Places To Eat & Drink
There’s nothing like a new city, new restaurants and new culinary experiences. For a city the size of Belfast the choice of places to eat is surprising.
Get a taste for Belfast’s incredible foodie scene. Find Michelin Star and award-winning restaurants, as well as budget friendly options and restaurants serving Italian, Indian, Chinese, Irish and fusion cuisine. Or discover our cafés, afternoon tea and one-of-a-kind food and drink experiences.
Then grab a drink in Belfast city centre’s bars, which range from historic pubs with traditional live music to modern cocktail bars, nightclubs and beer gardens.
Choose your spot
Restaurants
2Taps Belfast
- 42 Waring Street
Experience a taste of Spain in the heart of Belfast’s Cathedral Quarter — where every…
Beau
- Unit 2 Warehouse Lane
Beau is the creation of renowned Northern Irish chef Lottie Noren, inspired by bold flavours and…
Cabaret & AMPM
- 38-44 Upper Arthur Street
Serving casual French, Irish and European dishes in the most beautiful, bohemian setting. AMPM has…
Coco
- 7-11 Linenhall Street
Great food, fine wine and fantastic service in the heart of Belfast City Centre, Northern Ireland…
Coppi
- Unit 2 St Anne's Square
Right in the heart of the buzzing Cathedral Quarter, Coppi is Belfast's first cichetti bacari…
EDŌ
- 3 Capital House
EDŌ brings you a relaxed dining experience with tapas style sharing dishes, robust meat and fish…
Flame Restaurant
- 3 Bedford Square
Flame Restaurant stands out as an exceptional establishment, and it proudly holds its place as one…
Holohan’s Pantry
- 43 University Road
Holohan's Pantry is Belfast's only boxty house, located in the Queen's Quarter, serving…
Little Wing Pizzeria
- 10 Ann Street
Little Wing serves yummy, traditional Naples style pizzas made with fresh ingredients and cooked…
Novelli at City Quays
- AC Hotel Belfast
Novelli at City Quays offers relaxed all-day dining from an authentic Mediterranean menu matched…
Nu Delhi Restaurant Lounge
- 68 – 72 Great Victoria St
A “Nu” Taste – Where Tradition Meets Innovation At Nu Delhi Lounge, they…
Oui Poutine
- 1 Donegall Quay
Award winning Oui Poutine food truck is dedicated to the Canadian street food, Poutine, as well as…
Pizza on the Square
- 1 Donegall Square West
Located in the heart of Belfast City Centre, Pizza on the Square is an authentic Italian restaurant…
PizzaExpress
- 25-27 Bedford Street
The Bedford Street PizzaExpress is in the heart of bustling Belfast City Centre. The ideal location…
Post House
- 32 Malone Road
Post House welcomes all to their neighbourhood bar. Inviting you to unwind, connect, and make…
Queens Café Bar
- Queens Arcade
Established in 1901, Queens Café Bar is located in the heart of the bustling Queens Arcade in…
Saga Kitchen & Cellar
- 43 Malone Road
Defined as a long story of heroic achievement, Saga embodies the continuation of the culinary…
Sakura Sushi Japanese Restaurant
- 82 Botanic Avenue
Sakura is the first and only authentic Sushi Bar in Belfast, specialising in the culinary art of…
Scalini
- 85 Botanic Avenue
Scalini is an Italian family run pizzeria restaurant in the heart of South Belfast and within…
Shed Bistro
- 467 Ormeau Road
Shed Bistro is an award winning neighbourhood restaurant owned and run by a husband and wife duo…
SHU Restaurant
- 253-255 Lisburn Road
Iconic and multi-award winning Lisburn Road eatery, SHU is a local favourite and well worth a visit…
Taylor & Clay Grill
- Bullitt Hotel
Taylor and Clay is an award-winning restaurant which boasts an open kitchen built around an…
Tetto Rooftop Restaurant and Garden
- 70-74 Ann Street
Tetto is Bullitt Hotel’s stunning rooftop restaurant and garden with incredible panoramic…
Villa Italia
- 39-41 University Road
Villa Italia is a family run pizzeria restaurant established in 1988, just a stone's throw from…
Wagamama
- Unit FFC6 Victoria Square
A Japanese inspired, pan-asian noodle restaurant where you will experience the most free-spirited…
7 Spice
- 7 St Anne's Square
