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The Great Room Restaurant, Belfast,

The Great Room Restaurant

4.7
4.7
645 Reviews
£26 to £40
Modern European
The Great Room Restaurant is undoubtedly one of Northern Ireland’s most extraordinary restaurants. Thanks to the remarkable original Victorian interior with its glass cupola, Ireland’s largest chandelier an array of plasterwork detailing, the space is second to none. Needless to say our chefs search tirelessly to bring the finest seasonal ingredients together in eloquent dishes in thoughtfully prepared menus, just one of the reasons The Great Room Restaurant was awarded 2 AA Rosettes. All this is complemented by expert service and a wine list to which all the superlatives apply!
Mid- week lunch is served Monday to Friday from 12.00 to 14.15

To book our iconic Afternoon Tea, please search for Afternoon Tea at The Merchant Hotel.

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2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 12 times today

Additional information

  • Dining style

    Fine Dining

  • Cuisines

    Modern European

  • Hours of operation

    Breakfast Daily 7:00 am–9:00 am Afternoon Tea Daily 12:00 pm–4:00 pm Lunch Mon–Fri 12:00 pm–2:15 pm Sundays Sun 12:30 pm–8:30 pm Dinner Mon–Thu 6:00 pm–9:30 pm Fri, Sat 6:00 pm–10:00 pm

  • Phone number

    028 9023 4888

  • Payment options

    AMEX, MasterCard, Visa

  • Dress code

    Smart Casual

  • Executive chef

    Johnny Leake

  • Neighborhood

    Belfast

  • Parking details

    There are a number of Multi-story Car Parks within a few minutes walk of The Great Room. One is Hi-Park on High Street (1 min walk) and Q Park in St. Anne's Square (5 mins walk).

  • Additional

    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, High Tea, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 645 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.3Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Northern Ireland

    Best Overall

  • Northern Ireland

    Best Service

  • Northern Ireland

    Best Ambiance

  • Northern Ireland

    Good for business meals

  • Northern Ireland

    Good for business meals

  • Northern Ireland

    Great for creative cocktails

  • Northern Ireland

    Healthy

  • Northern Ireland

    Great for fine wines

  • Northern Ireland

    Romantic

  • Northern Ireland

    Good for special occasions

  • Northern Ireland

    Vegetarian-friendly

  • Northern Ireland

    Most Booked

  • Belfast/Antrim

    Best Overall

  • Belfast/Antrim

    Best Food

  • Belfast/Antrim

    Best Service

  • Belfast/Antrim

    Best Ambiance

  • Belfast/Antrim

    Good for business meals

  • Belfast/Antrim

    Good for business meals

  • Belfast/Antrim

    Great for creative cocktails

  • Belfast/Antrim

    Healthy

  • Belfast/Antrim

    Great for fine wines

  • Belfast/Antrim

    Romantic

  • Belfast/Antrim

    Good for special occasions

  • Belfast/Antrim

    Vegetarian-friendly

  • Belfast/Antrim

    Most Booked

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  1. DanielD

    London

    22 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    22 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    overall2food1service2ambience2
    Hi. We booked The Great Room tonight to celebrate our wedding anniversary The evening was absolutely destroyed! The food was very average for my husband, my food was disgraceful & I returned it twice 1st returned, the food was cold 2nd plate was the same plate & food not much warmer 3rd plate was meant to be a different fish dish, however same dish was serviced & at a very poor standard Wine service was equally poor! On three occasions we had to pour the wine ourselves The non charging for the main courses does not rectify the service issues of this evening
  2. CiaranC

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Excellent dining experience. Only negative would be that the music didn’t do the setting justice. I’d advise more classical music
  3. Adam

    San Diego

    48 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    48 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent food and service. The “Great Room” is actually just that. The ambience is relaxed and the staff is very attentive.
  4. AlinaD

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 28, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Outstanding! Beautiful building, great staff,delicious meal,reasonable priced,lovely atmosphere. Just,fantastic
  5. SergioG

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 27, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    All was great, from food and service to ambiance!! Nice birthday celebration 🎉
  6. GarvinL

    N. Ireland

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on May 27, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    Overall a very enjoyable experience. Excellent service and tasty food. A perfect venue for a special occasion.
  7. CraigM

