Gnostic Bar & Kitchen is an intimate public house at 13 Corporation Square in Belfast City Quays. Positioned beside the River Lagan and opposite the Harbour Commissioners Office, it offers a cosy place to meet for lunch, dinner or drinks after exploring the waterfront.
The food is structured around inventive small plates that encourage sharing, alongside main courses for diners who prefer a conventional meal. Brunch is available earlier in the day, while cheese and charcuterie boards suit a more leisurely visit with drinks.
Cocktails are a defining feature, made with premium spirits and fresh local ingredients. An extensive wine selection broadens the drinks list, supporting everything from a quick aperitif to an evening built around several tasting plates.
Gnostic opens from Tuesday through Sunday, with later hours at the weekend. The compact dining room, riverside setting and flexible combination of small plates, substantial food and carefully mixed cocktails give it a distinctive place in Belfast's City Quays development.
Address: 13 Corporation Square, Belfast BT1 3AJ, Northern Ireland
Gnostic Bar & Kitchen Menu
Meat
8oz Picanha Steak
Celeriac puree – chimichurri
Moroccan Spiced Lamb Koftas
Pomegranate couscous – tzatziki
Brazilian Style Chicken Kiev Croquettes
Wild garlic & tarragon velouté – pickled onions
Char Siu Pork
Asian salad – charred pineapple – peanut and sesame dukkah
Fish
Squid
Gochujang – black pudding – carrots- lime crema – sesame
Pan-Fried Coley
Gnocchi – crushed peas – lemon and chive butter – crispy capers
Crispy Prawn Wontons
Honey, soy, ginger – chilli oil – spring onions
Seared Scallops
Bacon jam – apple and celeriac remoulade – herb oil
Vegetarian
Curried Cauliflower
Onion bhaji – burnt cauliflower puree – chimichurri
Gnocchi
Grilled asparagus – pickled quail egg – wild garlic pesto – crispy kale
Wild Mushroom and Ricotta Ravioli
Lemon and tarragon butter
Falafel
Chilli hummus – babaganoush – tzatziki – pickled cucumber
Tacos
Cod
Tartare sauce – crushed peas – baby gem – salt and vinegar scraps
Korean BBQ Pulled Pork
Apple jam – red cabbage – charred corn
Tempura Broccoli
Ponzu glaze – wasabi mayo – sesame
Sliders
Katsu Chicken
Asian slaw – katsu mayo
Smashed Beef Burger
Bacon jam – red onion chutney – cheese – baby gem
Fried Tofu
Korean BBQ sauce – red cabbage – lime crema – crispy onions
Sides
Chips
Confit garlic mayo
Corn Ribs
Honey soy ginger – spring onion
Filo Feta Parcels
Truffle and oregano honey – sesame
Brisket and Smoked Gubbeen Stuffed Doughnuts
Crispy chilli mayo
Grilled Homemade Focaccia
Wild garlic butter – balsamic
Desserts
Tiramichoux
Coffee mascarpone cream – coffee and kahlua caramel – cocoa
Dolce de Leche Tart
Banana ice cream – homemade honeycomb
Rhubarb and Custard Mile-Feuille
Coffee
Irish Coffee
Calypso Coffee
Baileys Coffee
Cafe Royal
Italian Coffee
Jaffa Coffee
Espresso Martini
Born Irish
Brandy Alexander
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