Got to do a wee update of my previous review of AM:PM after last night's shenanigans. This review is for Cabaret Super Club who were incidentally celebrating their 13th Birthday last night. As part of these birthday celebrations they gave an audience of 100 people plus a taster of what Cabaret was all about. The evening started with a crooner who was built in the mould of the original rat pack, he took on some Sinatra classics as well as some other classic sing alongs. The evening was hosted by the unbelievably entertaining Robert who sang all the classics and engaged with the audience in hilarious fashion (sitting in the front row I was inevitably on the end of some of his quips). Between Robert's songs there were talented burlesque dancers who wouldn't have been out of place in the Moulin Rouge. The club itself is deceptively roomy and the acoustics are perfect for these type of shows. There's not many other places in Belfast that couple eating and entertainment so if you haven't been down to the super club then I would suggest booking yourself in - you are guaranteed great entertainment and value for money. read more

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So me and my mum and a couple of friends hit the Cabaret Supper club last night for their 13th Birthday bash. I've been to the venue before a few times for the general show and for some tribute acts. We were greeted at the door with a glass of bubbly, which lets face it kicks any night off to a good start! Seating wasn't assigned so being nice and early we managed to nab seats right at the front of the stage! (I believe you can reserve tables as well) Entertainment kicked off with a swing and blues singer who was very good. I love the style of music anyway so it was right up my street, My mum and I also got stuck in to a bottle of prosecco. It was nice but at the pricey range of some I've bought. At £32 a bottle it was good stuff, but I wouldn't be hurrying for more except on a special occasion. After the first bit of Entertainment platters of 'tappas' style buffet trays were brought round. This was a little different for me as I'd only ever eaten the full sit down dinner before in the venue (Which are great) The food was fantastic, but I think we chose the wrong seat. We had a few nibbles from the first tray and then the rest seemed to pass us by for the rest of the night. So in the end we got enough to fight off the hunger but were left wanting more. (The selection was great ranging from mini-burgers, fries, chicken goujons, pork belly and other little finger foods) The burgers especially were delicious. After food the main show kicked off. Our main host of the night was Robert Brown. I've worked with Robert in the past and I know how great a performer he is so it was nice to see other people who hadn't react to him. I was particularly impressed by the drag performer Cherrie who had an amazing voice and a great repertoire of songs, and off course the Burlesque girls were amazing. (There was a gentleman in the audience I am sure was drooling at one point and was completely mesmerised by the whole show. Also props for the girl who did the take on Jessica Rabbits scene from 'Who framed Roger Rabbit!) We finished up the second half of the show with a nice bottle of Chilean rose wine. It was nice, but again a tad on the pricey side, at £18 a bottle, just above the average and with a nice sweet bouquet it was ok, but think I'll hit the pints next time to save the wallet so close to the end of the month. Overall the Cabaret Supper Club is a great night out, the performance is great and the food is good. (I think the average price for dinner and show is around £30 per head so its very good value) Its a unique experience that will leave you wanting to come back for more. Bravo! read more

Came here for lunch on a Saturday and was the first time either of us had been here and we won't be in any rush back. We had literally just made it through the door where I noticed the 'loved by Yelp' sticker (which to be honest got me a little excited) when we were 'greater' by the waiter who simply said 'no tables'. That was it, no apology or telling us it would be a wait for a table or anything - simply just 'no tables'. Shame as although to me it didn't look particularly busy, it did seem like a nice setting. Still I'll not be in any hurry to come back with plenty of more welcoming restaurants in the city. read more

AM:PM - Fellow Yelpers obviously had a better experience than me! - Champagne Bars Near Me - Belfast, BFS

AmPm is chic, romantic and cosmopolitan with aa rustic vibe. Its a great little restaurant with cushions, fairy lights and candles which makes it perfect for a romantic dinner ar a girlie lunch. They serve wine, beer, champagne and cocktails and prices are a little higher than most haunts but still worth it just for the faulous food! I got a pasta dish which wa to die for and definately complemented my sneaky noontime glass of wine! The big windows pulled open almost make you feel like your on holiday in spain and really help bring the outside in! Average food prices range from £6-£9, whicj is great and Mon-Thurs from 12-5pm yuo can get a meal and glass of wine for £8.95, which is a bargain as a glass of wine is normally £3.95. The place can also be hired for groups and parties and in the evening they have a dj making it a great wee night out! read more

