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The Cloth Ear, Belfast,

The Cloth Ear

4.4
4.4
998 Reviews
£26 to £40
Irish

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2 people
20:30
Booked 24 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Charming
  • Good for special occasions
  • Good for groups
🏉 SHOWING ALL GUINNESS 6 NATIONS MATCHES LIVE! 🏉

The Cloth Ear provides patrons with a pleasing twist on the quintessential Irish Pub. We are nestled in the oldest quarter of Belfast and we’ve woven a rich seam of our wonderful Victorian heritage into what is ultimately a thoroughly modern experience. At The Cloth Ear the welcome is warm and the atmosphere convivial. We invite you to join us as we celebrate the gentle art of conversation.
Our drinks list combines classic creations and innovative ideas. From punch bowls to hoptails and wine by the keg, we’ve carefully crafted an eclectic array of drinks to quench your thirst, tickle your tastebuds and get the conversation flowing.

We are story tellers and we look forward to hearing your story too.
No shaggy dogs, no braggarts, no windbags. Just tall tales,

All Tables reservations are for dining unfortunately we do not take drinks only bookings.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    £26 to £40
  • Cuisines
    Irish, European
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu, Sun 12:00 pm–8:45 pm Fri, Sat 12:00 pm–9:30 pm
  • Phone number
    028 9026 2719
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress

Experiences

  • Guinness 6 Nations Snug Experience - Ireland games

    1 Feb 2025 - 15 Mar 2025
    🏉🍺Enjoy the Guinness 6 nations Ireland rugby matches in your own private snug.🍺🏉 Experience includes: Private snug area for maximum of 8 people Your own tv Dedicated table service Reservation Requirements - Max 8 ppl - 3 Hour allocation time ( Extra time upon request ) - £350 Minimum spend - Pre-payment required upon booking - 10% service charge will apply
    Guinness 6 Nations Snug Experience - Ireland games photo

What 998 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.4
4.4 based on recent ratings
  • 4.4Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.2Value

NoiseEnergetic

Diners' Choice Awards

  • Northern Ireland

    Best Ambience

  • Northern Ireland

    Great for brunch

  • Northern Ireland

    Good for business meals

  • Northern Ireland

    Neighbourhood gem

  • Northern Ireland

    Lively

  • Northern Ireland

    Most Booked

  • Belfast/Antrim

    Best Ambience

  • Belfast/Antrim

    Best Value

  • Belfast/Antrim

    Great for brunch

  • Belfast/Antrim

    Good for business meals

  • Belfast/Antrim

    Neighbourhood gem

  • Belfast/Antrim

    Lively

  • Belfast/Antrim

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Cloth Ear offers a warm and welcoming atmosphere with "fantastic food" and "excellent service." Guests appreciate the cozy setting, great drink selections, and attentive staff, especially praising service by Richard. While some mention inconsistencies in food quality, many find the dining experience "amazing" and "highly recommend" it.

998 Reviews
  1. Brenda

    Glasgow

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Lovely lunch, great service, delicious meal and comfortable surroundings. We would definitely recommend and return if we visit Belfast again. Somewhere that knows how to look after you inside and out.

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  2. Glenda

    London

    6 reviews

    1.0

    6 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 2
    Table booked, met by an unsmiling member of staff and shown to table without being asked if we’d like a drink, waited 15 minutes before getting the attention of staff to order a drink. Ordered the drink that was on the menu as special of the day only for the waitress to return to advise they didn’t have the tonic water in stock for the drink. Food was average when it came, one of our party ordered a toasted sandwich asking if she could modify it only to be told they can’t be modified as they are ready made. When the toastie arrived it was poor in quality. Very disappointed, the Cloth Ear has really lost its way, my last visit to it was quite a number of years ago and the service and food were very good, I definitely won’t be back.

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  3. Janine

    N. Ireland

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food and attentive service. Lovely atmosphere. Live music playing during our meal. Quality of food outstanding.

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  4. Matthew

    N. Ireland

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    great service, good food and wine selection, nice atmosphere

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  5. Geraldine

    N. Ireland

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 12 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was absolutely amazing … great roast beef served beautifully…. looked after so well by the wonderful staff. Thank you

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  6. John

    London

    7 reviews

    4.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on 10 January 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Lovely space, good options on kids menu, staff very pleasant.

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  7. David

    Dublin

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 10 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Couldn't fault it. We had three courses and drinks, food was top class, service was spot on. Would recommend to anyone

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  8. David

    N. Ireland

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 10 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always find the food to be good and the service excellent.

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  9. Cathy

    VIP

    Dublin

    13 reviews

    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on 4 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was devine. Service was fantastic as always.

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  10. Carl

    Toronto

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 3 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Very good staff, came out quick and as ordered. Food was very good and worth the money in comparison to other restaurants nearby.

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FAQs

The Cloth Ear is rated 4.4 stars by 998 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
20:30
Booked 24 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for The Cloth Ear

16 Skipper Street, Belfast, BT1 2DZ

Additional information

  • Area
    Belfast
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu, Sun 12:00 pm–8:45 pm Fri, Sat 12:00 pm–9:30 pm
  • Price
    £26 to £40
  • Cuisines
    Irish, European
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    None
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Gluten-free Options, Vegan
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