The Morning Star Review

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The Morning Star

Fodor's Review:

Halfway down a narrow lane is the 19th-century Morning Star, one of the city's most historic pubs, first built as a coaching stop for the Belfast-to-Dublin post. There's a traditional bar downstairs and a cozy velvet and wood-panel restaurant upstairs. Head chef Seamus McAlister, far from resting on the pub's laurels, is constantly experimenting—he's known for his quirky takes on fresh local ingredients. You might find venison and game in winter, lamb in spring, and grilled haddock with dark rum or roast Antrim pork in summer. Also notable is the steak menu; you'd be hard-pressed to find a larger assortment of aged-beef cuts. Sizzling steaks arrive at the table in red-hot cast-iron skillets and are served with a flourish by the friendly staff.

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