August 2025 by Adrian Miric
Came across this place looking for a nice simple place for dinner. The reviews looked good so we gave it a try. We weren?t disappointed.
Its appearance is nothing special but the food was great! Had the fish and chips along with a salad and have to say it was probably one of the best pieces of fish I?ve had. Super crispy batter on the outside and a juicy piece of haddock inside.
The young lady that served us was lovely and we enjoyed talking with her.
August 2025 by Timothy Walsh
Great spot , dog friendly bar and outside area overlooking belfast lough . Do a great pint of Guinness and extensive drinks menu .
August 2025 by David Gallaher
Easily the worst bar in newtownabbey, bar staff look at you like they are better than you. Belfast prices for a pint and the flys are wild in the outdoor area.
July 2025 by Sarah Smith
My parents took my 9 year old for dinner as a treat. They ordered fish and chips and my daughter had 'mini burgers.' The mini burgers were just a normal burger quartered. The fish and chips were rank. There was more batter than fish, and the fish they did have was inedible. Their chips tasted as if they were old and had been reheated. They didn't want to cause a fuss so paid their £70(!!!) and left as fast as possible. Only when leaving did they notice the 2* hygiene rating. The Bureau used to be lovely but we will never consider it again, and we will be telling anyone who mentions it to avoid it.
June 2025 by T G
Oh my goodness! Only 2 star rating for hygiene !!! Not good.!
Had a beer and was flat and a coke which obviously been opened before and lid put back on. Flat !! This place is like a Wetherspoons. Shame.
June 2025 by Lee lee Thompson
Food was amazing service was ok but t was busy the view off the water made it even better
May 2025 by Lyns Rudd
Called in here last week for some late lunch and made use of the outdoor seating due to the lovely weather. I opted for the chicken goujons, which were mainly thick batter and the chips had a fish taste to them. Partner had a burger which he said was okay. Service was generally okay, although could be better.
May 2025 by Zoe Welsh
Have been here loads of times and was refused entry today because I have tracksuit bottoms on even though I looked better than anyone in the place. The cheek of the guy who asked us to leave he looked like he hadn?t got washed in at least a week.
April 2025 by Lesa Harvey
Great service, friendly staff and food was excellent
March 2025 by JAN K.
We discovered the restaurant by chance. Very good attitude towards us and our dog. We sat down and had a delicious lunch. We were not here last time. Toilets very clean and nice staff. Thank you. Jan and Daniela
March 2025 by Danielle Lavery
We booked the bureau for my daughters birthday meal today - a Sunday afternoon. We had not been before but having moved to the area thought we would like to support local businesses rather than heading into city. We arrived at 3:20pm ordered our food - starters arrived approx 4:10pm. The Brie - Luke warm, obviously sitting for a while before being served. The prawns - four of them, certainly not worth £8. We then waited at least another 40 mins for the main. Whilst waiting we asked for another drink - customer service was appalling throughout. A smile goes a long way but certainly wasn?t happening in the Bureau. Dinner arrived, mash potatoes cold, burgers overdone and chicken goujons burnt. No customer service to ask if everything was ok. We thought better than to order dessert and when paying spoke to the manager about how bad the food was - he wanted to check with the waiter - when he came back he ignored the whole conversation and asked for the bill to be paid. I asked was that it - he wasn?t prepared to do anything about the service or food. I am not one for writing reviews ever - but today left a bad taste due to the food and the service! Safer to say it was the first and will be the last time we visit! 0 stars from Us and not a birthday meal we want to remember!
March 2025 by sazza
My parents, dog and I stopped here for a gastropub lunch. They were very welcoming to us and our pup. We sat out in the terrace which is really well kept and spacious. Food and drink was delicious! Very much looking forward to coming back. Esp during summertime with the views. Highly recommend.
February 2025 by Joanne Mahood
We called in while out on a walk with the dog and tried the new brunch menu. The wheaten, avo, beetroot & feta smash with poached eggs was amazing. Would definitely recommend!
February 2025 by Deborah Mcwhirter
Lovely BRUNCH menu, BUT toilet facilities need updating to enhance this lovely bar
February 2025 by Paul Linton
Brought clients from Luxembourg for lunch. Service was excellent even though we didn?t order for nearly half an hour. Ordered off the brunch menu. They both had excellent avocado beetroot and poached eggs on rye bread. I had the steak frites. The rump steak was tough. I know it?s rump but still.. didn?t want to make a scene