The restaurant is a modern infused restaurant with a authentic taste of the Bangladeshi cuisine…
Applegreen
- Lisburn M1 Northbound
Applegreen is a leading Irish forecourt and convenience retailer, offering premium choices to those…
Bank Square Brasserie
- 56-58 Berry Street
Open Monday to Saturday, Bank Square Brasserie is a place where you can appreciate high quality food…
Cosmo
- 1 Victoria Square
You’ll find Cosmo in the Victoria Square shopping centre, just minutes from Belfast Waterfront…
Cutters Wharf
- Lockview Road
Belfast's best riverside bar. Enjoy stunning views of the Lagan or watch live sports and bands…
Deanes at Queens
- 1 College Gardens
In the vibrant Queen's Quarter of the city, Deanes at Queens is an elegant dining space, serving…
Fish City
- 33 Ann Street
Recognised as the UK’s Fish and Chip Restaurant of the Year, Fish City on Ann Street is a…
Fratelli Belfast, Ristorante, Pizzeria & Bar
- 60 Great Victoria Street
Oozing rustic Italian charm with contemporary edge Fratelli Belfast serves traditional dishes in a…
Henry’s & The Jailhouse
- 4 Joys Entry
Step off the bustling streets of Belfast city centre and into one of its most historic and…
Hope Street Restaurant
- 4-5 Hope Street
Hope Street Restaurant is offering fresh, high quality Northern Irish ingredients creating a varied…
Howard Street Restaurant
- 56 Howard Street
Creating tasty dishes using the best of Northern Irish ingredients served alongside a captivating…
La Taquería Castle Street
- La Taquería Castle Street
Super authentic Mexican street food paired with a banging cocktail menu, served in a relaxed space…
Mourne Seafood Bar
- 34-36 Bank Street
If you enjoy fresh local seafood at an affordable price then make your way to the Mourne Seafood Bar…
Muddlers Club
- Unit 1 Warehouse Lane
Producing simple but elegant dishes in cool atmosphere, Muddlers Club is hidden away in…
OX Belfast
- 1 Oxford Street
Experience seasonal creativity in this award-winning restaurant overlooking the River Lagan, and…
Parisien
- Cleaver House
Parisien is the place to relish in the moment, with a chic yet comfortable ambience. Parisien offers…
44 Hill Street
- 44 Hill Street
A vibrant celebration of modern food and drink, influenced by the flavours of the Mediterranean…
Amelia Hall
- 44 Howard Street
A buzzing bar, pizzeria, and beer terrace in Belfast's Linen Quarter. Enjoy artisan pizza, craft…
Causerie
- Europa Hotel, Great Victoria Street, Belfast
Welcome to The Causerie at the Europa Hotel – where delicious dining meets a relaxed, friendly…
Cultra Inn
- Culloden Estate and Spa
Traditional Irish Pub and Bistro located on the grounds of the 5* Culloden Estate and Spa. Nestled…
Grand Café
- Grand Central Hotel
The Grand Café in Belfast exudes a vibrant and contemporary atmosphere, making it an alluring…
Home Restaurant
- 22 Wellington Place
Feel good food served in a well-established, award-winning restaurant in the heart of the city…
James St
- 19-21 James Street South
James St. is the coming together of two of Belfast’s best restaurants, James Street South…
La Scala
- Stormont Hotel, 587 Upper Newtonards Road, Belfast
The stylish La Scala bistro serves up a stack of local favourites, exquisitely prepared and…
Meat Locker
- 28-40 Howard Street
Deanes Meat Locker, as the name suggests, is a meat driven restaurant, in the Deanes Howard Street…
Seahorse Bar & Restaurant
- Grand Central Hotel
An exquisite venue with three distinct spaces, where quality exudes from every angle. Situated…
The Ivy Belfast Brasserie
- Cleaver House
The Ivy Belfast Brasserie brings relaxed, sophisticated all-day dining to the heart of Belfast…
Vespers
- Culloden Estate & Spa
Vespers is one of the finest restaurants in Northern Ireland, serving delicious dishes inspired by…
Waterman Restaurant
- 33 Hill St
Award-winning chef Niall McKenna has launched his new Waterman restaurant in the heart of…
Cafés
Knoops
- Unit LGK2
The Knoops concept is based around their carefully curated percentage menu which offers chocolates…
Lamppost Cafe
- 19 Upper Newtownards Road
