The Great Room Restaurant

4.8

895 Reviews

£41 and over

Modern European

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2 people

Dec 18, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 9 times today

Experiences are available.

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.

Additional information

Dining style
Fine Dining
Price
£41 and over
Cuisines
Modern European
Hours of operation
Breakfast Daily 7:00 am–9:00 am Afternoon Tea Daily 12:00 pm–4:00 pm Lunch Mon–Fri 12:00 pm–2:15 pm Sundays Sun 12:30 pm–8:30 pm Dinner Mon–Thu 6:00 pm–9:30 pm Fri, Sat 6:00 pm–10:00 pm
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
Neighborhood
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
Dec 1, 2024 - Dec 31, 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 895 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
4.8Service
4.8Ambience
4.3Value

Noise • Energetic

Loved For

Northern Ireland
Best Overall
Northern Ireland
Best Food
Northern Ireland
Best Service
Northern Ireland
Best Ambiance
Northern Ireland
Good for business meals
Northern Ireland
Great for creative cocktails
Northern Ireland
Healthy
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 Ambiance
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

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

The Great Room Restaurant offers a refined dining experience with "unrivalled ambience and service." Guests rave about the "delicious food" and "attentive staff," making it perfect for special occasions. Highlights include thoughtful touches for celebrations and an impressive vegetarian menu. While some dishes may be pricey, the luxurious setting and exceptional service ensure a memorable visit.

895 Reviews

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Alyson
Dublin
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Great Christmas dinner in beautiful Christmas setting
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George
Liverpool
12 reviews
5.0
12 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
It was very busy on the 13th with a couple of Christmas parties so a bit noisy but we enjoyed it none the less. The Great Room itself is spectacular, a very special setting for breakfast or dinner. Our food from the set Christmas menu was delicious, the salmon and the scallops for starters, my sea bass main was also delicious with the crunchy hazelnuts and my husbands fillet steak was cooked to perfection. The staff really make it though, and the attention to detail is phenomenal. Kirill deserves a special mention, he was alert and ready to attend to anything on the tables around him. Our table lamp flickered and it was immediately removed and fixed, he was very warm and welcoming too. We will definitely return.
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OpenTable Diner
Dublin
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Staff went above and beyond to accommodate us today. Thank you
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brian
County Durham
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on December 10, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Outstanding all round experience. Good service, excellent food, reasonable value and wonderful surroundings
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William
N. Ireland
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on December 10, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Fantastic experience. Ambiance and atmosphere unrivalled. Service was as ever top notch. Afternoon tea was as it should be with beautifully crafted, delicious food presented with flair and style.
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Siobhán
New York City
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 10, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Absolutely one of the nicest afternoon teas we have ever had from the time we arrived at the front door of the hotel until the time we stepped out , amazing ambiance, fabulous food, beautiful decorations thankyou
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Noreen
London
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 7, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Beautiful place , food and service amazing . Highly recommend for a special occasion
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Brian
Dublin
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on November 22, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
My husband and I were again not disappointed. The food combinations were delicious … Covid actions that we have never had previously. The fish was cooked beautifully and the food was very well presented on the plate. The staff were very attentive to us throughout. A great evening and we will be back. Thank you for a lovely evening!
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Alex
N. Ireland
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on November 22, 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
Table & restaurant really nice. Staff polite. Had a nice evening but we waited a long time on the food and when it arrived both starter and mains were not hot. The main had been sitting as the sauces had a ‘skin’ on them. We waited a while on the food coming and then when it did it wasn’t hot, it was really disappointing. The food itself tasted nice but it was as if it had been sitting somewhere to wait to be served to the table. It was a birthday celebration so it was unfortunately not as we hoped. Not sure what the issue was that evening bit not what I expect of somewhere like The Merchant.
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Trish
London
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on November 9, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had a lovely meal with excellent service , next time would try the taster menu, thank you
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FAQs

The Great Room Restaurant is rated 4.8 stars by 895 OpenTable diners.

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

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2 people

Dec 18, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 9 times today

Experiences are available.

Google Map for The Great Room Restaurant

16 Skipper Street, Belfast, BT1 2DZ

Additional information

Neighborhood
Belfast
Hours of operation
Breakfast Daily 7:00 am–9:00 am Afternoon Tea Daily 12:00 pm–4:00 pm Lunch Mon–Fri 12:00 pm–2:15 pm Sundays Sun 12:30 pm–8:30 pm Dinner Mon–Thu 6:00 pm–9:30 pm Fri, Sat 6:00 pm–10:00 pm
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

Make a reservation

Additional information

Experiences

Festive Afternoon Tea

Menu

What 895 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Loved For

Review summary

FAQs

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