The Great Room Restaurant, Belfast
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The Great Room Restaurant, Belfast
The Merchant Hotel offers unparalleled five-star service and the height of luxury in the heart of Belfast's historic Cathedral Quarter. The rich history and heritage of our grade A listed building is complemented by a wealth of modern, multi-award winning facilities and services with every comfort the modern traveller could wish for.

We look forward to welcoming you to your home from home in Belfast. Add a little sparkle to your September and join us for our annual Festival of Prosecco. This year's fabulous festival features prosecco dinners, masterclasses and an all out Battle of the Bubbles along with innovative prosecco cocktails and tasting flights.
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Remarkable heritage and modern luxury await guests of the hotel. Highly appointed bedrooms offer every comfort. Our three restaurants are home to some of the best food in the city and the multi-award-winning Cocktail Bar is the perfect spot for whiling away the afternoon as you enjoy a perfectly crafted cocktail.
Discreet and full of character, these charming rooms offer the same elegant style as our deluxe rooms but with the added advantage of a separate bedroom and living room. All of the suites at The Merchant Hotel are situated in the original Grade A listed building. They have been thoughtfully designed to epitomise the magnificence of the High Victorian period.
The Great Room Restaurant lies at the heart of The Merchant Hotel. Experience fine dining at its best in this stunning space with its original Victorian interior, glass cupola and truly remarkable chandelier. The Cloth Ear provides patrons with a pleasing twist on the quintessential Irish Pub.

We're nestled in the oldest quarter of Belfast and we've woven a rich seam of wonderful Victorian heritage into what is ultimately a thoroughly modern experience.At The Merchant Hotel we offer a wide range of private dining options to suit all occasions and all tastes and budgets.
Our elegant Meetings and Events space offers a versatile portfolio of spaces for both intimate and large-scale events. With state-of-the-art facilities and natural daylight in every room, our 16-person boardroom is ideal for smaller meetings or private dining, while our Rita Duffy room is perfect for conferences or dinners for up to 150 guests.
We would love to discuss any event you have in mind. We have a wide range of event options, meaning that a business meeting or social event at The Merchant Hotel is more affordable than you might think. Please feel free to call us on 028 9026 2717 or email us at events@themerchanthotel.com to discuss your dream day.
Reviews (7)
Janine McCaul
Janine McCaul
Nov 29, 2021
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We visited for afternoon tea. The Great Room is amazing inside, such a beautiful setting. The service was exemplary, all the staff super friendly and attentive. The tea itself was lovely, great scones and nice sandwiches. The assortment of sweet treats was huge!
Donna Clerkin
Donna Clerkin
Oct 18, 2021
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Brilliant food and gorgeous room.great service and good wine menu.
Highly recommended
Peter Walpole
Peter Walpole
Oct 14, 2021
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An amazing restaurant in the heart of Belfast. Delicious food prepared and presented to perfection. Ambiance of the experience was fantastic and made dinner perfect. Staff we attentive and extremely helpful and knowledgeable. Cannot praise enough
Don Valdez
Don Valdez
Sep 20, 2021
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The foods are good and the staff are very nice and friendly. The place was also excellent, with lots of ornates very good for taking photos
Emma Yasumi
Emma Yasumi
May 22, 2021
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Came here for lunch; the 3 course menu is an incredible value. I never dreamed I could eat so well in such a beautiful setting for what we paid. The service is on point too; our waiter Dovy was very charismatic and gave excellent advice helping us pick a wine.
Alicia Dale
Alicia Dale
Jul 12, 2020
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Had breakfast here as part of my stay at The Merchant. The vegan breakfast options were very good. I chose the mushroom bruschetta and it was amazing! I would definitely recommend it. We chose to come back for lunch and they were again very accommodating with plant-based options. We received a plant-based appetiser which was delicious. I chose the Provençal vegetable tart as my main and it was exquisite. The service at both breakfast and lunch was fantastic, very attentive and couldn’t be more accommodating to my dietary needs. Amazing experience and I hope to try the vegan afternoon tea sometime
Gabriel Rus
Gabriel Rus
Dec 20, 2019
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Amazing experience, recommend the 6 or 9 course meals,with different types of wine at each meal,Great Room Restaurant really deserve its name, impressed so much i will return,especially for the staff professionalism,meet&greet,attention at detail,kindness and great personality(Sorin,Gabriele,Irene,Jayned(hope i'm writing it right,apologise if not :) )
The bar area impressed me aswell;cosy,relaxing,ambience, professional staff,thank you all at the Merchant Hotel!🤗