Waterman Bistro opened in June 2022 by Niall McKenna, and offers a no frills dining experience in Belfast’s buzzing Cathedral Quarter. The bistro is headed up by Aaron McNeice and offers a local, seasonal menu with influences and flavours from Europe. The food menu offers “house” made pasta, cured pork and Northern Ireland staples of bread and butter. The menu is paired to a short wine list, with a reserve bin end list for the discerning wine drinker, alongside a monthly changing local gin and beer selection.

Although the influence of the menu has roots in Europe, the daily ingredient list is local, supporting artisan producers and farmers. Head Chef Aaron has been working alongside Niall since 2014 and trained as the company's first apprentice and inspired the company wide apprenticeship program. Aaron has a young dynamic team and is joined in the front of house by manager Lucy and her team.

The restaurant was awarded a Bib Gourmand from Michelin, as it offers an exceptional no choice set menu, click below.

Opening Hours

Wednesday & Thursday 5pm to 9.30pm*
Friday & Saturday 12.30 to 10.30pm*
After Dark Menu from 9.45pm*
Sunday 12.30pm - 8pm*
*last reservations

December Opening Hours

Open Monday 22nd & Tuesday 23rd from 1pm to 9.30pm.
Open Tuesday 24th from 12.30 to 3pm
Closed 25th & 26th
Reopen Saturday 27th at 2pm to 9.30pm
Open 29th, 30th & 31st from 1pm to 9.30pm
Closed Thursday 1st January
Reopen Friday 2nd at 5pm

We will be closed Wednesdays & Thursdays in January.