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The first thing that hits you when you walk into Monad is the smell; an acrid, most unpleasant smell of deep fat fryer oil that should have been changed weeks ago. Maybe because they had fried chicken on the menu. The service is clumsy . We were sat eating our joint first course of assorted breads, spreading butter onto the bread with the only knife when the mains were plonked down in front of us. My left hand had a slice of butter in it and the right my knife with butter on it which I had to use on the main. Food was unremarkable, akin to school dinners, some overcooked dry beef with a scoop of mash and gravy; no attempt at garnish and some dry pork fillet , a scoop of mash, gravy and no garnish . First time I’ve ever had pork fillet in a big lump, not sliced no sauces just gravy. The wine list was a joke. Cheapest was a Pinot Grigio at £28 then the next a Spanish white at £35 and after that it went into the £40-£60 wines I’d never heard of. Also you could have a glass or carafe of some of the £35+ plus wines. When you get it I wonder if the bottle is open and for how long and if a bottle is opened for you , how long is that bottle kept for. Normally , wine by the glass or carafe is for cheaper, house type wine not in the £35+ range . Plus the wine we ordered arrived at the table already opened. Not good . The bottle could have been already opened a while and topped up with fresher wine - how do you know ? . Similar to sister property Duad where bottles are served already open and tonic for gin & tonic comes from an already open large plastic bottle of tonic so arrives flat. Disappointing.

When I heard this place was being opened, I was very excited. Nothing like this around the area. However, the food is very overpriced and to be honest there is very little taste to it. I had the beef brisket burger. It was saturated in a random sauce. There was no bbq taste to the beef or even a beef taste to the beef at all. The chicken wings were decent along with the fries, but that’s it unfortunately.

Went on today to Manns at the Antrim Courthouse and was told I would have to wait 20 to 30 mins for two toasties. I had to enquire about them again in 30 mins. Finally they came out and plain ordinary toasties on brown bread. These were bad enough but the attitude of the Asian girl left a lot to be desired. Not a sorry one thing or another. Manns is usually good but this attitude would put you off visiting again

Poor quality burgers, very little meat, even less cheese and a dried out bun. Dry, tasteless chips. Was never asked if I wanted sauce, onion, salt or vinegar. Food was packaged up before I could ask. £13.50 for two cheeseburgers, one chip and one can, fifteen minute waiting time, despite nobody else in the queue. Hugely disappointed.

We went round on a Sunday about noon and as soon as we walked in it was empty and dark complimented by the dark brown tablecloths which matched the atmosphere. We quickly realised that this was more of a glorified takeaway with a few tables and chairs thrown out to opposing walls. Indeed the menu was on chalk boards over the counter and we had to stand up to see what we were going to order. Order was taken, two 8 piece fry's a coffee and a can of coke zero. The wait started, coffee and coke came out. One of my pet hates are the drinks especially hot ones coming out long before meals. It appears the cooking was done upstairs and out of site. Every once in a while there would be a few coming in and going upstairs and it turned out that these were the Just Eat delivery drivers and it also appeared that deliveries was taking priority over diners. That must be the only reason, without any other sit in diners, that our food took 30 minutes The food was served my coffee was cold by this stage and there was nothing spectacular however spectacular was not what we were looking for, just something to fill out our stomaches like a good old dirty fry as they say. I will say mine was as expected however the sausage and bacon was just about cooked and no more however, @Review Pickys breakfast bacon was uncooked on one side and was returned. The item of bacon was deducted from our bill. We were completely under whelmed. The owner apologised to us and we left. There are a lot better establishments in Lisburn. I would give this place a wide birth.

First class felt like I was in a 5 star Michelin restraunt and the 4 boys are gentlemen and create a fire🔥 sub would recommend for a cheeky scran and good craic with these beautiful boys

Pathetic effort waited over 2h for food and was told it was on the way

food arrived cold and they had a cheek to say send it back give u a refund I wanted to food but warm won't be back...........

Just ordered food for delivery, it took about an hour and 40minutes to come when it finally came thought I’d be nice.. I was wrong it was all freezing and didn’t even get everything I asked for. Eg. Ordered the pastie supper and got the pastie with about a dozen chips and the mega fry with burnt potato bread and no beans. Very disappointed to say the least.

Lady behind the counter blatantly ignored me 2 times.

As always food is amazing I think the food gets better and better every time I get out of here

Just terrible. Asked for gravy chip, a man in a coat and scarf seemed to be making it, was like water with clots in, chips looked unappetising and it went straight in the bin. Avoid!

Got a delivery and was waiting about 40mins-1 hour which I had no problem with as I know how busy it can get but then I got a call from the Uber driver saying that subway refused to make my order which isn’t their decision to make considering I paid for the order!. Really disappointed

Family visit, kfc fries were worst I have ever tasted, like strips of soggy soap, second visit -both experiences aweful!!! where are the managers? Is this standard exceptable by the firm?