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The Jailhouse, Belfast,

The Jailhouse

4.3
4.3
264 Reviews
£25 and under
Irish

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2 people
7:00 PM
  • Good for groups
  • Great for brunch
  • Charming
Long thought to be the building where our entries namesake was held as a prisoner before being hung in Cornmaket, The Jailhouse as it is now known has been frozen in time for the last 70 years nearly forgotten about completely. Restored as part of the Joys Entry project, the aim was to keep as much of the original character of the building as possible. Brick walls, inscribed beams and original windows, take a closer look and see what history and tales you can find while you sip on tipples and nibble on rations. Time Served Well.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    £25 and under
  • Cuisines
    Irish, European
  • Hours of operation
    Bar Mon–Thu, Sun 12:00 pm–1:00 am Fri, Sat 12:00 pm–2:00 am Lunch Daily 12:00 pm–6:00 pm
  • Phone number
    028 9032 6711
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Neighborhood
    Belfast
  • Parking details
    None
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Dancing, Dog Friendly, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Outdoor Smoking Area, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 264 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.3
4.3 based on recent ratings
  • 4.2Food
  • 4.2Service
  • 4.2Ambience
  • 4.3Value

NoiseEnergetic

264 Reviews
  1. Colin

    N. Ireland

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on September 28, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Staff were amazing friendly helpful I would recommend to try great bar selection also

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  2. Greg

    London

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on September 8, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Good service and good selection of local craft beers. Live music playing creates a great atmosphere. Good pub food available.

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  3. Rhona

    Edinburgh

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on April 21, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing place. Food was amazing. Service was top notch. Definitely recommend it! Can’t wait to go back!

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  4. ArleneW

    New York City

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 14, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Beautiful bar/restaurant setting with an amazing atmosphere plus excellent staff.

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  5. MariaD

    N. Ireland

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 11, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing food and we all had a great afternoon Would highly recommend the Jail House

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  6. Kirsty

    Dublin

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on February 17, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    Got burgers, food was very tasty and clean plates all round. We were sat downstairs in the bar with everyone, of course it was noisy so if you're looking for a quiet restaurant meal, this is not the place for you! We had spindly wooden chairs to sit on, not the best.

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  7. Cairns

    N. Ireland

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 14, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent 1st class service. Food was absolutely 1st class from starter to desert! Definitely recommend!

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  8. ChelleyB

    N. Ireland

    11 reviews

    4.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on January 27, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Nice food, good portions, we would definitely go back.

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  9. OpenTable Diner

    N. Ireland

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 4, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great afternoon. Enjoyed nice food from the Christmas menu and a couple of drinks. Staff were all really lovely and accommodating and atmosphere was great for a Monday afternoon!

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  10. Lulu

    N. Ireland

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on December 4, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    great lunch at the jailhouse food service and atmosphere was excellent

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FAQs

The Jailhouse is rated 4.3 stars by 264 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
7:00 PM
Google Map for The Jailhouse

4 Joy's Entry, Belfast, BT1 4DR

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    Belfast
  • Hours of operation
    Bar Mon–Thu, Sun 12:00 pm–1:00 am Fri, Sat 12:00 pm–2:00 am Lunch Daily 12:00 pm–6:00 pm
  • Price
    £25 and under
  • Cuisines
    Irish, European
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    None
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Dancing, Dog Friendly, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Outdoor Smoking Area, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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