AM:PM - Champagne Bars Near Me - Belfast, BFS

I adore this little spot! The first thing that catches the eye is the decor! It is like nowhere else I have dined in Belfast and I love it even more for that! It is very shabby shek and you can almost feel like you are in a secret garden with vines and fairy lights everywhere! The tables don't have a lot of space around them which can be problematic for larger parties. Our food was 5 star, I had the chicken and my other half had a steak. Both beautifully cooked (obviously I had a taste of his) and there was plenty of food on the plate. I was happy to pay the price for the standard presented! Be advised that as a table of 4 we were charged the automatic 10% service charge on our bill! read more

A group of 12 us went here from work one day for lunch. It was one of the girls birthdays and she's a big fan of the place. It was in no way packed (3 other tables of 2-4). I'll start with my dish the vegetarian risotto (best of a bad bunch of gluten free options). I've never had a risotto so tasteless! The only taste I could get off it was one of nearly gone off milk. I pushed it around my plate and grabbed some snacks on the way back to the office. The two beside me had fried bites. They both said it was as if the food had been reheated or allowed to go cold before serving as there were pockets of cold fat in the dish. In the end out of a group of 12 only 2 people were happy with their meal. Definitely won't be back! It might be OK for 2-4 non vegetarians but I wouldn't recommend it. read more

Treehouse which is upstairs in AM:PM is a great spot on a sunny day. It's open air and fabulous especially if you manage to get a seat overlooking the street below for a bit of people watching. Good wine, prosecco & cocktails. They also serve good food too. The AM:PM restaurant downstairs serves some delicious grub. Never been to the Cabaret Supper Club but I hear it's fantastic so I'm planning a trip to it real soon! read more

AM:PM - Upstairs in the Treehouse at AM:PM - Champagne Bars Near Me - Belfast, BFS

First time at an:pm have to say lovely venue in the treehouse, fairy lights great ambiance and would be amazin with roof off in summer, fantastically organised event by Yelp and Steve! some amazin cocktails provided by the competitors. However do feel the staff at the venue let the place down, very slow service at there own bar, rather up themselves, place was freezing and after numerous requests for our table heater to be turned on we just got a sorry we are out of gas! Great place, will be back for cabaret club but staff need to remember preparation and customer service! read more

Would give zero stars if I could! Rosalind and Lauren the "managers" are a disgrace. I was emailing back and forth and ringing to ask questions in regards to using this place for a MEAL after my wedding ceremony. Each staff member was giving me different details and therefore causing more confusion on their booking criteria. When we arrived in person to get better clarity, we were shown the champagne lounge and told we could book it! When we tried to book it- Lauren & Rosalind made constant strange excuses. DISCRIMINATION. You cannot tell me that you couldn't meet my requirements for a simple MEAL with my wedding guests, when I wrote an email to you stating that I had NO EXPECTATIONS and only wanted a meal then to leave after a few hours- to go home! I made it clear I was not looking for a wedding venue! Your excuses were laughable and the way you treat customers is appalling and unacceptable. We approached another restaurant with the exact same questions who were more than welcoming to let us book. You have made me feel like scum for absolutely no reason and I am making sure to pass on the word to never recommend your restaurant, especially for an occasion celebration meal! You simply have the capacity to seat 24 guests for a meal and I made it clear we did not want anything else changed for a simple meal booking. Absolute disgrace of a place. read more

If you're looking for a restaurant that is a mix between an old Irish pub with crap all over the walls and an up market tea room then look no further! I went at lunchtime on a Friday and it was rather quiet. So therefore there was ample staff and they were friendly and attentive. Three of us went and we all got some form of burger. They were good, my friends enjoyed theirs a lot more than I did, but we couldn't help thinking that it wasn't worth the money. A boar burger with nout else for 8 quid. The flavour didn't quite cut it. Il be back, but I would get something else and at some other time of day when there is likely to be more of an atmosphere. read more

The setting is lovey. Very quirky. Very difficult to see in lifting. Upstairs in Treehouse tonight. Table heating not working. Very very cold. read more

Been here a few times, for both food and drinks. A great selection of drinks and the food is fantastic. It has a very quirky theme both inside and out, and should definitely be admired. They do a mean Old Fashioned! read more

I joined the City Lunch NI guys today for lunch. Food was brilliant. Great place for business lunches. Service was great. Highly recommended! read more

