The Roost Lounge
The Roost Lounge in Church Lane, Belfast.
Thursdays - Karaoke 8-1.30am
Fridays - Back to the Future 8-2am
Saturdays - Yin Yang 8-2am
Indie, Nu disco, Funk, Electro, 70's, 80's, Soul
Information and Contact Details
| Category | Traditional Bar | |
| Address | 46 Church Lane | |
| Belfast | ||
| County Antrim | ||
| BT1 4QN | ||
| Phone Number | +4428 9023 3282 |
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Customer Comments and Reviews of The Roost Lounge
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Was in the Roost on saturday night and it was a disgrace the number of people that had been let in. We paid in and only stayed for 10 mins. Two ladies toilets is definately not sufficent for normal a capacity of this bar, never mind when they let in way too many people. I think it is safe to say i will not be back
Submitted by Claire on 08/03/2010
The roost is a fab place for a night out, great bar staff...couldn't say a bad word against them, keep up the good work guys!
Submitted by Kate on 21/02/2010
seriously what happened to the tuesday heroes night? granted there was way to much acoustic music. some guy long hair and his mate played way to long last time i was there. but other than that it was a pretty good.
Submitted by pondering on 09/02/2010
took friends to the roost for a random fri night and had one of the best nights out. place was full with great music and fantastic atmosphere. really enjoyed ourselves. will be back. The doormen and all staff were great. Thank you roost
Submitted by rushie on 01/02/2010
I had an absolutely terrible nite in this sad excuse of a nite club. Why they stop serving beer at 12.30 is a mystery and, quite frankly ludicrous. The bar staff are totally useless- i understand they may be under pressure, but why take it out on the customers? I endured the misery that is 'roost' totally sober as i cudn't get served at the bar- i was there all evening and only had 3 drinks, because the service is CRAP (I wud have left if i'd had a choice, but as it was a friend's birthday., it was out of my hands). It really is awful.
Submitted by not impressed on 29/01/2010
i must say,i had a ball in the roost,16.01.2010, the music was played johnny (i think) and he was brillant, the talent was even better, the only down side is, u do wait 4 ages at the bar, but wat can ya do when the plc is packed, tho we all went up stairs and u got served much faster, will def b back again, p.s how do we the vip wristbands again?
Submitted by Elaine B on 22/01/2010
With regards to the comment below that it is always empty Friday night is one of the busiest nights in Belfast and Saturdays are full house week in week out. Thursday is now becoming very popular as well with the Karaoke
Submitted by Employee on 18/01/2010
Every time I am persuaded by friends to go to the Roost I end up having a terrible night. Its always Empty and for some reason the 'management' seem to employ the money grabbing tactic of 'spirits only', this rounded off with terrible customer service and Rude doormen have made me decide to spend my hard earned cash somewhere else...
Submitted by Pissed off punter on 07/01/2010
what happened to tuesday nights? been to that weirdos night a few times. but now it seems to be finished? did the dj's go elsewere?
Submitted by pondering on 05/01/2010
This place has so much potential to be class. Had a great night until my friend went to meet her sister. These doormen are the biggest wankers I've ever met! Talk about a power trip! These guys are by far the biggest assholes I've ever met! Have never in my life felt compelled to write on one of these things but I will never be back in this place again!
Submitted by Not happy in belfast on 01/01/2010
Just a wee comment to show the Roost mananagement and staff our gratitude for the wonderful christmas dinner
Submitted on 12/12/2009
The roost is a fantastic bar/club, which also serves food daily until 6pm. With entertainment 7 days a week, theres always something happening. Classy bar with classy interior, you will most certainly enjoy your experience.
Submitted by Lee R on 08/12/2009
whats on tuesday nights?
Submitted on 24/11/2009
I used to drink in the Roost I hear RBG is a good spot to go, Or try Muriels or Duke of York.
Roost is old news. negative place in the world
Submitted on 19/11/2009
Loving the thursday nite group such a change and the players are fantastic love it good work
Submitted on 11/11/2009
The friendliness of the bar staff was nonexistent if not touchy when we indicated we weren't given the right drink. The options all of sudden changed at quarter past midnight when only spirits were on offer 'management decision' was what we were told. When we said that one of us couldn't drink spirits (due to a bad effect) we got a shrug of the shoulders. Lastly, expensive!!
Will definitely not be back.
Submitted on 02/11/2009
Was in on saturday night was a good night just took long getting served at the bar, would have been the only down point, but decent spot first time i have been down
Submitted on 30/09/2009
Hear they have this very cool new barman ! An Aussie with a great sense of hmour. Good Work.
Submitted on 29/09/2009
Went there Saturday night, queued for 15 minutes, bouncers letting lots of people in ahead of us, presumably a guest list or something. Left in frustration, will not be back.
Submitted on 28/09/2009
I was in Roost last night and left out of frustration. Music was too loud, place was packed and it took FOREVER to get served at the bar. Mainly because there were two members of bar staff serving the same person who was trying to pay by card and for some reason it wasn't working. I stood and watched them for 15 minutes while the 2 staff just did nothing while looking at a machine, ignoring customers who would happily have paid by cash.
Submitted on 26/09/2009
I always thought this website was a customer comment/review site and not a chat forum for the egos of Fergal and Jonny from the Roost. The comment on 07/07/09 is so laughable its sad!!
Submitted on 31/08/2009
Just copy link in address bar and the page should come up!
http://www.facebook.com/home.php#/profile.php?id=100000015354393
Submitted by Suzie on 24/08/2009
Great night out. what's the link to the facebook page? I can't find it.
