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The Great Room Restaurant, Belfast,

The Great Room Restaurant

4.7 (962)
£41 and over
Modern European
16 Skipper Street, Belfast, BT1 2DZ

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 19 times today
Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
  • Great for fine wines
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.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • Price
    £41 and over
  • Cuisines
    Modern European
  • Hours of operation
    Breakfast Daily 7:00 am–9:00 am Afternoon Tea Mon–Fri 12:00 pm–4:00 pm Sat 12:30 pm–3:00 pm Sun 12:30 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
  • Website
    http://www.themerchanthotel.com/the-great-room
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive chef
    Johnny Leake
  • Private party facilities
    The Private Dining Room at The Merchant Hotel is an ideal location for hosting a dinner party, breakfast meeting, afternoon tea, or lunch. This beautiful room is located in a private annex adjacent to the stunning Great Room Restaurant and the hotel's award-winning Cocktail Bar.
  • Location
    16 Skipper Street, Belfast, BT1 2DZ
  • 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

Experiences

  • Dinner Set Menu 2 Courses £36.50 3 Courses £42.50

    Multiple dates available
    Early Dinner Set Menu 2 Courses £36.50 3 Courses £42.50 Available only from 6pm to 7pm Sample Menu Starters: Handmade cavatelli pasta, confit duck leg, baby onion Dressed Kilkeel crab, taramasalata, kohlrabi, lovage emulsion Seasonal game pâté en croute, Savora mustard, celeriac remoulade Twice baked Coolattin cheddar soufflé, quince and toasted hazelnut Mains Fish of the Day, toasted fregola, chorizo, smoked mussels Thornhill duck breast, Paimpol bean cassoulet, choucroute Irish venison haunch and faggot, creamed cabbage, artichoke Lisdergan beef fillet, salt baked celeriac, mushroom purée, truffle jus (£9.50 Supplement) Desserts: Profiterole swans, vanilla ice cream, warm chocolate sauce Caramelized apple and quince, yuzu crémeux Poached pear, cardamom crumble, lemon compote Selection of Irish and French cheese
    Dinner Set Menu 2 Courses £36.50 3 Courses £42.50 Photo

  • Lunch Set Menu 2 Courses £36.50 - 3 Courses £42.50

    Multiple dates available
    Sample Menu Starters: Handmade cavatelli pasta, confit duck leg, baby onion Dressed Kilkeel crab, taramasalata, kohlrabi, lovage emulsion Seasonal game pâté en croute, Savora mustard, celeriac remoulade Twice baked Coolattin cheddar soufflé, quince and toasted hazelnut Mains Fish of the Day, toasted fregola, chorizo, smoked mussels Thornhill duck breast, Paimpol bean cassoulet, choucroute Irish venison haunch and faggot, creamed cabbage, artichoke Lisdergan beef fillet, salt baked celeriac, mushroom purée, truffle jus (£9.50 Supplement) Desserts: Profiterole swans, vanilla ice cream, warm chocolate sauce Caramelized apple and quince, yuzu crémeux Poached pear, cardamom crumble, lemon compote Selection of Irish and French cheese
    Lunch Set Menu 2 Courses £36.50 - 3 Courses £42.50 Photo

  • Luxury Spring Tasting Menu £90

    Multiple dates available
    Our exquisite six course tasting menu in The Great Room Restaurant is a must try experience for any foodie Each course has been prepared using the finest local ingredients to showcase the best in season flavours. Enjoy a delectable add on £55pp wine pairing alongside each course which have been expertly chosen by our head sommelier. AMUSE STONEBRIDGE FARM PORK PÂTÉ Black pudding, rhubarb, mustard THORNHILL PRESSED DUCK Whipped feta, pomegranate, beetroot, dukkah SEARED KILLKEEL SCALLOPS Iberico sobrasada, garden pea and herb broth LISDERGAN BEEF FILLET Brisket potato gratin, beetroot, horseradish, carrot MANGO, PINEAPPLE, CHILLI LOCAL RHUBARB Vanilla ganache, almond biscuit, lemon thyme ice cream PETIT FOURS
    Luxury Spring Tasting Menu £90 Photo

