Bootleggers is a bar and restaurant at 46 Church Lane between Belfast city centre and the Cathedral Quarter. Its design takes cues from Prohibition era America, creating a playful hideout atmosphere rather than a formal speakeasy. Tables are offered on a first come, first served basis, which suits the venue’s casual energy.
Burgers, tacos and the house chilli dog define a menu built for relaxed lunches and late suppers. The food leans towards robust American inspired flavours that can stand up to a busy bar setting. Smaller plates and sides make it easy for friends to share food while deciding whether to settle in for a full meal.
The kitchen serves food throughout the week, giving the restaurant side of the business a substantial role rather than treating it as an occasional extra. Vegetarian choices broaden the range, while diners with allergies should ask staff about the latest ingredients and cross contact procedures before ordering. The casual format works particularly well for mixed groups.
Original cocktails lead the drinks list alongside local and American craft beer and a selection of moonshine. Those choices reinforce the venue’s theme without overshadowing the food. Bootleggers offers an upbeat Belfast experience where generous bar dishes, distinctive drinks and a central location come together naturally.
Address: 46 Church Lane, Belfast BT1 4QN, United Kingdom
Bootleggers Menu
Tacos
Buffalo Billy
Southern fried chicken, cheddar, hot sauce, aioli, lettuce
Telling Porkies
BBQ Pulled Pork, ruby slaw, crispy onion, lettuce
Bull Dozer
Beef Birria, Cheese, Pico de Gallo, Lime
MY BIG FAT GREEK TACO
Halloumi, Fajita grilled vegetables, spring onions, Tzatziki
Crispy Caulifllower
Crispy cauliflower, flame corn salsa, vegan sweet chilli mayo, coriander, lettuce.
Burgers
Plain Jane
Double cheese burger.
The O.G
Double cheese burger, smoked bacon, cheddar, pickle, lettuce, tomato, red onion, ketchup & mustard
Pig Out
Double cheese burger, bbq pulled pork, slaw, crispy onions
Classic Chicken Burger
Lettuce, tomato, onion, aioli
Chick Flick
Southern Fried Chicken breast, American cheese, candy bacon bits, jalapenos, chipotle mayo
Pure Dirt (Vegan)
Vegan patty, Tomato, lettuce, red onion, vegan craic sauce, potato bun.
Canne Bear It
Double cheese burger, bacon, deep fried camembert, chilli jam, fried onions, rocket.
Messy Argentins Stack
Smash burger, Southern fried chicken tossed in habanero sauce, cheese, chimichurri, garlic sauce, lettuce tomato, crispy onions.
Gourmet Burger
Double cheese burger, brie, oyster mushrooms, rocket, onion jam, truffle
Pastrami Burger
Double smash cheeseburger, House cured & smoked pastrami, Swiss cheese, dirty mayo, lettuce, red onion, dill pickles.
Sides & Chicken
Chicken Tossers
Choice of sauce; Hot sauce – BBQ – Devil – Garlic Hot Sauce – Honey Chipotle
Crispy Chicken Wings
Choice of sauce; Hot sauce – BBQ – Devil – Garlic Hot Sauce – Honey Chipotle
Cauliflower Wings (vegan)
Cauliflower wings, Bootleg chilli sauce, celery, vegan ranch dip.
Super Nachos
Chilli con Carne, sour cream, jalapenos, spring onions. (veggie options available)
Buffalo Fries
Southern Fried Chicken, French Fries, Cheddar, Aioli, Franks Hot Sauce
Tater Tots
Dirty Tots
Candied bacon, pickles, red onion, honey chipotle, craic sauce
Mozzarella Sticks (V)
Come with a choice of dip
Poutine Fries
Fries, Pepper sauce, Cheddar & Mozzarella
Parful Fries
Fries, Sweet Potato fries, Garlic butter, Parmesan Cheese, Sour cream & Bacon bits
Mac & Cheese balls
Bacon bits, Parmesan, Cheddar cheese, Chives
Millionaire Tater Tots
Tater tots, truffle oil, parmesan, chives.
Sweet Potato Fries (V)
French Fries (V)
Desserts
Triple Chocolate Brownie
served with ice cream
Sticky Toffee Pudding
Served with honeycomb ice cream
Bubble waffle cone
Chocolate ice cream, kit kat crunch, chocolate sauce
Churros
served with chocolate sauce
Kinder Blonde
Served with vanilla ice cream
Kids menu
Kids Goujons
Fries, BBQ dip
Kids cheese burger
Fries
Kids Mozzarella Tacos (v)
Topped with Tomato & Basil sauce and come with fries.
Kids Chicken Taco
Topped with Hot Sauce, Aioli, lettuce. Come with fries.
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Against typical prices in Belfast
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- Chicken burger Typical in Belfast: £12.00 £14.45
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