The Northern Whig is a bar and restaurant at 2-10 Bridge Street in Belfast’s Cathedral Quarter. Its central position and stylish interior create a sociable setting for lunch, dinner or drinks. A dedicated restaurant area and additional bar seating allow the venue to handle both smaller meals and larger gatherings.
The all day menu combines recognisable pub dishes with more cosmopolitan flavours. Belfast lager battered fish and chips, chargrilled steak and the Whig burger sit beside katsu curry and changing specials. Fresh preparation and ingredients from local suppliers keep the cooking grounded despite the broad range.
Vegetarian and gluten aware choices provide useful alternatives, and a children’s menu helps accommodate families. The kitchen can also adapt menus for organised groups, although all guests with allergies should discuss current recipes and handling directly with staff. Desserts offer familiar finishes after the savoury plates.
Cocktails are a major part of the bar, supported by beer, wine, spirits and alcohol free drinks. The lively Cathedral Quarter atmosphere carries through the restaurant without requiring a formal occasion. The Northern Whig brings food, drinks and group friendly service together in one of central Belfast’s most distinctive social spaces.
Address: 2-10 Bridge Street, Belfast BT1 1LU, United Kingdom
The Northern Whig Menu
Starters
Today's Freshly Prepared Soup
served with wheaten bread
Hot & Spicy Buffalo Wings
with blue cheese mayo & celery sticks
Chicken Caesar Salad
crisp lettuce, Caesar dressing, croutons, parmesan shavings
Cheesy garlic ciabatta
Irish cheddar with tangy tomato dipping sauce
Vegetable spring roll
on a bed of soba noodles & honey chilli glaze
Bread selection to share
dark treacle bread, chorizo bread, focaccia with herb oil tapenade & herb butter
Creamy garlic mushrooms
served on grilled sourdough with mixed leaves
Salt & garlic chilli Prawns
served on a bed of garlic aioli & prawn crackers
Tiger Prawn cocktail
with spicy marie rose sauce on a bed of crisp iceberg lettuce
Chicken Caesar Salad (LG)
crisp lettuce, Caesar dressing, croutons, parmesan shavings
Lite Bites
12 – 6PM MON – FRI
Burrito bowl served with rice,or nachos
chilli beef, rice, sour cream, jalapeños, sweet baby peppers topped with cheddar cheese (vegetarian option £6)
Seafood chowder
traditional seafood chowder served with wheaten bread
Beef & stout pie
served with champ & a medley of seasonal vegetables
Irish cider mussels & frites
steamed mussels served in cider and herb cream sauce
Crispy fish goujons
crispy battered strips of fish on a bed of pea purée and tangy chimichurri
Sides
£4.50
Chunky chips
Skinny Fries
Onion rings
Champ
Chilli sour cream cubes
Garlic chips
Caesar salad
Rocket parmesan & balsamic salad
Main Meals
Traditional Fish & Chips
Belfast lager battered fish, chunky chips, tartar sauce and pea purée
Open Steak Ciabatta
8oz rump steak sandwich, tobacco onions, chunky chips with Jameson’s pepper cream
Katsu Chicken or Prawn Curry
mild curry with wok fried vegetables served with basmati rice
Chargrilled 10oz Sirloin Steak
Chunky chips, onion rings, tomato served with garlic herb butter or Jameson’s peppercorn cream
Whig Chargrilled Burger
8oz burger, cheese, tomato relish, beef tomato, red onion, brioche bap & chunky chips
Whig Hunters Chicken Burger
Cajun spiced chicken, bacon, bbq sauce grilled cheese served with garlic skinny fries
Chargrilled Chicken Stack
Chargrilled chicken on a bed of mash, Jameson’s peppercorn cream, tobacco onions & seasonal veg
Pan seared Salmon
saute potatoes, chorizo, tender stem broccoli white wine & tiger prawn cream
Roast of day
Chefs roast of the day with seasonal veg & gravy
Korean Fried Chicken
Crispy deep fried chicken, wok fried veg, with chilli lime and coconut sauce, served with chunky chips
Pork & Leek Sausage
Served on a bed of champ, gravy & tobacco onions
Guinness glazed ham & cabbage
Succulent ham, creamy mash, buttered cabbage & gravy
Ham & mushroom Tagliatelle
with freshly grated parmesan
Chargrilled 10oz Sirloin Steak (LG)
Chunky chips, onion rings, tomato served with garlic herb butter or Jameson’s peppercorn cream
Whig Chargrilled Burger (LG)
8oz burger, cheese, tomato relish, beef tomato, red onion, brioche bap & chunky chips
Desserts
£7
Pecan Pie
with vanilla ice cream
Sticky toffee pudding
with honey comb ice cream & toffee sauce
Irish liqueur cheesecake
with vanilla comb ice cream
Chocolate fudge cake
with vanilla ice cream
Apple & rhubarb crumble
with warm vanilla custard
Strawberry fruit sundae
with cream ,ice cream & strawberry sauce
Drink Specials
Free Damm Draught
Free Damm is a clean, sparkling, transparent amber colour with shades of gold. It has a light head and lively, fine bubbles. It has a clean, intense aroma, with hops taking centre stage and with hints of fresh white flowers. The taste is delicate, with suggestions of grains and toast. The mouthfeel is smooth but with personality. A beer that is fresh with just the right amount of bitterness.
Born Irish & Pepsi
Born Irish is a spirit drink made with a combination of triple distilled Irish whiskey drawn from deeply-charred casks and Irish stout. Expect notes of coffee, chocolate, and warming oaky spices from this one.