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The Great Room Restaurant, Belfast,

The Great Room Restaurant

4.8
4.8
897 Reviews
£41 and over
Modern European

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 11 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
  • Fancy
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 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
  • Website
    http://www.themerchanthotel.com/the-great-room
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive Chef
    Johnny Leake
  • Location
    16 Skipper Street, Belfast, BT1 2DZ
  • Neighbourhood
    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

  • Festive Afternoon Tea

    Dec 1, 2024 - Dec 31, 2024
    FESTIVE AFTERNOON TEA Enjoy a delightful seasonal twist on our traditional Afternoon Tea. Our three-tiered silver stand boasts finger sandwiches, scones and a delicious selection of seasonal cakes and pastries, including mince pies and Christmas cake; all accompanied by your choice of tea or coffee. Festive Afternoon Tea will be served in The Great Room Restaurant, The Great Room Lobby and The Veuve Clicquot Champagne Lounge.

Menu

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What 897 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

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

Noise • Energetic

Loved For

  • Northern Ireland

    Best Overall

  • Northern Ireland

    Best Food

  • Northern Ireland

    Best Service

  • Northern Ireland

    Best Ambience

  • 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 Ambience

  • 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

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Great Room Restaurant offers a refined dining experience with "unrivalled ambience and service." Guests rave about the "delicious food" and "attentive staff," making it perfect for special occasions. Highlights include thoughtful touches for celebrations and an impressive vegetarian menu. While some dishes may be pricey, the luxurious setting and exceptional service ensure a memorable visit.

897 Reviews

  1. Leonie

    N. Ireland

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The Merchant is invariably wonderful. It’s always a special treat to go, they never let their high standard drop. We love to come here. Hurrah for the Merchant, it is a treasure .

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  2. AmandaD

    London

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    A lovely experience for a special occasion but felt it was very overpriced for what we received. The food was nice but nothing outstanding and drinks were really expensive. Staff were excellent, could not fault any of them or the service we received. I would visit again but only as a treat.

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  3. Alyson

    Dublin

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Great Christmas dinner in beautiful Christmas setting

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  4. George

    Liverpool

    12 reviews

    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on December 13, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    It was very busy on the 13th with a couple of Christmas parties so a bit noisy but we enjoyed it none the less. The Great Room itself is spectacular, a very special setting for breakfast or dinner. Our food from the set Christmas menu was delicious, the salmon and the scallops for starters, my sea bass main was also delicious with the crunchy hazelnuts and my husbands fillet steak was cooked to perfection. The staff really make it though, and the attention to detail is phenomenal. Kirill deserves a special mention, he was alert and ready to attend to anything on the tables around him. Our table lamp flickered and it was immediately removed and fixed, he was very warm and welcoming too. We will definitely return.

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  5. OpenTable Diner

    Dublin

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on December 13, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Staff went above and beyond to accommodate us today. Thank you

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  6. brian

    County Durham

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on December 10, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Outstanding all round experience. Good service, excellent food, reasonable value and wonderful surroundings

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  7. William

    N. Ireland

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on December 10, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fantastic experience. Ambiance and atmosphere unrivalled. Service was as ever top notch. Afternoon tea was as it should be with beautifully crafted, delicious food presented with flair and style.

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  8. Siobhán

    New York City

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 10, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Absolutely one of the nicest afternoon teas we have ever had from the time we arrived at the front door of the hotel until the time we stepped out , amazing ambiance, fabulous food, beautiful decorations thankyou

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  9. Noreen

    London

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 7, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Beautiful place , food and service amazing . Highly recommend for a special occasion

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  10. Brian

    Dublin

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 22, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    My husband and I were again not disappointed. The food combinations were delicious … Covid actions that we have never had previously. The fish was cooked beautifully and the food was very well presented on the plate. The staff were very attentive to us throughout. A great evening and we will be back. Thank you for a lovely evening!

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FAQs

The Great Room Restaurant is rated 4.8 stars by 897 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 p.m.
Booked 11 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for The Great Room Restaurant

16 Skipper Street, Belfast, BT1 2DZ

Additional information

  • Neighbourhood
    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
  • 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
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