The Great Room Restaurant

Name: The Great Room Restaurant
Address: 16 Skipper Street, Belfast, United Kingdom, BT1 2DZ
Telephone: 028 9023 4888
Price range: £41 and over
Rating: 4.8

4.8

870 Reviews

£41 and over

Modern European

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.

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No. of diners

2 people

DateTime

11 Sept 2024

19:00

Booked 7 times today

Experiences are available.

Additional information

Dining style
Fine Dining
Price
£41 and over
Cuisines
Modern European
Hours of Operation
Breakfast Daily 07:00–09:00 Afternoon Tea Daily 12:00–16:00 Lunch Mon–Fri 12:00–14:15 Sundays Sun 12:30–20:30 Dinner Mon–Thu 18:00–21:30 Fri, Sat 18:00–22:00
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
Area
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
1 Dec - 31 Dec 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.

What 870 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
4.9Service
4.8Ambience
4.4Value

Noise • Energetic

Loved For

Northern Ireland
Best Overall
Northern Ireland
Best Food
Northern Ireland
Best Service
Northern Ireland
Best Ambience
Northern Ireland
Best Value
Northern Ireland
Good for business meals
Northern Ireland
Great for creative cocktails
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

870 Reviews

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Patrick
Miami
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 30 August 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Highly recommend was pleasantly surprised recommend the tasting menu
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Christopher
N. Ireland
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 30 August 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Went for dinner for our wedding anniversary everything was perfect
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Irvine
Dublin
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on 30 August 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The whole experience was outstanding. The three vegetarians were delighted with their food. I had the fish dish (brill) which was - brilliant. Perfectly cooked.
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Anne-Sophie
N. Ireland
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 27 August 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Très bon dîner dans un magnifique cadre et service impeccable. Tout était parfait sauf peut-être la carte des vins avec des millésimes jeunes.
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Manfred
San Francisco
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 26 August 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Bis auf die Sitzecke (sehr unbequem), war alles super.
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Sarah
N. Ireland
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 25 August 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Would highly recommend the The Great Room for Sunday lunch the food was outstanding and the staff do fantastic job of making sure everything is perfect.
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Stephen
New York City
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on 20 August 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent service and delicious food in wonderfully opulent surroundings. A very special occasion.
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Fred
Phoenix
21 reviews
vip
5.0
21 reviews
Dined on 20 August 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The Great Room does not disappoint. The food is exceptional as is the service. Fine dining restaurants often skimp on serving size but that is definitely not the case here. My wife and I both had the duck and would definitely recommend it. We trusted the waiter’s recommendation on wine and he selected perfect varietals, some of which we would never have otherwise chosen. We definitely will recommend the Great Room to future diners.
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OpenTable Diner
London
12 reviews
vip
5.0
12 reviews
Dined on 19 August 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Amazing venue, good food and friendly and knowledgeable staff.
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Irvine
Dublin
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on 14 August 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Superb meal, served by capable and charming staff.
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FAQs

The Great Room Restaurant is rated 4.8 stars by 870 OpenTable diners.

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

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No. of diners

2 people

DateTime

11 Sept 2024

19:00

Booked 7 times today

Experiences are available.

Google Map for The Great Room Restaurant

16 Skipper Street, Belfast, BT1 2DZ

Additional information

Area
Belfast
Hours of Operation
Breakfast Daily 07:00–09:00 Afternoon Tea Daily 12:00–16:00 Lunch Mon–Fri 12:00–14:15 Sundays Sun 12:30–20:30 Dinner Mon–Thu 18:00–21:30 Fri, Sat 18:00–22:00
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

The Great Room Restaurant

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Additional information

Experiences

Festive Afternoon Tea

Menu

What 870 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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