August 2025 by James Meredith
Attended alfresco bingo.- wow we had the best afternoon. Great crowd and the host Azzuro Penderghast was fantastic - we were disappointed we had to leave as everyone had great time. National staff were very attentive.
Definitely be back soon
August 2025 by Sienna Knowles
My sister and I popped into 'The National' for a late breakfast before heading to Belfast Castle. We very much enjoyed our refreshing strawberry lemonades and the bunch baps we had were delicious. The server we had was friendly and efficient and they didn't mind when we wanted to move to the Garden as it was such a sunny day. The inside is decorated well, but the garden was lovely to sit in and enjoy our food. I would definitely come back as I very much enjoyed my time there. Might pop in later for a drink to see what it's like in the evening.
August 2025 by Sam Morrow
Turned away from The National on Sunday 24th August at around 9:30pm, beside the Little Wing booth ? by two of the most joyless, power-drunk door staff I?ve ever encountered.
I was wearing a plain polo shirt from Urban Outfitters ? and even after I showed them the actual label, the blonde woman on the door insisted it was a ?football shirt.? At that point, it was clear this had nothing to do with clothes and everything to do with ego.
Her attitude? Rotten. Not firm, not professional ? just plain nasty. She spoke to me like I?d spat in her drink and keyed her car, not like a customer simply trying to get in. Beside her, the bloke might as well have been a cardboard cut-out. No presence, no personality and an awfully patchy beard ? just standing there as backup to her bad vibes.
Between the pair of them, they managed to turn away a group of 22 people, all ready to spend the night and a fair bit of money. That?s some serious business walked up the street ? all because one of them decided to die on the hill of ?Urban Outfitters equals football hooligan.?
It?s wild how a place that serves £7 pints and throws up a few fairy lights can act like it?s guarding a velvet-roped members? club in Soho. Poundland Berghain energy from start to finish.
No professionalism, no common sense, and absolutely no understanding of hospitality. Just attitude, pettiness, and misplaced self-importance.
If The National thinks this is how you treat people, it deserves every empty table it gets.
August 2025 by andrea grattan
Very quick friendly service. A Friday afternoon before entertainment started so not very busy or much going on
August 2025 by Beverley McIntyre
Visited for lunch twice on a recent visit to Belfast. Food was stunning! Lovely modern airy space, chilled music and relaxed atmosphere. I would definitely return. Highly recommend! ?
August 2025 by Aidan George
Good atmosphere and great garden area out back (for those rare sunny days!)
August 2025 by Ryan Schilling
Cool atmosphere, pretty good burger.
August 2025 by Grant McIntyre
Lovely food in a relaxing surrounding.
August 2025 by Amy French
A lovely night in Belfast with some friends turned into the worst night out I have ever experienced due to abhorrent treatment at this bar from staff, which left a young woman alone, unsafe, highly distressed and vulnerable. Bar staff are horrendously rude who seem to single out customers, wrongly accuse them of being too drunk, refuse to serve for absolutely no legitimate or good reason and with no explanation provided for doing nothing wrong. I was shocked and confused at their poor and unfair treatment. They do not listen or acknowledge when they are requested clarification to allow for understanding and reasoning. 3 bouncers physically assaulted me (a very petite female) in the full bar in front of everyone and are far too aggressive and forceful, leaving significant bruising, swelling and bodily harm all over my body when grabbing me, when they are supposed to keep you SAFE. Not only was this harmful, embarrassing and unnecessary, but I had to shout at them to get off of me because they were hurting me and would still not stop, nor did they care. They also refused to disclose their names or ID badges when questioned. This whole experience has been traumatising and unacceptable. I will be taking further action and reporting this incident. I would have not left a single star rating if the choice had been available.
August 2025 by Sean M
Went to a wedding day 2 here brilliant spot staff was very good
August 2025 by Amy Lillington
Been here a few times and the food is delicious but service can be quite slow at times. I ordered an iced latte which never arrived, after 20 minutes, I gave up and left to get a coffee elsewhere. Staff are lovely, food is divine but service could be a bit better!
July 2025 by Mazlum Alçi
Cute girl I danced with and I need to find her? was too drunk and lied about my name being Max. Need to find her
July 2025 by Jason Berman
Good food and lots of business types for lunch. We like that the price was more affordable and the food didn?t suffer. Breakfast items were much above average.
July 2025 by Judith Lambert
Bar man told me my card was declined and asked me to pay cash. Appears this was not true. Very dissatisfied and won't be back
July 2025 by Marilee Daugherity
I really can?t say enough great things about this place! If I could give it 100 stars I would! It?s not often I find a place that is 10/10! The food is hands down amazing! The brisket hash is out of this world!!!! National Bennie is sooooo good! I highly recommend this place!!! Food is top notch, clean, wait staff is so friendly, nice and knowledgeable! Very cool environment with the natural light and exposed brick!!!
