Art Bar Funkel, located at 3 Monaghan St in Newry, is a modern European restaurant that delights diners with its creative and delectable offerings. Customers rave about the warm and attentive service; many note the staff's recommendations and willingness to provide an enjoyable dining experience. Highlighted dishes include the braised brisket of beef, crispy onions, and the show-stopping homemade Honeycomb Cheesecake, which one patron described as the best dessert they've ever tasted.
Diners like Carmel Kelly laud the bright atmosphere and impeccable presentation of the food, while Adrienne McCusker emphasizes the quality of dishes like cauliflower bites and duck pancakes, saying, “we can't wait to go back.” The restaurant's ambiance is lively, although it can become bustling during peak hours, which adds to its charm. Kieran Faughey points out that although the space can be noisy, the reasonable prices and delectable cuisine make it well worth a visit.
If you’re searching for a culinary oasis in Newry, Art Bar Funkel stands out as a must-visit destination. Its combination of innovative dishes, friendly staff, and lively atmosphere marks it as a gem worth savoring.
Amenities and More
Accessibility
Has wheelchair-accessible entrance
Has wheelchair-accessible seating
Has wheelchair-accessible toilet
Service options
Offers takeaway
Serves dine-in
Highlights
Has great beer selection
Serves great cocktails
Serves great coffee
Serves great dessert
Has great tea selection
Has great wine list
Popular for
Popular for lunch
Popular for dinner
Good for solo dining
Offerings
Serves alcohol
Serves beer
Serves cocktails
Serves coffee
Serves healthy options
Serves late-night food
Quick bite
Serves small plates
Serves spirits
Serves vegan dishes
Serves vegetarian dishes
Serves wine
Dining options
Serves brunch
Serves lunch
Serves dinner
Has catering
Serves dessert
Has seating
Amenities
Has bar on site
Has toilet
Atmosphere
Casual
Cosy
Romantic
Trendy
Crowd
Good for groups
Popular with tourists
Planning
Dinner reservations recommended
Accepts reservations
Payments
Accepts credit cards
Accepts debit cards
Accepts NFC mobile payments
Credit cards
Children
Good for kids
High chairs available
Has kids' menu
Parking
Paid street parking
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Reviews For Art Bar Funkel
Carmel Kelly
Jul 5,2025
I had braised brisket of beef with champ and crispy onions. It was absolutely delicious. Very friendly and attentive staff and nice bright table.
Adrienne McCusker
Jun 17,2025
Called in here today whilst looking for a different venue to eat but we're glad we did. The staff were so welcoming and friendly and we appreciated the waitresses advice about the amount to order. The food was all delicious and the wine was lovely. We had the cauliflower bites, the duck pancake, the meatballs with pasta and the tempura chicken ,would highly recommend it all and my hubby finished off with the apple crumble which he really enjoyed. We can't wait to go back. Well done everyone at this establishment
Ciara McParland
May 16,2025
Amazing food and fabulous service! Favourite place to eat in Newry. Brought friends with us for their first time and it was 5 Stars all round.
James Montgomery
May 16,2025
Delicious and reasonably priced food. Warm friendly service. Spotlessly clean toilets. Relaxing atmosphere. The homemade Honeycomb Cheesecake was probably the nicest dessert I ever had. A gem in Newry.
Kieran Faughey
May 14,2025
Great food, reasonable prices and fast service. The staff were polite and friendly too. Definitely worth a visit. After visiting here again recently my review hasn't changed. We had the trio of bruschetta, prawn pil pil, beef brisket and haddock gougons. We couldn't fault the food at all, everything was very tasty and well presented, service was excellent too. The only slight problem was that our booking hadn't been written down however we only had to wait a few minutes before a table became available. On every visit here I have never been let down by the food or service however I do find the restaurant quite loud and noisy due to the small floorspace and how busy it is at weekends. It's a restaurant that's crying out for more space and tables but don't let that put you off, it's well worth a visit and it's not expensive.
Gavin O'Kane
Apr 23,2025
I absolutely love this restaurant, such a varied menu and different to stuff you get anywhere else. Service is excellent, and fast too. I even bought a bottle of their in-house sauce. I could go back every day in the week and order something different, I can't wait to return. Lunch menu is a little bit different to what I could find online so I've attached it
Todd B
Apr 2,2025
Excellent food and excellent service. We had the large portion of brisket (absolutely delicious and our favorite), the small portion of ribs (good but not great (I thought the sauce was just okay. Though in all fairness my friend liked these second best.), the small portion of duck (delicious. My second favorite) , and the sweet potato fries. We finished off the meal with a Sticky Toffee Pudding with caramel sauce and vanilla ice cream (WOW !!!). The server said they recommend two small items per person. We had one large, two small and a side. It was actually too much. I would recommend three smalls or one large and one small for two people. I would highly recommend eating at Art Bar Funkel.
santi crilly
Mar 24,2025
We came because we read the amazing reviews about the food and the food certainly matched the expectation, the dishes are delicious and there’s lots of variety. However what made the dining experience exceptional, was the service, the staff were warm welcoming and extremely attentive. Already looking forward to out next visit here, simply amazing food and service.
Reviews For Art Bar Funkel