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The Cloth Ear, Belfast,

The Cloth Ear

4.5 (1063)
ÂŁ26 to ÂŁ40
Irish
16 Skipper Street, Belfast, BT1 2DZ

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 14 times today

About this restaurant

  • Charming
  • Good for groups
  • Good for special occasions
🏉 SHOWING ALL GUINNESS 6 NATIONS MATCHES LIVE! 🏉
No bookings taken for 6 Nations, walk-ins only

The Cloth Ear provides patrons with a pleasing twist on the quintessential Irish Pub. We are nestled in the oldest quarter of Belfast and we’ve woven a rich seam of our wonderful Victorian heritage into what is ultimately a thoroughly modern experience. At The Cloth Ear the welcome is warm and the atmosphere convivial. We invite you to join us as we celebrate the gentle art of conversation.
Our drinks list combines classic creations and innovative ideas. From punch bowls to hoptails and wine by the keg, we’ve carefully crafted an eclectic array of drinks to quench your thirst, tickle your tastebuds and get the conversation flowing.

We are story tellers and we look forward to hearing your story too.
No shaggy dogs, no braggarts, no windbags. Just tall tales,

All Tables reservations are for dining unfortunately we do not take drinks only bookings.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    ÂŁ26 to ÂŁ40
  • Cuisines
    Irish, European
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu, Sun 12:00 pm–8:45 pm Fri, Sat 12:00 pm–9:30 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Neighborhood
    Belfast
  • Parking details
    None
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 1,063 people are saying

The Cloth Ear reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.5
4.5 based on recent ratings
  • 4.4Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.2Value

Noise • Energetic

Loved For

  • Northern Ireland

    Good for business meals

  • Northern Ireland

    Neighborhood gem

  • Northern Ireland

    Lively

  • Northern Ireland

    Most Booked

  • Belfast/Antrim

    Good for business meals

  • Belfast/Antrim

    Good for groups

  • Belfast/Antrim

    Neighborhood gem

  • Belfast/Antrim

    Great for fine wines

  • Belfast/Antrim

    Lively

  • Belfast/Antrim

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Cloth Ear in Belfast offers a delightful dining experience with "fabulous food" and "fantastic service." Guests appreciate the relaxed atmosphere and "attentive staff," particularly Richard, who receives frequent praise. While some find the prices steep, the quality and variety of dishes, including "great gluten-free options," make it a favorite for many visitors.
1,063 Reviews
  1. Esther

    Northern Ireland2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always love our lunch dates with The Cloth Ear. Richard our server was amazing as usual. The food was delicious too. Thank you

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  2. Deirdre

    Northern Ireland2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great experience at the Cloth Ear. Good was fabulous, service was fantastic and we were able to enjoy a lovely meal without being rushed. Will definitely recommend to others.

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  3. John

    Shropshire7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 9, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food and wine. A wonderful experience … recommended 👍👍👍

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  4. Noah

    Northern Ireland1 review

    4.0

    Dined on June 8, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Rather steep pricing for lunch menu. Food wasn’t anything special considering the high price. Two mains a side and one drink came to £73 for lunch…staff were fantastic but not sure we would rush back for food anytime soon.

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  5. Linda

    Yorkshire10 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 3, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We always visit "The Cloth Ear"when in Belfast. We live here and as such when shopping go nowhere else other than to the Cloth Ear. It's just lovely and we had a great time , with great service , lovely personnel who help out with whatever is needed without question . thanks , but of course we will visit again as it is the BEST place to chill out , eat great food, have lots of lovely food and watch people walking by . Thanks so much x

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  6. St. John

    Newcastle and Northumberland2 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on May 31, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    We spent a week holidaying in Belfast and ate out at various bars and restaurants during our stay. Both my wife andI thought this was the best place we ate during our trip. Relaxed, not too crowded and the food was top class.

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  7. Martin

    Staffordshire3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 27, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Richard the waiter was so attentive Amazing food! Will 100% be back

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  8. OpenTable Diner

    Northern Ireland2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 25, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent as always!! Will definitely be back again very soon.

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  9. Jane

    Northern Ireland2 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on May 24, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Lovely meal at the cloth ear and good gluten free options. Cocktails are beautiful also. Service was a bit slow but perfect afternoon out otherwise.

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  10. Barbara

    Northern Ireland3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 22, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Richard was the best waiter ever. So attentive and knowledgeable.

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FAQs

The Cloth Ear is rated 4.5 stars by 1063 OpenTable diners.

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Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 14 times today
Google Map for The Cloth Ear

16 Skipper Street, Belfast, BT1 2DZ

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    Belfast
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu, Sun 12:00 pm–8:45 pm Fri, Sat 12:00 pm–9:30 pm
  • Price
    ÂŁ26 to ÂŁ40
  • Cuisines
    Irish, European
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    None
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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