Ben Madigans

Ben Madigans Bar & Kitchen is a lively neighbourhood restaurant and bar at the foot of Cavehill in North Belfast, known for its friendly atmosphere and award‑winning local food and drink.

The restaurant combines traditional surroundings and old‑fashioned service with a modern gastropub‑style menu that puts provenance at the heart of the kitchen, using locally sourced Northern Irish ingredients across classics like steaks, burgers, fish dishes and weekday lunch favourites. There’s a dedicated vegan section, children’s options and a strong focus on families, making it a welcoming spot for everything from casual dinners to Sunday lunch.

Ben Madigans hosts live music at weekends, runs regular deals and offers a function room for private events of up to around 60 people, alongside a sunlit beer garden for drinks and dining outdoors. Together, that makes it a go‑to local for North Belfast residents looking for good food, well‑kept drinks and a relaxed, neighbourhood feel.