Yard Bird

If you don’t like chicken, don’t go to Yard Bird. There would be no point. They only do chicken, but if you do like it, happy days.
Up some dark, grey stairs from the low grey Dirty Onion Bar downstairs lives Yard Bird, a specialised chicken restaurant– think Nandos but with nicer branding and you don’t have to go and get your own cutlery.
The kitchen is open onto the restaurant which is good that you can see what they are up to but it can make the place pretty warm at times– perfect for winter, not so good for the summer. I could wax lyrical about the food, the spices and the techniques, but lets face it it is chicken and chips, how hard can it be. It’s not fine dining but it is tasty and the perfect base for an afternoon of Cathedral Quarter cocktails. It is kid friendly, but I reckon they wouldn’t be so up for a pub crawl after…;-)

This place is situated over The Dirty Onion, a great Pub jn Belfast. It is in the Cathedral quarter.
The place only has chicken, which is barbecued over coal. It is served with American style sides and sauces, like coleslaw, corn on the cob etc. The food is absolutely delicious, and I love that it is so focused. They only do chicken, but what a chicken! farm fed, and roasted over coal with crispy skin and a juicy interior with great sides.
The ambiance is great, and it is very lively in the weekends. A great place to grab a bite before going out with friends. The interior is very rustic, and a little dark, with lots of exposed wood and rough charm.
The service was friendly as well. If the restaurant is full, you can go for a pint in the excellent pub downstairs, where they have live music and an open fire place. They give you a beeper to let you know when your table is ready.
The place feels genuine, has a simple, focused menu with high quality dishes, and is lively and nice. What is not to like?