Ok so I'm biased towards the Chelsea! This is my local and you will find me here almost every Friday after work. Since the Chelsea was redone it has been the staff that keep me coming back as I'm not a huge fan of the new bar. The drinks are not the cheapest but again because the service is so good and always welcoming I would recommend everyone giving it a try. This is a great place to start your night and then head into Belfast or have a nice quiet night with the little lady. read more

Chelsea Wine Bar - Wine Bars Near Me - Belfast, BFS

The Chelesa's seafood chowder is incredible - the portions are huge and the flavours are just as big. The drinks selection is great - the wine and cocktail lists are some of the best in the City. read more

Chelsea Wine Bar - Wine Bars Near Me - Belfast, BFS

Popped in here last night after an event, it was around 8;45 and we walked in and were immediately greeted warmly by the bar staff - a nice welcome! It was relatively quiet thus we were served immediately. There were plenty of seats available so we grabbed a window seat looking on to the Lisburn Road, although I was more interested in watching the football on the huge projector screen. I hadn't previously realised The Chelsea showed live sport - This was a very pleasant surprise. I can't rave about the drinks as wee just had a generic draught pint but I noticed they had a beer of the week on - this is another thing I didn't know about the Chelsea. The whole atmosphere was very relaxed - one of the suited bar staff even came over to our table for a chat. I loved the personal service. Really nice vibe - great for sport and a good place to wind down. Updated to five stars! read more

Have been for a few drinks with friends on a number of occasions and a different times throughout the day and I have to say each time I have been decidedly underwhelmed. Whilst the decor is lovely with a bar in the middle of the room and glass chandeliers, all very plush and opulent. However there is zero atmosphere, anytime I have been in here there are very few patrons and it seems to me this is where a good night comes to die. The only thing going for it is its in a prime position on the Lisburn road and is great spot for people watching with the large windows and comfy sofas. In its hay day this was THE place to see and be seen in but over the years it has lost its edge and has been over taken by the newer bars along the Lisburn road, it has a lot of catching up to do if it ever wants to retake its throne, but alas I think it may be too late. read more

"I remember you well in the Chelsea Hotel, you were talking so brave and so sweet, giving me head on the unmade bed, while the limousines wait in the street." Ok, I wasn't in the Chelsea hotel, there was no brave or sweet talking, no limousines and I was with a gay friend so there wasn't any funny business... but I certainly enjoyed my time at the Chelsea Wine Bar. If Leonard Cohen was there I'd have been a hell of a lot happier ... but I can always dream! Settling instead for the company of friends and a 'not half bad' bar man we settled ourselves in to one of comfy snug areas and rested our weary feet. Shopping really can take it out of you, you know! We decided we may as well have a bite to eat as we'd been trawling the Lisburn Road for a good few hours by this stage. This up market wine bar was exactly what I was looking for but had never found until now. I was really impressed as soon as I walked in the door. The bar was modern, vibrant and oozed cool. We ordered two Harp Ice Cold to quench our thirst and an Apple-tiser for the designated driver. The beers were served in those gorgeous new Harp glasses too, love them, they feel so nice in your hand (is this just me?) and we deliberated over our choice of meals. We decided on; a fish & chips, a classic egg Florentine and a Spanish omelette, we also got a portion of spicy wedges and breads with tapenades. We were quite hungry so we got the (lovely!) waitress to bring all our food out at once. This didn't take too long which was good seeing as we were quite hungry. The food was REALLY nice! It was a little expensive, but considering you're on the Lisburn Road I expected it to be a little more expensive so I wasn't too put off by this. I thoroughly enjoyed my meal here, all of us did. Apparently the eggs were cooked to absolute perfection (says fussy egg person) and the fish was the same (says fussy fish person) and my omelette was nice, it was a little bland if I'm going to be honest and the chips that came with it were undercooked, but the fabulousness of the other foods more than made up for this. The tapenades were delicious, the spicy wedges were like nothing I've ever tasted before (they tasted a little like hot nuts! ...LOVE THEM!) Meals finished we set off to complete our shopping trip but not before having a bit of cxraic with the really friendly waitress who ensured our visit was up to standard. I'll definitely be back here again for drinks, food and fun. Maybe next time Leonard Cohen will be here? *prays* read more

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Went to the Chelsea for Mother's Day lunch for 6 people. They do 2 courses and a glass of wine for £15. Great selection available. I had the goats cheese fritters with balsamic and walnuts (delicious) followed by the roast dinner (turkey, ham, stuffing, carrots and parsnips, toast and mashed potatoes) it ws really good, perfectly cooked, tasty and hot. The staff are so very lovely, we were really well looked after. Love the new decor; we will def be back on Sundays! read more

