and not told by staff they were gender neutral. Then to discover that men had a choice of male toilets but females only had the gender neutral choice. I felt my right to choose was taken away. Only when I mentioned to staff was I directed to the female toilets out the back of the bottom bar. In future staff should give females the choice of the female toilet and not just the gender neutral toilet. Other than that we had a ball!!

Gorgeous food, lovely helpful staff In the Woodworkers Restaurant. A lovely relaxing atmosphere even for a Saturday afternoon in Belfast. Thank you and we will be back soon !

Great, relaxed bar. Very friendly and helpful staff. Very enjoyable food and a wide range of beers. Not far away from train station.

Great offer for the comedy at laverys on a wednesday and thursday

Really enjoyed the rooftop bar. Good selection of beers and a nice atmosphere. Pool rooms upstairs if that's your cup of tea.

Lovely atmosphere and saff. Good food and they don't skipm on portions!

17 of us used the Workshop room and it was comfortable, clean, and perfect for us. Unlike Lavery's it's not super loud in The Woodworkers so great for a social event. In the evening though there was music playing which wasn't ideal.

Best craft beer selection in the city.

A while to get served when quiet. Long list of beers and yet ironically restricted choice of styles...all very safe and similar. A spacious bar and a fab number of pool tables upstairs.

Nice pub. Lots of choice. Flights of 6 or 8 pieces available.

Server who seated and initially took our drink and food orders was unfriendly. It took a while for her to come around and take our order. When the food came out, we had a different server and the food was not hot. The initial server disappeared and I had to go to the bar to order another drink as no one ever came back. When it came time to pay, the initial server was available. With making a reservation and sitting at a table, I would expect to have a server for the evening who was actually pleasant. This was the worst experience I’ve ever had in a restaurant, would never return and would not recommend.

Service was excellent had party if 14 with 5 children nothing was too much for the staff

The food here is deep fried garbage. I ordered ‘salt and chilli’ chips with vegan chicken. Squirts of pink sauce, 3 slices of chilli over deep fried ‘balls’ and chips. They should go to Madame Phos round the corner to learn how to cook! Their cauliflower wings are disgusting! Over cooked, soggy and awful, again get yourselves round to Madame Phos and beg for cooking classes. Can’t comment on the rest of the menu but mine went back uneaten, straight to the bin, where it belongs.

Nice place for a food and drinks

We try to get together every 6 months or so with ex work mates and really enjoy the pool hall at Laverys. Atmosphere and the food is great. Staff are always friendly and know how to pour a guinness. Already looking at dates that suit everyone for another get-together.

We'd an awesome day out. A great venue to see our friends.

Great food at a good price for a nice quiet Sunday night out.

Great little area, just perfect for my small party.

Great food, accommodated a large group across a few hours.

Great afternoon, location and choices available

Nice bar with good food. They also have some nice board games you can play while you wait or drink.

Great Pillow pale-ale beer. Late afternoon quiet atmosphere, waiters polite and cheerful.

Very friendly helpful staff. Good variety of food on menu and very tasty. Great selection of cocktails

As an avid craft beer enthusiast, I decided to explore the Belfast bar scene and sample some delightful pints. The Woodworkers caught my attention, so I ventured in about an hour after opening time. After finding a table, I made my way to the bar to order a drink. I selected a beer, which was served promptly, but unfortunately, the service lacked warmth. To make matters more perplexing, the beer I received was quite different from the canned version I’d previously enjoyed. Despite this, I refrained from mentioning it, as I had just arrived. My friend joined me, eager to try a flight of various beers. However, he ended up waiting at the empty bar for an extended period before being informed that flights weren’t available. Not wanting to cause a fuss, he settled for a single beer. When he requested a stout, he was unexpectedly served an IPA—a stark contrast in appearance (akin to asking for white wine and receiving red). The bartender eventually poured him a stout and generously offered it at no charge (since the original beer would have been discarded anyway). Our next goal was to grab some food. Like most patrons, we had checked the menu online beforehand. When I inquired about food availability, the bartender—now a different person—coldly informed me that it wasn’t served until 4 pm. Admittedly, the serving times were buried at the very end of the menu, beyond the desserts section. Curious about the sour beer on tap, I asked the bartender for her opinion. Unfortunately, she responded without a smile or any attempt at engagement, admitting she hadn’t tried it. Abruptly, she handed me a shot of the sour, leaving me feeling rushed and awkward. There was no follow-up inquiry about my experience, and she seemed disinterested. Seeking something beyond the fruity/sweet IPAs, we noticed a wheat beer listed on the menu. However, it turned out to be unavailable. Undeterred, we attempted to order a stout, only to discover it was no longer an option. Consequently, we settled for yet another IPA. Throughout our visit, we interacted with two staff members at the Woodworkers and one at Lavery’s. Regrettably, none of them exhibited good customer service skills. There was no warmth, engagement, friendliness, acknowledgment, or interest. Despite the quiet, laid-back atmosphere during the daytime, we left disappointed. As two unassuming geeks seeking a pleasant afternoon in a friendly establishment, we felt let down. Hoping for some acknowledgment and perhaps an explanation, I reached out via the online contact form on the Woodworkers’ website and I also sent a direct email after no initial response to the complaints form. Unfortunately, I received no response to my email either. This disappointing experience has left me hesitant to return, and the lack of follow-up sealed the deal.

