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The Thirsty Goat Restaurant

1 Hill Street, Belfast

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Photo: Andrew Thompson

Relaxed pub & eatery with a cool vibe featuring Irish cooking, a beer garden & live-music acts. Summary via Google

About The Thirsty Goat Restaurant

The Thirsty Goat Restaurant occupies a relaxed pub on Hill Street in Belfast, serving Irish cooking in a setting that accommodates groups and accepts bookings. A beer garden and live music acts feature regularly.

The kitchen offers Belfast boxty, fish and chips, and honey chilli chicken among other dishes, alongside a wide selection of drinks. The atmosphere tends towards the lively, particularly during live performances. Some diners report slow service at times.

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
12:00 PM – 1:00 AM

What's nearby

  • The Cloth Ear next door
  • The Dirty Onion and Yardbird next door
  • The Merchant Hotel next door
  • Gardiner Brothers Ltd next door
  • The Black Box next door

Distances as the crow flies, via Google

Diners like this pub's delicious and hearty food, especially the Belfast boxty, fish and chips, and honey chili chicken, as well as the wide selection of drinks. They also highlight the lively atmosphere with live music and the friendly, welcoming staff.

Some reviews mention the service can be slow.

Summary via Google

At a glance

Guest rating
4.3 / 5 (1,931 reviews)
Dogs allowed
No
Good for children
No
Good for groups
Yes
Booking required
Yes
Food hygiene rating
3 out of 5 – Generally satisfactory
Destination
Belfast

Food hygiene rating from the Food Standards Agency.