Ora Wine and Tapas is a restaurant in St Georges Market, Belfast. Rated 4.6 stars from 181 Google reviews. Known for flavourful, well-executed dishes and curated wine list. Best for groups and shared plates and pre-theatre dining.
Ora Wine and Tapas is rated 4.6★ on Google (181 reviews) and 4.4★ on TripAdvisor (137 reviews) — a consistent rating across both platforms.
Rankings updated June 2026
Ora Wine and Tapas
| Rating | 4.6★ |
| Reviews | 181 |
| Best for | Groups and shared plates |
Consistently rated across Google and TripAdvisor
318 reviews across two platforms
Quick Verdict
Ora delivers consistently excellent tapas, a carefully curated wine selection, and staff who make guests feel genuinely welcome—a standout in Belfast's small-plates scene.
You want Belfast's most consistently praised small-plates experience with a curated wine list and genuinely warm staff.
About Ora Wine and Tapas
Ora Wine and Tapas sits at the heart of St George's Market, a tapas bar where small plates and house cocktails anchor a warm, relaxed evening. Reviewers consistently praise the food—charred cabbage, bang bang chicken, scallops, and goat cheese bon bons recur as standouts—and the kitchen's attention to flavour and seasoning. The wine list earns particular mention for thoughtful curation, and the bar staff excel at both craft and hospitality: one group of five was kept laughing for two hours by their waiter's enthusiasm, while walk-ins and families with babies alike report feeling genuinely welcomed. Service moves at the pace of tapas tradition—dishes arrive as ready, not all at once—and the atmosphere balances vibrant energy with an inviting calm. Repeat visitors describe it as their go-to in Belfast, a place where the food "never compares" to other small-plate restaurants in the city.
What Stands Out
Flavourful, well-executed dishes
Reviewers repeatedly single out charred cabbage, bang bang chicken, scallops, and goat cheese bon bons; one regular notes the food 'never compares' to other small-plate restaurants in the city.
Curated wine list
Multiple reviewers explicitly praise the wine selection as 'well selected' and 'excellent', with one noting it as a key highlight of the experience.
Warm, attentive staff
Groups report staff keeping them laughing for hours, walk-ins and families with babies describe feeling genuinely welcomed, and one reviewer called their waiter 'an excellent Maitre d' passionate about first-class service.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Ora Wine and Tapas
Yes—tapas style is designed for sharing. One group of five reported an exceptional evening, with staff helping them choose dishes and pace. The relaxed, social atmosphere suits shared plates perfectly.
Absolutely. Ora is directly across from the theatre. Walk-ins are welcomed, service is fast, and staff excel at quick recommendations. One party was seated and served within an hour before curtain.
Standout dishes include charred cabbage, bang bang chicken, scallops, goat cheese bon bons, and cod fritters. Staff are knowledgeable and happy to guide you through the menu based on your preferences.
It's curated rather than vast—reviewers praise the thoughtful selection. Staff can also accommodate custom cocktail requests beyond the printed menu.
Tapas arrive as they're ready, not all at once. This is traditional to the style and allows you to pace your evening. One reviewer noted this meant dishes appeared at different speeds, which is part of the experience.
Yes. Multiple reviewers arrived without bookings and were welcomed warmly. Staff will seat you at the bar if tables aren't available, which many found to be a bonus for watching cocktails being made.
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