Belfast was once the linen capital of the world with factories, warehouses and grand buildings springing up to the south of the Old White Linen Hall, now the site of Belfast City Hall. Today visitors can enjoy the architecture of these old linen mills which house a mix of offices, chic bars and award-winning restaurants. This is a great part of town to enjoy pre-theatre dinner and drinks before a show at the Grand Opera House (1895).
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Be sure to visit Ireland’s tallest bar, the Observatory at the Grand Central Hotel, where you can take in the view and savour the most masterfully mixed cocktail creations.
Stay in the Linen Quarter
Whether its a long luxurious stay or a quick stop over, with a dozen hotels, the Linen Quarter offers a wide range to choose from, for every kind of stay.
Linen Quarter Hotels & Accommodation
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Hotels
Holiday Inn Belfast City Centre
0.7 KMHoliday Inn Belfast City Centre in Belfast offers great value for money in a superb location in the…
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Accommodation
Central Belfast Apartments
0.35 KMCentral Belfast Apartments offers fantastic serviced accommodation in unbeatable city centre locations.
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ETAP Hotel Belfast
0.6 KMIn the heart of Belfast City Centre, ETAP Hotel offers essential comfort, modestly priced.
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Hastings Europa Hotel
0.66 KMSuperbly located in the heart of Belfast City Centre, the world-famous four-star Europa Hotel simply epitomizes indulgence.
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Hotels
Fitzwilliam Hotel
0.66 KMThe Fitzwilliam Hotel with its uniquely relaxed, comfortable character, stands discretely in the heart of Belfast on Great…
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Hotels
Hastings Grand Central Hotel
0.32 KMHastings Grand Central is more than a hotel. It's an ode to a city. Standing tall in Bedford…
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Hotels
Jurys Inn Belfast
0.63 KMJurys Inn Belfast City Centre Hotel is the perfect hotel for business or leisure, with accommodation in a…
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Clayton Hotel Belfast
0.41 KMChoose the chic Clayton Hotel Belfast hotel for its indulgent health club and city centre location close to…
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Hotels
Maldron Hotel Belfast City
0.41 KMMaldron Hotel Belfast City offers everything you need for that overnight city break or that all-important starting point…
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Travelodge Hotel
0.43 KMTravelodge Belfast offers value for money accommodation in the heart of the city.
Dine in the Linen Quarter
The Linen Quarter offers over 40 cafés, bars and restaurants, you will not be stuck for choice in this district. The long list includes beautiful award-winning restaurants as well as casual, family-friendly eateries.
Linen Quarter Restaurants
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Pubs and Clubs
Linen House
The Linen House is an award winning multi-venue complex composed of Sweet Afton Bar & Kitchen, The Perch…
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Restaurant
Howard Street Restaurant
0.44 KMCreating tasty dishes using the best of Northern Irish ingredients served alongside a captivating range of wines, beers…
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Restaurant
Coco
0.12 KMGreat food, fine wine and fantastic service in the heart of Belfast City Centre, Northern Ireland.
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Restaurant
Actons
0.43 KMAll day dining in the heart of the Linen quarter, Actons offers traditional Northern Irish cuisine. The menu…
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Restaurant
Fratelli Belfast, Ristorante, Pizzeria & Bar
0.58 KMOozing rustic Italian charm with contemporary edge Fratelli Belfast serves traditional dishes in a family friendly setting in…
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Deanes Meat Locker
0.26 KMDeanes Meat Locker, as the name suggests, is a meat driven restaurant, in the Deanes Howard Street complex,…
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Causerie
0.6 KMThe Causerie at the Europa Hotel serves everything from light bites to hearty specials.
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Restaurant
James St
0.36 KMJames St. is the coming together of two of Belfast’s best restaurants, James Street South Restaurant and The…
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Bars in the Linen Quarter
Whether its a pint or a cocktail, you’ll find your preferred tipple in one of the many chic bars in the Linen Quarter.
Linen Quarter Bars
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Pubs and Clubs
Filthy McNastys
Filthy McNasty’s is the hotspot of the Dublin Road area, open 7 nights a week with Live Music…
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Pubs and Clubs
Brennans Bar
0.62 KMA traditional bar with an open fire and snug seating in Belfast city centre.
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Pubs and Clubs
Pug Uglys
0.36 KMWelcome to Pug Uglys, old dog, new tricks bringing you a quirky Irish venue in the heart of…
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Pubs and Clubs
Linen House
The Linen House is an award winning multi-venue complex composed of Sweet Afton Bar & Kitchen, The Perch…
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Pubs and Clubs
Robinsons Bar
0.57 KMOne of Belfast's oldest and biggest bars, Robinsons hosts five venues under one roof.
Entertainment in the Linen Quarter
The Linen Quarter has a deep-rooted musical heritage, housing three major music venues. Catch a show at the Grand Opera House or Ulster Hall, or a live band at the Limelight. Most of the bars and hotels also have vibrant entertainment programmes that are open to guests and non-residents alike.
Linen Quarter Entertainment
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Arts and Entertainment
Ulster Orchestra
0.28 KMEnriching lives through music, in Belfast and Beyond.
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Arts and Entertainment
Ulster Hall
0.27 KMUlster Hall is one of Belfast's most iconic venues. Sitting right at the heart of the city's vibrant…
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Arts and Entertainment
Grand Opera House
0.66 KMNorthern Ireland's premier theatre presenting an outstanding programme of drama, opera, dance, comedy, musicals, family shows and much…

Walk the Golden Mile
The relaxing walk between City Hall Gardens and Botanic Park encompasses two historic districts, both of which combine stunning Victorian architecture with contemporary culture.
The Linen Quarter is characterised by beautiful red brick buildings, once used as Linen Warehouses, but now converted into high end offices, bars and restaurants. Queen’s Quarter, based around the University, is noted for its arts venues, hospitality and attractive park.
These distinctive districts have a fascinating story and there are many voices in which to tell it: from Opera House to Accidental Theatre; Empire Music to Crescent Arts; or simply a cosy drink with friends in the Crown Liquor Saloon.