The Dirty Onion and Yardbird is a irish pub in St Georges Market, Belfast. Rated 4.4 stars from 5664 Google reviews. Known for rotisserie done right and live music every night with real atmosphere. Best for group dinner and date night. Ranked #12 of 20 in St Georges Market. Price range: £10–20.
Rankings updated April 2026
The Dirty Onion and Yardbird
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Quick Verdict
Yes. Reviewers come back repeatedly — one customer returned after a decade and found it "just as good as before." The chicken's the draw, but the live music and no-pretence vibe keep people coming.
You want roasted chicken, ribs, and wings cooked in front of you, with live music and a crowd that actually fills the room, and you're fine with a casual scene that leans younger but welcomes all ages (though door policy can be strict on busier nights).
About The Dirty Onion and Yardbird
Two connected spaces on Hill Street: [The Dirty Onion](/path) downstairs is a proper pub with a fireplace, live music nightly, and a serious drinks list (beer, cocktails, wine). [Yardbird](/path) upstairs is the restaurant — rotisserie chicken, ribs, wings, sharing plates. You'll walk up a corridor that feels like a ruined bar, then step into a space that holds its own. The chicken arrives perfectly roasted. Reviewers praise the speed of service, the portion sizes, and the fact it doesn't cost a bomb — one group got "a massive amount of food that arrived quickly" and felt they'd stumbled onto a good deal. It's the crowd that defines it. Full by 8pm on weekends, standing room at the bar, live performances every night. Dogs allowed inside. Wheelchair accessible throughout. It's become the kind of place locals return to after 10 years away.
What Stands Out
Rotisserie done right
"The chicken is the game and they are brilliant at it" and "beautiful ribs and juicy chicken" — reviewers specifically mention the half chicken, wings, and corn on the cob arriving quickly. One customer was so impressed they returned twice in 4 days.
Live music every night with real atmosphere
"The atmosphere and quality of live music here is amazing" and "The atmosphere is pumping." Reviewers mention it's the place to be for drinks downstairs after eating, with daily performances that justify the visit alone.
Quantity, quality, price alignment
"Hits the Holy Grail of quantity, quality, affordability AND atmosphere" — reviewers consistently note the food arrives quickly, portions are generous, and it "didn't cost a bomb." Midweek deals mentioned as good value.
What Customers Say
We didn't try the food so can't rate but the atmosphere and quality of live music here is amazing!
We got a massive amount of delicious food that arrived quickly and didn't cost a bomb.
Great for a Drink down stairs afterwards with daily live music.
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Frequently Asked Questions about The Dirty Onion and Yardbird
The Dirty Onion is downstairs — a pub with a fireplace, live music every night, and a full bar (beer, cocktails, wine). Yardbird is upstairs — the restaurant serving rotisserie chicken, ribs, wings, and sharing plates. You can do both in one visit.
Reservations are recommended for both lunch and dinner. No online booking available — call ahead or arrive before peak times. Walk-ins accepted but expect to wait on weekends after 8pm.
£10–20 per head. Reviewers praise the value — you get generous portions of roasted chicken, ribs, and sides without paying restaurant prices. Midweek deals available.
Yes, daily. The Dirty Onion downstairs has live performances every night — reviewers specifically mention this as a reason to visit for drinks after eating upstairs.
Yes. Dogs are allowed inside and outside. Wheelchair access throughout both spaces, accessible toilet on site.
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