Cutters Wharf
18 Reviews
Cutters is a perfect bar for drinking during the summer as there is plently of space outside. Situated in an idyllic setting on the banks of the River Lagan, this bright and airy bar and restaurant - are perfect for relaxing in and taking it easy.
The two storey building is in an excellent location, with a large beer garden and wonderful views of the riverside.
Excellent bar snacks available downstairs with lunch, evening and vegetarian menus served upstairs.
This is the only pub in the Stranmillis area and is a good starting point for any pub crawl heading towards Belfast city centre.
Information and Contact Details
| Category | Mixture | |
| Address | Cutters River Grill & Bar | |
| Lockview Road | ||
| Belfast | ||
| BT9 5FH | ||
| Phone Number | 028 90663388 | |
| Fax Number | 028 90805070 | |
| Distance from Belfast City Hall | 3.2 |
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I called with my mum for lunch recently. Food wasn't too bad, service was awful. I had to go up to the bar and ask for the menu. The staff seemed to be serving only at the bar (locals). Eventually I went up to the bar again and ordered drinks, checked with the bar man if they were serving food. Had to call another member of staff to take the order and then waited ages for the food. Such a pity as the location is lovely. I would go there often if the service improved.
Submitted by works close by on 01/05/2008
Had a fantastic trip up the lagan in boats with 160 friends. We had organised a BBQ. When we turned up, No BBQ - instead a Stew with bread. Oops only about 30% of the people got stew. 20% got soup. The rest got nothing!!!. they are looking paid haha. When we complained the manager did a disappering act. Even the staff could not find him or maybe didn't want to, he was troublesome character!!! . Don't go near this place until they get the management sorted out!!!! There was a lack of staff as well. Proper managemenet needed or I inform HCIMA
Submitted by Debi Hetherington MHCIMA. on 28/04/2008
I have never witnessed the rudeness of a member of staff to a female friend of mine. When I confronted the manager, I got a similar response. Not good enough! Having said that, much credit to the guys on the door, friendly, courteous, don't get it.
Plastic glasses, sticky floors, oh please, what a waste of such a fabuluos location, le grand
Submitted by Used to be a regular on 11/02/2008
who is the manager in this place and does a manager even exist. both restuarant and bar provide poor service. they are lazy but so did the guys in suits too. really needs to be sorted out before the summer comes or cutters will be sinking in the lagan. get it sorted or knock it down.
Submitted on 02/02/2008
I went to cutters for a meal with my girlfriend not that long ago ,not a good experience at all, where do i start, ok well it took ages for staff to notice me and my girlfriend standing at the door, just to point out that there where three members off staff behind the bar and one leaning at the window with their arms folded. When they took notice the member of staff slowly walked over to us, but the look on their face some what said God sake i have to work now, well believe you me that was not the case as we got seated it took 15 min to get a drink and ages for the food to come i suspect for one reason the person who took the order never went near the till to type the order in for nearly 10 to 15 min. will i be back let me think about that NO. PS CAN SOMEONE PLEASE ANSWER A QUESTION FOR ME WHY DO THE STAFF IN THE RESTAURANT HAVE SO MANY UNIFORMS. AND IT WAS THE START OF LUNCH WHY WHERE THEY DIRTY??????????????????????????????????????
Submitted on 14/11/2007
Over priced for below average food. Service is non existent. Met a friend for lunch and waited for 20 mins for service. Got fed up and went up to bar to order food. Staff seemed to serve customers at each end of the bar and avoided the people in the middle. Had a ask a member of staff after 45 mins if there was any chance that nachos with melted cheese would be ready as we had to go back to work. Very overpriced and rubbish service. Will not be going back
Submitted on 09/10/2007
was at cutters for first time and have to say will be my last the whad booked a table for 5 when we got there no table got seated ordered waited ages for food when we finally got it it was cold service poor
Submitted by nigel on 30/09/2007
the staff constantly change in this place and the managers dont seem to really help in busy periods. waited too long at bar to get serviced a drink and even then i wasnt given good service. wouldnt reccommend it.
