The Morning Star Bar & Restaurant is a gastropub in St Georges Market, Belfast. Rated 4.2 stars from 3882 Google reviews. Known for steaks and hearty mains and beer selection. Best for lunch and dinner. Price range: ££.
The Morning Star Bar & Restaurant is the only gastropub on the St Georges Market, Belfast Hot List.
Reviewers back that up: more than 3 in 10 reviews in our sample call it the best at something.
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The Morning Star Bar & Restaurant
Across 3,702 rated reviews, 79% gave four or five stars.
| Rating | 4.2★ |
| Reviews | 3,882 |
| 1-star share | 7.5% |
| Best for | Lunch |
In Their Own Words
Review highlights surfaced by Google — shown in English, with the original beneath
“Staff, food (I had a burger), drinks & traditional Irish atmosphere.”
“Overpriced menu, small portions, no idea about Gluten-free.”
“Beautiful pint of Guinness and service to table made the experience.”
Quick Verdict
A 19th-century steakhouse and gastropub where steaks on hot skillets and beef and Guinness pie draw locals and visitors alike.
Book if you want a proper steak and a pint in a room that feels lived-in and local.
About The Morning Star Bar & Restaurant
A 19th-century alehouse with a mahogany bar and terrazzo floor, The Morning Star earns its place near St George's Market on the strength of what lands on the table. The buffet draws the most mentions by some distance, but the steaks are what regulars write home about — and the beef and Guinness pie and Sunday roast fill out a menu built for serious appetites. The dark timber panelling upstairs gives the dining room an old-school weight that suits the food. Portions are generous, the Guinness pours properly, and the craic in the bar below is the real Belfast kind. Book ahead for the weekend, and if sticky toffee pudding is on, make room.
The Morning Star Bar & Restaurant is the neighbourhood spot done right — unhurried, unpretentious, with a wine list that gives it an edge over most of its category.
In the last 90 days, The Morning Star Bar & Restaurant has drawn 44 substantial written reviews (50+ characters of genuine feedback) — a measure of how actively its reviewers have been writing lately.
What Stands Out
Steaks and hearty mains
Google review topics show steak at 93 mentions and beef and Guinness pie at 30; recent reviews praise 'amazing' food and 'hearty food'.
Beer selection
GBP highlights list 'Great beer selection'; reviews mention Guinness, Beamish and Murphy's.
Attentive service
Recent local review notes 'good pub for a pint and hearty food'; Google themes mention 'service to table made the experience'.
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Frequently Asked Questions about The Morning Star Bar & Restaurant
The Morning Star Bar & Restaurant in St Georges Market, Belfast, is family-friendly with kids' menus, high chairs, and changing tables. Dogs are allowed inside and outside, and the casual atmosphere suits both lunch and dinner with groups.
The Morning Star Bar & Restaurant serves steaks on hot skillets, beef and Guinness pie, and Sunday roasts as standout mains. Portions are generous and the menu includes pasta and other hearty dishes.
The Morning Star Bar & Restaurant accepts reservations, which are recommended for dinner and for groups. Lunch reservations are also recommended.
The Morning Star Bar & Restaurant stocks Guinness, Beamish, and Murphy's as part of its strong beer selection, alongside cocktails and wine.
The Morning Star Bar & Restaurant is the only gastropub on the St Georges Market, Belfast Hot List — 20 independent restaurants and bars we rank for the area. Reviewers back that up: more than 3 in 10 reviews in our sample call it the best at something.
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