I'm still not sure what to make of this place. There are two of the champagne bars located across the city, one in Botanic and this venue in the city centre. AM:PM is open early for lunch, serves dinner and then continues long into the night. It essentially moonlights as a club, the theory being open am and pm. I've been here twice, once during the day for a cheeky pint on the way home on what was frankly an unbearably sweltering day. The second trip was exceeding late after a night out elsewhere. I had a well served pint of Guinness. People in this part of the world do tend to wax lyrical about the mysticism of how to get a good pint of "und black stuff" but really as long as it's not overly chilled, reasonably fresh and the pipes are clean.... it will be fine. The place I must say has a nice boutique feel about it, skin to some other bars and bistros in the city. It's generally a nice place to be. That being said the music isn't my cup of tea and the clientèle has a touch of the Malone Road about it but still, worth a peek. read more

AM:PM - Champagne Bars Near Me - Belfast, BFS

I can never really decide if I like this place, you know. I suppose there's nothing wrong with it, it just doesn't really have any wow about it either. It's always really dark inside, which puts me off going for dinner. I'm all for romantic lighting, but it just kind of looks like they're trying to save on the electricity. The food's ok, but as far as remember, there was quite a lot of Italian on the menu which just bores me to tears most of the time anyway. There's generally a good atmosphere in the place to be fair, and I've never had bad service. I just wish it was a bit more memorable. And that they'd invest in some more light bulbs. read more

I came here one afternoon to meet my boyfriend after college for a boozy lunch. As we sat outside smoking some cigarettes with cherry blossom leaves blowing past us, it felt very Parisian indeed. This theme is carried on inside. The decor is an Aladdin's cave of knick knacks, with pearls, chandeliers, handbags, faux roses and fairy lights hanging from the ceiling. It has a definite girly and chic vibe. Am:Pm would be a great place for guys to take a lady on a date and impress them with their good taste and sophistication! Lunch was around the £7 mark. I ordered the goat's cheese crostini, with onion marmalade, rocket and balsamic dressing. I adore anything with goat's cheese so this was a real treat for me. For desert I had a little pink cupcake with a heart and glitter on top. Ridiculously girly and delicious to boot! Am:Pm has a really relaxed vibe. Sometimes they even put a luxurious looking leather sofa outside so you can sit there and watch the world go by. I've also been here for a few beers at night, the clientele seem grown-up and chic. I remember a group of guys and girls ordering 2 bottles of champagne as I counted out the pennies for my bottle of beer. The beer is a little on the pricey side, but the atmosphere and food are great. On Sunday's you can take advantage of the 2 for 1 cocktails offer from 6 to 10pm. Radio One DJ Stuart Miller plays tunes from 8-10pm every Sunday night. There are plenty of ever changing promotional offers available on the website and the venue can be hired for events. Perfect for a classy hen night or girly birthday bash. read more

I visited this quaint little restaurant on Upper Arthur Street for a quick bite of lunch on Saturday afternoon. I've never been before so was delighted with the décor and the small but meaningful touches which adorn the walls. You can tell how old the building is from the masses of woodworm through the ceiling, but it's cleverly covered by the beautiful wreaths of cherry blossom lining the roof. As I sat down I was pleased to notice the sofas were incredibly comfortable, perfect for relaxing after a long day traipsing around town. The cushions scattered around the seats make the place feel like an old yet chic and comfy living room. The restaurant was notably busy (always a good sign) at least it was outside which thankfully left the inside free for us to choose where to sit. We opted for the chairs by the bright and airy window so we could enjoy the best of the day. We were served promptly by a cheerful waitress who didn't mind I couldn't choose what to have! When we eventually did make our minds up, we opted for the homemade lasagne with a side of chips, and the chicken and chorizo salad with two tiger beers. Unfortunately this is where the quality of the experience went down hill. Now I can't fault the lasagne or indeed the chorizo, but the salad certainly wasn't up to expectation. The salad leaves had already turned brownish and the tomatoes were neither crisp nor flavoursome but soft and wilted instead. I'm nearly sure the rest of the food would be gorgeous (it certainly smelt and looked that way) but I was disappointed by my meal. It tasted alright (by no means great) but I was put off by the presentation (admittedly not enough that I didn't eat it!) All in all I would much rather have whiled away the afternoon in the likes of 'Made in Belfast' (see review) but slave to the cause as I am I went out on a limb to bring to you the strengths and weaknesses of eateries around town. I'll know for next time not to bother! AM:PM could certainly make a name for itself as mostly all I've heard is good reports but personally I was let down so I'll have to wait to visit again and make a more informed decision. read more

