Ben Madigan’s Bar & Kitchen is a neighbourhood pub and restaurant at 169-175 Cavehill Road in North Belfast. Opened at this address in 2019, it has established itself as a community focused place for food, drinks and conversation. The relaxed dining space suits everyday lunches, family gatherings and weekend occasions.
The kitchen builds its changing menu around fresh local ingredients and generous comfort food. Steak and Guinness pie, proper fish and chips and featherblade of beef reflect its interest in recognisable dishes prepared with care. Local fish and meat suppliers support a menu that feels closely connected to Northern Ireland.
Current choices extend through seafood chowder, mussels, chicken wings, ribs and vegetarian starters, with vegan alternatives included where the recipe allows. Sunday brings traditional roast style dining, followed by desserts such as sticky toffee pudding. Guests with allergies should check the current menu carefully and discuss preparation with staff because recipes and seasonal dishes can change.
The bar provides beer, wine, spirits and alcohol free choices to accompany a full meal or a shorter visit. Homemade wheaten bread is a particularly local touch and appears alongside soups and seafood dishes. Ben Madigan’s Bar & Kitchen combines substantial cooking with the familiar welcome of a community pub at the foot of Cave Hill.
Address: 169-175 Cavehill Road, Belfast BT15 5BP, United Kingdom
Ben Madigans Bar & Kitchen Menu
Starters
Soup of the Day
served with Ben Madigan’s Wheaten (v)
Ben's Famous Seafood Chowder
locally sourced seafood with chorizo, cherry tomatoes, spring onion and fresh herbs served in our own cream sauce
Parmesan Chicken Salad
with gem lettuce, crispy chicken, smoked Pancetta, & fresh Parmesan with Ranch dressing
Goat's Cheese Fritters
with n’duja hot honey, caramelised onion & gem baby leaf salad (v)
Crispy Korean Chicken
Crispy chicken bites with a sticky Gochujang glaze with peppers, onions & Sesame Seeds
Fish Tacos
Fish tacos with Pico de Gallo salsa, chipotle mayo & pickled red onion
Homemade Duck Spring Rolls
with Asian slaw, spring onion chilli pickled cucumber & Hoi-Sin Dipping Sauce. Vegan option available.
Ben's Famous Chicken Wings
tossed in a choice of Ben’s Buffalo with blue cheese dip/sticky Asian with Gochujang Mayo/Whiskey BBQ with garlic mayo
Mains
Chicken Burger
Served in a Brioche Bun with cheese, chipotle and pickles and a choice of side. Add bacon £2.
Pan Roasted Cod
with a smoked Paprika crust, creamy potatoes & a n’duja and roast red pepper cream
Ben's 8oz Smash Burger
in a Brioche bun with baby gem lettuce, Cheddar, burger sauce, pickle and a choice of side. Add bacon £2.
12hr Slow Cooked Beef Brisket
with creamy mashed potatoes, buttered greens, beef gravy & parsnip crisp
Chicken Supreme
chicken supreme pan-roasted in lemon & thyme with crushed garlic baby potatoes, buttered green beans and a basil velour
Rump of Irish Lamb
Tender Irish lamb, served pink, with crushed new potatoes, herb butter, summer greens and a lamb & mint jus
Homemade Beef Lasagne
with roast Tomato & Basil, rainbow slaw, garlic crostini & skinny fries
Beer Battered Fish & Chips
served with chunky chips, homemade chunky tartare sauce and mushy peas. Add curry dip £2.50.
Katsu Chicken Curry
with steamed rice, spring onion, chilli & pickled carrot
Vegan Burger
Homemade mixed bean burger with lettuce and beef tomato on a beetroot bun topped with vegan cheese, tomato relish & vegan mayo, served with sweet potato fries (vg)
Vegan Nut Roast
Served with seasonal vegetables, baby potatoes and vegan gravy (vg)
Vegan Curry
Roasted sweet potato, red lentils and chickpeas served with fragrant rice. Add chicken for £3. (vg)
Vegan Rice Bowl
Stir fried vegetables, toasted pine nuts & seed (vg)
From the Grill
Grilled 10oz Sirloin Steak
Irish 28-day ‘Dry Aged’ Beef with sautéed onions & mushrooms, with a choice of side and a choice of creamy Bushmills Peppercorn Sauce or Garlic Butter
Surf & Turf
Irish 21-day ‘Dry Aged’ 8oz Ribeye with freshly cooked Prawns, oven roasted tomato and mushroom, with a choice of side and a choice of creamy Peppercorn Sauce or garlic butter
Sides
Seasonal Vegetables
Parmesan & Truffle Fries
Sweet Potato Fries
Skin On Rustic Fries
Salt & Chilli Chips
Chunky Fries
Creamy Mashed Potatoes
Champ
Onion Rings
Pepper Sauce
Gravy
Dips
Garlic Mayo, BBQ Dip, Chipotle Dip, Herb Mayo, Black Truffle Ketchup
Sunday Starters
Soup of the Day
served with Ben Madigan’s homemade Wheaten (v)
Parmesan Chicken Salad
with gem lettuce, crispy chicken, smoked Pancetta, & fresh Parmesan with Ranch dressing
Homemade Duck Spring Rolls
with Asian slaw, spring onion chilli pickled cucumber & Hoi-Sin Dipping Sauce. Vegan option available.
