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.

TOP TIP

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

  • CS Lewis Square
    CS Lewis Square
    Attractions

    CS Lewis Square

    4.25 KM

    Rediscover The Chronicles of Narnia with a walk through CS Lewis Square, a public space commemorating the Belfast-born…

    Find Out More
  • Aunt Sandra's Candy Factory
    Aunt Sandra's Candy Factory
    Attractions

    Aunt Sandra's Candy Factory

    4.63 KM

    Take a trip back in time at Aunt Sandra's Candy Factory and watch old-time candy making at its…

    Find Out More
  • Museum of Orange Heritage
    Museum of Orange Heritage
    Attractions

    Museum of Orange Heritage

    4.8 KM

    The Museum of Orange Heritage is an interpretive centre showcasing the history, culture and traditions of the Orange…

    Find Out More
  • Titanic Public Art: The Yardmen
    Titanic Public Art: The Yardmen
    Attractions

    Titanic Public Art: The Yardmen

    2.77 KM

    The sculpture pays tribute to the city's shipbuilding heritage and is set within the timeframe of 1912.

    Find Out More
  • Hearty Growers
    Hearty Growers
    Attractions

    Hearty Growers

    3.82 KM

    Nestled in the heart of East Belfast, Hearty Growers invites you to embark on a captivating journey into…

    Find Out More
  • EastSide Visitor Centre
    EastSide Visitor Centre
    Information Services

    EastSide Visitor Centre

    4.09 KM

    Packed full of information on EastSide's key attractions, famous faces and places. Come in and relax with a…

    Find Out More
  • Banana Block
    Banana Block
    Arts and Entertainment

    Banana Block

    3.85 KM

    Banana Block is a new living museum and events space set within a historic linen mill and inspired…

    Find Out More

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

  • Stormont Estate
    Stormont Estate
    Attractions

    Stormont Estate

    7.71 KM

    Stormont Estate is a major tourist and visitor attraction on the outskirts of Belfast.

    Find Out More
  • George Best Trail (Self guided)
    George Best Trail (Self guided)
    Sightseeing Tours

    George Best Trail (Self guided)

    4.09 KM

    Explore east Belfast as George Best would have seen it, and discover the places where the world-famous footballer…

    Find Out More
  • Victoria Park
    Victoria Park
    Parks

    Victoria Park

    4.97 KM

    Victoria Park is located out in East Belfast

    Find Out More
  • Hometown Tours
    Hometown Tours
    Sightseeing Tours

    Hometown Tours

    2.01 KM

    Hometown Tours provides fun and memorable guided bike and walking tours along the cycle paths and greenways of…

    Find Out More

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

  • Horatio Todd's
    Horatio Todd's
    Pubs and Clubs

    Horatio Todd's

    7.16 KM

    Visiting East Belfast? Then you have to dine or have a drink in the award-winning Horatio Todd's Bar…

    Find Out More
  • The Lamppost Cafe
    The Lamppost Cafe
    Café

    The Lamppost Cafe

    4.44 KM

    Visit The Lamppost Cafe, a CS Lewis inspired, family run café in East Belfast.

    Find Out More
  • Bullhouse East
    Bullhouse East
    Eat & Drink

    Bullhouse East

    Belfast's very first permanent taproom, serving 20 taps of the freshest craft beer and woodfired pizza Belfast has…

    Find Out More
  • Little Wing Pizzeria
    Little Wing Pizzeria
    Restaurant

    Little Wing Pizzeria

    0.38 KM

    Little Wing serves yummy, traditional Naples style pizzas made with fresh ingredients and cooked using time honoured methods,…

    Find Out More
  • Hearth
    Hearth
    Pubs and Clubs

    Hearth

    6.55 KM

    Hearth Pub - warmth, stories, a place to gather and share memorie (a place so dear to everyones…

    Find Out More

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

  • ArtisAnn Gallery
    ArtisAnn Gallery
    Art Galleries

    ArtisAnn Gallery

    4.58 KM

    The ArtisAnn Gallery is a vibrant contemporary art gallery situated on Bloomfield Avenue in East Belfast.

    Find Out More
  • Scott's Jazz Club
    Scott's Jazz Club
    Arts and Entertainment

    Scott's Jazz Club

    6.72 KM

    Scott's Jazz Club is a purpose designed Jazz Club Theatre with amazing sound and lighting.
    "The finest…

    Find Out More
  • The Sanctuary Theatre
    The Sanctuary Theatre
    See & Do

    The Sanctuary Theatre

    2.96 KM

    The atmospheric Sanctuary Theatre is the home of the Bright Umbrella Drama Company and hosts a full programme…

    Find Out More

Hotels in the EastSide

Want to stay in Belfast but away from the hustle and bustle? Why not stay in the EastSide!

Eastside Stays

  • George Best House
    George Best House
    Accommodation

    George Best House

    4.09 KM

    Experience a taste of what life was like for a young George by staying in the George Best…

    Find Out More
  • Hastings Stormont Hotel
    Hastings Stormont Hotel
    Hotels

    Hastings Stormont Hotel

    9.97 KM

    The beautiful four star Stormont Hotel Belfast is located just minutes away from Belfast City Centre, adjacent to…

    Find Out More
Ask Us
Ask Us

We're here to help, so if you can't find the info you're after, or you just want to ask a really odd question, then we're here for you.

Ask A Question

Ask a Question

"*" indicates required fields

Start
Choose a date
End
Choose a date
Back To Top
In order to display distances relevant to you, we'd like to be able to use your GPS location. Privacy Policy
In order to display distances relevant to your current position, we'd need to be able to use your GPS location. To find out more about how we use your location, please read our Privacy Policy
You have previously denied access to your GPS location. In order to allow access to your location, you need to update your site settings through your browser settings to allow this site access to your location.

To find out more about how we use your location, please read our Privacy Policy
Your settings have been updated. They will take effect next time you refresh the page.
By default, all distances on the site are calculated from Belfast City Centre. You can choose a different starting point here, or specify your own.

If you select a location more than 15km from the Visit Belfast Welcome Centre, your location will be set to Belfast City Centre.

Open 'Ask a Question' window Close 'Ask a Question' window

Ask a Question

X

"*" indicates required fields

Hide this tool

Open 'Sign up for Newsletter' window Close 'Sign up for Newsletter' window

Visit Belfast Newsletter

X

Sign up to the Visit Belfast newsletter and receive inspiring ideas, events and offers which showcase the best of Belfast and Northern Ireland.

Sign-Up

Hide this tool