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SCOTTS Crispy Onions

Sydney B Scott & Sons is a family owned fruit and vegetable wholesaler who deliver throughout Ireland. SCOTTS Crispy Onions is a subsidiary company which provides restaurant quality crispy onions in the comfort of your own home. Their company is going from strength to strength and now boasts five different flavours of crispy onions to our product range.

SCOTTS Crispy Onions was developed in response to the increased popularity of crispy onions in restaurants throughout Ireland in recent years. They provide a product for consumers which offers a convenient solution to enjoying crispy onions in their own home. Acknowledging the rise in convenience cooking, crispy onions were developed which could be heated in the microwave in 30 seconds or in the oven in 2 minutes. SCOTTS Crispy Onions are prepared so they are ready to eat and can be enjoyed hot or cold.

SCOTTS Crispy Onions has become a prominent brand throughout Ireland. They have a strong presence in shops and butchers across the province. They have valued partnerships with various wholesalers and distributors throughout the island of Ireland who sell their products on to their own client base. As well as being well known province wide throughout Ireland, Crispy Onions are set to conquer the UK and further afield. They have recently celebrated exceeding two million packets sold!

George’s of the Market

We all know St George’s Market is one of the jewels in Belfast’s crown. The best producers and street food artists sell their wares there every Thursday-Sunday. Some of that great produce naturally makes its way onto the menu at the St George’s Bar and Grill on the same historic site. Their Market Platter is a real winner. It even has crubbeens (pig’s feet)!

Have breakfast, lunch or dinner at this upstairs site. It’s a great vantage point for the hustle and bustle of the market below. Tuck into an Ulster fry with traditional soda bread, free-range eggs any which way and superb sandwiches like the Open Strangford Crab and local Smoked Salmon.

It’s a more sophisticated atmosphere in the evening, but it’s still good honest food packed full of flavour. How good is it to see proper stuff like Beef Braised in Guinness with Carrots and platters of local seafood?

Winner of the Best Breakfast in Northern Ireland 2015

OPENING HOURS

Sun 10.30-3.30 Closed Mon and Tue, Wed and Thur 11.30-2.30, 5-9pm. Open till 10pm Fri and Sat.

The Cloth Ear

No visit to Northern Ireland would be complete without visiting a really good pub! In Belfast you are spoilt for choice, but why not start your odyssey in The Merchant Hotel’s own welcoming public house – The Cloth Ear?

There’s an exceptional range of craft beers, ales and stouts both bottled and on tap as well as a range of lagers and beers from around the world. They have an extensive range of liqueurs and spirits including a fine portfolio of Irish and International whiskies.   A diverse range of new and old world wines are also available as well as classic and contemporary cocktails.

And of course, no great pub would be complete without great pub grub! The food in The Cloth Ear is fresh, creative and hearty, using the best local ingredients is the key to their successful dishes. Their signature “hanging skewers” are a feast for the eyes…… and the belly.

Every Thursday evening there is live music from resident band “Acoustic Soul”. They play acoustic adaptations of rock n’ roll anthems, indie classics and modern chart toppers. They also show all the big sporting events in the Cloth Ear notably Premier League football, local and International Rugby and major golf tournaments.

OPENING HOURS

12pm – 12am Monday – Wednesday 12pm-1am Thursday – Saturday 1pm – 12am Sunday

The Great Room

The Great Room Restaurant is undoubtedly one of Northern Ireland’s most extraordinary restaurants. Thanks to the remarkable original Victorian interior with its glass cupola, Ireland’s largest chandelier an array of plasterwork detailing, the space is second to none. Needless to say their chefs search tirelessly to bring the finest seasonal ingredients together in eloquent dishes in thoughtfully prepared menus, just one of the reasons The Great Room Restaurant was awarded 2 AA Rosettes.

Inspired by great European classic dishes, their Head Chef brings a lightness of touch and an innovative approach to the creation of each dish.  Quality and freshness of produce is paramount.  All this is complemented by expert service and a wine list to which all the superlatives apply!

