Few restaurants in the British Isles, much less Northern Ireland, can offer a dining experience on a par with The Great Room. Part of Belfast’s immaculate Merchant Hotel, the restaurant is an oasis of grandeur, its ornate and original Victorian architecture the perfect backdrop to an evening of sumptuous fine dining. With its glass cupola, Ireland’s largest chandelier and a stunning frieze, the restaurant – which is situated in the former main Banking Hall of the building – makes a five-star first impression. Gastronomically, the reviews are just as favourable. It’s evident that only the freshest seasonal ingredients are used in the eloquent dishes, which score highly for innovation and presentation. The white crab with fennel puree and apple is among the splendid starters. Alternatively, seared quail breasts with fois gras fritter and essence of coffee, makes another fine option. As you’d expect, there’s plenty to agonise over when it comes to main courses, among them spiced monkfish and a to-die-for Skeaghanore duck breast. Refreshingly, and despite the opulence, the menu is on the affordable side, with a two-course lunch or two-course pre-theatre in the £20 range. Incidentally, the service is top notch, attentive and dedicated without ever feeling invasive. Perfect for special occasions, or whenever you feel like dining in the realm of the gods, The Great Room lives up to its name.
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Address:
16 Skipper Street
Belfast
BT1 2DZ
Telephone:
028 9026 2013
Website:
www.themerchanthotel.com
From the secondwe were shown to our table intheGreatRoom, everything was perfect. Waiters gave us space to settle before asking redrinks, and space again to let us absorb the menu. Drinks arrive, and with just right amount of time the fantastic food followed, served to peretion. Waiters keptanever watchful eye without being obtrusive. An entire evening to remember.
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eleanor patricia -
07-11-2016
