The best restaurants serving Irish food in Western NI

This is a lovely wee place, lovely staff, friendly punters, great music from local talent on Saturday evenings..definitely will be back more often

Stopped for lunch with my partner, daughter and our dog. Waited and was seated by a member of staff in an area which was off the bar. Ordered food which was lovely. We all enjoyed our meal until the last few bites when a women who I can only assume was a member of management, stood at the other side of the restaurant and in a loud, abrupt manner and proceeded to raise her voice and inform us that our dog was not allowed in the area we where eating! In shock, as I wasn't even sure who she was talking to as she did not approach our table or introduce herself I realised she was speaking to us!!! "Dogs are not allowed in this area, in future do not have your dog here" and other comments that I cannot remember. At this she stormed off in the direction of the kitchen, leaving us shocked and annoyed! After all we were seated by a member of staff, the same member of staff who said "oh i didnt know they had a dog " we didn't try and disguise the dog, I didn't hide him under my coat, he was there for all to see, nor where there signs to say No Dogs! My daughter who had wanted a dessert was left confused and annoyed as with this we paid the bill and left. I feel this woman really needs a course in customer service! Had she approached us at the table in a courtesy manner we would have explained that as a customer I am unaware of the policies within the restaurant, if we have a dog with us we need to eat in the bar, which was fine with us, but please don't embarrass us by standing 10ft away, without introduction, infront of my 10 year old daughter to tell us our beloved dog isn't welcome! A dog friendly restaurant it is not!!

We had a fantastic meal and drinks and the staff were lovely and helpful and friendly. The Chefs made us some lovely dishes and were presented very nicely. Go and see for yourself. This Restaurant is children friendly. Don't pick anywhere else.

Lovely place to enjoy a meal, good choice on menu well priced, food is always excellent, highly recommended 😁

My friends and I were walking around the wall and I needed to use the lavatory. I saw the Anchor Bar so one of my friends and I stopped in. While she used the facilities, I ordered us 2 half pints. The lady tending bar was super friendly as were the folks sitting at the bar. We ended up sitting down and talking to some folks at the next table. We then texted our friends to come join us. We ended up staying for 2 or 3 rounds. The bartender came over and took a few photos for us. We had a great time there. The vibe of the place was just so laid back and friendly. We all loved it. We didn't eat so I don't even know if they offer food.

Absolutely delicious lamb dinner which was very reasonably priced. Staff are very friendly and helpful

Very nice. Couch’s food nice staff happy friends. Rear door a bit small but we got in okay. 👌🏻 had sandwiches but no drinks. It is very nice paint inside dark but not too dark or morose actually kind of groovey. Lots of safe spots to park.

Excelent, food, staff, and service. Second to none.

Staff were great. The lady even offered to drive us down to Nevens if it was raining as there was no taxi.

Food was a good standard for family dining and reasonable prices. The bathrooms were an absolute disgrace.

Good food and good live music at weekends

WAS AND I SAY WAS brilliant bar...New bar staff are dismissive, ride and arrogant. Not wanting to help or explain cocktail menu. About 8 months ago brilliant attentive bar staff. Now, too focused on selfless, how the9y look and ONLY SERVING UNDER 22S...forget quality of service if your over 35 your told I DONT MAKE THE MENU JUST READ IT. Disgusted as I used to be a regular.

We have eaten a munes in this picturesque and unique place. Good and fast service. They had a menu for 10 and a half pounds with several options of the dishes they have on the menu. The portions were generous and we were more than satisfied. I think we'll come back for dinner too.

Called in tonight and availed of the steak deal and what an amazing price. The meal was one of the best that I had in a very long time. The presentation and taste was amazing. We will definitely be returning to Soda and Starch.

Heard good things about the place, got the single burger and it was burnt. Really disappointed especially due to the high price. Tried cutting around the burnt outside bits (Bun and burger were charred), but then realised the entire thing was burnt. Incredibly disappointed.