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There are two of these in Belfast and I don't really think that either are much to write home about. The one near City Hall is the better of the two. Its smaller and a bit cosier and usually have some pretty decent tunes on the juke box or have a good DJ pumping out some good music. Its certainly a solid enough place for a wee pint. The Botanic Avenue one is a different story. I went there for a work night out and didn't have a good time at all. We were up on the top floor and the staff they made available were awful. Surly and unhelpful to the point of being aggressive. There are no toilets on the top floor so we kept on having to go past people eating downstairs which can't of been any fun for them at all. Poorly thought out and a bit trendy for its own good. read more

It's always a toss-up to which of the AM:PM's that I prefer. I mean, I love the Botanic one...I had a brilliant lazy birthday lunch/party there once which sort've stretched on for about 8 hours with various people coming to met us and eat and be merry. This one on Arthur St has a much more different vibe but I do love it for many reasons as well. First off the place is split into 2 kind've rooms with the bar in the opening area and the greeting I find is always warm and friendly. The next room is the main dining area which has some cosy tables/booths and side wall absolutely crammed with funky little framed pictures. Really great ambience of an evening. The food I think is great and they do the wonderful Warsteiner beer which I find is always a good way to get an evening up and running. The prices are fair for the quality of the food and I've found the service to have been spot on any time I've been in. If you can find it and it isn't too packed definitely try this downtown one out. Pros: Lovely setting. Cons: They don't do the chorizo salad anymore, outrage! read more

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I have to say I prefer this AM:PM to the one attached to Madisons on Botanic Avenue. There's nothing wrong with that one at all, the food is just as good.But the decor of this store is fantastic. When stopping for lunch on a nice day, the seats, cramped onto the footpath of the street just look to cool to be ignored. The food is always cooked to perfection and the staff always friendly. It can get a little expensive. They don't make any effort to balance the prices between the drinks and the food. Both are usually mind blowingly dear. But it is worth it once in a while. Even if your not hungry, they don't mind if you sit at the bar area and have a quiet drink. read more

I went here with my partner for our anniversary dinner, and I have to say it was an incredible evening. The service was first class, and the meal definitely didn't disappoint. I had the duck for starter, which was perfectly cooked and just fell off the bone. The chicken which I had for main course was top notch, and though it looked like a small serving on the plate, it was more than enough. I finished off with "Pudding" - sticky toffee pudding to be precise. STP is my usual go-to dessert, and I am not exaggerating when I say this was one of the best I have ever had. Small, but cooked to perfection. To drink I had a 'Between the Sheets' from the extensive cocktail menu, which was the perfect accompaniment to the meal. Although it seems pricey, the food is well worth the money. I will definitely be back! read more

The food is ok, I've had to send stuff back as was cold and other things on the plate were over done. The venue is lovely though. Nice drinks menu, seems under staffed each time I've been. read more

A really nice little restaurant, staff very attentive and first impressions are very good. The starter of tapenade we shared was tasty, the mains of wild boar burger for me was great and very filling. My wife had the beer battered fish and chips and voted it very nice. We also tried the cocktails, mine was a Bramble and I really enjoyed it, wife had a Fruttini again very good. All in all a very pleasant visit and will be back again. read more

There are two of these restaurants in Belfast, and while the Botanic Avenue branch boasts a private upper function room, it is this smaller branch which is more of a classy café or bistro, that I like more. It's quite funky and modern, and has an exclusive, kind of swanky feel to it, even though it's tiny! But the service is very good and the food is always gorgeous. You can avail of their tapas or breads, along with other scrummy dishes, and it's not as pricey as you might think. As a bar, it tends to be the 'city' types who seem a bit older and more mature in their approach to a night out - and the music suits them, with a chilled-out kind of vibe and the music is never run of the mill, it's always a little bit different. read more

A good place for a quiet bite to eat if your about the city centre. I would have given it a higher star rating but after my lastest visit I was underwhelmed by the food and the service. Not their usual quality. read more

was there recently, the décor was pleasant, good atmosphere about the place,we were escorted to a table by a very pleasant lady, a waitress took our orders for food and drinks, 2 of our party were served within about 10 minutes, the other waited about another 20 minutes, the food was, shall we say, rather bland, the drinks grossly over priced, all in all, a not to be repeated. read more