Union Street Bar
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The Union Street Pub & Restaurant opened its doors as a bar in December 2003 and the restaurant was launched in January 2004. The building is a converted 19th century shoe factory laid out over three floors. The ambience is enhanced by the spectacular sash windows and interior design that surround all levels.
Choose between eating in the downstairs area which is a busy cosmopolitan bar daytime and evening time or enjoy the more private setting of the luxurious middle floor.
The Union Street Pub is ideal for lunchtime or evening dining with the ambient music and open fires creating the perfect setting for a unique gastronomic experience.
Information and Contact Details
| Web Site | http://www.unionstreetpub.com/ | |
| Category | Traditional Bar | |
| Address | 8 - 14 Union Street | |
| Belfast | ||
| BT1 2JF | ||
| Phone Number | 028 90316060 | |
| Distance from Belfast City Hall | 1.1 |
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ok!! I read some of the comments and I have to agree with my partner Dee, were we in the same place as the others who made the comments !!!sorry it has to be said every thing about it was just terriffic we have a friend who told us about it she had trouble finding a place when she came from canada and then she found union street, and told us how friendly staff were and how good the food is, so keep up the good work and we will be back with more friends from down south and from as far a field as canada.
Submitted by Val Bono on 03/10/2008
I was in union street bar for the first time with my best friend who has come back from Canada. she has been going on about this brilliant place since she came here, so I thought why not give it a try, so I met up with her, and OMG not only a miracle to get her to stop work for a couple of hours she was right it is FANTASTIC I have told friends that they have to visit THE UNION we enjoyed the kareoke. as for the food and alcohol PERFECT its not often our friend is right where alchohol is concerned (as she only has sprite) but this time she was spot on, staff brilliant service brilliant food to die for as for atmosphere and entertainment just brilliant no complaint or negativities from canadians or southern irish keep up the good work.As lesbians I found it hard to find a gay bar that made me feel comfortable but thanks to our friend for telling us about it we shall be back.
Submitted by Dee Geffen on 23/09/2008
I have just visited from the uk, I love the concept of the bar, well presented and great caberet!, so much of that is lost these days but those girls have talent! and its a good atmosphere, true about the staff, they really think they are something and cant be bothered to serve or give you a smile! also true about the price of spirts, £4 quid a shot, stupid prices for a shot, come on noi, catch yourself on, we are gay mon noi and we dont like to be ripped off!! Apart from that a great bar. shame theres not any more like that in Belfast! Marcus
Submitted by Marcus on 10/08/2008
It would be a great bar if the bar staff would be abit more friendy, they walk about that place as if they own it themselfs, also bouncers with bad attitudes in a gay bar is not a good idea, my biggest problem with this bar is no beer after a certain time just spirts, i cant drink spirts so does that mean im not welcome, at this stage i always have to leave which is a shame, i cant think ok anywhere else in town who do that. get it sorted managers
Submitted by Andy on 06/05/2008
close it down
Submitted on 02/05/2008
having worked for this company for many years, i must say that the work is very taxing and very demanding and the staff donate so much of their lives to providing the best service and entertainment possible. Even as a consumer (which is hard to remember sometimes that the staff are customers as well) i find it hard to beat the dedication and faithfulness of the customers and staff and I find it the only place in Belfast with that kind of calibre of service, and atmosphere that brings me back to my job week after week with a smile at the end of each shift with a team that are as dedicated to public service at a high quality as is available at any other bar in Balfast, and personally I feel it is unparralled by any other business in this industry, and well worth a visit. We are glad to accomodate and welcome all new customers, and all of our old favorites and personalities who have made us all feel so welcome over the last 4 years.
Submitted by a piece of the funiture on 01/04/2008
On one of these comments an un-named person says they have never heard of Paul Watters. The guy is a food genius. How he can get so many different textures and tastes onto one plate is beond belief. Wont be long before he gets his 3rd Michelin Star.
