Wine & Brine in Lisburn

We loved the decor and atmosphere of this restaurant as soon as we walked in. Tables were widely spaced and layouts were arranged differently to meet the needs of groups or couples. It was lovely being able to watch the chef and his staff at work. Staff in the restaurant were lovely and chatty making customers feel at home. We opted for the tasting menu but portions were more akin to a la carte size! Be warned the ‘snacks’ alone equate to a main course especially if you eat all the lovely bread! Our favourite course was the monkfish, closely followed by the raviolo and dessert. Venison was well cooked but a bit full of gristle as it was haunch. Everything was beautifully presented. As I was driving I enjoyed a great mock tail with 0% gin and Armagh Apple. Definitely will return to try the a la carte menu.

Food was amazing, restaurant was very nice but the night was made by the staff. Lady (who I believe was the manager) was great, couldn’t have done enough for us and took real pride and pleasure in her work. Portion sizes of the food was very good only had one small problem that was fixed almost instantly. Can’t recommend enough and I cannot wait to go back.

Visited today for a family birthday. It is the first time I have been in a while and the first time for Sunday lunch.... I am pleased to report it was one of the best meals I have had in a while, the food was excellent, the highlight was a fab roast sirloin and Yorkshire pudding main. Starter and dessert really excellent also. Service and atmosphere really good too. Well done to Chris, Davina and the staff and keep up the great work.

Really nice restaurant with very friendly and attentive staff. Food is excellent and very reasonably priced given its quality

Michelin star menu with a friendly team and a relaxed vibe

Food was delicious and atmosphere was good, but food took absolutely forever to come out. We had an 8pm reservation and the starters didn’t arrive until 9pm, mains at 9:30

First trip with Wine & Brine and it is a worthwhile trip if you are in the area. I had breads to share - sourdough along side a cheese and onion brioche bun. This was followed by crispy ox cheek. This was packed full of flavour and well executed however not sure there is the need for the chimichurri. For mains I had monkfish which was beautifully cooked. Hispi cabbage is highly recommended as a side. To finish I decided upon the treacle tart and smoked whiskey cream and this did not disappoint, arguably the best dish of all. Food was good, presentation of the food was 5 star, real artistry from the kitchen. Service was great. Only slight negative is I thought the atmosphere lacked a bit of ambiance. Decor and lighting could be improved. Overall a delightful find in Moira.

Excellent atmosphere we got seated directly Infront of the kitchen which was perfect seeing plate rafter plate leave the kitchen all of which where identical down the garnish was amazing to watch. I had the pigs head donuts, ox cheek and the chocolate hazelnut miso caramel. Service was excellent too, hats of too the staff for making a birthday meal that bit more memorable

First class food & service every time we go. So lucky this top restaurant is in our village

Had high hopes for this restaurant but left feeling quite let down by the food. Had heard a lot about the pig head donuts which were sold out along with the turbot which was disappointing . Prawn ravioli starter was good however main course of pigeon was slightly overcooked and not pink hence it being tough. The service was good generally however I had ordered a pilsner and was brought an IPA, I questioned this and was brought back the same beer and told I was wrong. Disappointing experience.

Nicely executed menu - absolutely spectacular cod and liver parfait. But overall, the menu was done well. Top-notch service Great plates and cutlery as well

One of the best restaurants in Northern Ireland. Nice elegant space without being pretentious. Welcoming, professional and unobtrusive service. Very good and interesting menu. It is, for me, one of those places choosing what to eat is difficult. Food is delicious and consistently well prepared at a very high standard. Long may it continue! Price point adequate to what is served.

My partner booked us a table online for the same day for Sunday Lunch for around 3pm as a treat. The restaurant is so beautiful to sit in, and had a great atmosphere. The service was excellent. We were greeted and offered water for the table within minutes of being seated. All drinks were served in great time. The servers were happy to provide suggestions when we couldn’t decide between dishes! We were highly impressed with the menu and the quality of the food. The Roast Beef is incredible. I also recommend the Duck Pappardelle for starter. We will certainly be back.

Wine and Brine in Craigavon offers a decent dining experience. The ambiance is pleasant, though a bit too quiet for my taste. The wine selection is good, but the food was just average. Some dishes lacked flavor and creativity. Service was friendly but slow, which was disappointing. Prices were a bit high considering the overall experience. It’s not a place I’d rush back to, but it’s okay for a casual night out.

