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The River Bar Bistro at the Crowne Plaza, Belfast, Antrim Co.

The River Bar Bistro at the Crowne Plaza

3.6
3.6
36 Reviews
£25 and under
Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service

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2 people
19:30
Booked 3 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Romantic
  • Child-friendly
At The River Bar we serve truly seasonal cuisine, prepared using the freshest quality, locally sourced produce. Our menu changes regularly as we work with the best farmers and producers to avail of the best ingredients throughout the year. Our Sunday Roast is perfect for those wanting a change of scenery for a lunch with their loved ones.


Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    £25 and under
  • Cuisines
    Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service
  • Hours of Operation
    Daily 12:00–21:00
  • Phone number
    028 9092 3500 x3
  • Payment Options
    Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Area
    Belfast
  • Cross Street
    17 Milltown Road, Shaw's Bridge
  • Parking details
    Free on-site parking just minutes from Belfast City Centre
  • Additional
    Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Outdoor Smoking Area, Wine

What 36 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

3.6
3.6 based on all time ratings
  • 3.8Food
  • 3.6Service
  • 3.4Ambience
  • 3.5Value

NoiseModerate

36 Reviews
  1. VanessaM

    New York City

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on 25 December 2023

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 3
    Booking was available for 16h15. However when we got there, the bar would only open for food at 17h. Wouldn't be as much of a problem, despite the fact that Sean was very rude and unwilling to help. Reception suggested that we stayed for drinks and take a look at the menu in advance and in no time the bar would be open. That was OK and solved the problem itself. Sean was rude throughout the service.

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  2. UnaB

    N. Ireland

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 20 September 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We were a party of 4 ladies We were happy generally 2 had soup reheated Keep piped music low Staff excellent Would go back👍

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  3. Mable

    N. Ireland

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on 10 September 2023

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    This was the second time we have eaten here ,the first time was lovely food was great.had soup and toasted sandwich and latte,was really nice and also hot, This time toastie was cold and toast burnt on one side and latte barely warm.very disappointing.

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  4. Anna

    N. Ireland

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on 8 September 2023

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 1
    Service and food were very poor. Very disappointed.

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  5. OpenTable Diner

    N. Ireland

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on 2 September 2023

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    We've eaten here on two evenings before our last visit and everything was very pleasant. This time our fish was overcooked and I had to send it back. A full meal was returned and although not as overcooked, parts of the batter were inedible. We also had a turkey dinner and asked for cranberry sauce. There was a £1 supplement added for turkey dinner. We asked for this to be removed and it was. Unfortunately our experience was not that if a 4star hotel. Disappointing on this occasion and will not rush back.

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  6. EdwardA

    N. Ireland

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 12 August 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Had guests from Canada. Meal was generally fine except that the chips with my burger were slightly incinerated

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  7. Claireevans

    Yorkshire

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 27 May 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Was here for a wedding was a lovely meal lovely food and the service was very good would def return

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  8. KevinH

    N. Ireland

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on 22 April 2023

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 1
    We arrived at 12:40. Our order was taken at 13:10. Food arrived 13:35. Restaurant was cold. Several guests noted same. We had to plug in a portable heater. Food was beautiful.

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  9. EmmaM

    N. Ireland

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on 18 September 2022

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 1
    Food was okay. The menu was a much reduced one from the one available online. Choices were very limited. When we entered I had to follow a lady up and down the bar a few times before I could engage with her to tell her we had booked a table, to be told, “nobody told us!” We were told to “just sit anywhere.” It wasn’t busy, but was noisy due to a table of 4 quite drunk and rowdy locals who swore at each other a lot. We had a gift voucher and had to approach the bar to pay as nobody came nearby to be able to ask for the bill. It took 4 members of staff before anyone knew what to do with the voucher and we were able to pay and leave. I feel a bit sorry for the chef as it was pretty nice food, but everything else about this experience was lacking. It felt more like a corner pub than a hotel.

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  10. DeniseJ

    N. Ireland

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on 13 August 2022

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Very nice, service very good, more choice on the menu would be good otherwise prices and quality of food very good

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The River Bar Bistro at the Crowne Plaza is rated 3.6 stars by 36 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
19:30
Booked 3 times today
Google Map for The River Bar Bistro at the Crowne Plaza

117 Milltown Road, Belfast, Antrim Co. BT8 7XP

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    17 Milltown Road, Shaw's Bridge
  • Area
    Belfast
  • Hours of Operation
    Daily 12:00–21:00
  • Price
    £25 and under
  • Cuisines
    Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Free on-site parking just minutes from Belfast City Centre
  • Payment Options
    Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Outdoor Smoking Area, Wine
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