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Food - Waterman, Belfast, Belfast
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Waterman

4.5 (74)
£26 to £40
European
33 Hill Street, Belfast, Belfast BT1 2NG

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Waterman

4.5
£26 to £40
European
Belfast

Make a booking

2 people
9:30 pm
Booked 1 time today

About this restaurant

  • Lively
  • Good for special occasions
  • Fancy
Niall, a proud champion for Northern Ireland’s tourism and hospitality sector. Our plans for an exciting, creative hub in the heart of the Cathedral Quarter can help breathe new life into this vibrant part of the city, and we believe it’s the perfect spot for a new culinary venture.

“Customers will enjoy a relaxed atmosphere and excellent classic European-style cuisine made with quality local produce. What people want more than ever is quality food and great service, and that’s what we will deliver at Waterman.

The kitchen team is headed up by former James Street apprentice and head chef at Hadskis Aaron McNeice has been appointed head chef at Waterman.

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    £26 to £40
  • Cuisines
    European
  • Hours of Operation
    Wed, Thu 17:00–21:15 Fri, Sat 13:00–21:30 Sun 13:00–20:00
  • Phone number
    028 9043 4310
  • Website
    http://waterman.house/
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive Chef
    Aaron
  • Private party facilities
    Explore our Event Spaces Once a Belfast bonded warehouse for Bushmills whiskey from 1840’s, Waterman House offers the perfect blank canvas for a truly great event in Belfast.
  • Private party contact
    Laura - Events Manager: 028 9043 4310
  • Location
    33 Hill Street, Belfast, Belfast BT1 2NG
  • Award-winning
    1. MICHELIN Bib Gourmand 2023
  • Area
    Belfast
  • Cross street
    cathedral quarter
  • Parking Details
    On street parking on Donegall Street, Q park in St Anne's Square / At Anne's Cathedral
  • Additional
    Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Reviews

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Reviews from people who have dined at Waterman.

4.5

4.5
(74)
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.2Ambience
  • 4.1Value

Noise • Moderate

74 Reviews

  1. Karen

    Northern Ireland2 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on 31 October 2026

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Staff very good and attentive, fish very good, pasta about disappointing!

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  2. Colleen Gold

    New York City9 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on 14 October 2026

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 2
    A delicious meal with friendly service but the noise level with the tiled floors and high ceilings was beyond. Happy to see their private rooms which is the way I would return with friends. I like to hear them.

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  3. John

    Northern Ireland2 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on 12 September 2026

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 2
    Food was good, as was the service, just struggled with the noise, really loud and couldn’t have a conversation with my Wife.

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  4. Dympna

    Northern Ireland3 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on 30 August 2026

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Beautiful meal. Shared scallops, Cod and Lamb mains very tasty. Shared baked Alaska. All very tasty. Lovely Rioja and the sambucca digestif was served in a lovely glass with coffee beans which was a great finish. It was very busy and the tables are quite close together, so a little noisy!

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  5. Lydia

    Northern Ireland2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 4 July 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fabulous experience. Service was great and food was amazing

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  6. leah

    Northern Ireland3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 14 June 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Lovely Sunday roast! Great service and experience

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  7. Alison

    Northern Ireland1 review

    3.0

    Dined on 7 June 2026

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Sadly it was disappointing . My guests both had steak which was very tough and as it was expensive it was disappointing . Chips as sides were very expensive £7 per person pet portion. Squid was a bit rubbery in texture. However halibut was delicious . Side order of broccoli was so sparse. Bread with starters delicious . But the overall price for 3 guests no alcohol was £172. This was a celebration so I didn’t want to say at the time . Sadly don’t think we will return to Waterman. Too expensive for what it was and steaks not good at all .

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  8. Gerard

    London1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 17 May 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fantastic food and service. As always a really good evening

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  9. Jennifer

    Edinburgh/Midlothian1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 8 May 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Served by Hollie. She recommended the specials and the market fish. Slovenia wine was fabulous. Everything was delicious and cooked to perfection. Fabulous meal in a lovely restaurant. Well done this restaurant

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  10. Peter

    London41 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on 24 April 2026

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Really looking forward to visiting Waterman - looked attractive with an interesting Menu. Whole event really spoilt by a piece of Cod that was extremely over salted Manager was surprised and took the cod off the Bill AND the Service Charge. professional and generous. Hopefully just a one off

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Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    £26 to £40
  • Cuisines
    European
  • Hours of Operation
    Wed, Thu 17:00–21:15 Fri, Sat 13:00–21:30 Sun 13:00–20:00
  • Phone number
    028 9043 4310
  • Website
    http://waterman.house/
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive Chef
    Aaron
  • Private party facilities
    Explore our Event Spaces Once a Belfast bonded warehouse for Bushmills whiskey from 1840’s, Waterman House offers the perfect blank canvas for a truly great event in Belfast.
  • Private party contact
    Laura - Events Manager: 028 9043 4310
  • Location
    33 Hill Street, Belfast, Belfast BT1 2NG
  • Award-winning
    1. MICHELIN Bib Gourmand 2023
  • Area
    Belfast
  • Cross street
    cathedral quarter
  • Parking Details
    On street parking on Donegall Street, Q park in St Anne's Square / At Anne's Cathedral
  • Additional
    Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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FAQs

For a relaxed, reliably excellent visit choose Waterman for Sunday lunch, guests specifically praise the Sunday roast and note welcoming service even at the last sitting; the restaurant is open Sundays 13:00–20:00.

Yes, Waterman welcomes families: guests report enjoyable lunches with children (one review mentions visiting with an 11‑year‑old) and successful private family celebrations in the upstairs room.

Waterman centres on its main dining room and also offers private dining spaces, guests mention an upstairs 'cinema room' for private events, and the restaurant accepts private parties.

Smart casual is the guide, aim for polished but relaxed attire, and many guests dress up a little for celebrations and special occasions at Waterman.

Yes, Waterman is a popular choice for special evenings: guests report celebrating birthdays and even weddings there, and staff frequently help with wine pairings and attentive service.

Sunday, guests frequently praise Waterman’s Sunday roast and Sunday lunch, and the restaurant is open on Sundays from 13:00 to 20:00.

Guests consistently describe the portions as well judged, several call them "perfect" or "aptly portioned, " saying the amount of food feels correct for a satisfying meal.

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Waterman

4.5
£26 to £40
European
Belfast

Make a booking

2 people
9:30 pm
Booked 1 time today
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