The Great Room Restaurant offers a huge range of dining choices, from excellent value set menu options to our extensive a la carte and full tasting menus (with or without matched wines), dining in The Great Room Restaurant is an experience not to be missed!  They also offer breakfast, lunch and their renowned afternoon Tea.

Afternoon Tea

Quite simply one of the most pleasant ways to spend an afternoon, The Merchant Afternoon Tea has become iconic in the city of Belfast. Served in The Great Room Restaurant daily from 12-4.30pm, our afternoon tea is presented in the traditional manner, with a selection of delicate finger sandwiches, mouth-watering cakes and sweet breads as well as fresh scones, warm from the oven; all gracing a silver tea stand. And of course no afternoon tea would be complete without the tea itself! They offer an extensive menu of teas including our bespoke Merchant blend.

Entertainment in The Great Room Restaurant is provided by the house pianist or The Merchant Trio on Friday, Saturday and Sunday as well as for a number of other special days and celebrations.

OPENING HOURS

Breakfast is Served

7am – 10am Monday to Friday

7.30am – 10.30am Weekends and Bank Holidays

Lunch is Served

12noon – 2.30pm Monday – Friday

 All Day Menu is Served

12.30pm – 8:30pm on Sundays

 Afternoon Tea is Served

12noon – 4.30pm Sunday – Friday

2 sittings on Saturdays 12.30pm and 3pm

Set Menu Dinner is Served

5.30pm – 10pm Monday – Thursday

6pm – 10.30pm Friday and Saturday

 A La Carte Dinner is Served

6pm – 10pm  Monday – Thursday

6pm – 10.30pm  Friday and Saturday

 Tasting Menu is Served

6pm – 9pm  Monday to Saturday

 

The Hillside

The Hillside is a charming, rustic pub situated in the historic Georgian village of Hillsborough, County Down, only 15 minutes drive from Belfast city centre. The Hillside first opened its doors to patrons in 1752 and has been enjoying a busy trade ever since thanks to an excellent food and drinks selection and friendly, welcoming service. It is renowned for roaring open fires in the winter and a pretty cobblestoned beer garden in the summer.

Gastronomes will delight in their mouth-watering seasonal menu, which is complemented by a comprehensive selection of daily specials. Their Head Chef always endeavours to make the most of the wonderful local produce so abundantly available in County Down. The restaurant is family friendly, offering a fantastic children’s menu to suit all tastes.

Needless to say a good pub would be nothing without an excellent drinks selection to enjoy with the wonderful food. They are one of a very few local bars to offer real pump ales as well as craft ciders, lagers and stouts. They also have an extensive wine list and a wide range of spirits including some fine Irish whiskeys.

OPENING HOURS

Bar Opening Times

Monday – Wednesday 12pm – 11:30pm Thursday 12pm – 11:45pm Friday 12pm – 12.30am Saturday 12pm – 12:45am Sunday 12pm – 11pm

Restaurant Opening Times

Monday – Thursday 12pm – 9pm Friday – Saturday 12pm – 9:30pm Sunday 12pm – 8pm

Yardbird

Yardbird is situated within one of Belfast’s oldest buildings above The Dirty Onion Public House in the heart of the Cathedral Quarter on Hill Street, Belfast.

This site was originally constructed around the 1750’s as a warehouse and first used as a spirits bonded warehouse in 1921. The bond, known as STACK “N” (The N refers to North, as in the north side of Waring Street, number 42) and was operated by Edward Dillon Bonders until the company moved to larger premises in 1991. Stack “N” was used to store Jameson in barrels and crates, and during this period tens of thousands of bottles of Jameson passed through these doors.

Yardbird, a free-range rotisserie chicken restaurant, is a firm local favourite in its own right as well as a being a perfect complement to the cosy bar downstairs. The simple, stripped back and uncomplicated menu is prepared and delivered to the highest standards and served in a unique style with a matching environment.  The food offering is straight to the point, rotisserie chicken and sides, cooked to perfection and full of flavour.

Although the restaurant is situated above The Dirty Onion public house, the restaurant offers a family friendly atmosphere where everyone is welcome, just so long as you love chicken!

OPENING HOURS

Mon – Sun 12pm–10pm