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The Great Room Restaurant, Belfast,

The Great Room Restaurant

4.8
4.8
887 Reviews
£41 and over
Modern European

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2 people
9:00 p.m.
Booked 15 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 887 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

    Best Value

  • 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 an "outstanding eating experience" with "amazing" food and impeccable service in a stunning setting. Guests appreciate thoughtful touches like celebratory cakes and attentive staff. While generally praised, some diners noted occasional issues with temperature or menu changes. Overall, it's perfect for special occasions.

887 Reviews

  1. Brian

    Dublin

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    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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  2. Trish

    London

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 9, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a lovely meal with excellent service , next time would try the taster menu, thank you

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  3. Pauline

    London

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 3, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fantastic food, fantastic service in a fantastic venue.

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  4. paul

    Dumfries and Galloway

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 31, 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    We were slightly underwhelmed with our experience! We waited nearly an hour for our starter, we weren’t offered bread had to ask! the cut of fillet I was served for my main was cooked well but was chewy not what I was expecting!! We’ve eaten in the great room a few times over the years and have always loved it sadly not this time.

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  5. Adam

    New York City

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on October 19, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food and service was amazing. The staff was focused on every detail of our dining experience.

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  6. Benediktas

    N. Ireland

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 16, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Outstanding service, food and atmosphere, I'm completely satisfied.

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  7. Kathleen

    Toronto

    9 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on October 14, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Perhaps the most beautiful restaurant I have ever been in. Food and service were excellent. Definitely one of the highlights of my visit to Belfast.

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  8. Mairead

    Calgary

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on October 11, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Thanks to Chef. Had several allergies and intolerances in our group but were looked after really well. Food amazing too.

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  9. Suthurnvisitor

    Alabama

    13 reviews

    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on October 9, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The great room was recommended by a local in Belfast. The setting and ambience cannot be beat. The service was impeccable. I chose as a starter sun-dried tomato soufflé-amazing. And from my main I chose the root vegetable Wellington.  again another. all the dishes I saw being presented going past me. Looked amazing. Definitely a must do when in Belfast.

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  10. Tim

    Atlanta Metro

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on October 9, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    An incredibly stunning dining room, former bank lobby with breathtaking finishes. Impeccable service, terrific 5-course menu and impressive touches. Can’t wait to return!

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FAQs

The Great Room Restaurant is rated 4.8 stars by 887 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people
9:00 p.m.
Booked 15 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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