established 1848

About Us

A Warm welcome from the heart of lisburn

Established in 1848, The Cardan Bar is a timeless fixture in the heart of Lisburn, where heritage and contemporary elegance come together. With over a century of character behind our doors, we offer a sophisticated setting for dining, drinks, and unforgettable moments. From expertly crafted cocktails to refined menus and warm, attentive service, The Cardan invites you to relax and savour the experience.

THE CARDAN

Quality

Food & Drink

Having built our reputation over many years, we pride ourselves on using only the best produce available and as close to our front door as possible. Using suppliers such as Lisdergan Meats, Keenans Seafoods, Down Wholesale, Draynes Farms and a number of other local, trusted suppliers, we guarantee the best produce is presented to you, the customer.

On the drinks front, we carry one of the best ranges of Draft Lagers, Ales and Stout available with regular guest taps and local brewers such as Whitewater Brewery in Kilkeel. Craft Beers are growing all the time, again with Whitewater, Hilden, McGraths and many more local brews with some Gluten Free options also.

Wines we keep simple – we avoid unknown brands and instead go with tried and tested products from around the globe, that way you know what you’re getting. Our Cocktails are amazing and hand crafted using fresh ingredients and the finest spirits around with a huge array of local spirits making their way onto the scene also. Our range of Premium Spirits is extensive and if we haven’t got it we will certainly try to get for the next time you come calling!

Don't take our word for it

Customers Testimonials

Friend and I went for lunch, I got the duck curry and my friend got the beef both absolutely gorgeous and the carbonara arancini was to die for, service was excellent and food came quick! Will defo be back

Claire - Hillsborough, Co. Down

Went for some drinks before a meal elsewhere in town. Staff in this bar are so friendly and pleasant which is a rare find nowadays. Well priced drinks. Would deffo be back

Jonny - Belfast, Co.Antrim

Excellent experience! We went here for a small scale family celebration. The food was excellent (try the korean broccoli!!), the atmosphere was lively and fun, and the staff were very friendly and helpful. We were seated in the restaurant area (the bar area was noisier) and there was a live band in the bar area - played good music, but was still possible to talk. Ireland were also playing rugby that evening - we could sense the ups and downs from the bar area, but this only added to the atmosphere and was not overwhelming!

Kirsten - Lisburn, Co.Antrim

Really enjoyed my experience, it was my first time with my daughter who was visiting me from Cork, the staff were really friendly and helpful,vthe food lovely,could definitely recommend

Denise - Lisburn, Co.Antrim