Visit The Lamppost Cafe, a CS Lewis inspired, family run café in East Belfast. The Lamppost…
Loaf
- Various Locations
Loaf is a social enterprise working with people with learning difficulties and Autism. Loaf…
Neighbourhood Cafe
- 61 Donegall Street
Neighbourhood Café Belfast is a warm, people-first cafe where excellent hospitality comes…
Starbucks
- 2 Castle Lane
Starbucks inspire and nurture the human spirit – one person, one cup and one neighbourhood at…
Yellow Door Deli
- 427 Lisburn Road
The Yellow Door Deli is all about food, priding themselves on showcasing their world class produce…
Daisies Belfast
- 7b Chichester Street
Local Belfast chocolatier, specialising in Artisan chocolates to delight your taste buds, from the…
Grand Café
- Grand Central Hotel
The Grand Café in Belfast exudes a vibrant and contemporary atmosphere, making it an alluring…
Pubs & Bars
Angel And Two Bibles
- 1 Goose Entry
Buzz for entry and climb the stairway to Belfast’s hidden speakeasy cocktail bar. Cosy up with…
Ballyhackamore Nights
- The Hack Club
Brilliant nights out in Ballyhackamore with Belfast's best themed disco events 90’s…
Ben Madigan’s Bar & Kitchen
- 169-175 Cavehill Road
Ben Madigan’s Bar and Kitchen is a welcoming community bar in the North of the City. They are…
Berts Jazz Bar
- 16 Skipper Street
Berts encapsulates the sleek elegance of the art-deco era, complemented by live jazz, fabulous…
Brennans Bar
- 48-50 Great Victoria Street
A traditional bar with an open fire and snug seating in Belfast city centre. Brennans Bar is in a…
BrewDog Belfast Grand Central
- Unit 4, Belfast Grand Central Station
BrewDog's brand new city centre bar is located within the newly refurbished Grand Central…
Crown Liquor Saloon
- Great Victoria Street
The most famous pub in Belfast. You won't find another place like it. Step in to discover a…
Dirty Onion and Yardbird
- 3 Hill Street
The Dirty Onion is Belfast's oldest building, with real Irish music and craic seven nights a…
Doyen Belfast
- 829 Lisburn Road
A stylish and traditional bar on Belfast's Lisburn Road, boasting live music, cocktails, sport…
Duke of York
- Commercial Court
Nestled along a narrow cobbled alleyway in the historic Half Bap area, the Duke offers a traditional…
Errigle Inn
- 312-320 Ormeau Road
Serving fabulous food and drink, The Errigle Inn features five bars, roof gardens, a beer garden and…
Fountain Lane
- 16 – 20 Fountain Street
Fountain Lane has been feeding and watering Belfast since 1901. With a wealth of history as a tavern…
Hickson’s Point
- Hickson's Point
Inspired by one of the first ship builders in the city, Hickson’s Point at Titanic Belfast…
Horatio Todd’s
- 406 Upper Newtownards Road
Visiting East Belfast? Then you have to dine or have a drink in the award-winning Horatio Todd's…
Limelight Belfast
- 17 Ormeau Avenue
Established as one of the city's main venues for live music, hosting international touring acts…
Margot
- 18 Donegall Square East
The city's most stylish new venue in the heart of Belfast. With an impeccable atmosphere, a…
Morning Star
- 17-19 Pottinger's Entry
The Morning Star is one of Belfast’s most historic and picturesque pubs dating back to 1810…
Nancy Mulligans Bar & Kitchen
- 95 Castle Street
Discover the charm of Nancy Mulligans Bar & Kitchen. The best of Live Sport, Live Music…
Parlour Bar
- 2-4 Elmwood Avenue
The ultimate student haunt in the Queen's Quarter, The Parlour Bar is renowned for fantastic…
Post House
- 32 Malone Road
Post House welcomes all to their neighbourhood bar. Inviting you to unwind, connect, and make…
Pug Uglys
- 21 Bedford Street
Welcome to Pug Uglys, old dog, new tricks bringing you a quirky Irish venue in the heart of Belfast…
Rattlebag
- 61-63 Ann Street
Rattlebag is an exciting late-night concept cocktail bar hidden within Bullitt hotel. Offering a…
Ryan’s Bar & Restaurant
- 116-118 Lisburn Road
Yummy food, great drinks, friendly staff and fun times in south Belfast. Ryan’s is an…
Sunflower Public House
- 65 Union Street
Sunflower Public House opened in December 2012 on the corner of Kent Street and Union Street, a site…
