Guidebook for Belfast
Food Scene
A scandanavian coffee shop - they have great coffee, and their caramel squares are to die for! They also have a vinyl player and there is always great music playing.
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Kaffe O
411 Ormeau RdA scandanavian coffee shop - they have great coffee, and their caramel squares are to die for! They also have a vinyl player and there is always great music playing.
Delicious bread and pastries - my favourites are the sausage rolls and peanut butter cups. Local, privately owned and everything is fresh and delicious.
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Bread and Banjo Bakery
353 Ormeau RdDelicious bread and pastries - my favourites are the sausage rolls and peanut butter cups. Local, privately owned and everything is fresh and delicious.
There are several boojum outlets in the city but this one is the original and the closest to the house. Simple, delicious burritos which are filling and only cost about £5. Pretty much everyone loves Boojum.
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Boojum
19-27 Chichester StreetThere are several boojum outlets in the city but this one is the original and the closest to the house. Simple, delicious burritos which are filling and only cost about £5. Pretty much everyone loves Boojum.
Lovely little cafe near the lagan towpath and only 15 minutes from the house. They have different daily specials on every day which all look amazing, and the coffee and cake selection is great.
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5A Lockview RdLovely little cafe near the lagan towpath and only 15 minutes from the house. They have different daily specials on every day which all look amazing, and the coffee and cake selection is great.
Great cafe for lunch - big portions and quality ingredients. It is on the more expensive side but worth it for a treat.
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Avoca Belfast
41 Arthur StGreat cafe for lunch - big portions and quality ingredients. It is on the more expensive side but worth it for a treat.
This is a bar but I have included it under food because their food is great. They have the best burgers in Belfast in my humble opinion. For indulgence, try their 'parful fries' - heavily calorie laden fries which are so good.
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Bootleggers
46 Church LnThis is a bar but I have included it under food because their food is great. They have the best burgers in Belfast in my humble opinion. For indulgence, try their 'parful fries' - heavily calorie laden fries which are so good.
Indie Spice Grill
159 Stranmillis RdOur favourite indian - great food!
Gaze Ormeau Road
415 Ormeau RdOur favourite local chinese restaurant
A gorgeous Irish restaurant located on a barge on the river, located beside the Waterfront Hall. Quality food and excellent service.
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The Belfast Story
1 Lanyon PlA gorgeous Irish restaurant located on a barge on the river, located beside the Waterfront Hall. Quality food and excellent service.
Drinks & Nightlife
The best alcohol selection of any off-licence in Belfast. The staff are really friendly and knowledgeable about their booze, especially beer! They have a particularly good gin and whisky selection also. They also serve draft beer from a tap at the back of the shop which can be brought home in a growler, which we can lend to you during your stay if you wish!
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The Vineyard Belfast Ltd
375-377 Ormeau RdThe best alcohol selection of any off-licence in Belfast. The staff are really friendly and knowledgeable about their booze, especially beer! They have a particularly good gin and whisky selection also. They also serve draft beer from a tap at the back of the shop which can be brought home in a growler, which we can lend to you during your stay if you wish!
This rooftop bar has a large and funky smoking area. It's a modern, cool bar - I hear the espresso martinis are particularly good.
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The Perch Rooftop Bar
42 Franklin StThis rooftop bar has a large and funky smoking area. It's a modern, cool bar - I hear the espresso martinis are particularly good.
Great craft beer selection, relaxed atmosphere and board games available. Links to the neighbouring Laverys Bar which covers multiple floors and areas with a few large smoking areas. Busy at the weekend, lively atmosphere.
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The Woodworkers
20-22 Bradbury PlGreat craft beer selection, relaxed atmosphere and board games available. Links to the neighbouring Laverys Bar which covers multiple floors and areas with a few large smoking areas. Busy at the weekend, lively atmosphere.
Authentic Irish bar in the gorgeous cathedral quarter - right in the heart of all the best bars in Belfast and one of our favourites. I always get a guinness when i'm here, it's among the best spots to get a pint of the black stuff in the city.
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Duke of York
7-11 Commercial CtAuthentic Irish bar in the gorgeous cathedral quarter - right in the heart of all the best bars in Belfast and one of our favourites. I always get a guinness when i'm here, it's among the best spots to get a pint of the black stuff in the city.
Another down to earth and authentic Irish bar in the city centre, always filled with interesting characters!
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Kelly's Cellars
30-32 Bank StAnother down to earth and authentic Irish bar in the city centre, always filled with interesting characters!
Small, intimate bar with loads of history. Really friendly staff, hard to get a seat though as it only seats around 25 people.
