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The Sportsman, Lisburn, Co. Antrim

The Sportsman

4.1 (63)
£25 and under
Gastro Pub
101 Queensway, Lisburn, Co. Antrim BT27 4QS

About this restaurant

  • Good for groups
  • Kid-friendly
  • Neighborhood gem
Come and visit our family run gastro pub and coffee house, with a great selection of ales and spirits. Cosy public bar with full selection of draught beers and cocktails.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    £25 and under
  • Cuisines
    Gastro Pub
  • Hours of operation
    Fri, Sat 12:00 pm–8:30 pm Sun 12:00 pm–7:00 pm Dinner Thu 5:00 pm–7:45 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Neighborhood
    Belfast
  • Parking details
    Free customer parking
  • Public transit
    Less than a 5 minute walk from Lambeg Train Station
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Beer Garden, Cocktails, Full Bar, High Tea, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 63 people are saying

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

Overall ratings and reviews

4.1
4.1 based on all time ratings
  • 4.2Food
  • 4.0Service
  • 4.1Ambience
  • 4.2Value

NoiseEnergetic

63 Reviews
  1. Linda

    Northern Ireland6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 13, 2021

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent service, food was lovely. Group of 21 and everyone happy

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  2. MeganC

    Northern Ireland2 reviews

    2.0

    Dined on June 12, 2021

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 1
    Well I was quite disappointed with the service we received, we waited for over an hour for our burgers to come. I had ordered a 2nd drink, said to 2 different waiters and never got it yet they put it on the bill. The noise level was high as there were a lot of families with young children in. We were there from 6:30pm on a Saturday night. They didn't clear the empty drink bottles off our table and brought the food out and we didn't even have cutlery on the table yet. The food was decent but I wouldn't be rushing back.

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  3. Daisy

    Northern Ireland2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 12, 2021

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fabulous food. Patch of paradise. Will be back.

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  4. Aine

    Northern Ireland1 review

    4.0

    Dined on June 12, 2021

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Very nice restaurant, staff was very welcoming and friendly. Food was very good. Would happily go back and recommend

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  5. AnnG

    Northern Ireland1 review

    5.0

    Dined on June 12, 2021

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    My friends and I had a lovely meal followed by coffee and a great wee chat after such a long time in lockdown. Lot buzz about the place

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  6. KerryF

    Northern Ireland1 review

    4.0

    Dined on June 11, 2021

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    Food was amazing we all had steaks tho the cocktails weren’t great but overall great night

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  7. RobertR

    Northern Ireland2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 11, 2021

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    A very enjoyable evening. First class food and service, will definitely be returning soon. Well done everyone at the Crafty Hound.

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  8. LeeanneL

    Northern Ireland1 review

    4.0

    Dined on June 6, 2021

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Was a nice experience, the staff were friendly and attentive. We will be back.

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  9. RobertaM

    Northern Ireland1 review

    5.0

    Dined on June 6, 2021

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I was there for my birthday and I got the steak bit small for the money but was very tasty

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  10. SeanJ

    Northern Ireland1 review

    3.0

    Dined on June 6, 2021

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 4
    Waited a hr in between courses Muscles were dirty.... and cold Brought wrong, Drinks and starter and asked for a garlic dip once mains came and didn't receive. £5.50 for a pint!!!!!!!!!!!! I had the roast beef and veg was amazing!!!!! My daughter had lasagne which was also very goods, but did not come with coleslaw like advertised. My other 2 daughters enjoyed the 8oz sirloin and the other had mash and gravy.

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FAQs

The Sportsman offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at 028 9266 3994.

The Sportsman is rated 4.1 stars by 63 OpenTable diners.

  1. Home
  2. United Kingdom
  3. Northern Ireland
  4. Belfast/Antrim
  5. Belfast

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Google Map for The Sportsman

101 Queensway, Lisburn, Co. Antrim BT27 4QS

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    Belfast
  • Hours of operation
    Fri, Sat 12:00 pm–8:30 pm Sun 12:00 pm–7:00 pm Dinner Thu 5:00 pm–7:45 pm
  • Price
    £25 and under
  • Cuisines
    Gastro Pub
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Free customer parking
  • Public transit
    Less than a 5 minute walk from Lambeg Train Station
  • Payment options
    Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Beer Garden, Cocktails, Full Bar, High Tea, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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