Great night, lively friendly bar. Good food, clean facilities etc

🏚️setting was lovely. We arrived slightly early. We waited by the waitress station and to be honest we're ignored for a few minutes, so I asked if we could be seated. The service was exactly as I would expect from this point onwards. 🍷Drinks ordered, I had a white wine and my hubby had an ale. 🍗🍨Food, we had salt and pepper squid, honey chilli chicken and loaded katsu fries. The squid and honey chilli Chicken we're out favourites. Very tasty, great size portions. Overall we would return, the setting was quirky and had a nice vibe. The service to bring drinks and food was quick and of course the portion size Vs price was value for money.

Great beers and food but the bar girl is a joke, no sales skills and no desire to welcome customers. She served a wrong beer to my mate, and then straggled to put them on our table… no one really came up to us to even ask if we wanted to order anything else. Staff training is much needed in this place.

Great , especially the staff where lovely

I booked an area in woodworkers for my friends 30th birthday. It was an absolutely seamless process and all the staff were really lovely. The area was great and was close the bar. The communication was great so I knew exactly what to expect. The service was brilliant and we had a great night. Couldn’t recommended more highly - thanks so much to Woodworkers for such a great night!

Great atmosphere. The food was tasty and the staff were lovely and very helpful 😊

A great spot for either a quiet one, a few pints with friends, watching football or some food. The food menu has good variety and there are some good vegan and vegetarian options.

Alcohol free options are great. Always something new on tap to try :) staff always accommodating - would always recommend for drinks/food for any occasion!

Food portions were very generous. Staff all very friendly spent the full afternoon and early evening in the bar really enjoyed our day there

Lovely staff, tasty food and delicious cocktails 😋

Food all very good. Service great and nice atmosphere. Here for food pre comedy club

Great bar good atmosphere and amazing beer selection.

The location at the Back Bar was ideal for our crowd of 22 people from work to mark two retirements. Thank you

The waitress was very helpful, explaining how the comedy night package worked. Food didn't dissappoint.

Very good atmosphere and good food. We tried the selection of beers and cider. On the upper floor there is a terrace and a room with pool tables.

Lovely spot, very easy to reserve a private area for a birthday, staff are great.

Decent selection of rotational beers on tap.

Amazing night out at the comedy club Staff at the restaurant as well at the comedy club very helpful and nice Food very tasty love the scooby burger If you looking great night out good drinks and good laugh it’s great place to visit

Booked here as part of Comedy night in Laverys. £33 for ticket,main and any drink.(even a cocktail). I had massive plate of honey chilli chicken and truffle mayo skinny. Husband had goujons. All really tasty and plentiful. Friendly staff and good service. Wld recommend.

The food is absolutely amazing in here. Well worth a visit and great value for money too!!

The cafe bar is beautiful, the atmosphere is stunning and it's such a gorgeous wee spot! The food was nice, bit disappointed as they had run out of the food I had originally wanted but it was still enjoyable. The service from staff was terrible. Staff were more interested in standing round talking near or at the bar, and once staff dropped off the food, they didn't come back again to ask about getting more drinks. At times staff were rushing past us to another area of the building and then at times there weren't many staff around. When they did serve us, or get the bill it felt like they couldn't have been bothered. It's a real shame as it is such a beautiful spot, not sure I'd return.

Great place, good food, reasonably prices. Great friendly, helpful staff

This was my first time eating in the Woodworkers - I’ve been in for a flight or two of the lovely ales before, but this time we went in for a pre show meal before Lavery’s Comedy Club on a Thursday night. The food was gorgeous, and was a really big portion, really tasty, and we were allowed to take our lovely pints of Pillows ale from Boundary Brewery in Belfast upstairs with us - cracker wee night; really friendly staff, all round pleasure to be there!

