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Muriel's Cafe Bar, located at 12-14 Church Lane in Belfast, is a delightful spot that has captured the hearts of locals and visitors alike. The bar exudes a charming 1920s cocktail lounge ambiance, making it an ideal escape from the everyday hustle. Patrons rave about the carefully crafted cocktails, with options ranging from the beloved Espresso Martini to the innovative Pearfectini and Rhubarb & Ginger Martini. Customers appreciate the vibrant atmosphere, enhanced by a thoughtfully curated playlist from the 2000s and 2010s. The decor is eye-catching, yet some find elements like the underwear hanging from the ceiling a bit quirky. The food, provided by a neighboring restaurant, offers casual American fare, though some diners note occasional discrepancies in temperature. Service consistently receives high marks, exemplified by the notable attentiveness of staff members like Eddie, who goes above and beyond for patrons. Many reviews highlight the relaxing vibe, perfect for both casual outings and romantic dates. Overall, Muriel's Cafe Bar stands out in Belfast for its fantastic cocktails, engaging atmosphere, and approachable service—a must-visit for anyone seeking a memorable night out.Photos
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Service options
- Outdoor seating
- Dine-in
- Delivery
- Takeout
Highlights
- Great beer selection
- Great cocktails
- Great coffee
- Great dessert
- Great wine list
Popular for
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Solo dining
Dining options
- Brunch
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Dessert
- Seating
- Table service
Amenities
- Bar onsite
- Restroom
Atmosphere
- Casual
- Cozy
- Romantic
- Trendy
Crowd
- Groups
- Tourists
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Reviews for Muriel's Cafe Bar
Review highlights
Based on 1,283 reviewsMuriel's Cafe Bar in Belfast is widely praised for its inviting 1920s-inspired decor and lively atmosphere, making it a popular spot for both cocktails and social gatherings. Reviewers commonly highlight the quality and creativity of the cocktail menu, particularly favorites like the espresso martini. The venue’s relaxed vibe and thoughtful music selection contribute to an enjoyable overall experience. While the food receives mixed feedback—appreciated for its taste but sometimes noted as inconsistent in temperature—the service is generally commended for attentiveness, with occasional remarks on staffing dynamics. Overall, Muriel's stands out as a vibrant and stylish destination, appreciated for its unique blend of ambiance, drinks, and casual charm.
A Big Christmas thank you to Muriel’s for a fantastic Saturday night, the service was second to none , especially Eddie the wee barperson who nothing he was asked was to much trouble. So a special thank you to him. Overall it was a great night and I’d definitely recommend Muriel’s to anyone .
Lovely cocktails (recommend the espresso martini), and a very cool bar in general. Love the vibe, and the 2000/2010s playlist they had playing is class. New favourite bar in Belfast!
An absolute gem of a place . We did an impromptu trip up from Dublin to see a band we love and saw last night at the Olympia, remembered here from a previous visit and so pleased we did. Amazing decor, fantastic cocktails - although don't see why you have loads staff swanning about and not taking drinks orders, that's annoying. Food was fine, bit cool, tasty. But for drinks and atmosphere and general all round fabulousness, this can't be beaten.
The Bar itself is a 1920s style cocktail lounge and feels like a nice place to escape the world, some of the touches feel a little unnecessary like the underwear hanging from the ceiling but I found the upstairs very snug. Food is from the next door restaurant, American style, which comes to you like takeaway orders. I liked the casual aspect but again, slightly at odds with the decor. Overall a nice place to hide away from the rain and casual enough to use it as a first date spot.
A personal favourite for me and my other half, nice relaxed atmosphere, good vibes and lovely cocktails.
Loved this place, people are just so friendly, fantastic atmosphere and history. Choice of drinks and suggestions from the staff was superb. Thanks all
Indoor/ outdoor seating. It's on a road, so not as calming as the main square. The inside is lovely. There's facilities but no toilet seats. The staff are really lovely and welcoming and the menu is vaste, personally as a vegetarian I love the blue cheese sauce with grilled eggs and vegetables, for meat eater there is a piggy platter. Which they also make as a sharer. There's also some ice creams and desserts on order the fruit cheese cakes looks amazing. And plenty of great sights on the road that Marie's is based on, worth a visit.
Great venue for a private party. Partitioned off for Privacy, whilst still providing access to the main bar.
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Opening hours
- Monday 12:00 PM - 1:00 AM
- Tuesday (Today) 12:00 PM - 1:00 AM
- Wednesday 12:00 PM - 1:00 AM
- Thursday 12:00 PM - 1:00 AM
- Friday 12:00 PM - 2:00 AM
- Saturday 12:00 PM - 2:00 AM
- Sunday 12:00 PM - 12:00 AM
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