I booked a late reservation here at the Muddler's Club. I came solo and got dropped off by a taxi. I got a little lost while trying to find the restaurant. It's pretty hidden in the alley and not going to lie...coming to a new city, let alone a new country by myself was a bit intimidating, but I found it just in time for my reservation. I absolutely loved my first Michelin Star restaurant experience. I was born in Belfast, and have never been back since I was born, so I enjoyed every opportunity to tell a server. The staff was so friendly and described every dish. I ordered the Seasonal Tasting MenuEach dish was excellent. My favorite was probably the duck and the savory mousse pastries. Food in order of serving: 1. Sourdough Guinness bread with vanilla butter and olive oil 2. Olive sponge crab and apple, chicken and caramel with some type of mousse 3. Scallops, cucumber frothy brown butter 4. Bluefin tuna tartare with avocado and heirloom tomato 5. Halibut with crispy chicken skin 6. Duck 7. Sorbet and then....my phone died before I could write down the other yummy dishes I ate! The ambience was dark, romantic, and vibey. A little mysterious because of the hidden aspect, but overall I loved my whole experience here. read more

My weekday dinner at Muddler's Club seemed a bit directionless. The food is excellent, taste, flavor combinations and présentation. That is not the concern. The space itself has a very long and interesting history, just over 40 seats have been cramped into that space. A couple tables have small glass walls to separate them and squeeze in more diners. And it's pretty loud. So loud, I can barely hear the sommelier describe her wines. There may have been music playing... but who can hear? There seems to be an attempt to elevate the bartender over the sommelier, with the menu encouraging the guests to try specialty cocktails instead of selecting whole bottles of wine. And the bartender's constant ice shaker only adds to the noise. The service is very relaxed, with servers in t-shirts and jeans, sneakers, paper napkins. And the servers seemed a bit inattentive, watching the chefs through the pass, not paying attention to guests' needs. Oh, and the server even wrote "thank you" on the printed bill... How kind. Excellent Flair. Pure Chotchkie's. For the food, I'll return. 2025 04 16. M1. 235. read more

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Very fun dining experience in a lively quarter during a quick trip to Belfast! We didn't get the wine option but food was great. A lot of variety in the non-vegetarian dishes. We got a "pre-dessert" and dessert which was amazing. read more

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I came here for my birthday, and this place did not disappoint. They gave me a champagne. I started off with bread and snacks. The first two courses were scallops and lamb appetizers. The two main courses were halibut and steak. Then I had dessert, which consisted of two courses. The vibe was amazing. The service was phenomenal. I was extremely happy with my experience here. read more

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What a great experience! It's a 6 course tasting menu. You don't know what you're getting until each course is brought out, or if you're super nosey and listen to what someone else got across the room. also got the wine pairing, which is with 5 of the 6 courses. The food was great, but I think some Charleston, SC restaurants deserve some Michelin love. Some right at this level, if not better. Anyway... Course 1: Seared scallop with chestnuts and a parsnip sauce. Course 2: Venison Carpaccio with young buck and fig Course 3: Cod with something I missed... and a mushroom sauce. (My fav.. so good I forgot to write down 1 of the main ingredients) Course 4: Filet with mushrooms couple veggies and bonus mushrooms, cause my wife doesn't like them Course 5: Chocolate, pear, and pumpkin. Course 6: Clementine, honeycomb, and yogurt. Each dish, was simple, delicious, and had balanced flavors and textures. My favorite being the cod. Close second was the seared scallop. The sommelier did a great job, as the wines complimented each course perfectly. If you're adventurous with you food, I highly recommend. read more

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Great space with views of the kitchen and bar area. Service was excellent from the start. We began with a couple of cocktails then the seasonal tasting menu with wine pairings. All of it was amazing. read more

Date: Friday 16 September 2016 at 1pm for lunch, my sister and I pre-booked a table for a visit prior to Culture Night. Food: Phenomenal, the best meal I've had in a very, very, very long time. Gourmet is the word that springs to mind. The lunch menu may be small but the food is perfect. We both ordered butternut squash gnocchi plus sides of mixed garden veg and broccoli with black olives & chilli. Fantastic, beautiful flavours and there's no salt or pepper on the tables in Muddlers Club, because it's just not needed. This restaurant serve absolutely delicious, gorgeous, high-quality food. My one and only gripe being that chips are cooked in beef dripping, so I would love to see a vegetarian version offered, however our Waitress was wise enough to advise us of this when we ordered, which was good. Drink: Our Pinot Grigio was spot-on and cocktails of Liberte Martini and Pistol Berry Mojito the best I've ever tasted. Muddlers Club definitely serve the best cocktails in Belfast - scrumptious. Price: Fair for the exceptionally high quality at £10 a plate for lunch, sides £4, wines circa £20 and cocktails £8. Decor/ Ambience: Such a relaxed, luxurious, welcoming restaurant. I loved everything about it from the wooden tables to the soft blue walls. We also enjoyed watching the Chefs at work in the open kitchen. Service: Attentive, friendly and helpful. The Waitress who served us was knowledgeable about the food and menu, plus we felt extremely well looked after. Flawless service which is a credit to Muddlers Club and its staff. Overall: Muddlers Club offer an exceptionally fantastic dining experience and I've definitely found my new favourite restaurant. I would highly recommend that everyone try this place out and I cannot wait to return with friends and family. read more