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I've been to Chelsea Wine Bar quite a few times for drinks and once for food. It's a luxurious bar in appearance both inside and out - all gold and cream colouring since its most recent renovation. The drink selection is good and the once I ate in it the food was ok. I do like the Chelsea but don't really understand its popularity. It just always feels to me that it's lacking something in atmosphere. read more

The Chelsea wine bar on the Lisburn road has long been the drinking hole for the older crowd on the Lisburn Road. It's very upmarket and full of pretentious posers. That being said, I really like it! When you walk in you're met with an ambiance of sheer luxury and class and with its broken mirror pillars, black patterned wallpaper, colourful seats and wooden beams, it's very chic and modern. Uber cool!! The menu is really great too, yes it's expensive but then it is the Lisburn Road so you know... The last two occasions I ate here I got the Duck with plum and ginger sauce..ahh a moment to bask in the glory... and then the lamb (melt in your mouth!). The food is always cooked and presented perfectly and the staff are only too happy to help. Yes the duck was £15 and the lamb £12, but with food this good, and portions big too, it's certainly worth it. They hit the posh/ upmarket clientele with ease and don't need to try. The wine isn't bad either...but that's a whole other occasion! read more

Chelsea Wine Bar - Wine Bars Near Me - Belfast, BFS

Nice enough, does what it says on the tin. Visited on a Thursday evening and was surprised to find it was pretty empty.Also we were basically the youngest people there. No trouble in getting a seat and we were served quickly by a friendly and attentive bar man who knew the cocktail list inside out. Enjoyed a couple of pleasant drinks but it really was so quiet it was almost embarrassing to have a conversation. I've been before when it has been jam-packed so I know this isn't always the case. It's a nice place to visit and the decor makes it feel nice, bright and airy. read more

Welcome to zero gravity!!! The place looks great, it has all the look of class but my goodness it lacks in atmosphere. The staff are efficient and friendly enough but no extra effort above any usual service seems to exist. Checking back on people seems to be a low point. The food is nice and the drinks also but the lack of customer interaction is a major issue. For the price and what is advertised as a venue it doesn't live up to expectations. Many drinks are overpriced and serving and presentation needs to be worked on. (I personally don't want a drink after your fingers have already been inside the glass or when serving a pint you hold the rim. A nice enough place but only if you can't be bothered to walk 5 mins down towards the city. read more

The Chelsea is not a bar that I really feel comfortable in. Frequented by an older, affluent crowd in their expensive looking sky blue & beige clothes and designer specs. Also, every time I've been here (often before a gig in the King's Hall), Phil Collins has been playing on the music system. Need I say more? It's shiny, bright and polished inside - all qualities I usually appreciate - but I'm having a hard timing putting my finger on why I don't like it. Overpriced food? People calling me 'Sir' when I've shambled in wearing a Smashing Pumpkins t-shirt? The ubiquitous Phil Collins? Not my bar, not frequented by my people. read more

Now this place is really something from the outside. On a summers day I don't think there's another place I'd enjoy more for chilling outside with a nice drink and watching the world go by. The crowd aren't usually the crowd I would be chilling with on a night on, so I've not been here at night. It puts me in mind of Cutters Warf by the Lagan in that sense. The drinks are reasonably priced and the staff are friendly. What more could you ask for whilst having a chilled out drink? read more

OK so I've only ever had the brunch on a few Sundays when I've had a few too many in a Saturday night. But, the Chelsea brunch gives you a full fry up with great quality items, plus a coffee PLUS a mimosa (bucks fizz to you and me) for around £8!! My understanding is that a mimosa alone in around £10 so this is a bargain. Good service, nice decor, clean toilets. read more

