Whites in Belfast

Great food great service great social scene

Oldest pub in Belfast .Came about midday midweek and had the place to myself gets really busy later in afternoon and evening Nice big open fire and great pint of Guinness Be aware theres a whites Guinness bar on the main street the old pub is down the alley Food was also good massive portions and plenty of choice Bonus was being dog freindly hard to find a place in city centre

Best irish stew and chowder ever

Basic selection, but all i needed was Guinness anyway and it was perfect. Lovely little cosy snug like part just off the main venue. I will be back for more. Bartender was cool Cant remember his name, but glasses and was working Sun 24th Nov. Nice one !!

Lovely quaint pub. Love going here and a beer garden and another pub beside it.

Didn't know his wifi password, even for an oversea's visitor. Cant be impressed with zero effort. Dont worry, I'll find my own taxi.

Ordered 2 kraken and coke and didn’t realise the bartender gave us roast coffee kraken until we sat down to drink them and when I went back to ask for 2 normal ones he made me pay for them . Highly disappointed as this is not what I asked for ! Money not well spent but a cute bar !

Fantastic pub with a real authenticity about it. Had the Irish Stew and portion size was mega. Music on too so has it all.

I was in whites tavern for lunch and I had the vegetarian stew. I've been a vegetarian for nearly 35 years and it was one of the nicest meals I've had. Not only that but the staff were very friendly and helpful, which added to the relaxing atmosphere, I often walk past without going in but after this I will definitely be back!

Fantastic private event for 50 in the Oyster Room. From start to finish the quality of the service, food and “refreshments” surpassed all expectations. Thank you!

Absolutely astonishing place. This is four pubs in one! At the front is a locals bar & in the middle is a long hall that turns into a club vibe into the wee small hours. To the right is a modern bistro type bar with cubicles, log store & fantastic lighting against bare brick. The real star, however, is the olde worlde very low lit bar to the left down the alley with a real fire & real atmosphere. The subtle Christmas decorations throughout & behind the bar added even more cosiness. This is the type of place you could hide for hours in on a wintry day. Didn't try the food this time but wouldn't hesitate. Whoever updated & designed the interior for these bars deserves a medal in my opinion because this is how it should be done - only in Ireland!

Such a great place. Oldest in Belfast. Small,, local and original. Go!

Tucked away down a back lane this is a proper snug old pub. Very narrow, coal fire blazing. Great atmosphere. Good selection of drinks and excellent pub food. Highly recommend the chicken stack, served with creamy mash, cherry tomatoes crunchy onions on top and peppercorn sauce. Also the pie of the day (chicken ham leek and mushroom today) was delicious. The house band, was 5 guys just sitting at one of the tables playing Irish music! No stage or anything, brilliant! Really worth a visit.

Small but very friendly pub, got a lovely Irish coffee.

Excellent little pub, food good, staff Excellent, definitely be back 😋

Poor food, prices above average and background music that doesn't allow you to talk. Disappointing

Booked for a family Sunday dinner and a disappointment from the start. It's a whole story to tell, but I won't be back never. Can't rate the food cos we walked out due to the extreme noise of the place. Is it a restaurant or a football venue?, the staff don't even know, as they agreed with us. Didn't even finish our drinks. We just went

Service and food excellent, staff really helpful, highly recommend would definitely return

At a private party upstairs where drink was really overpriced and bar staff couldn't be less helpful

Our group had great food, great craic and enjoyed the music. I had an issue with the bill which only occurred to me the following day and they sorted it immediately, no fuss. Top marks to the staff!!!

Very tasty food and the service was also nice. The atmosphere corresponds to a tavern with live sports broadcasts.

Very atmospheric and olde worlde. They serve a very good Guinness.

Beautiful but small place (usually full of people)

Wonderful dining experience for dinner at the Whites Tavern! It boasts as the oldest tavern in Belfast, and has such a charming atmosphere, there is a wood and coal fire in the dining area that gives off a nice aroma through the pub. The seafood chowder was the best I’ve had and the sticky toffee was delightful!

Popped in for a drink. Great little pub, an open fire. Lots to choose from. They do food, but we didn't have anything.

Drinks over priced, bland, poor pint. Barman not the most helpful

Customer service was brilliant and the food was lovely! My first visit in NI and I wanted to try traditional Irish food. I was told the chicken is halal which was a pleasant surprise. I was recommended the place by a few people and I ordered a lychee peach mocktail which was delicious. I also had an Irish stew which was tasty.

A true legend in the realm of diamonds in the dark of the city's must experience nite spots. The soul rejuvenating olfactory embrace of the roaring fire could heal the tortured mind. Came for the whiskey stop recommendation, stayed for the courtyard buzz.

Cozy and unique like the people in this city. Must go !!!

We had dinner, with the inevitable pint of Guinness and Hamburger. The atmosphere is serene, you can enjoy the TV broadcasting sports or excellent music. Highly recommended!!

