10 Tasty Restaurants In Lisburn That’ll Bate Away The Hunger Pangs

In search of the best restaurants in Lisburn? Our Lisburn restaurants guide will make your belly happy!

While Lisburn is a popular seaside getaway to explore the stunning Antrim coast, it’s also home to plenty of great places to grab a bite-to-eat.

The picturesque little town has a lively food scene with everything from very traditional pubs to fancy (and tasty!) dining experiences up for grabs.

In the guide below, you’ll find our favourite Lisburn restaurants, with a little bit of something to tickle most tastebuds.

Our favourite Restaurants In Lisburn

The first section of our guide to the best restaurants in Lisburn tackles our favourite places to eat in Lisburn.

These are pubs and restaurants that we (one of the Irish Road Trip team) have munched away in at some point over the years. Dive on in!

1. Spice

If you are in the mood for some high-quality Indian cuisine, reserve a table at Spice in Lisburn where a memorable dining experience is guaranteed.

The beautiful interior provides an ideal setting to enjoy the chef’s recommended dishes like masala with green pea pilau rice and lamb shank cooked with tomatoes, onions and marinated in Indian spices. 

If you, like me, tend to pick places to eat based on review scores, Spice will be right up your street, with 4.6/5 from 300+ reviews on Google at the time of typing.

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2. The Square Bistro

Located in Lisburn Square, the Square Bistro is well-known for its innovative and creative cuisine. Head chef Stephen Higginson prepares mouthwatering dishes such as tender steak with veggies, fries, and onion rings and pan-roasted fillet of bass served with potatoes, fennel and mussels.

The best time to visit Square Bistro is on its theme evenings. Curry is served on Wednesdays and Thursdays, while freshly caught seafood is available on Friday evenings.

It is also worth mentioning that the restaurant hosts live music performances on Saturdays. This is one of the most popular restaurants in Lisburn for good reason.

3. Hedley’s Restaurant

If exceptional value, friendly staff and no-fuss (but incredibly tasty) food is what you’re after, Hedley’s on Bow Street is worth a bash.

For an early bite, the breakfast here is the business (we had a fry and about 4 mugs of tea the last time we nipped in here).

On the menu here (note: it may change) you’ll find everything from chicken and broccoli bake to a very tasty stuffed sausage. A cafe you’ll go back to time and time again.

4. Lizzie Drakes Lisburn

If you’re looking for restaurants in Lisburn for a night our with friends, get yourself to Lizzy Drakes. Visitors here can expect all of the usual pub-grub favourites.

On the menu at Lizzy’s you’ll find everything from one of the best mixed grills in the land and finely cooked steaks to a traditional Sunday roast.

Throw in great service, reasonable prices and finely poured pints and you’ve a winning combo. There’s also a nice big open fire during the colder months.

5. Brannigans Sandwiches

Judging by the 4.9 review score on Google at the time of typing, Brannigans Sandwiches is one of the best places to eat in Lisburn.

Located on Longstone Street in Lisburn, this casual food joint attracts crowds of tourists and locals alike. The ordering procedure here is quite simple.

Customers can choose between hot or cold and granary or white bread sandwiches. Then there is a range of tasty fillings to choose from.

There’s also offer wraps, rolls, veggie soups, and paninis. The only downside is that they are no longer doing their highly praised breakfast menu.

6. Michelangelo Pizzeria

Welcome to Michelangelo Pizzeria, a takeaway restaurant in Lisburn that serves delicious stone-baked pizza with exceptional reviews online (4.7/5 from 140+ Google reviews).

We recommend the garlic base pizza with chicken and mushrooms. In addition to tasty pizza, Michelangelo also serves classic side dishes such as onion, rings, coleslaw, and curry chips.

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7. Anderson’s Takeaway

With a 4.7 review score on Google, Anderson’s Takeaway is one of the most popular fish and chips eateries in Lisburn.

Run by George and Nigel Anderson, this casual venue offers fish and chips prepared fresh on the premises daily.

Other foods on the menu include chicken fillet burgers, homemade chicken Goujons, and salads. 

8. On a Roll

Pay a visit to On a Roll and enjoy a delicious selection of sandwiches, paninis, and wraps, alongside a wide selection of fillings.

We tend to nip in here if we’re staying in Lisburn and heading to Belfast to do the Cave Hill walk, for a pre or post-walk feed.

This casual eatery also serves up baguettes, soups, sausage rolls, and salad bowls. The thick-cut bacon served with delicious sausages and fresh eggs is simply divine.

9. Marmalade Sandwich Bar

Last in our guide to the best places to eat in Lisburn is the brilliant Marmalade Sandwich Bar on McKeown Street, another handy spot if you’re looking for food to-go.

Marmalade specialises in fresh sandwiches, packed wraps, tasty paninis, and mouth-watering toasties, too!

It’s is also well-known for its delicious fillings and footlong subs. Order the pesto chicken sandwich with sun-dried tomato and you won’t be disappointed. 

What tasty Lisburn restaurants have we missed?

I’ve no doubt that we’ve unintentionally left out some other great restaurants in Lisburn from the guide above.

If you have any favourite Lisburn restaurants that you’d like to recommend, drop a comment into the comments section below.

FAQs about the best restaurants in Lisburn

We’ve had a lot of questions over the years asking about everything from what are the best restaurants in Lisburn for a fancy feed to which Lisburn restaurants are nice and chilled.

In the section below, we’ve popped in the most FAQs that we’ve received. If you have a question that we haven’t tackled, ask away in the comments section below.

What are the best places to eat in Lisburn?

I’d argue that the best places to eat in Lisburn are Spice, The Square Bistro and Hedley’s.

What Lisburn restaurants are good for a fancy meal?

If you’re looking for Lisburn restaurants to mark a special occasion, it’s hard to go wrong with The Square Bistro.

What are the best restaurants in Lisburn for something casual and tasty?

There are some great casual places to eat in Lisburn, Anderson’s Takeaway, On a Roll and Marmalade Sandwich Bar top the list, in my opinion.