Great selection of craft beers, I think the best in the city. Plus a bar showing sports is connected next door, so best of both worlds!

1st class service food excellent atmosphere brilliant

We went to the comedy show, pre booked the dinner, I arrived early and didn’t have to wait for my reserved table, it was a quiet Wednesday evening, I enjoyed the chicken and chips, American dinner style in a plastic tray, yummy sauce. We went up to the comedy show as the doors were closing and missed out on our seats but that just meant we had easy access to the bar 👍 excellent Guinness . Good job guys.

Nice place to grab an affordable meal and a drink before heading out for the evening. The burger options were great.

Food was delicious and fresh, cocktails were amazing, staff were outstanding.

Really good offer with the comedy show

Food was tasteless. Was seated at the table. Had to go looking for waitress 20 mins later to ask for drinks and to order.

Meal booked for myself and two friends on Superbowl Sunday. The food was phenomenal, friendly staff and a nice atmosphere. Will definitely be back again.

Had to wait 40 minutes for starter (calamari, big portion and tasted good). However my partners fish main course was still frozen and I had a very stale bap with my burger. Service was shocking overall too and it wasn't even busy.

Great night, friendly and accommodating staff. Food delicious and reasonably priced!

The 6 beer flight board was great, but they also give tasters at the bar. Great all-island beer selection, very impressed. Food was ok, the service, brilliant and the place itself is a great spot, all the sports on in its sister pub and pool tables above

The workshop is a great wee private area, no issues in a large group getting round one table and hearing the craic. Food was champion and so was the service. Will do it again

All good. We had booked a table for five people ahead of time hoping we would have a good spot but unfortuntely got the smallest table and where squashed. So probably wouldnt bother to do that again. Food was grand simple but good choice esp for vegan and veggie.

Atmosphere was good, service was good (especially when our group was hard to listen to lol)

Woodworkers Pub deserves a solid five stars for delivering an exceptional pub experience. From the warm and inviting ambiance to the impeccable service and delectable offerings, this establishment stands out as a true gem. The pub exudes a cozy atmosphere, making it an ideal spot to unwind with friends or enjoy a laid-back evening. The staff's friendly and attentive service adds a personal touch to the overall experience. Whether you're there for the well-crafted drinks or the delicious pub fare, Woodworkers Pub consistently delivers quality and hospitality that earns it a well-deserved five-star rating. Cheers to a pub that sets the standard for a memorable and enjoyable time!

Cannot knock the brilliant bar and setting. Unfortunately let down by the underwhelming food and service. Staff are cold and the food wasn’t far behind. This place has great reviews and menu to follow but if you’re after home cooked decent food give this place a miss. Really disappointed.

We had dinner and the food was delicious. The staff was 10. The guy with the dreadlocks was very nice, he was very very kind

Spacious, great place, clean, nicely kept. A selection of craft beers on tap. Excellent fish & chips! The only downside was the service, which, despite the almost empty place, wasn't particularly interested in us when we sat down at the table. On the first floor you can enter the billiard rooms.

Went in on a Thursday night before the comedy night as part of the deal. Sat for 20 mins before we were even given a menu, the staff took no notice of us after being sat down. Then, I had to go back up after another 20 mins and ask if we could order food. The chap then realised we had been waiting longer than we should've and offered us a free drink because of the rubbish service, and apologised, which saved this review from being a 1 star! The food was fresh and tasty, which we couldn't fault. Beers on tap were great. Because of all this long waiting time meant we were last into the show and had to sit at the front row. Good value for the money, but we spoke to others who had done the same as us and agreed the service was terrible, staff just standing around chatting amongst themselves at the bar, management need to take a look at this, they have a really good vibe in here, awesome to see gender neutral toilets, it was so annoying that the service really let them down here.

The flight board is great for beer tasting and you can choose whatever beer on their menu screen, at about 2gbp per glass. We went there on Sunday night and the bar was not busy. Kitchen closes at 9pm.

Was in on Wednesday night to get something to eat before the comedy show, took a seat ordered some drinks at the bar and then ordered food to the table from the app, food was nowhere to be seen after 40 minutes, my gf went to the bar and asked for an update on the food it some how magically appeared 2 mins after she requested an update, food was cold, missing items that we ordered which we requested twice and still didn't receive them by the time we had finished. Would have asked for refund but was in a rush to get upstairs for the show, staff didn't seem interested and provided poor service, rude and not welcoming. Disappointed as it wasn't cheap and won't be back.

