Georgian hostelry dating to 1711, with traditional bar, basement live music and modern Irish dining. Summary via Google
About McHugh's Restaurant
McHugh's occupies a Georgian building on Queens Square dating to 1711. The ground floor has a traditional bar, while the basement hosts live Irish music. Modern Irish dining is served throughout.
The menu includes hearty Irish stew, fish and chips, and boxty. Portions are generous. Live Irish music and a lively atmosphere are regular features. Staff are noted as friendly, though service can occasionally be impolite. The restaurant takes bookings and suits groups. Food hygiene rating: 5 out of 5.
Opening hours
- Monday
- 12:00 PM – 1:00 AM
- Tuesday
- 12:00 PM – 1:00 AM
- Wednesday
- 12:00 PM – 1:00 AM
- Thursday
- 12:00 PM – 1:00 AM
- Friday
- 12:00 PM – 1:00 AM
- Saturday
- 12:00 PM – 1:00 AM
- Sunday
- 1:00 PM – 1:00 AM
What's nearby
- Queen's Square next door
- Staffline Recruitment Ireland | Belfast next door
- Albert Memorial Clock next door
- The Salmon of Knowledge next door
- Victoria Square 300m away
Distances as the crow flies, via Google
Diners like this restaurant's hearty Irish stew, delicious fish and chips, and traditional boxty, with many highlighting the generous portion sizes. They also mention the friendly staff, lively atmosphere with live Irish music, and good value.
Some reviews mention the service can be impolite.
Summary via Google
At a glance
- Guest rating
- 4.4 / 5 (3,153 reviews)
- Dogs allowed
- No
- Good for children
- No
- Good for groups
- Yes
- Booking required
- Yes
- Food hygiene rating
- 5 out of 5 – Very good
- Destination
- Belfast
Food hygiene rating from the Food Standards Agency.