Fish Tacos
Fish tacos with Pico de Gallo salsa, chipotle mayo & pickled red onion
Crispy Korean Chicken
Crispy chicken bites with a sticky Gochujang glaze with peppers, onions & Sesame Seeds
Crispy Chicken Wings
Coated in a choice of sauce – Buffalo & blue cheese dip/Sticky Asian with Gochujang mayo/Whiskey BBQ with garlic mayo
Goats Cheese Fritters
with n’duja hot honey, caramelised onion & gem baby leaf salad (v)
Sunday Mains
Slow Roasted Lamb Shank
Tender Irish lamb shank, with roasted garlic mashed potato, season greens and a rosemary & red wine jus
Pan Seared Salmon
served with creamed potatoes, seasonal vegetables a garlic & herb cream sauce
Ben's 8oz Smash Burger
in a Brioche bun with baby gem lettuce, Cheddar, burger sauce, pickle and a choice of side. Add bacon £2.
Grilled 10oz Sirloin
Irish 28-day ‘Dry Aged’ Beef with sautéed onions & mushrooms, with a choice of side and a choice of creamy Bushmills Peppercorn Sauce or Garlic Butter. Add garlic prawns for £5.
Vegan Curry
Roasted sweet potato, red lentils and chickpeas served with fragrant rice. Add chicken for £3. (vg)
Honey Roast Gammon
served with creamed potatoes, roast potatoes, seasonal vegetables, buttered greens and rich gravy
Chicken Supreme
chicken supreme pan-roasted in lemon & thyme with crushed garlic baby potatoes, buttered green beans and a basil velour
Slow Braised Silverside of Beef
served with creamed potatoes, roast potatoes, seasonal vegetables, Yorkshire Pudding and red wine jus
Turkey, Ham & Stuffing
served with creamed potatoes, roast potatoes, seasonal vegetables, Yorkshire Pudding and rich gravy
Vegan Nut Roast
Served with seasonal vegetables, baby potatoes and vegan gravy (vg)
Chicken Burger
Served in a Brioche Bun with cheese, chipotle and pickles and a choice of side. Add bacon £2.
Cauliflower Cheese
Buttered Cabbage & Bacon
Buttered Greens
Sunday Sharing Platter
£79.95. These generous platters serve four adults or 2 adults & 3 kids and are made using only the finest Slow Braised Beef, Honey Roast Gammon, or Turkey, Ham and Stuffing. Choose up to two of our delicious choice of meats, complete with all the trimmings.
Sunday Sharing Platter
Choose up to two of our delicious choice of meats, complete with all the trimmings.
Sunday Desserts
All desserts £7.50
Sticky Toffee Pudding
with butterscotch sauce & vanilla ice cream. Also available with vegan ice cream.
Homemade Summer Fruit Meringue
with Chantilly cream
Vegan Chocolate Brownie
with vegan ice cream (vg)
Raspberry & White Chocolate Cheesecake
with vanilla ice cream
Trio of Ice-cream
served with toffee & chocolate sauce
Lunch Menu
All items £9.95. Available Monday* to Friday, 12-4pm & Saturday 12-3pm. *Excludes bank holidays.
Beef Brisket Sandwich
16hr slow braised beef with Dijon mustard, Swiss cheese & dill pickles in a rustic Ciabatta served with dipping sauce. Add fries or a cup of soup for £4.00.
4oz Smash Burger
4oz Smash burger served with burger sauce, cheese & pickle in a toasted Brioche bun and served with skinny fries and salad
Parmesan Chicken Salad
with gem lettuce, crispy chicken, smoked Pancetta, & fresh Parmesan with Ranch dressing. Add fries or a cup of soup for £4.00.
Fish Tacos
Fish tacos with Pico de Gallo salsa, chipotle mayo & pickled red onion served with a handful of skinny fries. Add fries or a cup of soup for £4.00.
Ben's Famous Seafood Chowder
locally sourced seafood with chorizo, cherry tomatoes, spring onion and fresh herbs served in our own cream sauce
Gammon, Pineapple & Chips
Honey roasted Gammon with caramelised Pineapple and a handful of fries. Add 2 fried eggs £3.50.
Vegan Curry
Roasted sweet potato, red lentils and chickpeas served with fragrant rice. Add chicken for £4.00.
Chipotle Chicken Wrap
Crispy chicken & smoked bacon wrap, with baby gem lettuce, Parmesan, chipotle mayo in a flour tortilla wrap. Add fries or a cup of soup for £4.00.
Kids Menu
'Cup' of Soup
Beef Burger
Served with cheese, French fries and tomato ketchup
Kids Mini Roast Beef
Tender slow cooked Roast Beef with mashed potatoes, gravy and seasonal veg
Fresh Fish Goujons
Crispy Fish goujons, peas and French fries
Margherita 'Pizza'
Ovenbaked tomato and cheese Pizza
Ben's Fried Chicken
Southern Fried Chicken strips served with French fries
Sausage & Mash
Pork Sausages with mashed potatoes & gravy