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The Cloth Ear, Belfast,

The Cloth Ear

4.5 (1073)
ÂŁ26 to ÂŁ40
Irish
16 Skipper Street, Belfast, BT1 2DZ

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 12 times today

About this restaurant

  • Charming
  • Good for special occasions
  • Good for groups
🏉 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 1,073 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
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.3Value

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 "amazing food" and "great cocktails." Known for its vegetarian options and attentive service, particularly by Richard, the atmosphere is welcoming and lively. While some find pricing steep, the "excellent service" and "lovely ambiance" make it a favorite for both locals and visitors.
1,073 Reviews
  1. pete

    Northern Ireland1 review

    3.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Grand spot for a lunch, nothing crazy but tasty and a decent pub lunch.

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  2. Niall

    Northern Ireland1 review

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food , it was my first visit there was a group of us food was 10 out of 10

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  3. mary

    Northern Ireland1 review

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was excellent,as usual. Really well priced.. Forgot bars in Belfast got so noisy at the weekends! Or maybe just forgot my age! Overall great experience and will definitely be back.

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  4. Michael

    Northern Ireland2 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    We really had a nice night. Everyone enjoyed the experience

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  5. Ciara

    Northern Ireland1 review

    5.0

    Dined on June 21, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food amazing and great cocktails! Will definitely be back!

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  6. David William

    Northern Ireland1 review

    5.0

    Dined on June 21, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Beautiful setting, clean and well presented. Staff were excellent. Service couldn't be faulted. Food and drinks were beautiful and well priced

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  7. Jess

    Northern Ireland3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 21, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    An absolute gem in Belfast. We were in for lunch at 12, just as it opened, and there was lovely ambiance and incredibly friendly staff. Drinks were 10/10, and the food was delicious - would highly recommend the seafood chowder, this got passed around the table so everyone could taste! The fishcakes and desserts were also delicious. Great portions across the board, particularly on the desserts. Brisket sandwich was a little dry, even with the pepper sauce, so wouldn't get again, but for everything else we'd be back in a heartbeat!

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  8. Jean

    Northern Ireland2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 20, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I had dinner at the Cloth Ear with my husband, before attending an event in the city centre. I had mushroom gnocchi, which I was able to request gluten free. My husband had the pork chop. I had a chocolate brownie for dessert, with vanilla ice cream. The only slightly negative thing was that the ice cream had a lump of ice in the middle. Our waiter, Richard, was very attentive and helpful. Overall, a very positive experience, and would return again.

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  9. Andy

    Yorkshire2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 19, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Very enjoyable evening. Great food, service and live entertainment

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  10. Sandi

    Portland / Oregon3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 18, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Just stopping in to say that this is a great option for Vegetarians! We wanted to find a vegetarian pie during our recent Ireland vacation but quickly found that vegetarian options are pretty limited to the same menu items (a lot of curry/small veg plates). ChatGPT recommended The Cloth Ear and I love old buildings so we tried it out. So delighted by the veggie pie w/delicious cream sauce, mushrooms and salad. Really such a special meal! Our favorite of our whole trip! Thanks again!

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The Cloth Ear is rated 4.5 stars by 1073 OpenTable diners.

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Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 12 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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