Our Story

Welcome to the Muddlers Club

Tucked away between Waring Street & Exchange Place in the historic back streets of Cathedral Quarter, The Muddlers Club has been named after the secret society that met there over 200 years ago. Street art using masonic inspired imagery and the all-seeing eye overlooking the restaurant sets the tone in the dark secretive yet warming post-industrial room designed by Oscar & Oscar. 

With a menu based on meticulously prepared but simple dishes, a focused wine list and extensive, innovative cocktail list this restaurant writes its own rules.Gareth and his team hand pick the best of home grown produce daily to ensure the quality of each dish served. 

The open kitchen provides a sense of theatre and allows the diner to watch as ingredients are transformed into meticulously simple dishes in front of them. 

Gareth McCaughey

Gareth was born and raised in Donaghmore, Co Tyrone. At the age of 18 he moved from Ireland to work in London kitchens before moving home in 2000. 

He opened Muddlers club in Belfast in 2015. Refusing to be constrained into a single category of dining experience, Gareth’s seasonal tasting menus deliver punchy flavours and beautiful presentation. Focusing heavily on delivering top quality local produce to his diners in a relaxed atmosphere. 

• Commendation Irish Food and Wine Awards 2018

• Best Restaurant Ulster, Irish Restaurant Awards 2018

• Best Customer Service, Antrim, Irish Restaurant Awards 2018

• Best Restaurant Antrim, Irish Restaurant Awards, 2018

• Waitrose Good Food Guide 2017 and 2018

• Michelin Guide 2017 and 2018

• All Ireland Best Casual Dining 2016

• Michelin Guide 2016

• Best Restaurant, Ulster Tatler Award 2016

• Waitrose Good Food Guide Top 25 Entries

• LCN Awards, Best Customer Service Award

• Best Newcomer Antrim, Irish Restaurants Awards, 2015

• Best Newcomer Ulster, Irish Restaurant Awards, 2015

• Best Restaurant Antrim, Irish Restaurant Awards, 2015