Molly's Yard is a stunning two-storey restaurant that was converted from Victorian Stables. You can go there for a few drinks, lunch or dinner. Molly's Yard also also has a courtyard - it would be perfect in Summer for a long lunch. There is a smaller seated dining area downstairs and a larger dining area upstairs.
I really liked how Molly's Yard had Irish music playing - this is were most places fall down on relating to their theme if they have one.
The menu itself is somewhat limited, yet is all locally sourced and in season, prepared and presented well. Not to mention it's delicious!
Even though we only had lunch it felt more like dinner - I was full and was for the remainder of the day. I'd highly recommend what we ordered (smoked chicken linguine with a mushroom and Parmesan cream for myself and a fillet steak with chunky chips and garlic butter for the other dish).
I have to say it was an amazing steak, cooked fantastically 'medium-rare'.
The staff were attentive and helpful; asking how our food was and if we needed anything else. Our waitress also recommended what beer would go well with the steak.
We were recommended the 'Headless Dog' which is an ale that has a smooth taste. Never having been a fan of beer, I was pleasantly surprised at how much I liked it.
Molly's Yard has a number of tipples that are brewed locally by Hilden Brewery (Ireland's oldest independent brewery). I'm quite intrigued by the Chocolate Stout...
I'd quite happily go there for a quiet drink 'far from the madding crowd' next time I am in the area.
Molly's Yard (1 College Green Mews, Botanic Avenue, Belfast) is open Monday-Thursday 12-9pm, Friday-Saturday 12-9:30pm and is closed Sundays.
Molly's yard is suitable for anyone - bring your family, friends or your partner. The atmosphere is relaxed and friendly; with comfortable, cosy surrounds downstairs.
I'm looking forward to going there again and enjoying cooking that reminds me of home...
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