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Bistro

The Lantern

58 Wellington Place, Belfast

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Photo: The Lantern Restaurant

In short: The Lantern is a bistro in Belfast, rated 4.7 out of 5 from 1,227 Google reviews, with a 5/5 food hygiene rating.

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Informal place dishing up seasonal bistro fare, including multi-course pre-theatre meals. Summary via Google

About The Lantern

The Lantern on Wellington Place serves seasonal bistro fare in an informal setting. The kitchen prepares dishes including salmon and pork belly, alongside puddings such as sticky toffee. Multi-course pre-theatre menus are available. Bookings are accepted and the venue accommodates groups.

The restaurant holds a five-star food hygiene rating. It has received a 4.7 rating from over 1,200 reviews.

Menu & facilities

For the current menu and prices, see The Lantern's own website.

Opening hours

Monday
Closed
Tuesday
4:30 – 9:00 PM
Wednesday
4:30 – 9:00 PM
Thursday
4:30 – 9:00 PM
Friday
4:30 – 10:00 PM
Saturday
4:30 – 10:00 PM
Sunday
4:30 – 8:30 PM

What's nearby

  • Pure Running next door
  • Progressive Building Society next door
  • Electronic Centre Sound & Light next door
  • Leonardo Hotel Belfast next door
  • Belfast City Hall 300m away

Distances as the crow flies, via Google

Diners like this restaurant's delicious and well-prepared food, with many highlighting the perfectly cooked salmon, pork belly, and sticky toffee pudding. They also mention the friendly and attentive staff, who provide excellent service. Guests appreciate the cozy and relaxed atmosphere, along with the reasonable prices and good portion sizes.

Summary via Google

At a glance

Guest rating
4.7 / 5 (1,227 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.

Quick answers

What are the opening hours of The Lantern?

The Lantern is open Mon closed; Tue–Thu 4:30pm–9pm; Fri–Sat 4:30pm–10pm; Sun 4:30pm–8:30pm (from its Google listing; hours can change on bank holidays, so check before you go).

Is The Lantern any good?

The Lantern is rated 4.7 out of 5 from 1,227 Google reviews. Its official food hygiene rating is 5 out of 5.

Is The Lantern dog-friendly?

No, Google lists The Lantern as not allowing dogs.

Is The Lantern good for children?

Google does not list The Lantern as good for children.

Can you book a table at The Lantern?

Yes, The Lantern takes reservations.

How do I contact The Lantern?

Call The Lantern on +44 28 9032 8844.

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