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Unassuming spot in an alley past a car park. Every dish of the six course tasting was perfect - each offering something new, unique and distinct from each other. Wine pairing was excellent as well. Come here over OX when in Belfast. Actually, come here over all when on the island. read more

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I paid Gareth a visit to congratulate him on winning The Ulster Tatler Best Restaurant Award. Gareth is the proprietor and head chef here. He has carefully hand selected his front of house and kitchen staff and his ethos is, quote "happy people at work". He explained to me that he likes to keep his menus small and only ever uses local produce, except mushrooms which come from France thrice a week!! His kitchen staff and himself would often forage for food. The lunch menu looks lovely and is changed bi weekly, the evening menu is seasonal. Due to the fact that the menu is small I would suggest to look at it online before going as the selection may not appeal to everyone all the time. The restaurant seats 50 and is closed Sunday and Monday. Will have to try the food next time!! read more

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I was treated to dinner in the Muddlers club for my birthday at the start of December 2015. What a treat it was! On arrival I was shown to my table by a very friendly, helpful waiter. I noticed that the decor was modern and interesting with an open view hatch to the kichen. Very interesting menu. I had the scallops to start, followed by the duck, turnip, apple, cavolo nero and foie gras jus. All I can say is that it was delicious, small but very tasty. We both had delicious sweets too. It was expensive enough, but totally worth it. The restaurant became busy, so I was glad to get a table in the corner by the window, so it was still intimate and I could see what was going on inside the restaurant and outside. Lovely atmosphere, I would definately recommend dining in The Muddlers Club! read more

Had a fantastic evening here on wednesday night. The staff were friendly and very helpful with recommendations with the cocktail menu. I didn't really know what to expect as I hadn't heard much about it but will definitly be back. The menu is quite small. For starters we had the ricotta ravioli and the scallops, both cooked beautifully. For mains we both had the Ribeye and it was cooked to perfection. Its always a plus when you can see the kitchen and the chefs. For dessert we decided on cocktails; the chilli margarita and a smokey fashioned. They were so nice we got another 2. Thank god the taxi man knew where exactly it was or we may never have found it..definitly a hidden gem. read more

The Muddlers Club has quickly become my favorite restaurant in Belfast this time around town working on season 7 of Game of Thrones. I've been for dinner three times already and am going again tonight. The first night was a little less stellar than the next two ... considering that both dishes that I had, the pigeon and foie gras appetizer as well as the steak main course, needed a touch of an acidic lift. But, I just asked for a wedge of lemon and that did the trick. The bottle of red wine that I ordered was quite too warm, so, it went on ice for 10 minutes and I had the chance to try the "Smoked Fashion" in the meantime. If you like all things smoky, this cocktail hits the spot! It's now the way I start every meal there :) On the next visit, the short rib tortellini was a knock-out appetizer and the smoked monkfish out of this world. The chef's arrangements of veggies that accompany each course are spectacular, adding not just color, but incredibly well-defined flavors and textures because they are cooked to perfection (meaning not a second over the ideal cooking time). On my third visit, the monkfish wasn't smoked but accompanied by a risotto with a squid ink sauce. I nearly licked the plate when I was done! And the red wine was perfect drinking temperature due to a quick note to the manager after my first visit. Now, that's a way to keep a costumer coming back. Next I am hoping that the wine list will expand a little bit since I am keen on trying a new wine (or a few, if I am ordering glasses) on every visit. Although I am not a big desert person, I have been lured into having one each time and they have always hit the spot. The atmosphere is as great as the food. The restaurant is small, so there is usually a lively buzz going on. Love the fact that it's an open kitchen and one can see chef Gareth plating his dishes. The use of natural wood and warm lighting creates a cozy feel that compliments the strong flavors of the food perfectly. As does the staff which is always cheerful and never not inquisitive. Now, the word has obviously gotten around town, so, if you plan to dine there on a Friday or Saturday night, call early in the week or even a week ahead since the restaurant books up quickly on these nights! And if you check out the gallery on the restaurant website, make sure you click on "show more" at the bottom of the photos initially shown because there are lots of shots of the beautiful dishes which taste even better than they look! read more

This place has to be seen and tried, hands down the best food I have had of recent. A real treat to visit. The main feature I liked was the open kitchen, that always gives me a good feeling when I walk in to a restaurant. From the offset, each staff member was at the ready, from the host welcoming us to the person that came to get us started with out order. They got us drinks and then brought us a small entrée to wet the appetite. Very relaxed and pleasant. Myself and my girlfriend had the steak which was to die for, the only issue was that the waitress misheard her order and got her steak medium instead of medium rare, but it wasn't too overdone for her liking and was still able to enjoy it besides this very small mistake. (She is too kind to complain) This was the only fault of what was an absolutely fantastic night. Will be back again at first chance read more

The food, drink, service and surroundings of this restaurant make it an excellent venue for an intimate dining experience or celebration of a special occasion. My mouth still waters when thinking about the scallop starter and white chocolate cocktail tasted on a recent visit. read more