George M.
Yelp
A fantastic little restaurant that is easily passed by.
It resides down a little alleyway, which opens up to a yard - hence the name!
The restaurant itself is a little building beside it, a quaint old stable building. Inside, the ambiance is warm and welcoming.
The menu offers a great selection of local dishes, served a little differently. The food is cooked to perfection. A great selection of ales are on offer, including the infamous Chocolate Ale.
Upon learning of my partner's birthday, they presented her with a complimentary birthday dessert.
Service is fantastic, though if you stay a little long (as we are prone to doing, deep in discussion and enjoying the atmosphere) you may be told politely that the table is needed. This is fair enough, as the restaurant is quite small and at peak times can be very busy, and we had been there for a couple of hours! Booking is recommended at peak times, by the way!
As my partner couldn't finish her dessert (due to the unexpected birthday dessert), they wrapped it up in tin foil made into a charming swan shape.
Prices are reasonable to middling based on what you order. More than you would pay in some chain restaurants, but a little less than other high class eateries.
I would recommend the place for a casual meal, especially on a nice day, perhaps a treat for somebody, or somewhere that encapsulates Belfast's history and local food to entertain a visitor or tourist.