Paul Rankin and Michael Dean watch out, here comes Paul ................. watch this space!
Submitted by Maxie on 29/01/2008
Spoke to chef friend of mine and he told me Paul Watters is a top class chef who worked under Ramsey, and is currently working in one of the main hotels in Singapore. Sooner he comes back to Belfast the better, food will only improve.
Submitted by GMAN on 23/11/2007
I would just like to clear something up here - Paul Watters (who ever he may be) is not and has never been the head chef in Bar 7 or any other restaurant I know of!!!
Submitted on 03/10/2007
Paul Watters is an under-rated chef. Dont know if he has opened his own top restraunt now but hey, what a chef!
Top class food, top class all round, top class guy. Watch out gordon Ramsey !!!
Submitted by Easy Tiger on 21/07/2007
Was in a restaurant recently in Dublin and got talking to some of the guys from U2. They recommended a guy called Paul Watters who is a chef in Belfast. Anyone know where this guy cooks now?
Submitted by U2 and good food fan! on 26/06/2007
The bar is crap - the staff are crap (except peter) - the food is crap and the entertainment is crap and not only do they stop serving beer but continue to serve spirits on certain occasions, but they now charge an admission fee on sunday nites, for a bar thats only been open about 3 years it needs an overhaul asap - the toilets are rediculously small and usually stink and the furniture in the bar isnt exactly modern or comfortable compared to other bars that and the fact that if you are sitting upstairs u can hear the music coming through the speakers there as well as the music coming from downstairs at the same time.On the plus side the dj robert aka "squarehead' thats in every saturday around teatime onwards is absolutley fantastic, his voice is incredible and has to be listened to to be believed.Also peter the resturaunt manager is fantastic but i dont like the camp barman with rips in the backside of his jeans and hardly any hair
Submitted on 07/05/2007
wat a rip off easter sunday was! all beer taken off and the spirits were very dear must try harder guys.
Submitted on 09/04/2007
went to the union street bar for the first time on wednesday night. was out for my birthday with my girlfriend unfortunately the resturant was closed. but can honestly say i was quite impressed with the bar itself and the entertainment. tina leggs was a scream well done tina ur onliners were fantastic and well done to the quiz team who came up with the outrageous name "my grannys not a fighter but u should see her box". we had a really great night and most definitely intend to return another night.
Submitted on 13/01/2007
I have been to Union Street many times and it is one of the Best bars in Belfast not only for the fact that it is so relaxed but also the fact that the food is among the best you could expect to get in Belfast, the Resturaunt manager Peter is a good fella and is a real laugh when you get to know him and he has always gone out of his way to help me when i was there..There have been some comments on here that the staff in Union st are stand-offish but that isnt the case.The only complaint that i have about this bar is that the toilets are way too small..the taps in the toilets are fiddley to get working and they smell a little..but then i dont drink in it cos of its toilets do i...excellent bar excellent music and all-round a good night out.
Submitted by Andy on 31/08/2006
I think the resturant manager needs singled out for paticular emphasis for being uup his own arse (older guy in a black shirt). He makes you feel bad that you have the audacity to actually want to come into his bar and have a drink. How dare you!
Submitted by Marian on 30/04/2006
I agree with Lisa. The actual bar itself is great and so is the food but the people who work there need to catch themselves on and get a life. They seem to think that just beacuse they work in a gay bar it makes them some sort of rock star for some bizarre reason, plus it would be better if it served carlsberg
Submitted on 28/04/2006
Building oozing character, but bar staff so full of themselves they hardly have time to serve a customer
maybe the socalled mixed thing isnt really there
Submitted by lisa Mcgettrick on 13/03/2006
im another old kings head fanatic,paul good food well done what about a carvery for all youre olde favourites
Submitted by davy patterson on 04/03/2006
i was in the union street bar were i heard the chef was called paul watters,who once was the chef in the kings head in belfast,paul you always come up trumps yet again,i will be back
Submitted by laura mc peake on 03/03/2006
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