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Bittles Bar
70 Upper Church LnSmall, intimate bar with loads of history. Really friendly staff, hard to get a seat though as it only seats around 25 people.
Another one of my favourite bars - funky decor, friendly staff, small and intimate.
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Spaniard
3 Skipper StAnother one of my favourite bars - funky decor, friendly staff, small and intimate.
Just a 10 minute walk from the house - large craft beer selection in a modern setting. Nice place to spend a few hours with friends or playing board games.
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Brewbot
451 Ormeau RdJust a 10 minute walk from the house - large craft beer selection in a modern setting. Nice place to spend a few hours with friends or playing board games.
Gorgeous, intimate bar - a romantic setting for a drink! The cocktails here are great.
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Queen's Cafe Bar
12-14 Church LnGorgeous, intimate bar - a romantic setting for a drink! The cocktails here are great.
Arts & Culture
Beautiful modern art gallery is a fantastic place to visit if you are in the city centre. It has a great cafe and several floors of local and international art. Different events and talks are hosted in the MAC throughout the year. Admission is free.
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The MAC
10 Exchange StBeautiful modern art gallery is a fantastic place to visit if you are in the city centre. It has a great cafe and several floors of local and international art. Different events and talks are hosted in the MAC throughout the year. Admission is free.
This is a Victorian era jail steeped in history and intriguing stories of the past. Rumors abound that it is haunted! The jail closed in the 1990's and now there are fantastic guided tours.
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Crumlin Road Gaol Visitor Attraction neCentre yeConference
53-55 Crumlin RdThis is a Victorian era jail steeped in history and intriguing stories of the past. Rumors abound that it is haunted! The jail closed in the 1990's and now there are fantastic guided tours.
Free admission (though patrons are encouraged to leave a donation). 5 floors of art and modern and ancient history.
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Ulster Museum station
Free admission (though patrons are encouraged to leave a donation). 5 floors of art and modern and ancient history.
Essentials
Right around the corner - good selection of groceries and toiletries. Open most days until 7pm.
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Dunnes Stores Elgin Street
Right around the corner - good selection of groceries and toiletries. Open most days until 7pm.
Open until 11pm - useful for snacks or lunch options.
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Tesco Express
5 Belmont RdOpen until 11pm - useful for snacks or lunch options.
Parks & Nature
This beautiful park is located at the end of the street. A lovely place for a walk or jog, or a picnic if the weather is good.
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Ormeau Park
Ormeau RoadThis beautiful park is located at the end of the street. A lovely place for a walk or jog, or a picnic if the weather is good.
The start of the towpath is just a 20 minute walk away. It follows the river Lagan all the way to a neighbouring city Lisburn (10 miles away). There is a well maintained tarmac path the whole way, or you can take beaten tracks through fields and meadows at different sections. It's a really beautiful place for a walk. The Lock keepers is a lovely cafe along the path, very popular with walkers.
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Lagan Towpath
Lagan TowpathThe start of the towpath is just a 20 minute walk away. It follows the river Lagan all the way to a neighbouring city Lisburn (10 miles away). There is a well maintained tarmac path the whole way, or you can take beaten tracks through fields and meadows at different sections. It's a really beautiful place for a walk. The Lock keepers is a lovely cafe along the path, very popular with walkers.
Cavehill is a great short hike (takes around 30 minutes at a slow-moderate place, from the car park at Belfast Castle) with excellent panoramic views of Belfast.
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Cave Hill Country Park
Antrim RoadCavehill is a great short hike (takes around 30 minutes at a slow-moderate place, from the car park at Belfast Castle) with excellent panoramic views of Belfast.
The highest mountain in Belfast, views from the top are stunning panoramic views of the city.
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National Trust - Divis and the Black Mountain
The highest mountain in Belfast, views from the top are stunning panoramic views of the city.
Beautiful park beside Queens University. The palm house is home to some beautiful plants and flowers, and the Tropical Ravine houses some more exotic plants and some fish and turtles.
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Botanic Gardens
1 Colenso ParadeBeautiful park beside Queens University. The palm house is home to some beautiful plants and flowers, and the Tropical Ravine houses some more exotic plants and some fish and turtles.
Shopping
Old indoor food and craft market, open Friday-Sunday until 3pm. There is always live music at the weekends. There is a great atmosphere here and i've never had bad food here. The food options are really diverse. Local crafts, art and antiques are also sold here. A must visit!
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Imarike yeSt. George
12 East Bridge StOld indoor food and craft market, open Friday-Sunday until 3pm. There is always live music at the weekends. There is a great atmosphere here and i've never had bad food here. The food options are really diverse. Local crafts, art and antiques are also sold here. A must visit!