Muriel's Cafe Bar

4.4 ( 1283 reviews )
Checking... 12:00 PM - 1:00 AM See Hours
£10–20
12-14 Church Ln, Belfast BT1 4QN, United Kingdom
+44 28 9033 2445
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.

Amenities and More

  • Accessibility
    • Has wheelchair-accessible entrance
    • Has wheelchair-accessible seating
    • No wheelchair-accessible car park
  • Service options
    • Has outdoor seating
    • Serves dine-in
    • No delivery
    • No takeaway
  • Highlights
    • Has great beer selection
    • Serves great cocktails
    • Serves great coffee
    • Serves great dessert
    • Has great wine list
  • Popular for
    • Popular for lunch
    • Popular for dinner
    • Good for solo dining
  • Offerings
    • Serves alcohol
    • Serves beer
    • Serves cocktails
    • Serves coffee
    • Serves food
    • Serves food at bar
    • Serves late-night food
    • Quick bite
    • Serves small plates
    • Serves spirits
    • Serves wine
  • Dining options
    • Serves brunch
    • Serves lunch
    • Serves dinner
    • Serves dessert
    • Has seating
  • Amenities
    • Has bar on site
    • Has toilet
  • Atmosphere
    • Casual
    • Cosy
    • Romantic
    • Trendy
  • Crowd
    • Good for groups
    • Popular with tourists
  • Planning
    • Dinner reservations recommended
    • Accepts reservations
  • Payments
    • Accepts credit cards
    • Accepts debit cards
    • Accepts NFC mobile payments
    • Credit cards
  • Parking
    • Paid street parking

Reviews For Muriel's Cafe Bar

Michelle Campbell
Apr 23,2025
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 .
Tomiya Hills
Apr 12,2025
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!
eleanor “Elsinore” k
Apr 11,2025
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.
Jessica Gregory
Mar 17,2025
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.
Michael Franklin
Mar 11,2025
A personal favourite for me and my other half, nice relaxed atmosphere, good vibes and lovely cocktails.
Stephen Bold
Mar 1,2025
Loved this place, people are just so friendly, fantastic atmosphere and history. Choice of drinks and suggestions from the staff was superb. Thanks all
Rachael
Feb 22,2025
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.
Jimmy O'Neil
Feb 5,2025
Great venue for a private party. Partitioned off for Privacy, whilst still providing access to the main bar.

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