Another wonderful lunch . Food was delicious- great choice on the menu . Something for everyone . The prawn and crab ravioli was divine and the bisque just delicious .We all enjoyed the food - from beef , lamb to Dover sole. Desserts were also great - loved my elderberry gel with gooseberry crumble .The chocoholic at the table was also well pleased ! Staff are so friendly and professional.

Such an amazing restaurant in such a beautiful town. All my guests were gushing! Fiona was perfect. Food was out of this world, beautifully presented, amazing, and so delicious. Will live long in the memory!!! We'll be back for sure!

Lovely place , food was excellent but would I return again ,no probably not

Well worth a visit. Food and service was excellent.

Had Tasting Menu and couldn’t fault it. Food and service was equally amazing 🤩. Fabulous! Thank you, we will definitely be back. If you want to eat freshly prepared, high quality food made with passion then Wine & Brine is a must. We need more restaurants like this .

Fortunate to get a Saturday evening booking at fairly short notice; the whole experience was top notch . The pigs head doughnut is such an unusual dish and it was devoured very quickly . Having had it before , I asked for a small side plate to eat the doughnuts from as eating them from the bowl of pebbles can be tricky with some of the smoked eel and caviar garnish likely to fall down between the pebbles . That was about the only slight negativity with all the dishes being pretty much perfection . The wine list was sensibly priced. Probably the highlight was the deconstructed Jaffa cake ; one of the best desserts I’ve eaten

The food was delicious. The service was excellent. One of our family has special dietary requirements and they were very accommodating. Thanks

Haven’t been to Wine and Brine for a while but wasn’t disappointed on our return. The food was beautiful and Karen, our server, was friendly, professional and knowledgeable while also mentoring a new member of staff. 5 stars 🌟

Beautiful food and a lovely atmosphere. We'll worth a visit.

We enjoy eating out in Hillsborough, Banbridge area . The food at Wine and brine, the flavours, the presentation ....put it in a different tier. Admittedly a large hungry rugby player may require toast afterwards, but he ll be talking about how good wine and brine was as he's eating it .

Excellent service and food to die for. Friendly staff and always happy to answer any questions.

As usual food and service was excellent. The staff are well trained on food knowledge and very attentive to customers

From a culinary perspective it was just okay. However, and I have to be clear; the price point got it over the line in terms of value for money. We could see what was trying to be achieved, but it was a classic case of style over substance & flavour. The overall experience felt a bit cold in all aspects. The staff were fine, but not great. The ambience the same. Will we be back? Probably not, which is a shame, because the potential is definitely there.

Great meal. Really unique dishes presented beautifully

So disappointing! Will not be rushing back. Food is so bland, any home cook could do better. Kilkeel crab starter did not taste of crab and mackerel was just cardboard bland! Mains- chicken very non descriptive and sides still trying to work out what they were??? Monkfish however tasty, but minus the curry sauce it tasted soapy. I tried to steel myself for a dessert, but my husband decided to try the ginger dessert. A mistake- bland and boring. I am sincerely disappointed to say, this restaurant is extremely poor and non reflective of the fabulous N Ireland cuisine. Honestly, I was so disappointed. Why pay these prices, when so much more on our doorstep in Belfast??

Slightly underwhelming late valentine's meal - staff are lovely but for the price the food was distinctly underwhelming (my main course soufflé although delicious felt a bit sad and lonely as a main) and venue is lacking in atmosphere and warmth (literally - the wood burner couldn't quite deliver the temperature required!)

We had an absolutely delicious lunch today. The food was prepared to perfection. The team looking after front of house were so friendly and helpful. We are looking forward to a return visit in a couple of weeks. I know where my birthday lunch is going to be.

This was our first time here, 5 girls for a special birthday. Food & service both excellent. We got the coldest place in the restaurant by fire exit in the conservatory & they don’t allow outside birthday cakes. Enjoyed the night though. Would prefer a bit more heat & not sit whole night with coats on

Superlative. Every course a gem. And the affordable lunch menu made it a steal. One of us had an a la carte starter that was beyond incredible, so I imagine the full dinner menu is beyond good. Every visit here has been exceptional. This is fine dining professionalism on all levels, from food to service to environment. I hope more people make the trip, as this is one of the most worthwhile places in the south of N.I..

Lovely setting but food not great. Staff lovely though.

Beautiful Sunday lunch - great staff, great food and a great vibe - and not a fortune!

Excellent, good food, top presentation and not to forget the friendly staff.

