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.
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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Howard Street Restaurant RestaurantHoward Street Restaurant
Creating tasty dishes using the best of Northern Irish ingredients served alongside a captivating range of wines, beers…
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Hope Street Restaurant RestaurantHope Street Restaurant
Hope Street Restaurant is offering fresh, high quality Northern Irish ingredients creating a varied menu with the focus…
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Meat Locker RestaurantMeat Locker
Deanes Meat Locker, as the name suggests, is a meat driven restaurant, in the Deanes Howard Street complex,…
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Jospers Steakhouse & The Linen Bar RestaurantJospers Steakhouse & The Linen Bar
Located at the back door of Belfast's historical City Hall, within Ten Square Hotel, call in for succulent…
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Flame Restaurant RestaurantFlame Restaurant
Flame Restaurant stands out as an exceptional establishment, and it proudly holds its place as one of Belfast’s…
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Coco 
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Great food, fine wine and fantastic service in the heart of Belfast City Centre, Northern Ireland.
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Actons RestaurantActons
All day dining in the heart of the Linen quarter, Actons offers traditional Northern Irish cuisine. The menu…
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Seahorse Bar & Restaurant Eat & DrinkSeahorse Bar & Restaurant
An exquisite venue with three distinct spaces, where quality exudes from every angle.
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Linen House Pubs and ClubsLinen House
The Linen House is an award winning multi-venue complex composed of Sweet Afton Bar & Kitchen, The Perch…
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Causerie RestaurantCauserie
The Causerie at the Europa Hotel serves everything from light bites to hearty specials.
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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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The Points Bar Pubs and ClubsThe Points Bar
The Points is a traditional Irish pub situated in the heart of Dublin Road Belfast.
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Pug Uglys Pubs and ClubsPug Uglys
Welcome to Pug Uglys, old dog, new tricks bringing you a quirky Irish venue in the heart of…
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Robinsons Bar Pubs and ClubsRobinsons Bar
One of Belfast's oldest and biggest bars, Robinsons hosts five venues under one roof.
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Filthy McNastys Pubs and ClubsFilthy McNastys
Filthy McNastys is the hotspot of the Dublin Road area, open 7 nights a week with Live Music…
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The Observatory Pubs and ClubsThe Observatory
Savour an expertly curated cocktail menu in Ireland’s tallest bar, with dazzling views over Belfast City Centre.
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Linen House Pubs and ClubsLinen House
The Linen House is an award winning multi-venue complex composed of Sweet Afton Bar & Kitchen, The Perch…
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Brennans Bar Pubs and ClubsBrennans Bar
A traditional bar with an open fire and snug seating in Belfast city centre.
Cafés in the Linen Quarter
The Linen Quarter is home to several coffee shops and cafés, perfect for your daily caffeine hit, a tasty traybake or a bite of lunch.
Linen Quarter Cafés
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Grand Café RestaurantGrand Café
The Grand Café in Belfast exudes a vibrant and contemporary atmosphere, making it an alluring destination for any…
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Bread Street Bakery Café
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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Grand Opera House Arts and EntertainmentGrand Opera House
Northern Ireland's premier theatre presenting an outstanding programme of drama, opera, dance, comedy, musicals, family shows and much…
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Baker & Chef – School of Baking & Decorating ActivitiesBaker & Chef – School of Baking & Decorating
Baker & Chef is a premium baking and decorating school in central Belfast.
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Ulster Hall Arts and EntertainmentUlster Hall
Ulster Hall is one of Belfast's most iconic venues. Sitting right at the heart of the city's vibrant…
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Limelight Belfast Pubs and ClubsLimelight Belfast
Established as one of the city's main venues for live music, hosting international touring acts, sell out club…
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Ulster Orchestra
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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Hastings Europa Hotel HotelsHastings Europa Hotel
Superbly located in the heart of Belfast City Centre, the world-famous four-star Europa Hotel simply epitomizes indulgence.
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Maldron Hotel Belfast City HotelsMaldron Hotel Belfast City
Maldron Hotel Belfast City offers everything you need for that overnight city break or that all-important starting point…
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Holiday Inn Belfast City Centre HotelsHoliday Inn Belfast City Centre
Holiday Inn Belfast City Centre in Belfast offers great value for money in a superb location in the…
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Hastings Grand Central Hotel HotelsHastings Grand Central Hotel
Hastings Grand Central is more than a hotel. It's an ode to a city. Standing tall in Bedford…
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Hampton by Hilton HotelsHampton by Hilton
Located in central Belfast, Hampton by Hilton Belfast City Centre offers modern rooms with free Wi-Fi, hot breakfast,…
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voco Belfast Hotelsvoco Belfast
At voco® hotels, they're all about the warmest of welcomes and providing their guests with those locally inspired…
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Leonardo Hotel Belfast - Formerly Jurys Inn HotelsLeonardo Hotel Belfast - Formerly Jurys Inn
Jurys Inn Belfast City Centre Hotel is the perfect hotel for business or leisure, with accommodation in a…
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Central Belfast Apartments AccommodationCentral Belfast Apartments
Central Belfast Apartments offers fantastic serviced accommodation in unbeatable city centre locations.
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Clayton Hotel Belfast HotelsClayton Hotel Belfast
Choose the chic Clayton Hotel Belfast hotel for its city centre location close to Victoria Square.
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Ten Square Hotel HotelsTen Square Hotel
Located at the heart of Belfast City Centre, Ten Square Boutique Hotel offers friendly elegance and a warm…
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.
