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the Potted Hen

Edward Street, Belfast, Northern Ireland
Ranked #89 of 326 restaurants in Belfast
4.0 of 5 stars 139 Reviews
Cuisines: Irish
Good for: Romantic, Groups, Business, Local cuisine, Special Occasion Dining, Entertaining clients
Dining options: Breakfast/Brunch, Lunch Spot, Dinner, Reservations, After-hours
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Good for: Romantic, Groups, Business, Local cuisine, Special Occasion Dining, Entertaining clients
Dining options: Breakfast/Brunch, Lunch Spot, Dinner, Reservations, After-hours
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Cardiff, United Kingdom
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14 reviews 14 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 31 May 2012 NEW

a lovely restaurant in the heart of Cathedral Quarter, busy on a Tuesday night but the welcome was warm and the food superb! Great selection, service timely and a place well worth visiting. The portion sizes may benefit from being slightly larger but overall we were very pleased with our visit.

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Lincolnshire
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4 reviews 4 reviews
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 May 2012 NEW

Very good food, nice atmosphere although noisy and quite hard to hear at times.

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 May 2012 NEW via mobile

Went for night out with work to the early bird menu and it was great food scrumptious parfait and brioche beautifully cooked fish and to finish a rhubarb brûlée to die for even sat outside st Anne's square is a lovely spot

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Belfast, UK
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15 reviews 15 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 May 2012 NEW

I've dined here a few times and I have nothing by praise for both the service and the food. We called in on Sunday without a reservation hoping they would would be able to accommodate us, which they did. We opted for three courses which at £25 each is a bargain. The crispy beef and fish cake starters were absolutely... More

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Armagh, United Kingdom
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7 reviews 7 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 May 2012

excellent food. Go before 6.45 to avail of the pre theatre menu. Service excellent and in a bright airy restaurant with a great buzz. Throughly recommend it..

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Belfast, United Kingdom
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14 reviews 14 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 May 2012

I have recently tried twice unsuccessfully to book dinner at the Potted Hen- just shows how popular it has become.I now have aconfirmed booking for a sunday three weeks away! Food is excellent nad teh servcei ash alwys been good teh times ui have been there.Several friends have gone on my recomendation and all have loved it.The pre theatre is... More

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Belfast, United Kingdom
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3 reviews 3 reviews
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 May 2012

Arrived for the pre-theatre menu and had booked a table for 6.30pm. The maitre'd at the door was really rude and seated us at our table. We were given the al la carte menu and we had to get her attention to get the pre-theatre menu, which she then hesitated and looked up to the clock. Got the pre-theatre menu... More

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Belfast, United Kingdom
1 review
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1 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 May 2012
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We had to do a set menu because we were with 12 people, but it was for someones birthday so we thought we didn't mind, some don't eat much and only order a main meal, but still got charged for what was a mandatory three course meal for 25 pounds. I had the chicken, with potato and some mushroom, it... More

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Belfast
2 reviews
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 May 2012

I hate to leave an average review but.We staying in Belfast a few nights this weekend and had lunch in the Potted Hen on a Friday Afternoon, i felt the food to be very repeatative as in anywhere you go in Belfast they are doing their own take on each others Recipes. Also their service was basically order drinks food... More

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Belfast
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3 reviews 3 reviews
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 May 2012

Well priced, lovely atmosphere and food excellent. The selection of beers and wines was excellent also. Lovely place for couples or for a group of friends. I went with work colleagues and had a great time as its very central to other pubs for a few after drinks

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