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The Cloth Ear, Belfast,

The Cloth Ear

4.4
4.4
976 Reviews
£26 to £40
Irish

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2 people
19:00
Booked 25 times today
  • Charming
  • Good for special occasions
  • Good for groups
The Cloth Ear provides patrons with a pleasing twist on the quintessential Irish Pub. We are nestled in the oldest quarter of Belfast and we’ve woven a rich seam of our wonderful Victorian heritage into what is ultimately a thoroughly modern experience. At The Cloth Ear the welcome is warm and the atmosphere convivial. We invite you to join us as we celebrate the gentle art of conversation.
Our drinks list combines classic creations and innovative ideas. From punch bowls to hoptails and wine by the keg, we’ve carefully crafted an eclectic array of drinks to quench your thirst, tickle your tastebuds and get the conversation flowing.

We are story tellers and we look forward to hearing your story too.
No shaggy dogs, no braggarts, no windbags. Just tall tales,

All Tables reservations are for dining unfortunately we do not take drinks only bookings.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    £26 to £40
  • Cuisines
    Irish, European
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu, Sun 12:00–20:45 Fri, Sat 12:00–21:30
  • Phone number
    028 9026 2719
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Area
    Belfast
  • Parking details
    None
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 976 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.4
4.4 based on recent ratings
  • 4.4Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.4Ambience
  • 4.2Value

NoiseEnergetic

Loved For

  • Northern Ireland

    Great for brunch

  • Northern Ireland

    Good for business meals

  • Northern Ireland

    Neighbourhood gem

  • Northern Ireland

    Lively

  • Northern Ireland

    Most Booked

  • Belfast/Antrim

    Great for brunch

  • Belfast/Antrim

    Good for business meals

  • Belfast/Antrim

    Good for groups

  • Belfast/Antrim

    Neighbourhood gem

  • Belfast/Antrim

    Lively

  • Belfast/Antrim

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Cloth Ear offers a vibrant dining experience in Belfast's Cathedral Quarter. Renowned for its "great atmosphere and delicious food," the restaurant consistently delivers with "friendly staff" and a diverse menu. While some reviews mention occasional service delays, the overall "first class food" and standout service make it a popular choice. For a memorable meal, advanced booking is recommended.

976 Reviews
  1. Laura

    London

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    A credit to the 4 staff members that dealt with our table of 6! Outstanding service!!

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  2. Lorraine

    N. Ireland

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great tasty food at the Cloth Ear. Really fantastic place and we had an absolutely brilliant server called Richard. Definitely will be back.

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  3. Alma

    N. Ireland

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on 1 December 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Starters were tasty, mains were just okay, wine was terrible, nice place, but will try a different place next time.

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  4. Barbara

    N. Ireland

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 28 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great service and friendly staff. Thanks to Richard , Leanne and Lesley

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  5. jackie

    N. Ireland

    11 reviews

    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on 25 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always a warm welcome, good food and the best service here. Never disappoints.

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  6. Tony

    N. Ireland

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 24 November 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    24/11 Sunday 5 at 5. Food was good. Staff were busy, some more attentive than others. Food portions seemed smaller than last time we were in.

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  7. Kathleen

    N. Ireland

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 22 November 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    We’d 3 different servers, waited about 25 mins for our food which wouldn’t have been a problem if we’d already got our drinks but had to ask where they were when our food arrived! The food was just ok, but not as described on the menu. After 1hr 10mins we were told we had to be off the table in 50mins!! Had our plates lifted without checking if we were finished and generally felt like they wanted rid of us even though we were still within our 2hr window. Hadn’t been here for a long time and don’t think we’ll rush back, even though it’s a really nice bar.

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  8. James

    New York City

    3 reviews

    3.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 22 November 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 4
    Family lunch, chosen on previous enjoyable experience. On this occasion, we arrived ahead of time for our 2.00pm reservation but table not ready until 2.10pm. Fair enough, but we were then rushed off the table at 3.20pm, after just an hour and 10 mins when two hours is usually the norm. We were not given the chance to order dessert or coffee, which was disappointing as the food choices were plentiful, to all tastes, and our selections were excellent. Service was just a bit off, though, with one requested item forgotten and the haste in which were turfed from the table. Poor.

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  9. Deborah

    N. Ireland

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on 21 November 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    We had a voucher gifted to us so booked the Cloth Ear. Service was excellent but the food was not. Soup and bread was fine nothing to complain about. The pie was very disappointing. I had one piece of steak which was edible, the rest were lumps of fat. I did tell the server and she said she would let the chef know. Nothing further. We decided to pay and leave even though we did feel we wanted to have dessert. I felt the server should have offered a drink or some sort of compensation for the poor quality of the meal. The portion of potato was very small and beans were very hard and broccoli not very warm.

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  10. Cathy

    Dublin

    12 reviews

    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on 16 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was amazing. Staff ate just lovely. No complaints here. Lovely meal chilled relaxed atmosphere. Definitely return

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The Cloth Ear is rated 4.4 stars by 976 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
19:00
Booked 25 times today
Google Map for The Cloth Ear

16 Skipper Street, Belfast, BT1 2DZ

Additional information

  • Area
    Belfast
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu, Sun 12:00–20:45 Fri, Sat 12:00–21:30
  • Price
    £26 to £40
  • Cuisines
    Irish, European
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    None
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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