Submitted on 29/09/2007
Nice place, nice doormen, gets a bit busy but not overly. Overall i give it a thumbs up its one of my preferred choices for drinking in Belfast (which i do a lot of.)
Submitted on 07/08/2007
Was in cutters for my dad's birthday.starters were very nice with a good selection but the mains were really disappointing.steaks were of a really low quality and over cooked, the fish was tasteless,side orders of chips were undercooked. very disappointed as I had heard the sunday lunches are nice.staff were very nice and helpful but let down by the terrible food.
Submitted on 08/07/2007
I have been to cutters on several occasions and as yet have to have a bad expierence, food in the restaurant is good service is efficient ( don't expect Michlin star standards) try the crepes cooked at your table for dessert.
they may use plastic glasses on busy days but they do so only to get drinks served as quickly as possible.
Submitted on 29/05/2007
I and some friends went to Cutters after a walk along the tow path and had a quite drink and a chat.The 1st round we were over charged and had to claim a refund. There were 2 different football matches on the TVs one of which had the sound off and the other at a moderate level. As soon as the football was over the place erupted with very loud music. All conversation had to stop. We and several other tables left shortly after.
Submitted by Quite Drinker on 17/05/2007
For a start - of course that person who gave it 10/10 is going to ask what everyone is complaining about - when you know staff in bars & are a regular of course you're going to get served quicker.
I have been twice in the last 2 weeks, I don't understand why during summer months they don't have the place better manned - of course its going to be busy when the sun is out! Maybe they had a few staff phone in sick - but there is no excuse for all the staff avoiding eye contact & ignoring customers. I waited about 20 minutes to get served & then gave up as the staff werre only serving people at each end of the bar & not the middle. There was at least 3 other people as well as myself who just gave up & left.
Another gripe - what's the story with the decor -yuck yuck yuck - those purple seats are a nightmare i kept slipping off it!! Sort it out Cutters!
Submitted on 17/04/2007
Visited the restaurant for the first time in over a year. Always had good food and service before but this time it was very poor. We had to ask again for our starter as it never appeared and when it did come there was no apology for the delay. The food was very average and my meal (fish cakes) were not pleasant at all so they were hardly touched. When the plate was removed there were no questions from the waitress about how the food was even though most of it was still there. I was going to say but i just got the impression from the staff that nothing would've been done about it anyway. Very disappointed...fab pub but the restaurant and staff will be the death of it!!
Submitted by Niki on 16/04/2007
This is a good spot for a sunny day - although be prepared for big crowds outside. However, when the weather's not up to much and you have to drink inside this place has the smell and atmosphere of a men's locker room.
Submitted on 02/03/2007
Booked a table in the restaurant for a friends 21st Birthday dinner.
The service was terrible. We waited ages to be seated.
I myself had to order three different meals from the menu as the waitress kept coming back saying "sorry we are sold out of that". Ok granted it was very busy outside and the surroundings were lovely but the food was very average and to add insult to injury we were given the wrong bill and the staff argued about it.
It was only when they realized that it was actually the bill from the table behind us that they corrected the bill and apologised.
To be honest the bar seemed very understaffed as it was extremly busy outside. Non the less we had afterall booked the table and I doubt I shall return for food.
Submitted on 24/08/2006
As a regular at cutters i find the comments below grossly unfair. Staff have always been attentive only refusing table service at what must be busy periods.. such as during sports or sunny days. I dont reccommend cutters for people who expect to be waited on hand on foot, and to enjoy it for what it is. A busy, bustling, summer bar.
Submitted on 17/07/2006
Recently visited the bar intending to stay for the day. Sun was out, so were we and the surroundings are pleasant enough. Unfortunately the staff were less than attentive and the food was overpriced and very average. There was a football match on and therefore when the match started they stopped serving pints in glasses (for security). Still able to buy "Safe" bottles. Won't be back and will be sure to tell everyone I know to avoid the place.
Submitted by Davy Martin on 14/06/2006
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