Guidebook for Belfast
Food Scene
Very popular seafood restaurant, approximately 1 - 2 min from apartment. highly recommended. Ed Sheeran was here recently.
110 locals recommend
Mourne Seafood Bar
34-36 Bank StVery popular seafood restaurant, approximately 1 - 2 min from apartment. highly recommended. Ed Sheeran was here recently.
Fantastic, and extremely popular, but low-key, Mexican eatery. Expect queues at lunchtime!
47 locals recommend
Boojum
19-27 Chichester StreetFantastic, and extremely popular, but low-key, Mexican eatery. Expect queues at lunchtime!
fantastic pr-theatre menu, particularly the beef on the stone. really good value, really good food, can get busy. very close to apartment.
24 locals recommend
Stix and Stones
44-46 Upper Queen Stfantastic pr-theatre menu, particularly the beef on the stone. really good value, really good food, can get busy. very close to apartment.
Southern style food-pulled pork, spicy sausage, bbq chicken, beef brisket, corn bread, baked beans, coleslaw, good selection of beers. very reasonable, popular and informal. very close to apartment.
Bubbacue
12 Callender StSouthern style food-pulled pork, spicy sausage, bbq chicken, beef brisket, corn bread, baked beans, coleslaw, good selection of beers. very reasonable, popular and informal. very close to apartment.
West
28 Castle Stamazing sandwich and salad shop. expect queues. very busy with locals.
Irish chain of shop/restaurants - Lovely shop / cafe / restaurant / takeaway. recommend the salads and lasagne. lots of lovely gifts. middle of town, close to apartment.
19 locals recommend
Avoca Belfast
41 Arthur StIrish chain of shop/restaurants - Lovely shop / cafe / restaurant / takeaway. recommend the salads and lasagne. lots of lovely gifts. middle of town, close to apartment.
Lovely pizzeria, sit in & take away. do a 24 inch pizza. very good.
34 locals recommend
Little Wing Pizzeria
10 Ann StLovely pizzeria, sit in & take away. do a 24 inch pizza. very good.
Cafe Conner
11a Stranmillis RoadLovely restaurant opposite the Ulster Museum & Botanic Gardens - perfect for brunch.
Very good restaurant, with wide variety, skinny menus etc. Never been disappointed. within 5 min walk of apartment.
29 locals recommend
Home Restaurant
22 Wellington PlVery good restaurant, with wide variety, skinny menus etc. Never been disappointed. within 5 min walk of apartment.
Sightseeing
Historic site, within walking distance of the apartment. Can view the murals, and cross the peace line.
8 locals recommend
Falls Road
Falls RoadHistoric site, within walking distance of the apartment. Can view the murals, and cross the peace line.
Titanic visitors centre, beside famous dockyards, and Sampson & Goliath, Game of Thrones studio. Pop in to Cast & Crew for good food, maybe see some GoT actors!
324 locals recommend
Titanic Belfast
1 Olympic WayTitanic visitors centre, beside famous dockyards, and Sampson & Goliath, Game of Thrones studio. Pop in to Cast & Crew for good food, maybe see some GoT actors!
Historic prison, in context of Troubles. Old courthouse opposite where Troubles were a big feature. Supposedly haunted. tours available.
142 locals recommend
Crumlin Road Gaol Visitor Attraction and Conference Centre
53-55 Crumlin RdHistoric prison, in context of Troubles. Old courthouse opposite where Troubles were a big feature. Supposedly haunted. tours available.
Everything Else
Belfast City Hall
Donegall Square NorthBelfast's City Hall, less than 5 min walk from apartment.
Northern Ireland's main transport centre - bus and train station, servicing all of Northern Ireland. 5 minute walk from apartment.
49 locals recommend
Belfast Europa Bus Centre
Northern Ireland's main transport centre - bus and train station, servicing all of Northern Ireland. 5 minute walk from apartment.
Modern shopping centre with plenty of shops and restaurant choices, such as Wagamamas, Pizza Express, TGI Fridays and Yo Sushi.
155 locals recommend
Victoria Square Shopping Centre
Victoria SquareModern shopping centre with plenty of shops and restaurant choices, such as Wagamamas, Pizza Express, TGI Fridays and Yo Sushi.
Waterstones
44-46 Fountain StreetBookshop near apartment, with nice coffee shop / restaurant inside.
Essentials
Fantastic food store, with a massive range of foods: cheeses, meats, olives, salads, oils and marinades, teas etc. Very good option for take-away pizza and picnic items. few tables outside.
7 locals recommend
Sawers
College StreetFantastic food store, with a massive range of foods: cheeses, meats, olives, salads, oils and marinades, teas etc. Very good option for take-away pizza and picnic items. few tables outside.
Tesco Metro
91-93 Royal AveFor all your grocery needs, 2 minute walk from apartment.
Iceland Foods
King StreetGrocery store, directly opposite apartment block.
Drinks & Nightlife
Lovely, traditional bar, with session music several times a week. Very good food. Within easy walking distance of apartment.
17 locals recommend
The Garrick Bar
29 Chichester StLovely, traditional bar, with session music several times a week. Very good food. Within easy walking distance of apartment.
Cathedral Quarter - lively area, full of bars and restaurants. Within 10 min walk of apartment.
20 locals recommend
Cathedral Quarter Arts Festival
Bridge StreetCathedral Quarter - lively area, full of bars and restaurants. Within 10 min walk of apartment.
Historic Belfast bar. very popular. Ed Sheeran was here. regular session music.
78 locals recommend
Kelly's Cellars
30-32 Bank StHistoric Belfast bar. very popular. Ed Sheeran was here. regular session music.
Lovely wine bar, really good food, casual but intimate place to meet.
36 locals recommend
Queen's Cafe Bar
12-14 Church LnLovely wine bar, really good food, casual but intimate place to meet.
very popular historical Belfast pub, particularly on sunny days when the benches outside are full. very busy at weekends.
104 locals recommend
Duke of York
7-11 Commercial Ctvery popular historical Belfast pub, particularly on sunny days when the benches outside are full. very busy at weekends.
Really informal pub where local artists and upcoming Irish musicians have gigs, and you can order a slice of pizza. movie nights, poetry nights also. very reasonable, informal and good craic.
32 locals recommend
Black Box
18-22 Hill StReally informal pub where local artists and upcoming Irish musicians have gigs, and you can order a slice of pizza. movie nights, poetry nights also. very reasonable, informal and good craic.
Hold comedy nights, open mic nights, concerts etc. comedy night very popular, attracted all big comedians.
55 locals recommend
The Belfast Empire
42 Botanic AveHold comedy nights, open mic nights, concerts etc. comedy night very popular, attracted all big comedians.
Perfect for pints if you're going to watch a match. old style Belfast bar. can be really busy. student crowd during week.
10 locals recommend
The Botanic Inn
23-27 Malone RdPerfect for pints if you're going to watch a match. old style Belfast bar. can be really busy. student crowd during week.
Most famous Belfast bar. all celebrities have been in for a pint. within 5 min walk of apartment. eclectic crowd. grab a booth.
117 locals recommend
The Crown Liquor Saloon
46 Great Victoria StMost famous Belfast bar. all celebrities have been in for a pint. within 5 min walk of apartment. eclectic crowd. grab a booth.
Shopping
Shopping Centre - across road from apartment. Car Parking available during day for £4.70 per day.
49 locals recommend
CastleCourt Shopping Centre
Royal AvenueShopping Centre - across road from apartment. Car Parking available during day for £4.70 per day.