Pub for grown ups, relaxed nice atmosphere. Great staff.

Really enjoyed our visit here. The staff were absolutely wonderful, super friendly and helpful. Plenty to choose for food AND offered gluten free which is great as my partner is coeliac. It was super busy when we went but still managed to get a table but would probably recommend booking in advance!

Don't know about dinners we just had a plate to share just popped in for a couple of pints

Great selection of on tap beers.

Tasty pub food and a great selection of drinks, including craft beers on tap and cocktails. But it took ages for the food to come. Not a huge problem, but still. Plus the acoustics were a bit here and there. Still, would go again. Staff very friendly and many apologies for the delayed food.

Nice bar with rotating brews on tap. Near the University.

Nice and large Irish pub with 14 taps of craft beer and ciders where you can also eat (the food menu is more than acceptable) or have a drink

Hosted a social #locksport meetup and staff really looked after us (also sweetened the deal with a taster rack to give out as prizes) Will be back again!

The food tasted good here, we had a platter to share. Staff was also very nice to us. We enjoyed spending the evening here and can recommend it to everyone.

Nice and chilled. Good varied selection of ales. Staff are pleasant and very knowledgeable about the beers.

It's ok... Tries to be a craft beer bar but doesn't really pull it off 100% in my opinion. Doesn't really have the atmosphere (although I was in on a busy Friday), the beers were mainly imports on my visit when more local stuff would be better (obvs luck of the draw). I was told no half pints available, but it seems they are, plus taster trays! In a craft bar you want to try the various beers so that's a positive thing. Review amended due to good feedback from the owners and explanation of the issues!

5 stars all the way!.. great food, great beer....

Booked the private space for free. Could hold about 30 people. Food was okay, nice drinks selection. Music in the small room was way too loud and not that good.

I was booked in for tonight (06/07/2023) for Dinner, after reading a woman's review, the women's toilets are based in a different building and instead there are just men's toilets and "geneder neutral" toilets, I decided to see for myself and came in earlier today. This is indeed the case, The females of my group felt this would make them highly uncomfortable to have men share the same toilets. Obviously not having just men and women's toilets is some sort of politcal ideology, but when there are only two genders and you have two available restrooms.. why not just designate them Men and Women's? I myself am not comofortable with my teenage daughter having to share toilets with a man in a dress and neither is she. I will phone to cancel my reservation.

Excellent selection of beers, nice atmosphere

The place has amazing potential, very classy decor and there were a lot of options on tap, but they had run out of half of them. Most options left were lagers, which I'm not particularly fond of. Ended up trying a Pale Ale and a stout, which were actually pretty good. The girl at the bar was super chatty and friendly, apologised a thousand times for the limited options that night.

Nice place , from many beers on tap to pool table , terrace lounge , live music … it have all for all moods

Great vegan and vegetarian options. Fabulous staff and lovely beers & ciders to choose from

Fantastic place. Great beer menu, and lovely food. Friendly staff, and great service.

I liked the place, very authentic. We only went to have a drink, and although the cocktails are tremendously expensive, the beer is well priced. It wasn't very busy when we went but the atmosphere was pleasant. It is very well decorated and conditioned, it is quite cozy to have a good time.

Really bad service. Also gender neutral toilets 🚫 which was very intimidating for my wife

Awful! 1. The food was really poor. Think the sweet potato fries were done in the microwave and the "Mexican chicken burger" was processed chicken 2. The menu was very bland. Not a great selection 3. GENDER NEUTRAL TOILETS! My wife was putting make-up on while 6'2 men walking past her. Not on

Nice craft beers. Staff fairly indifferent and not particularly friendly. Lovely inside.

Nice selection of pale ales. Could be a bit more variety in the beer selection. Nice interior. Staff was a bit off…

Friendly staff and generous food portions, and great for a flight of beers. Not the best Guinness

Went for the pre-show meal before the comedy club , food was pretty good though I wouldn't recommend the burgers the baps just fell apart on us Whiskey sour was excellent

Food good great comedy but one issue. Male only toilets and one gender neutral??? Why ? I have to go to laverys to use a female only toilet . Sick of adhering to the latest craze. Have 3 toilets every one happy

Great little pub, a touch expensive but good beers and friendly staff