Holohan's Pantry, nestled at 43 University Rd, Belfast, is a delightful gem for those seeking authentic Irish cuisine. Customers rave about the warm and inviting atmosphere, making it an ideal spot for both casual diners and those looking for a special experience.
Reviewers like Jiwon Kokomong Kim mention the exceptional service, noting how the staff thoroughly explains daily specials, igniting a desire to try everything on the menu. Filipa corroborates this, describing the staff as super friendly and attentive, while praising the cozy and cute setting.
Food highlights include the renowned chicken and leek pie, as noted by Gerard Callinan, paired with perfectly priced Boxty Wine and local beers. Each dish is thoughtfully prepared, with generous portions and exquisite presentation, as observed by Leon B, whose hearty chicken roast Boxty became a memorable experience. The flavorful, rich dishes echo traditional Irish roots while exceeding expectations.
Antoniya Atanasova's experience affirms that Holohan's Pantry welcomes guests with open arms, eager to share their culinary heritage. With positive reviews pouring in, it's clear that this restaurant is not just a meal but a heartwarming experience that leaves patrons eager to return.
Amenities and More
Accessibility
Has wheelchair-accessible entrance
Has wheelchair-accessible seating
No wheelchair-accessible car park
Service options
Has outdoor seating
Serves dine-in
No delivery
No takeaway
Highlights
Serves great coffee
Serves great dessert
Has great tea selection
Has great wine list
Popular for
Popular for lunch
Popular for dinner
Good for solo dining
Offerings
Serves alcohol
Serves beer
Serves cocktails
Serves coffee
Has free water refills
Serves happy-hour drinks
Serves happy-hour food
Serves healthy options
Serves late-night food
Has private dining room
Serves small plates
Serves spirits
Serves vegan dishes
Serves vegetarian dishes
Serves wine
Dining options
Serves brunch
Serves lunch
Serves dinner
Has catering
Serves dessert
Has seating
Amenities
Has toilet
Has Wi-Fi
Free Wi-Fi
Atmosphere
Casual
Cosy
Romantic
Trendy
Upmarket
Crowd
Family friendly
Good for groups
LGBTQ+ friendly
Popular with tourists
Planning
Brunch reservations recommended
Lunch reservations recommended
Reservations required
Dinner reservations recommended
Accepts reservations
Payments
Accepts credit cards
Accepts debit cards
Accepts NFC mobile payments
Credit cards
Children
Good for kids
High chairs available
Has kids' menu
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Reviews For Holohan's Pantry
Jiwon Kokomong Kim
Jun 30,2025
Super delicious food! My first impression was great—the staff were excellent at explaining the day’s specials. The way she described them made me really want to try everything! The atmosphere is fantastic, and the prices are reasonable. I feel like I’ve finally found truly amazing Irish food. Can’t wait to visit again!
Gerard Callinan
Jun 12,2025
What a delight! Recommended Holihans by our hotel and it didn’t disappoint. Despite being super busy the team were charming and professional and the food was delicious. In particular the chicken and leek pie and the Boxty Wine by the glass was available and well priced. Local beers complimented the food wonderfully. Highly recommended if you get a chance. But do ring and book. Pretty popular spot.
Filipa
Jun 8,2025
Delicious, amazing, incredible! The food is a dream, the staff is super friendly and attentive, the atmosphere is super cozy and overall very cute place. We will definitely come back again!
Leon B
May 20,2025
Had a fantastic meal at Holohan’s! I ordered the chicken roast Boxty and it was absolutely delicious — rich, hearty, and full of flavour. The portion size was generous and the presentation was spot on. Service was also excellent — friendly, attentive, and made us feel really welcome. A cosy spot with traditional Irish food done right. Would definitely recommend for anyone looking for a warm, authentic dining experience in Belfast.
Antoniya Atanasova
May 17,2025
I am from Bulgaria and I was visiting your beautiful country. We visited the restaurant on the recommendation of a friend because we wanted to try traditional cuisine. We were greeted by a great atmosphere and friendly staff. They explained all the dishes in detail and everything we ordered was very tasty. We were very impressed and on our next visit we will visit you again!
Leighanne Bain
May 12,2025
This is an absolute gem of a place. On arrival, we were greeted by very friendly staff and made to feel very welcome. The menu is wonderful, featuring lots of local, homemade dishes, we both opted for pie of the day for our main course, which was beef & peppercorn sauce, all I can say is absolutely stunning! We have already booked to come back here, it was excellent value for money and the people here are so nice.
Eva Davies
May 7,2025
Came in on Father’s Day, although it was quite busy, the team was very friendly and warm, making us feel very welcome. We tried the boxty’s, and as an Australian, they definitely lived up to the expectation of a traditional Irish restaurant. The decor of the restaurant was beautiful to look around. Definitely would recommend and will be coming back!
Aoxue Chenqi
Mar 18,2025
The server was amazing! Super sweet and walked me through all the dishes and gave some recommendations. I’d say that the Seafood Boxty I had could’ve used more salt/flavor in general, but everything else tasted good so I’ll give it the benefit of the doubt.
Reviews For Holohan's Pantry