    Glasgow

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 20, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    First time at the Merchant hotel great room and exceeded all expectations. The dining area is fabulous. Opted for the 7 course tasting menu at £80 pp. The food was outstanding, the ambience excellent and the staff very professional, courteous and engaging. Very knowledgeable about the food and wine being served. First class! The meal was presented at a good pace and not rushed. The food was of the highest standard, beautifully presented with the flavours and texture superb. Hats off to the chefs and waiting staff. An excellent evening and worth every penny! Will definitely be back again next time in Belfast.
  8. GordonH

    Brisbane

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 20, 2023

    overall3food1service5ambience4
    The staff the building the drinks were good. The food let them down it is not fine dining yes the presentation was good the quantity was fine but it’s all about the taste. Our main was chicken tasted of nothing supposed to be organic potato was purée and tasteless carrots tasted on nothing. The side of cauliflower cheese was the tastiest part. I felt it was a production line and nobody was actually looking or tasting what was going on the plate. When you are paying hundreds of pounds you expect more. Starter was ok crab but again lacked that taste. Sweet was mediocre. Wry disappointed Merchant
  9. OpenTable Diner

    Charlotte

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 18, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Outstanding tasting menu with wine pairing. Beautiful venue
  10. AnaB

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 18, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We went for a 3 course lunch and it was delicious. Everything was presented really well.
  11. ClaireD

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Could have licked the plate it was that tasty. Would definitely be back.
  12. Lorgal

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 12, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Contacted the restaurant to move the time of the booking to later in the evening and staff were happy to accommodate. The food was fantastic and the service second to none. I would highly recommend this restaurant, very enjoyable and memorable experience.
  13. OpenTable Diner

    Dublin

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on May 12, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    Great place with friendly staff. We had the set menu one plant base and one with meat. The plant base menu was very tasty and looked very artistic. The meat menu wasn’t as artistic looking, but tasty. We really enjoyed our evening here and recommend it, it’s pricey but worth it.
  14. KPK11

    N. Ireland

    6 reviews

    4.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on May 12, 2023

    overall4food3service5ambience5
    The menu, as usual, was excellent with a high quality, varied choice. The only reason why I haven't given my usual five star food rating is that elements of both mine and my wife's dishes were cold - cauliflower, jus for the beef and the lamb - to name a few. The place was very busy which may explain it and the staff were helpful in offering to replace one of our sides. It won't put me off coming back
  15. PaulaM

    London

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on May 10, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    Delightful surroundings with wonderful food and wine. Helpful staff.
  16. moomin71

    London

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 7, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    A really lovely dinner. Took my dad, who has suffered a stroke and has some difficulties with movement and eating. Staff couldn’t have been nicer and more accommodating. Will definitely be back. Not mad keen on the music. Some live piano/jazz would be nice,
  17. StephenW

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 7, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    LOVELY EVENING SUPER FRIENDLY STAFF LOOK FORWARD TO COMING BACK AGAIN SOON
  18. KyleM

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 1, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Staff were absolutely amazing first class service ! Food was equally as good love this place
  19. Jessie

    Dublin

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on April 30, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Beautiful restaurant with domed ceiling. Exceptional service from Ethan and delicious food. The recommended wine was also very good and well priced. Highly recommend for the Sunday menu.
  20. OpenTable Diner

    Dublin

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 30, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Fantastic food, lovely staff and relaxed atmosphere
  21. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 29, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Really pleasant experience. Beautiful surroundings and very attentive staff. Food was visually stunning and delicious.
  22. Katie

    N. Ireland

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on April 28, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Really enjoyed afternoon tea. It was for my mother's birthday. They had a small cake with happy birthday on it. I find it very expensive and service charge added even though there was only 3 adults. Usually its added with bigger parties.
  23. GordonM

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 24, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Belfast offers some fantastic places to dine but whenever I am in that City, I always try to find time to dine at the Great Room. The food matches the opulence of the surroundings, beautifully prepared and presented with wonderful tastes and great quality of ingredients. One thing I do like is the quiet "buzz" if the restaurant. Just enough to know that you are surrounded by people enjoying themselves but not intrusive to you own party's conversation. Having dined at the Great Room over some 10 years, the quality has always been excellent and consistent.
  24. JadeT

