Once the beating heart of the city’s industrial past with thousands of people employed in linen mills, rope factories, engineering works and shipyards, east Belfast is now thriving once again but this time as a hub of culture, creativity and community. Make the EastSide Visitor Centre your first stop, with information on key attractions in east Belfast and famous people who lived in the area including CS Lewis, George Best and Van Morrison. Take a stroll through the stunning Stormont Estate, sip a refreshing craft beer at Bullhouse East or explore Banana Block, a popular spot for pop-up markets, workshops and events.
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Rediscover The Chronicles of Narnia with a walk through CS Lewis Square, featuring seven bronze sculptures from ‘The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe’.
Attractions
Eastside is a great spot for football fanatics, families and bookworms – there is an attraction to suit everyone. You can pop into Aunt Sandra’s Candy factory with the kids and make homemade treats or take a walk around CS Lewis Square after you visit George Best’s house. Also, don’t forget to check out the EastSide Visitor Centre to find more information on Eastside’s key attractions, famous faces and places.
Eastside Attractions
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CS Lewis Square AttractionsCS Lewis Square
Rediscover The Chronicles of Narnia with a walk through CS Lewis Square, a public space commemorating the Belfast-born…
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Titanic Public Art: The Yardmen AttractionsTitanic Public Art: The Yardmen
The sculpture pays tribute to the city's shipbuilding heritage and is set within the timeframe of 1912.
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Hearty Growers AttractionsHearty Growers
Nestled in the heart of East Belfast, Hearty Growers invites you to embark on a captivating journey into…
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EastSide Visitor Centre Information ServicesEastSide Visitor Centre
Packed full of information on EastSide's key attractions, famous faces and places. Come in and relax with a…
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Museum of Orange Heritage AttractionsMuseum of Orange Heritage
The Museum of Orange Heritage is an interpretive centre showcasing the history, culture and traditions of the Orange…
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Aunt Sandra's Candy Factory AttractionsAunt Sandra's Candy Factory
Take a trip back in time at Aunt Sandra's Candy Factory and watch old-time candy making at its…
Tours & Trails
Eastside is a great place to go for a walk to clear your mind or learn about heritage and culture on self-guided walking trails. There are plenty of walking routes and trails to explore. You can even visit the Eastside Visitor Centre and find out about local walking groups or tours.
Eastside Tours & Trails
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George Best Trail (Self guided) Sightseeing ToursGeorge Best Trail (Self guided)
Explore east Belfast as George Best would have seen it, and discover the places where the world-famous footballer…
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Hometown Tours Sightseeing ToursHometown Tours
Hometown Tours provides fun and memorable guided bike and walking tours along the cycle paths and greenways of…
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Stormont Estate AttractionsStormont Estate
Stormont Estate is a major tourist and visitor attraction on the outskirts of Belfast.
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Victoria Park
Places to Eat
Eastside has quality bars, cafes and restaurants. If you are looking for a coffee, light bite to eat, or three-course meal in the Eastside, there are plenty of places to choose.
Eastside Food & Drink
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Little Wing Pizzeria RestaurantLittle Wing Pizzeria
Little Wing serves yummy, traditional Naples style pizzas made with fresh ingredients and cooked using time honoured methods,…
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Hearth Pubs and ClubsHearth
Hearth Pub - warmth, stories, a place to gather and share memorie (a place so dear to everyones…
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Bullhouse East Eat & DrinkBullhouse East
Belfast's very first permanent taproom, serving 20 taps of the freshest craft beer and woodfired pizza Belfast has…
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Horatio Todd's Pubs and ClubsHoratio Todd's
Visiting East Belfast? Then you have to dine or have a drink in the award-winning Horatio Todd's Bar…
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Boundary Taproom Distillery & Brewery ToursBoundary Taproom
With 20 taps of fresh craft beer, Boundary Taproom is Belfast’s first cooperative-owned taproom. A true community hub…
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The Lamppost Cafe CaféThe Lamppost Cafe
Visit The Lamppost Cafe, a CS Lewis inspired, family run café in East Belfast.
Arts & Entertainment
Belfast’s Eastside has got beautiful galleries, creative workshops, special screenings and weekly film clubs for the young ones to enjoy. There are also live theatre events lined up in music, theatre, comedy and family throughout the year.
Eastside Arts & Entertainment
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Scott's Jazz Club Arts and EntertainmentScott's Jazz Club
Scott's Jazz Club is a purpose designed Jazz Club Theatre with amazing sound and lighting.
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ArtisAnn Gallery Art GalleriesArtisAnn Gallery
The ArtisAnn Gallery is a vibrant contemporary art gallery situated on Bloomfield Avenue in East Belfast.
Hotels in the EastSide
Want to stay in Belfast but away from the hustle and bustle? Why not stay in the EastSide!
Eastside Stays
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George Best House AccommodationGeorge Best House
Experience a taste of what life was like for a young George by staying in the George Best…
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Hastings Stormont Hotel HotelsHastings Stormont Hotel
The beautiful four star Stormont Hotel Belfast is located just minutes away from Belfast City Centre, adjacent to…