Submitted on 24/08/2009
Have been to roost a few times now, good place to go. was there last night at roosts 1st bday party, and the music def wasnt as good as the last few times, was bit slow but got better as the night went on.
£3 in so that was great and you dont have to wait too long at bar.
The biggest issue I have is the toilets, the ladies is far too small and there's always a queue!
overall, its a good place, just make sure you head to the toilets before your really desperate to go!! :)
Submitted by newbie on 22/08/2009
Roost 1st Birthday Party - Friday 21st August 09 - doors 7pm - 2am get down early for what promises to be a great night. Drink Promotion (check with Bar) and Special Guests - Djs Robert Brown and Jonny Barr taking you through the Night with one of Belfast's best Friday nights Back to The Future.
check our facebook The Roost Bar for event details
Submitted by Jonny on 12/08/2009
Another incredible night in the Roost. The guy playing the guitar is amazing followed by the DJ's who were fantanstic. The talent was sooo...hot!
Submitted on 08/08/2009
roost is a great spot and one of those bars that u never fail to bump into someone you know, despite its small size. Music is great on a friday night and the live bands are usually good to go see aswell during the week. I'd definately recommend this spot to anyone who asks
Submitted on 30/07/2009
Muisc Policy is Nu Disco Indie and Soul with the odd 80's and funk tune thrown in - doors are till 2am
Submitted by Jonny on 18/07/2009
Have heard some great reviews so going to head there next sat for the big 25th. can you tell me what type of music is played and what time the bar opens 2 please.
Submitted by kel on 17/07/2009
I am back in 2 weeks off on my hols
Submitted by Jonny on 11/07/2009
I was at Roost last night for the fourth time on a friday but whats happened? Where is the younger dj with the dark hair who played great music? The music got pretty "spidey" last night. I loved it there up until last night, it was my new place to go, is the other dj going to be back???
Submitted by SJ on 11/07/2009
No klm, the bar is not new management. It is still owned by Fergal Mcveigh ( Ex Lifeboat Bar Owner) who by the way has done an incredible job in the transformation of this great must go to bar now. All you critic's please great a life of you're own instead of constancely pouring negitivity on other peoples great achievements. Fergal keep up the great work, and ignore these nobody's. X
Submitted on 07/07/2009
Whats happened to you roost you've changed :(
I hear its now under new management?
Submitted by KIm on 23/06/2009
Went to the roost on Saturday, had an amazing night! Tunes were great, atmosphere was electric!
Submitted on 14/06/2009
Anyone visiting the Roost the reviews saying trancetastic tunes are completly misleading if you look a couple of posts down you will see a full listing for friday and saturday nights and fergal has now added a touch of blues music to saturdays for your enjoyment. People just cant seem to take that saturdays are now back and better and the enjoyment factor has been installed come see for yourself!
Submitted by Jonny on 12/06/2009
Just to let everyone know that leganedary Blues Musician, Rab McCullough will be appearing in The Roost every Saturday from 3.30pm, starting 13th June '09. This Belfast born musical genuis has performed with aficinonados such as Van Morrison, Thin Lizzy, ACDC, Gary Moore to name but a few, however he's 'Coming Home to Roost' and this is a gig not to be missed! Admission free
Submitted by Fergal McVeigh on 11/06/2009
I am sensing sour grapes here because you must have been dreaming if you heard trance anthems in the Roost, in my opinion Stevie Wonder - superstition is Motown. and as for lawrence its not his new residency he has been there for the past 7 months doing the warm up slot 8-10pm!
Submitted by Jonny on 10/06/2009
All new Saturday Nights now in Roost its time for Yin-Yang a night of Nu disco, Indie and Soul Classics.
Friday is Back to the Future 80's meets electro house, indie past and present.
Unfortunately i cant remember happy hardcore ever being played in Roost i think you might have the wrong place.
Submitted by Jonny on 08/06/2009
Ugh, what a dump, disgustiong, overpriced, and the music was pure and utter rubbish!
Submitted by BelfastJen on 07/06/2009
Really cool venue! I heard so many people talking about it, and everything that was said is so right,. love the place!
Submitted by Paul on 15/05/2009
Fergal the only comment that should take notice of below is "best bar in belfast, enough said" The Roost has been the best bar in belfast since last summer by far. This is the second "old man's bar" that you with your talents have turned into a top city centre nite spot. Keep up the good work and ignore the negitive people who have nothing better to do with their time. New lounge looks fab!!!!!
Submitted by A very satisfied regular customer on 15/05/2009
Fridays open till 1.30am
Submitted on 21/04/2009
Too packed, decor was horrible, drinks were overpriced, toilets were disgusting and way too small, and the smoking area was rubbish, and the music was absolute crap, will definitely not be back.
Submitted by Sal on 13/04/2009
what time is it open to on friday? does anyone know?
Submitted on 06/04/2009
This place is pure weird...looks like the haunted house at Alton Towers, I can see what they want to achieve, but its done badly and on the cheap! Door staff are pure rude as well, but the drinks flow nicely and there's never a queue......
Submitted by LouLou on 12/03/2009
The best bar in Belfast by far..........enough said!
Submitted on 04/02/2009
love this place new top place to be. Fergal you have worked wonders again x
Submitted on 29/01/2009
went on friday night. had a fab time - music was old school brilliance! £3 in cant complain with that in Belfast - the only this i would say that there were some interesting (dodgy looking) characters!
Brilliant night out - must go!!!
Submitted on 13/01/2009
ended up here on fri night and really enjoyed myself. very packed but worth at least one trip. manager knows what s/he is doing!
Submitted by smallville on 25/11/2008
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