Great menu choice, and superb people and personalities serving. A few issues along the way though, white wine 2nd bottle not put in a cooler, had to ask twice before it got chilled, the portions of veg for 4 looked the same size as if for 2 people ? The overall speed of service was exceptionally slow, we sat down at approx. 14.35 without a break, we finished eating at 17.20, so almost 3 hours for 3 courses, with wine. Will think twice before returning, especially at this price point and expectation. As I said at the beginning, it's the great people that make this place.

My partner and I came here for my Birthday meal. We loved every second of the experience. The drink selection was delicious, the decor was beautiful and the food was spot on! A special mention to our server, Zara, who was welcoming, knowledgeable on the Menu and a great conversation. From reccommending dishes to describing them, i couldnt believe it when she said she had only been there a matter of weeks. A real credit to your team! And hard to find a fault in the overall experience 👏

NEWSFLASH! Wine and Brine is still the best restaurant in NI by a country mile. I've been about 10 times now and it still impresses me every time.

One of our favourite restaurants. The food is outstanding and the staff are always very welcoming and most helpful. I would totally recommend this restaurant

Wonderful meal here tonight. Food was superb and very reasonably priced. Our waitress, Zara, was helpful and very friendly! Would highly recommend a meal here.

Another wonderful lunch at Wine and Brine, great seasonal menu, nice ambience and fantastic value for money. As it was a family celebration it was also enjoyable to make use of the extensive wine list! Thanks to Davina and the team

Very classy, lovely food and great service.

Probably the best value fine dining experience in the whole of Northern Ireland. At £30 for 3 courses with it's lunch and early evening menu, there is no skimping on getting bang for your buck! My only criticism would be that I always treat myself to a hors d'oeuvre and, whilst the menu gets changed the hors d'oeuvre don't!

Had options from the set menu at a working dinner. The salmon starter was terrific and presented daintily with sesame seed tuile pieces. My lamb main was cooked perfectly and the sauce and sides complimented the dish exceptionally. Lemon meringue for dessert rounded off a great meal. I was driving, so couldn't sample their drinks list, except for their post-dessert coffee, which was tasty. Their upstairs suite catered to the work bit of the evening well. Service very attentive.

Lovely place , enjoyed being spoilt

Overpriced tasteless food. Trying to be something it’s not. Good enough service but sorry won’t be back!

Outstanding menu and the food is super 👌. Menu changes seasonally and reflects the local produce brilliantly.

My twin brother and our other halfs had our 40th birthday dinner here, the food was amazing. It was such an experience with each plate not only tasting delicious, but looked so appetising and artful. Our waitress was absolutely lovely and we did get some chocolates as it was our birthday. Its very comfortable inside and overall just a great restaurant.

We had an amazing meal and experience. Delicious food and really reasonably priced. We had the lunch menu 3 courses for £25. A great kids menu too. A lovely venue and attentive staff. We'll be back!

Had lunch at Wine and Brine with my wife and boys to celebrate my 50th birthday. Just have to say that the food was delicious. Great service, fabulously presented courses and great atmosphere.

Incredible food, in particular the lemon meringue pie

Had to wait 40 minutes for starters to arrive, and then the rest of the meal felt rushed. Charged 12.5% service charge for 4 adults and 3 children under 7. 🤔

Absolutely superb..never fails to impress with a wonderful variety of out of the ordinary choices...high recommend ...

A good place to go. Tables well spaced apart, staff attentive and food, excellent

Michelin stars top quality food with full of flavour on every fork you heat . Staff are very pleasant. Price is reasonable for a Michelin rated restaurant. A must go to experience the pleasure of food and wine ( wine was excellent the only issue at £8.25 a glass You wouldn't expect to get a tiny tiny glass . This is not good value for money . All alcohol are will over price )

Excels. A big favourite as they are faultless both service and food. A joyous experience everything. Love Davina and Chris for the wonderful welcome and delicious food everytime.

We had Sunday Lunch here and it was nothing short of sublime. In every respect a truly delightful dining experience. The food was beautifully prepared and the presentation executed to a very high standard. The portions are perfect, striking that balance between culinary excellence and high end dining with the need to be sated. What makes this establishment 5 star for me is the service. A member of staff named Fiona mainly attended to or needs. She was mindful of our needs without being overbearing and easily chatted away at appropriate moments in a warm, friendly and genuine way. For 2 adults and 2 children aged 5 and 9, 3 courses, drinks and amazing Latte's came to £120. We will be back soon!

The food here is art. Unique flavors and nicely presented.

We went for the wife's birthday. Beautiful food and attentive, friendly service. Highly recommended.

A brilliant atmosphere, with very knowledgeable staff and an extensive menu. My guests where very impressed and demanded that we meet there again, in the near future.