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What 962 people are saying

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

Overall ratings and reviews

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

Noise • Energetic

Loved For

  • Northern Ireland

    Best Overall

  • Northern Ireland

    Best Food

  • Northern Ireland

    Best Service

  • Northern Ireland

    Best Ambiance

  • Northern Ireland

    Healthy

  • Northern Ireland

    Great for fine wines

  • Northern Ireland

    Romantic

  • Northern Ireland

    Good for special occasions

  • Northern Ireland

    Most Booked

  • Belfast/Antrim

    Best Overall

  • Belfast/Antrim

    Best Food

  • Belfast/Antrim

    Best Service

  • Belfast/Antrim

    Best Ambiance

  • Belfast/Antrim

    Healthy

  • Belfast/Antrim

    Great for fine wines

  • Belfast/Antrim

    Romantic

  • Belfast/Antrim

    Good for special occasions

  • Belfast/Antrim

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Great Room Restaurant offers an extraordinary dining experience in a beautifully restored 1860s bank. Guests praise the "wonderful ambiance," "outstanding food," and "exceptional service." The tasting menu and extensive wine list are highlights, while the restaurant maintains "warm, welcoming" vibes. Despite some mixed reviews on specific dishes, patrons describe the overall experience as "memorable" and "impeccable."
962 Reviews

  1. Matt

    Warwickshire2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Lovely staff and wonderful food Waiter (James) was great, really knowledgeable and friendly. We had the tasting menu and 1 wine pairing, which went down very well. My only criticism would be that the pickled carrot didn't go with the beef fillet. It was probably meant to add a sharp element to a rich dish but it didn't complement it well, go all out and roast it. I'd also add a matching cocktail menu, I don't drink wine so other than your standard beers, there was nothing to complement it. They have a cocktail bar so I can see that working well.

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  2. Paul VIP

    Toronto / Ontario21 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This was an accidental discovery. The restaurant is a fabulously restored bank from 1860, just the room is worth a visit. Food varied and excellent. Service excellent. Nice ambiance.

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  3. Nenita

    Northern Ireland1 review

    5.0

    Dined on July 6, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    All dishes were meticulously prepared and elegantly presented, cooked to perfection. Commendations are due to the chef. The staff demonstrated exceptional attentiveness and courtesy. The establishment boasts a wonderful ambiance. Overall, we had an outstanding experience.

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  4. Elmarie

    Dublin5 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on July 4, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The overall ambience was fabulous, and most of the food was delicious. However, dessert was a disappointment. We ordered the black orange trifle, which neither looked nor tasted like a trifle. It was served in a white soup bowl, with a charcoal-grey mixture that was far too sweet. On top was what looked like the underside of a mushroom, along with basil and what resembled red onion jelly, but was orange and basil. Visually unappealing and not at all enjoyable, resembled something a baby would be served. That said, everything else was lovely, and it’s still a place worth visiting for a treat.

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  5. Patricia

    Northern Ireland1 review

    5.0

    Dined on June 27, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Beautiful room , food perfect and service excellent

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  6. Susan

    Northern Ireland2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 26, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We loved our experience at The Great Room - the food and service were outstanding.

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  7. Adnan

    London1 review

    5.0

    Dined on June 26, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Nice place will surely be back. Good staff good food

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  8. Donna

    Northern Ireland1 review

    5.0

    Dined on June 21, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    decided on Tasting menu (summer) having previously sampled the Winter offering. both were outstanding.

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  9. Ian

    London5 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on June 20, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    If you want substance with style this is the place… thoughtful, gentle and attentive service… food cooked with respect and skill…

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  10. Sandy

    Northern Ireland1 review

    5.0

    Dined on June 18, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    6 course tasting menu with wine for each course,This is Michelin 5 Star

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The Great Room Restaurant is rated 4.7 stars by 962 OpenTable diners.

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Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 19 times today
Experiences are available.
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 Mon–Fri 12:00 pm–4:00 pm Sat 12:30 pm–3:00 pm Sun 12:30 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
  • Price
    £41 and over
  • 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
  • Website
    http://www.themerchanthotel.com/the-great-room
  • Phone number
    028 9023 4888
  • Private party facilities
    The Private Dining Room at The Merchant Hotel is an ideal location for hosting a dinner party, breakfast meeting, afternoon tea, or lunch. This beautiful room is located in a private annex adjacent to the stunning Great Room Restaurant and the hotel's award-winning Cocktail Bar.
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