    Edinburgh

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on April 23, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Beautiful restaurant and amazing food! Absolutely lovely evening.
  25. OpenTable Diner

    Washington DC

    5 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on April 21, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Beautiful building, lovely staff, delicious dinner. Highly recommend for special occasions.
  26. Eddie

    London

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 18, 2023

    overall3food3service2ambience4
    Great venue if you prefer a bit of space at the table with relaxed seating and in a nice looking room. The food served was a bit "churned out" and not quite fine dining for a taster menu. Having the wine pairings the staff didn't know why a wine was paired and could only introduce the wine by name with no sommelier present.
  27. DominicW

    London

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on April 17, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent food served beautifully in a lovely environment.
  28. OpenTable Diner

    Oxford

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on April 16, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    We came back a second night for a full meal having enjoyed desert so much on the first. Very good food, presentation and service.
  29. DominicD

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 15, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The service and food quality was of the highest standard.
  30. JASWarwick

    Warwickshire

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on April 15, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Stunning and spectacular venue, special yet unobtrusive service, superb food with perfect recommendations.
  31. SvetlanaD

    London

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on April 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Wonderful service and food in an amazingly beautiful place! Loved it!
  32. AdrianG

    N. Ireland

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 11, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent fine dining experience in a wonderful atmosphere. Highly recommended.
  33. MaryO

    N. Ireland

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 11, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience3
    Outstanding service and food of a very high standard. Beautiful wine selection. Expensive but well worth the money.
  34. RichardLWG

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 10, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We loved our meal, the best we’ve had in some time. Very special evening, fabulous experience
  35. GerryL

    Glasgow

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 9, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Lovely afternoon with great food and beautiful surroundings
  36. JonathanP

    Dublin

    3 reviews

    3.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on April 9, 2023

    overall3food2service3ambience2
    I don’t like the new table layout. The chairs are so uncomfortable. Monkfish starter was a good dish. They mistakenly served me a duck main - I ordered the venison. When it came it was overcooked. The sauce was lacking in flavour and under-seasoned. It certainly isn’t fine dining. The Manhattan cocktail was ok but not worth £15. All in all - overpriced for a very average meal and drinks.
  37. LizD

    N. Ireland

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 9, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience5
    Great quality food, with excellent service - very attentive!! Looking forward to our next visit.
  38. DavidM

    N. Ireland

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 9, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Loved the menu. Food was great. Veg menu was great.
  39. AlessioC

    Cambridge

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on April 8, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    It was simply amazing! Great food, beautiful location, great service! A very high recommended experience!
  40. AndyB

    Dublin

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 8, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    I would, with no hesitation recommend this dining experience if visiting Belfast

Safety precautions

  • Cleaning & sanitizing

    • Surfaces sanitized between seatings
    • Digital, disposable or sanitized menu provided
    • Common areas deep-cleaned daily
    • Sanitizer or wipes provided for customers
    • Contactless payment available
  • Physical distancing

    • Limited number of seated diners
    • Distancing maintained in common areas
    • Extra space between tables
  • Protective equipment

    • Waitstaff wear masks
    • Diners must wear masks unless eating or drinking
  • Screening

    • Sick staff prohibited in the workplace

FAQs

The Great Room Restaurant is rated 4.7 stars by 645 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 12 times today
Google Map for The Great Room Restaurant

16 Skipper Street, Belfast, BT1 2DZ

Additional information

  • Neighborhood

    Belfast

  • Hours of operation

    Breakfast Daily 7:00 am–9:00 am Afternoon Tea Daily 12:00 pm–4:00 pm Lunch Mon–Fri 12:00 pm–2:15 pm Sundays Sun 12:30 pm–8:30 pm Dinner Mon–Thu 6:00 pm–9:30 pm Fri, Sat 6:00 pm–10:00 pm

  • Cuisines

    Modern European

  • Dining style

    Fine Dining

  • Dress code

    Smart Casual

  • Parking details

    There are a number of Multi-story Car Parks within a few minutes walk of The Great Room. One is Hi-Park on High Street (1 min walk) and Q Park in St. Anne's Square (5 mins walk).

  • Payment options

    AMEX, MasterCard, Visa

  • Executive chef

    Johnny Leake

  • Additional

    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, High Tea, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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