Today’s tasing menu was unreal, incredibly delicious

I love Wine and Brine. My family and I enjoy this restaurant so much we come together here every time we’re all home. The Sunday menu is always delightful, the food is stunning, the staff are lovely and the restaurant itself is immaculate. I love it here 🥰

Amazing food excellent service fantastic atmosphere 5**** as always.

Delicious lunch. We enjoyed it all.

Lovely experience. Visited as a party of 4. One dairy intolerant, two veggies and one with a nut allergy. Resturant was very accommodating to our needs and adapted a dish to meet my nut allergy. Food was well presented, but more importantly delicious. Portions were small, but surprisingly filling. Food was amazing and I've never ate such high quality food for such a reasonable price. When I'm next back in Moira I will definitely visit again. I actually can't wait to come back!! Really happy to see they change thier menu frequency so I know I'll enjoy a new menu item on my next visit.

Lived up to my expectations, friendly/knowledgeable staff, delicious food, great atmosphere and a decent wine list. What more do you want for a posh meal out!

Very nice, shame about one waitress that was flippant and a bit rude about intolerences, not the first person to have experienced this here

Fantastic place 😀 😍. Amazing. Definitely recommend 👌

Sublime lunchtime meal here. Absolutely could not fault it. Wasn't just the exquisite food though. Our waitress was wonderful, attentive, knowledgeable and unflappable. Hold on to her!

First time here. Felt totally pampered from start to finish. Food was beautifully presented and tasted amazing. Hubby is gluten free and it was nice to go somewhere where colieacs weren't just an after thought. We will definitely be back. A really special evening.

Loved it, best meal we've had in a long time. Vegetarian choices were fantastic, flavours were a superb. Highly recommended!

Beautiful setting, very attentive service and excellent food! Always top marks!

I organised a table of 8 for a birthday gathering. I had to send in our order one week in advance, not a great practice for a non Christmas party but the communication was fine and friendly and I ensured all guests choices were told to the restaurant. Upon arrival we were greeted well and shown to our table. Drink orders were taken and served quickly. Starters arrived and service was great. Soon after mains arrived and all looked great. One of our guests ordered steak from the a la carte menu and I informed the restaurant one week in advance it was to be cooked well done. It came medium, it was sent back and returned medium, it was sent back and a new steak arrived cooked medium!! The chef seemed to refuse the customers wishes to have the steak cooked as she wanted it. The guest decided she had no appetite any longer. The waitress was not apologetic on behalf of the restaurant but offered the guest alternative choices however the guest just was finished with the uncomfortable scenario. Dinner continued and finished. The bill was asked for and upon checking the bill the steak was charged for. I politely asked for it to be removed and it was. Still no apology to the guest who didn’t eat. A £45 automatic service charge was added also as a standard restaurant practice. The service was good but I would like to choose how much I tip. Overall a nice restaurant with good food and nice staff but not as good as our previous experience there and I definitely expected more based on the prices charged. Happy to pay for excellent experiences but not for ok experiences.

Excellent tasty food at a different level. GreT atmosphere and service.

A very enjoyable evening. There is plenty of space between tables and the service is paced just right. Friendly staff and good food

Best dining experience my wife and myself have had in a long time, staff attentive and highly skilled, Michelin star every day of the week, thankyou chef and team

My pallet is not refined nor adventurous enough for the food though it is excellently presented and served

Absolutely beautiful 5* all round everything was gorgeous we will definitely be back.

Every time at Wine & Brine is an experience of food for the soul, from the floor staff to the chef in kitchen they are impeccably attentive.

Not bad! Came here for a meal with 6 others and really enjoyed it. Food was good, and the staff were lovely. Compared to a lot of other restaurants like this I wasn't hungry afterwards! Only main complaint was the food did take a while to arrive, but considering the amount of time it takes to prepare dishes of this calibre I can forgive that

My wife and her friends were in a few weeks ago and all three of them got food poisoned and the reason they haven't put a review is out of generosity but I feel like the public should be aware of such a serious matter from a "Michelin star chef" And if I could give a 0 star I would.

