The Thirsty Goat is a lively bar and food venue at 1 Hill Street in Belfast’s Cathedral Quarter. Quirky interiors and a sizeable beer garden give it different spaces for lunch, drinks or an evening with friends. The atmosphere is deliberately sociable, with live entertainment forming part of the venue’s identity rather than an occasional extra.
Food celebrates Irish comfort cooking through boxty, stews and in house baking, supported by familiar pub favourites. The menu is substantial enough for a complete meal and suits diners looking for local flavours without a formal restaurant setting. Hearty portions and straightforward presentation match the relaxed character of the bar.
Drinks draw heavily on Irish pub traditions. Well poured pints, premium Irish whiskey and locally distilled gin sit alongside beer, ale and a dedicated Thirsty Goat India pale ale. Its floral, citrus and lightly spicy profile gives regulars a house beer that connects directly with the venue.
Traditional sessions and live bands showcase performers from Belfast and the surrounding area, with the beer garden often becoming the centre of the evening. Guests can arrive for food and remain for music, or build a meal around a wider drinks visit. The Thirsty Goat’s strength is this combination of Irish dishes, welcoming service and Cathedral Quarter energy.
Address: 1 Hill Street, Belfast BT1 2LB, United Kingdom
The Thirsty Goat Menu
Starters
Soup of the Day
Served with fresh local bread
Cheesy Garlic Bread
Toasted ciabatta bread with Irish cheddar, garlic butter served with salad & balsamic glaze
Caesar Salad
Baby gem, caesar dressing, bacon lardons, croutons & parmesan
Potato Skins
Deep fried potato skins stuffed with cheese, bacon, spring onion served with salad & sour cream
Chilli Beef Nachos
Nacho chips, chilli beef, cheese & sour cream
BBQ Chicken Wings
Crispy chicken wings tossed in BBQ sauce, served with salad & garlic mayo
Mains
Irish Beef Stew
Traditional Irish beef stew, served with fresh local bread
Beer Battered Fish & Chips
Beer battered fish served with house chips, mushy peas & tartar sauce
Chicken Stack
Pan seared chicken fillet served on a bed of creamy champ topped with onion rings, streaky bacon & pepper sauce
8oz Sirloin Steak
8oz Sirloin steak cooked to your liking. Served with sautéed mushrooms, grilled tomato, onion rings, house chips & pepper sauce
Open Steak Sandwich
Marinated steak strips, sautéed onions, mushrooms and peppered sauce on ciabatta bread served with house chips
Open Club Sandwich
Chicken, bacon, lettuce, tomato & mayo on ciabatta bread & house chips
TTG Burger
6oz beef patty topped with Irish cheddar cheese, crispy bacon, onion ring, lettuce, tomato in a brioche bun served with house chips
Chicken Caesar
Chicken, baby gem, caesar dressing, bacon lardons, croutons & parmesan
Honey Chilli Chicken
Breaded chicken strips, toasted in honey chilli sauce, peppers, garlic mayo served with house chips
Veggie Burger
Spicy bean burger topped with cheese, onions, peppers, chilli jam & salad in a brioche bun served with house chips
Veg Curry
Served with sticky coconut rice & naan bread (add chicken / beef £3)
Chilli Penne Pasta
Tomato chilli beef mince, penne pasta, veg, parmesan & garlic bread
Boxty
A traditional Irish potato cake served with one of the following toppings:
The Belfast Boxty
Belfast ham, gravy, cabbage & fried bacon topped with crispy parsnips
Farmhouse Boxty
Chicken fillet with seasonal veg, pepper sauce & onion rings
Kids
Cheeseburger & Chips
Sausage, Mash & Gravy
Chicken Goujons & Chips
Irish Stew
Cheesy Pasta
Sides
All sides £5
House Chips
Onion Rings
Mash
Champ
Colcannon
Seasonal Veg
Garlic Chips
Sauce
All sauces £3
Pepper Sauce
Gravy
Garlic Butter
Curry
Dips
All dips £2
Mayo
Garlic Mayo
BBQ
Sweet Chilli
Tartar
Honey Mustard
Dessert
Cheesecake of the Day
Served with fresh cream and strawberries
Chocolate Brownie
Served with vanilla ice cream, chocolate sauce and strawberries
Sticky Toffee Pudding
Served with vanilla ice cream and caramel sauce