I have fond memories of The Chelsea ever since I moved to Belfast in 1989. A lot has happened since then.....I graduated then met the love of my life and had two daughters......and The Chelsea has been there every step of the way!So, poignantly last night my wife and I celebrated our 13th wedding anniversary and my daughters 10th birthday by having a wonderful meal at The Chelsea.My two girls kept asking us on the way were there sausages and chicken goujons (a kids life is oh so simple!!!). I said let's wait and see. So when we arrived we were shown to our table by the window-a word of warning in this glorious summer weather it's akin to sitting in a sauna!!!After being presented with the A La Carte menus, the specials menu and the kids menus we ordered our drinks (3 lemonade and 1 sparkling water). The girls let out a shriek of joy when they saw the kids menu.We ordered kids meals of sausages (2) and chunky chips and chicken goujons (4) and skinny fries.I went for pork belly and scallops while my wife had a sharing starter platter as her main with salad and some chunky chips. We thoroughly loved our food and portion sizes were spot on for my wife and I and youngest daughter but alas daughter no 1 is getting bigger and I fear she will need an adult portion now! The presentation was absolutely stunning.The goujons were tender and lovely, all the potatoes were superb, sausages well done and my pork belly was succulent and not too tough and scallops were melt in the mouth tender. My wife really enjoyed the range and flavours of her platter.As a treat we received a trio of dessert being a mini Eton mess (with strawberry, white chocolate and meringue), rhubarb crumble and ice cream and white chocolate cheesecake with happy birthday and happy anniversary written in chocolate on our plates!!!!The Chelsea is a great spot and always has been. It has a super menu with specials and caters for all. There is also live music. The staff are very attentive and helpful. Definitely worth finding and dining in. Big thanks to Michelle for her help. read more

If you're looking for a quality evening meal, this is not the place. Myself and my friend ate and had a few drinks here on a saturday evening. In the end it was purely down to the fact that everywhere else on the Lisburn road was booked up. The food was poor and massively overpriced. One of our pasta dishes had to be sent back due to the pasta (cannelloni) still being very hard in the middle (not al dente) There really was zero atmosphere in the restaurant too. The fact that we were two of only a handful of people there I think says a lot about the food. If there's anything positive to say about the experience, the staff were friendly, and the mojito was lovely. It just wasn't enough to send me back. read more

Wow.......... now that is what we call a forgettable meal. Nipped out for Sunday lunch to Chelsea, it is near us so we went there for convenience. We have been for drinks before but never food. We will not be going again. Decided on chicken skewers with rice and quail with veg and mash, both upgraded to main size from starter menu. Along with sparkling water and glass of red. Firstly, the glass of red came with half the cork mashed up in it. Staff should really see this and either remove it or pour another glass. No big deal, waitress apologised and got another one. Fine Then the dishes came, didn't have to wait long. Looking back now i wish they'd spent more time on them. The quail was overcooked and somehow cold at the same time. The Madeira and raisin jus (that's right, Madeira and raisin) that came with it was, i am pretty sure, focused around Bisto. It was thick and gloopy and overpowered the quail. The veg was simply boiled, served with no seasoning or butter and the mash was cold. Overall not enjoyable, however I was too hungry to leave it. The chicken skewers on he other hand were in a league of there own. Overcooked cold chicken with plain red and green peppers. No flavour that i can pin down, not even seasoned. I think they were meant to be Thai style but I can't be sure. I am also pretty sure they were microwaved, they managed to somehow overcook them yet also get zero colour on them, very anemic. Unfortunately the meal wasn't eaten. I have honestly eaten more flavoursome ready meals from Tesco. What is really disappointing is the fact that they charge £12 for the skewers and £13 for the quail!!!! Extortionate amount of money for sub-par ingredients and barely noticeable cooking ability. We complained to the waitress and she kindly removed the skewers from the bill. Partly why they receive one star. If it weren't for the staff they would get zero. I realise that they are no predominantly a restaurant but come on, you can't serve that standard of food and expect to charge that much. There are plenty of pubs/bars that serve good food without pushing the boat out and still work within their means. Never again read more

We had our daughters wedding reception here yesterday it's was beautiful ,food superb , decor & table settings fantastic, & Terry the manager was great & the staff brill ,we would recommend mend it for everyone with a group like ours of 70 people read more

The Chelsea on a Friday night oozes desperation. The revelers seem to be a motley crew of lonely divorcees and estate agents in striped shirts with white cuffs bemoaning the decline in the housing market. The place itself is bland and lacks character. They do a nice lunch but Friday night really is last chance saloon. I've been once and will never go back. read more

An older crowd here, and I wasn't best pleased with the man who spat on the street when he was standing smoking outside the main doors to this place. But I gave it the benefit of the doubt and headed in. We went for a quick drink before dinner on the Lisburn Road, and I had been here a few times before, although never on a Saturday night. It's got a lovely feel, warm and inviting, and it's decor is pleasant and there are lots of places to settle with a group. They also offer lots of wine - a huge choice, being a wine bar, and cocktails too. It was a good enough venue for a drink on the way to dinner, but I'm not ready to spend every Saturday night there - I'm not quite old enough! read more

Superior wine bar in a busy part of belfast. The choice of wines was excellent, and service was fab!! Trendy upmarket wine bar suitable for a spot of lunch followed by a spot of shopping on Belfasts busy lisburn Road, well worth a visit!! read more