I had been looking forward to trying this place for sometime as I'd heard great things about it and of course because it has a Michelin star. The menu looked interesting and I read it online before I went. Once arrived, I realised it wasn't exactly the same but that isn't unusual in restaurants because of sourcing ingredients. My starter was a stuffed courgette flower containing crab, scattered with fresh shrimp with a lobster bisque and edible flowers on top. It certainly looked the part. The taste was something else entirely. The filling inside was definitely missing something to make it memorable. Very bland. I enjoyed the bisque but the shrimp were not good at all. They gave a sort of bitter taste to the whole dish. For mains I ordered monkfish with a tandori sauce and cucumber raita on top. And the flowers once again. Presentation was good. The fish was cooked really nicely. My problem was with the over seasoning of it all. I've never been served a dish as salty as that anywhere ever. And I've eaten salt baked cod before in Turkey. I tried my best to eat it, not wanting to make a fuss since they seemed busy. On reflection, I should have just said something. At the end I was asked how everything was since I'd eaten less than half. I explained. The waitress was polite and said I could have had the meal recooked if I'd said at the start. She went to speak to the chef and management and the dish was removed from the bill. All in all a mixed bag. Good customer service, nice building, nice wine but sadly the food disappointed - and on my birthday too. I will be back though, trying something different this time and if anything is amiss I will remember that they encourage you to speak up.

Food was ok. Poor attitude of lady manager with a "no one else complained" type of response...

This was my first visit to the restaurant and I was certainly impressed with the delightful atmosphere and memorable taste of flavours in each of the dishes served up.I have been recovering from illness during the visit and therefore my appetite wasn't able to fully appreciate the beautiful dishes set before me.Fortunately my life long friend Martin compensated for this visit by virtually licking his plates.When my health improves I will be be making a bee line back here.The staff were superb and explained the contents of the menu with great passion and detail and are to be commended.The restaurant had an informal aura and showed no signs of pretentious which is a breath of fresh air.This restaurant doesn't need a Michelin Star,it's fine as it stands and long may it continue.

Food excellent service polite and attentive

When you start your meal with a simple request for bread and you get the most delicious flavoursome bread I’ve tasted in a long time ,including a brioche bun oozing with a cheese sauce filling … you just know your in for a stellar meal . Stunning food ,fresh and cooked to perfection . A great restaurant that we shall certainly revisit again . Hats off to to a great team !

The best meal I've eaten. Imaginative without being showy. Great wine at a reasonable price, and good service - friendly, knowledgeable and professional. A Michelin star can't be too distant. Can food be better than this?

A beautiful restaurant with delicious food. Lovely staff that was friendly and attentive. Will be back again to try their set menu. We went at 7pm on a Thursday evening, the rush was just ending and there was a lovely relaxed atmosphere that gave us space.

Exceptional food and staff.....no other words!

Quirky little cafe - very good food and even better takeout deserts!

Excellent food, service and atmosphere. Highly recommend this restaurant.

Both stars for for the starter and the decor only. Everything else was well below expectations. I just dont understand why people rave about this place. I guess it’s just reputation and people wanting to believe it’s good. Staff looked very unhappy, didn’t finish my food and didn’t bother orders mr a desert, if you knew me you’d know it would have to be bad for that. Won’t bother going back. Fancy looking and sounding food with terrible flavours. Really should be one star.

One of the must places to have a special night. Would put Dean's restaurant in Belfast a good run for it's money

Yet another fantastic meal at Wine & Brine. The staff were wonderful, food was delicious & the atmosphere was very welcoming. Looking forward to our next visit.

Enjoyed using this restaurant in the past however when making a booking for a special birthday for my father-in-law my wife made a call to Wine and Brine and was told that it would be only a tasting menu and it would be £65 per head. She was told that she wouldn't be allowed to bring a birthday cake either. The woman who took the call was abrasive and arrogant and my wife felt that she was discouraging her from actually making a booking. Having consulted with the rest of the party we did not continue on with the booking. My wife rang again to cancel and whilst explaining about how she was made to feel during the call the same abrasive woman hung up. What a shame that the arrogant and condescending attitude of one person has spoilt years of enjoyment. Please remember Wine and Brine, that it is us little people who are spending our hard earned cash on keeping businesses like yours going through these last 2 difficult years. So please learn to accept constructive criticism and don't lose the run of yourselves.

Delicious. We had warm Kilkeel crab tart, game sausage with truffle mash followed by Monkfish Kiev and loin of venison with a venison pie. Absolutely fab. The side for the Kiev was a shellfish bearnaise also fantastic.

Sunday lunch, such a treat. Exceptional food, 1st class service. A great experience. A total dining experience. Really worthy of 6 stars if it could be awarded. Can't wait to return.

Excellent measl on more than this visit. Great food and the ambience within the restaurant is most welcoming. Super cooking from Chris and his team.

Food and service are just fantastic! This is the 3rd I've been here and I'll be back many more times