The Bowery
- 701 Lisburn Road
Lisburn Road’s neighbourhood bar and gastropub. Set in the heart of the Lisburn Road, The…
The Chelsea
- 346 Lisburn Road
The Chelsea is situated in the heart of the Lisburn Road, amongst the fine boutiques, art galleries…
The Crafty Vintner Tasting Room
- 705 Lisburn Road
Belfast’s premier café and bar with a stunning outside terrace and state-of-the-art…
The John Hewitt
- 51 Donegall Street
Boundary brewing’s home in cathedral quarter, with 16 taps of fresh craft beer, Italian food…
The National
- 62-68 High Street
An intimate and unique setting with cocktail bar, nightclub and Belfast's biggest beer garden…
The Pavilion
- 293 Ormeau Rd
A historic three-story bar on Ormeau Rd, famed as “The Big House,” with live music, a…
The Reporter Bar
- 3 Union Street
Located in the district which was once home to many of the city’s press offices, The Reporter…
The Second Fiddle
- Cotton Court
The Second Fiddle is a contemporary Irish music venue that showcases Irish culture and art. The…
The Tipsy Bird
- 96-100 Ann Street
The Tipsy Bird is a quirky style bar in Belfast’s city centre with amazing cocktails and live…
The Woodworkers
- 20-22 Bradbury Place
Woodworkers are Belfast’s first craft beer bar with 14 rotating taps, great food, board games…
Union Street Bar & Restaurant
- 8-14 Union Street
Situated in a 19th century shoe factory, Union Street Bar is one of the Belfast's most stylish…
Voodoo
- 9-11 Fountain Street
Voodoo is well established as a Belfast hotspot, adding a bit of spice for those who like things a…
Belfast Empire
- 42 Botanic Avenue
One of the country’s premier live music bars, the Empire is one of Belfast’s best loved…
Bullhouse East
- 442-446 Newtownards Road
Belfast's very first permanent taproom, serving 20 taps of the freshest craft beer and woodfired…
Henry’s & The Jailhouse
- 4 Joys Entry
Step off the bustling streets of Belfast city centre and into one of its most historic and…
The Garrick Bar
- 29 Chichester Street
The Garrick Bar is a traditional pub in the heart of the city centre serving food every day from…
The Points Bar
- 44 Dublin Road
The Points is a traditional Irish pub situated in the heart of Dublin Road Belfast. A warm inviting…
The Watson
- 2 – 14 Little Donegall Street
The Watson is an entertainment venue located in the heart of Belfast’s City Centre, with…
White’s Tavern & Garden
- 2-4 Winecellar Entry
Refurbished in 2019, White's Tavern, Garden & BeerHall is located on Winecellar Entry, just…
Amelia Hall
- 44 Howard Street
A buzzing bar, pizzeria, and beer terrace in Belfast's Linen Quarter. Enjoy artisan pizza, craft…
Boundary Taproom
- 310 Newtownards Road
With 20 taps of fresh craft beer, Boundary Taproom is Belfast’s first cooperative-owned…
Granny Annies
- 81 Chichester Street
Oozing rustic charm, ‘home’ to traditional and modern live music, and just five…
Haymarket/The Armoury
- 84 Royal Avenue
Haymarket Belfast has something for everyone, situated in the heart of Belfast’s City Centre!…
Linen House
- 12 Brunswick Street
The Linen House is an award winning multi-venue complex composed of Sweet Afton Bar & Kitchen…
Northern Whig
- 2-10 Bridge Street
The award-winning Northern Whig offers great food and drink with even better hospitality. Acting as…
Revolucion De Cuba
- 25-39 Arthur Street
This is Revolución de Cuba, the ultimate Cuban food, cocktail and fiesta experience. At long…
Robinsons Bar
- 38-42 Great Victoria Street
One of Belfast's oldest and biggest bars, Robinsons hosts five venues under one roof. Robinsons…
Scott’s Jazz Club
- Ballyhackamore Club
Scott's Jazz Club is a purpose designed Jazz Club Theatre with amazing sound and lighting…
The Deer’s Head & Bell’s Brewery
- 1-3 Lower Garfield Street
The Deer’s Head is Belfast city’s original brewpub with a fully functional on-site craft…
The Observatory
- Grand Central Hotel
Savour an expertly curated cocktail menu in Ireland’s tallest bar, with dazzling views over…
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