Belfast Empire Music Hall — Restaurant in Belfast

We went to see the Bon Jovi experience. AND WHAT AN EXPERIENCE IT WAS , ABSOLUTELY AWFUL. Doors opened at 8.30pm, my partner and I went to the upper balcony where we got a seat. Within 30 minutes the place was overcrowded. I had to push my way down the stairs, as people were standing shoulder to shoulder on the stairs. The bars on the ground floor and the upper balcony had people standing shoulder to shoulder and about ten deep. Where we were seated just infront of the bar, there was no space whatsoever, with people standing shoulder to shoulder. We kept wondering when would a band come on stage and at 1030pm still no band had arrived. At this point we left the venue as it was totally overcrowded and possibly over the limit for fire safety regulations. At no point did I see any staff clearing exit points or the stairs. To me the whole thing was a great big SCAM. Get as many people as possible ramed in and rip them off for two hours or more, before the band started to play. Had I known before hand this was going to happen, I would never have bought the tickets. I complained to Ticketmaster where I bought the tickets and they just said not their responsibility, take it up with the venue. To top it off, I bought a pint at the ground floor bar, handed over a £20 pound note,bar man gave me £4 change. Nearly pulled him over the bar, no apology nothing, just thought he would try his luck. PLACE IS A RIP OFF, A refund for my tickets would be appreciated. I sent them an email asking for a refund, over a week ago , still had no reply two weeks later, speaks volumes about their...

🌟🌟🌟🌟 I recently attended the Bollywood Night at the Belfast Music Empire Hall, and overall, it was a fantastic experience! The atmosphere was vibrant, filled with energy, and a great mix of people came together to celebrate Indian music and culture. The highlight of the night was undoubtedly the DJ, who really knew how to get the crowd moving! They played a brilliant selection of Bollywood hits, blending classic tracks with the latest chart-toppers. The transitions between songs were seamless, and they constantly engaged the audience, encouraging everyone to join in on the dance floor. The venue itself is well-suited for events like this, with good acoustics and a welcoming vibe. The decor and lighting added to the festive mood, making it a perfect setting for a night of fun and celebration. If I had to point out an area for improvement, it would be the wait time at the bar, which was a bit longer than I expected. However, this did not overshadow the overall enjoyment of the night. I left the event feeling uplifted, with a great sense of community around me. If you're a fan of Bollywood music and looking for a fun night out in Belfast, I highly recommend checking out their next Bollywood Night. I’m definitely looking forward to...

The Empire is a rustic looking bar that looks a little like a speakeasy, the drinks are good. They have a good selection of spirits, nothing overwhelming but some jewels inbetween, although the Guinness is not as rich in taste as it could be. That being said, I had worse.

The live music was what brought the crowd in, everyone was vibin and dancing infront of the stage, yet the pub was not crowded. It was Saturday and I honestly expected more people. The tables were all taken still and the outside area is unique. Pub closed at 1 am.

The bar staff was friendly and attentive, which is a great plus and why I give it a star extra.

The downsides: there are no booths, only tables. So it's not ideal for dates.

The upsides: there are no booths. So good for mingling and bigger groups who are out for...