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Belfast City Centre

In Belfast City Centre there is an abundance of cafes, great pubs, trendy bars and an amazing restaurant scene. Start off in the Visit Belfast Welcome Centre (opposite City Hall) to pick up information, book tours and make the most of your visit.

Belfast City Hall

Belfast City Hall

  • Donegall Square

One of Belfast's most iconic buildings, Belfast City Hall first opened its doors in August 1906 and is Belfast's civic building. City Hall App offers self-guided tours of our stained glass window…

Visit Belfast Welcome Centre

Visit Belfast Welcome Centre

  • 9 Donegall Square North

The Visit Belfast Welcome Centre is the official tourist information centre for Belfast and Northern Ireland. It is open daily, and staff can help you with tourist information, planning itineraries, rail…

St George’s Market

St George’s Market

  • 12-20 East Bridge Street

St George's Market is one of Belfast's oldest attractions and one of the best markets in the UK and Ireland. Only open Fri, Sat & Sun. There has been a Friday market on the St George's…

Victoria Square

Victoria Square

  • 1 Victoria Square

Northern Ireland's premier shopping and leisure destination, with over 70 fabulous stores and restaurants suitable for the whole family. Anchored by the Frasers department store, Victoria Square…

Parisien

Parisien

  • Cleaver House

Parisien is the place to relish in the moment, with a chic yet comfortable ambience. Parisien offers a cosmopolitan location with a view for a memorable dining experience, perfect for gathering with…

Linen Hall Library

Linen Hall Library

  • 17 Donegall Square North

Belfast's oldest library with famous Irish and genealogy collections, housed in a listed Victorian linen building. Founded in 1788, Linen Hall Library is the oldest library in Belfast and the last…

At the heart of the city centre is Belfast City Hall. Opened in 1906, it hosts a visitor exhibition that tracks the city’s history, offers guided tours of the Council Chambers and is home to the Titanic Memorial Garden. After exploring the shops and stores on Donegall Place and Royal Avenue, or the Victorian St George’s Market, hunt out the many cool cafés, cosy pubs and tasty restaurants hidden in the surrounding entries, streets and avenues.

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As well as sensational shopping at Victoria Square, don’t miss taking the lift up to the huge dome to enjoy 360° degree views right across the city.

Heritage & Culture in the City Centre

Walk around Belfast City Centre and immerse yourself in the local heritage and culture. Check out historical buildings and discover more about the history of Belfast.

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City Centre Heritage & History Attractions

Information Services & Tours

Wondering what to do during your visit to Belfast? Head into the Visit Belfast Welcome Centre at the heart of the city to find out what’s on. The City Centre is also the main starting point for different tours taking place throughout the city.

Visit-Belfast-Welcome-Centre

City Centre Tours & Information Services

City Centre Shopping

Belfast City Centre is truly the best place for a successful shopping spree. The City Centre has something for everyone with world-renowned brands and labels on every corner, unique shops, shopping centres and musical stores.

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City Centre Shopping

Vogue

  • 24-26 Castle Lane

A local fashion retailer exclusively trading in Northern and Southern Ireland. They style, manufacture…

Vogue

CastleCourt

  • Royal Avenue

CastleCourt is a family friendly shopping centre with convenient car parking, all your favourite retail…

CastleCourt

Matchetts Music

  • 38 Wellington Place

A friendly family run business, which has been serving the musicians of Northern Ireland for over 80…

Matchetts Music

Skechers

  • 454-8 Donegall Place

At Skechers, you'll find an incredible selection of footwear for men, women and kids. From stylish…

Skechers

Staying in the City Centre

Staying in Belfast City Centre is a great spot as it central to some of Belfast’s most famous attractions, restaurants and bars. Also, if you are planning on travelling by train or bus, all of the hotels in the City Centre are close to transport hubs.

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City Centre Hotels

Ten Square Hotel

  • 10 Donegall Square South

Located at the heart of Belfast City Centre, Ten Square Boutique Hotel offers friendly elegance and a…

Ten Square Hotel

Bullitt Hotel

  • 40A Church Lane

Bullitt Hotel is a stylish and cleverly designed hotel with an urban atmosphere, offering top-quality…

Bullitt Hotel

Eating Out in the City Centre

Incredible food is undoubtedly one of the best parts about living in or visiting Belfast. Some of the best food spots are in Belfast City Centre. You won’t have to look too far to find some mouth watering dishes.

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City Centre Restaurants

Home Restaurant

  • 22 Wellington Place

Feel good food served in a well-established, award-winning restaurant in the heart of the city centre…

Home Restaurant

City Centre Cafés

Home Restaurant

  • 22 Wellington Place

Feel good food served in a well-established, award-winning restaurant in the heart of the city centre…

Home Restaurant

Daisies Belfast

  • 7b Chichester Street

Local Belfast chocolatier, specialising in Artisan chocolates to delight your taste buds, from the spice…

Daisies Belfast

Dougies Goodies

  • 51-53 Fountain Street

Founded in 1983, Dougies Goodies is a vibrant bakery brand who love sharing their tasty goodies and…

Dougies Goodies

Starbucks

  • 2 Castle Lane

Starbucks inspire and nurture the human spirit – one person, one cup and one neighbourhood at a…

Starbucks

Loaf

  • Various Locations

Loaf is a social enterprise working with people with learning difficulties and Autism. Loaf Caf…

Loaf

Going for Drinks

Drinking in Belfast City Centre has never been so easy, especially with the list of places you can try. Each spot is so different and unique. Spend the afternoon watching a match at a local sports bar or head to a local cocktail bar to try something new.

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City Centre Bars

Voodoo

  • 9-11 Fountain Street

Voodoo is well established as a Belfast hotspot, adding a bit of spice for those who like things a little…

Voodoo

Morning Star

  • 17-19 Pottinger's Entry

The Morning Star is one of Belfast’s most historic and picturesque pubs dating back to 1810 and run…

Morning Star

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 12pm…

The Garrick Bar

Rattlebag

  • 61-63 Ann Street

Rattlebag is an exciting late-night concept cocktail bar hidden within Bullitt hotel. Offering a rotating…

Rattlebag

Fountain Lane

  • 16 – 20 Fountain Street

Fountain Lane has been feeding and watering Belfast since 1901. With a wealth of history as a tavern for…

Fountain Lane

Margot

  • 18 Donegall Square East

The city's most stylish new venue in the heart of Belfast. With an impeccable atmosphere, a carefully…

Margot
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