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Lisburn Food Guide: 10 Must-Eat Restaurants & Street Food Stalls in Lisburn
Lisburn (/ˈlɪz.bərn/ or /ˈlɪs.bərn/; meaning "fort of the stream", probably from Irish lios, meaning 'fort', and Scots burn, meaning 'stream') is a city in Northern Ireland. It is 8 mi (13 km) southwest of Belfast city centre, on the River Lagan, which forms the boundary between County Antrim and County Down. Lisburn is part of the Belfast Metropolitan Area. It had a population of 71,465 people in the 2011 Census.
Things to do in Lisburn
1. Spice
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 436 reviews
Reviewed By DandCR - Dromara
I had been told really great things about Spice and being a curry lover thought we’d give this a go. I did book but on arrival the restaurant was empty although it was 6pm so early.
Restaurant clean but cold so that was slightly off putting. We were shown to our table by a very polite member of staff and hubby and I ordered the Cobra beer on draft.
Quick Delivery of our pints and we straight away ordered.
Chicken Makyani for hubby was definitely not what he was used to it was so very sweet and bright red in colour.
I ordered the vegetable curry and pilau rice with both and garlic Nann with popadomms and chutneys to start.
Food was nice and as we learnt from the lovely bar man all chefs are different and one may be from Pakistan and another from Deli and they all have their own interpretations of western dishes so you will rarely get the same dish in restaurants.
All nice and tasty but not the wow factor we were expecting.
£41.00 for two mains with cobra beer for two and popadomms so not that bad.
A good curry house but not the greatest for us.
2. Ed's Bar and Grill
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 1 reviews
Reviewed By Fashionesta5 - Northern Ireland
Firstoff, when you order a messy plate of bbq ribs, you expect wipes to be given. We were given nothing so luckily I had wipes in my handbag.
Secondly, they offer the worst coleslaw I've ever had the misfortune of encountering. Tasteless and disgusting.
Thirdly, I had a large amount of leftover chips and rice which I asked to be packed up along with my remaining enchilada, When I got home I discovered they did not include the rice and chips. I called them and they gave the reason as being that rice goes bad quickly and chips are hard when heated up. I told them I paid for it and I would be the judge of that. So essentially they cheated me out of food I paid for!
Add to the salad sweetcorn wasn't cold and was right out of a tin. Disgusting and outrageous treatment for paying customers. Run don't walk from this place.
3. The Tap Room at Hilden Brewery
Overall Ratings
4 based on 152 reviews
The Tap Room is a unique venue for any event from Barbeques to Formal Dining. A working brewery with a Licensed Restaurant in a beautiful and historic georgian setting at Hilden House which is located in the village of Hilden just off the main Belfast/Lisburn Road. Enjoy a beer or two over a relaxed lunch or dinner in the converted stables of Hilden House.
Reviewed By Tony M - Lisburn, United Kingdom
Had dinner here Friday night past, was not overly fussed on the menu selection, and found it quite dear, give the portion sizes, and was surprised at the lack of vegetables with the main course and also the £1.50 supplement for cheese, again small portions.
Was not impressed neither was my son.
Would I return again. No
4. Cafe Vic-Ryn
Overall Ratings
4 based on 227 reviews
Located within the House Of Vic-Ryn
Reviewed By Diane L
My husband and I called in here for breakfast this morning as we had both never been before.
We both ordered poached eggs and toast.
When they were brought out, not only was our toast cold but our poached eggs were also quite cold. They had obviously been sitting there for a while before being brought out to us. Not a great first impression. I sent them both back and complained that they were both cold.
They did however remake them for us and when they sent it out, it was fine.
Have to say, they had a great selection of scones which looked absolutely amazing! Will definitely be back again sometime to try these :)
5. Square bistro
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 640 reviews
Reviewed By Audrey R - Lisburn, United Kingdom
Always loved to visit this place but noticed lately that have cut down their portions.
The food is good but definitely not good value fir money
6. Del Toro
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 658 reviews
Del Toro offers an upscale dining experience that meshes Tuscan cuisine with an exquisite menu. The seasonal focus on local, sustainable products means that each dish comes at its freshest and most flavourful. Matching the finest 28 day aged, 'naturally raised Northern Irish beef' with an elegant, sophisticated ambiance. Del Toro offers an experience that diners can savour on any occasion.At Del Toro we have an excellent selection of wines from our extensive international wine list. They come in a variety of styles and prices to complement our menus.
Reviewed By michael r - Ballynahinch, United Kingdom
My wife myself my brother and his wife met at Del Toro on Saturday 27th January to celebrate my birthday
Lovely welcome and nice table
Great prosecco cocktails started the ball rolling very nicely
Good choice on special and usual menus
All four of us were very happy with service and food
Steaks were a definite stand out dish
Ladies both had waffle dessert they said it was morish
Good wine list and cocktails sre fab
All in all a jolly good night
Will definitely be back
7. The Cardan Bar and Grill
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 261 reviews
Reviewed By Woo1976 - Lisburn, United Kingdom
By far my favourite place to eat in Lisburn. Food is gorgeous and menus change seasonally. Thank god they always keep the salt and chilli squid for starters as I have yet to find a nicer version anywhere else. Please bring back the caramel coffee baked alaska, it was amazing. I've even got my work colleagues loving this place and they're not even from these parts! 5 star!
8. Thornburys Restaurant
Overall Ratings
4 based on 55 reviews
Reviewed By tomdoran1 - Lisburn, United Kingdom
Love this restaurant especially breakfast. Nothing quite like an Ulster fry, tea and a free paper to sit eat and chill out. Especially a Saturday morning early.
Lunch is equally good but can get busy. Survive is always fast and the staff very friendly. Really good value as well
9. Arora Cafe
Overall Ratings
4 based on 44 reviews
Reviewed By Robert W - Lisburn
I returned with my extended family to see how the Arora had maintained its standards.
My wife,son, his partner and I tried their full cooked breakfast (on offer for £4:90 pp. including tea or coffee. Excellent as usual.
A waitress from another cafe (that I use) had transferred to Cafe Thyme (bringing her excellent customer-friendly service with her).
Hygiene very good.
Leading directly, at ground level, from the Bow Street entrance to Lisburn's Bow Street Mall - it is "disabled friendly".
Convenient to the Mall's Multi Storey car park and to on-street parking.
Highly recommended.
10. Lizzie Drakes
Overall Ratings
4 based on 71 reviews
Reviewed By nigeltheshed
Had been recommended to try for a steak and it did not disappoint, 30 years from I’ve been and the place has hardly changed, atmosphere and service was welcoming and efficient, starter and main were excellent maybe only slightly let down by dessert , all and all very good will be back