Absolutely amazing food!! Proper tavern with a real fire, and old school charm. I’m gluten intolerant and the menu was clear and adaptable for me. Had the BEST sausage mash and gravy!! Highly recommended

Had a great evening here last night Saturday. The place was buzzing with live music. Had 4 visitors up from the south of Ireland and they couldn’t believe how great this was too. Staff all lovely and atmosphere 5 out of 5.

Live singer with guitar who was absolutely fantastic!.Toilets could do with regular cleaning..Busy Wednesday night with students so staff rushed off their feet really although service with a smile😊

Not busy at all but service very slow. Food ok but not exceptional

Open and fire and a Guinness....I'll be back

Brilliant atmospheric old pub down a back alley in the heart of Belfast.

Food was very reasonably priced and delicious great atmosphere

I'm putting this up not for me but for the loads of Americans that came in. I know there is good guinness here and one of the reasons I call in but to see equal care given to foreign visitors was very nice. Everyone upstairs who ordered one will be getting a superb pint.

Lovely old fashioned pub. The more up to date parts are a bit too noisy for me, bit otherwise just a lovely place to have a pint.

Nice cozy place with a warm fire burning in the fireplace. Service is fast and friendly. Nice place to enjoy a few pints!

Good vibes and good pint of Guinness

Great place to eat and drink if you're visiting Belfast. The Tavern was built in 1630 and has kept its rugged appeal. Always busy with a great atmosphere and friendly staff.

I have been traveling in Ireland for about two weeks now and this is the first establishment that I have found the staff to be unfriendly and unwelcoming. Thankfully the food was good as that is its saving grace.

Nice restaurant, many places where you can dine. Very tasty food.

Can get very busy, backroom has a nice atmosphere

Enjoyed a great red ale here. Staff were friendly, venue was clean and fun. I liked the music.

Fantastic night for my sisters 40th Birthday on Sunday 15th September. Venue excellent. Staff amazing and extremely helpful. Even helping us decorate. A poem for you all! Whites Tavern Looking for a pub in Belfast Pick the oldest one Established 1630 You know it will be fun A 17th Century Tavern May not seem to be the place Where life, love and laughter Are met with friendly face. From the moment you walk in You are met by friendly staff They help in every way they can And adept at pulling draught! If its a party you are having Or simply a night out You can't go wrong in trying Whites Tavern that's no doubt! My night was awe inspiring A family gathering round To celebrate a Birthday I'm glad we chose the town. Were're very glad we chose the Tavern Very happy with that place We will be back in the future Because we think this place is Ace. Go Whites Tavern. Thanks to Oliver our lovely barman and manager Ryan your still not scarey. Love to you all. Elaine McGreevy

Visited for dinner. Both the food and atmosphere are very nice. Will be back for sure.

Very picturesque place, rich menu. Medium/high prices, but deserved 👏 👌

Very friendly service and delicious fish and chips.

Brilliant bar in a great location 👏 highly recommended 👌

Friendly large Irish Tavern. There are a few different areas to Whites which makes it quite quirky. Serves decent food as well.

Music and food great staff are lovely too

Belfast's oldest pub, over 300 years old.

Favorite pub during my time in Belfast

The place to be. Great staff, great vibes and it's like 5 shops in one so you decide what suits you.

Whites is one of those establishments who know how to do all the right things. A great place to visit for couples, groups (they have a great beer hall), or even if you just fancy a quiet pint on your own in the more traditional atmospheric old bit of the pub at the back. Brilliant for food. We had the Irish stew. Service was swift, efficient, and came with a smile. Nothing was too much trouble. Great Guinness, great craic, great experience. Will definitely return.

Absolutely brilliant spot. Great food, great atmosphere, great drink. Definitely go there the next time I'm in Belfast.

Said to be the oldest pub in Belfast. The staff were great, very friendly and helpful. The Irish Stew was excellent and the guiness and whisky went down a treat.

Great ad! Fair prices and very good food.

Great food, atmosphere and staff. Dog friendly in the beer hall as well. Great trad tunes in the pub!

The oldest tavern in Belfast, was awesome 😁😁

My husband and I stopped by for lunch but the waiter never came to our table with the menu. The place was not busy at all, today August 20, 2024 around 2:30 PM. I gave this pub 1 star because I don’t have the choice. Avoid this place at all cost.

Amazing service with staff member Julia - made an amazing cocktail and provided great service I have not had elsewhere especially on a Saturday. Deffo coming back and will be telling more to come.

We were looking for seafood chowder and found this fantastic place. The food is delicious, and the atmosphere is very authentic. It appears to be the oldest pub in Belfast. They also had guiness 0.0.

Great atmosphere, enjoyed my pride day out in this bar🏳️‍🌈

Had a great conversation with staff member Julia about Guiness, great worker and great atmosphere. Would definitely go back !!

Great atmosphere and great drinks!

