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Overview
Underground Dining, located in Bangor, Co Down, is a welcoming restaurant run by Chef Gary Bell and Front of House Manager Louise Mayne. This fully licensed restaurant offers a relaxed dining experience with a focus on locally sourced ingredients and carefully prepared dishes.Dining
Underground Dining in Bangor offers a relaxed yet refined experience, with a menu that balances creativity and quality local produce.
The a la carte menu includes an extensive choice of tasters – small dishes similar to tapas – which pair perfectly with a glass of wine. Our tasting began with crisp fish skins and chips, served on a wooden board with a miniature bottle of vinegar and a thimble of salt. Cleverly presented and full of flavour, it set the tone for what followed.
Spiced Tandoori Lamb Arancini with curried mayonnaise and salad came next, a dish that impressed with both presentation and taste.
For mains, the fillet of Beef Wellington stood out. Cooked to order and served with Wild Mushroom Duxelle, Dauphinoise Potato, Broccoli Stems, Spiced Red Cabbage and a Red Wine Jus, it proved to be exceptional and was clearly a popular choice among diners.
Dessert was a Caramel Roulade with vanilla ice cream, lightly dusted with crushed raspberries. Elegant and flavoursome, it offered a perfect finish.
With pages devoted to steaks, vegetarian and vegan dishes and a wide range of tasters, the menu caters to all tastes. Staff are attentive and knowledgeable, guiding guests through each element of the plate with confidence.
Underground Dining succeeds in offering variety, quality and value – a restaurant that has secured its place as one of Bangor’s most enjoyable dining experiences.
The menus at Underground Dining are a story in themselves. One page is devoted to tasters – small plates that let you try a little of everything, perfect with a glass of wine. Another celebrates steaks – salt-aged, chargrilled and served with sides and sauces of your choice. For those who prefer meat-free, there’s a full vegetarian and vegan menu with dishes every bit as tempting as the classics. Add to that a main menu packed with seasonal starters and hearty mains, along with indulgent desserts and a well-chosen drinks list – and it’s clear there’s something here for everyone.
Services
- Fully licensed restaurant open Tuesday to Saturday for lunch and dinner
- Lunch sit-in and takeaway available from 12:00 – 14:30, with evening service Tuesday to Saturday
- Wide choice of menus including Tasters, Main, Steak and a full Vegetarian & Vegan menu
- Tasters menu features small plates perfect for sharing or pairing with a glass of wine
- Steaks are a house speciality, salt aged and chargrilled with a choice of sides and sauces
- Desserts and drinks list offer plenty of choice including vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free options
- Centrally located on Bangor’s High Street with convenient access to nearby parking
- Private dining available for groups and special occasions
- Warm and attentive service with staff who explain dishes and local sourcing
Sustainability
Sustainability at Underground Dining is about more than just food – it’s about a way of working. Ingredients are sourced locally where possible, reducing food miles and supporting nearby farmers and suppliers. The tasters menu helps to cut down on waste, with smaller portions designed for sharing. A full vegetarian and vegan menu gives guests lighter footprint choices without losing any of the creativity or flavour. Staff also take time to explain the origin of produce and the care that goes into each dish. Even vouchers are delivered digitally, avoiding unnecessary paper. Every detail adds up to a dining experience that is both thoughtful and responsible.
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