One of Belfast's historic pubs. The cuisine is good but not excellent. The spaces are really beautiful, large with the possibility of more rooms even in another building (ranging from the slightly dark historic structure to the new large spaces of the new adjacent structure). The staff is young but very courteous. The only real flaw is that if you order whiskey (for which they have an excellent cellar and experience on the part of the staff) you should know that, at a high cost, you will be served half a finger of whisky.

Popular and busy and it’s evident why; great tasty food and stellar service. One of the best stews in town, served with the tastiest soda bread around. Fair prices for such high quality grub in such a fine venue and location.

Great old-style pub atmosphere, excellent food and friendly service. Highly recommended!

Large pub fitting and catering for all needs

I’ll start off by saying that the waitress apologized profusely and insisted that our experience was not normal. Seemed a busy Monday night when we showed up, but cleared out shortly after. We had reservations and when we finally got seated we waited about 15 minutes before I gave up and ordered drinks from the bar. We got our menus shortly after. We continued to order drinks at the bar rather than with the waitress. About an hour later we got our food (obviously reheated). Mine tasted fine, the wife was not impressed. Drinks were weak and we paid a different price for the same two drinks every time we went to the bar. Overall not impressed, but supposedly it was an off night.

Came here after Pride The place was busy but the service was quick and good. Great bar

We visited several pubs during our crawl, and unfortunately, this spot didn't quite meet our expectations. Compared to the other places we visited, the vibe here was not up to the mark. The crowd seemed less energetic, the music wasn't as engaging, and the overall ambiance felt a bit flat. While it might appeal to some, it lacked the lively atmosphere we were looking for.

Very nice stuff and good atmosphere… and food!!

Thanks Chris for fab service. He is great with customer's and credit to Whites. Other staff are a bit gloomy.

It's one of those places that feels a bit empty if it isn't busy, and too busy when it isn't very empty. The drinks are fine from when I have been, but then I've always had Guinness here. They need to get wifi!

You can feel it. The pub has seen thousands of people since 1630... Good food, a variety of drinks and really nice people. Thanks!

We would have liked to eat here, but no one cared that we were there for 15 minutes. So we left again and looked for another place.

Irish stew was 10/10, atmosphere was wonderful, and music was lovely!

No Food Just Guinness great atmosphere great pint, Good experience

Nice food in a 16th century pub.

Good place to drink and is an old place to know

Sit in the old section in back. Great atmosphere.

Proper Irish pub with great food and service.

Brilliant place for a drink in the city centre

Excellent food great atmosphere.

We went to Whites tavern last Saturday to see the Grand Camaros as part of the Belfast blues festival. Had a fantastic afternoon. Great atmosphere, great band/music and great Guinness zero on draft. Lovely afternoon 😊

Zara, made the experience. I am not exaggerating when I would suggest she pours the best pint of Guinness in Belfast! Highly recommend

Thankyou what an unexpected find, Chris you were an amazing host

Great bar with friendly staff a good selection of drinks with a good buzz in there. Worth a visit

Terrible service and attention, it seems that they are doing you a favor by serving you. Famous place but bad.

Visited today for some food. Service was very slow. When fish and chips arrived the fish was tiny and the portion of mushy peas was a forkful!! Wasn't great quality either so very disappointing and expensive.

Went here to celebrate our company's opening night in the Grand opera house and none of us were disappointed. The music, the aesthetic, the drinks. Perfect.

During our visit to Belfast, we couldn't pass up the chance to visit White's Tavern. It’s said to be the oldest pub in the city. It’s very rustic and definitely makes you feel like you've stepped back in time. She’s from 1630. I opted for the vegetarian vegetable stew, and it exceeded my expectations. As someone who typically avoids stews due to my diet, this dish was a delightful surprise. The stew was hearty and flavorful, and packed with fresh vegetables. It was a real treat to enjoy a comforting stew without worrying about any meat ingredients. We loved sitting in there enjoying dinner and a couple drinks.

Very good and traditional food The chef was very professional and the staff kind and prepared ! I highly recommend! Inside the pub/taverna the atmosphere is typically from north Ireland , with music and great people. I’ve been here for 2 days and each time the food was delicious. I highly recommend the soup of the day and all the specific specialty that the waiters suggest you . The chicken pie was very good , the chicken was perfectly cooked prepared in a fantastic way , juicy ad tasty . Thank you! Ps.: whiskey is amazing! Eva from Italy

Arrived with my grandad and mum. Took a while to get served then our food arrived. My fish was literally half empty, it sort of deflated as I put the fork into it. Really average meal overall with small portions and half a fish that cost £16.50. Some work in the kitchen to be done here.

Belfasts oldest pub, watched the football in the hall next door. The original bar area is lovely and quaint. I didn’t eat but looking at some of the food coming out in looked good. Guinness zero on draft too so great for us non drinking

Poor service and food average. Advised staff that they had provided the wrong side with the order, and the waiter gave a curt response... side was not changed! Tables weren't set; I had to request cutlery and condiments. Breaded scampi was actually battered scampi. A poor experience overall!