Bank Square Brasserie

A hidden gem tucked away in the city centre behind Bank Square, this brick-walled casual restaurant serves fusion Asian and European food prepared with local produce. The high-quality food is beautifully presented by the skilful chefs and served by the attentive staff in a location with a unique decor and full of character.

• Web:

  www.banksqbrasserie.co.uk

• E-mail:

  banksqbrasserie@gmail.com

• Address:

  56-58 Berry Street, Belfast

• Phone:

  +44 28 9033 3331

Bites of India Botanic

Serving truly authentic Nepalese and Indian food at its best, Bites of India offers a unique dining experience, enhanced by the beautiful Nepalese-inspired design of the restaurant. The menu combines fresh and healthy imported ingredients and local produce; come here and taste their delicious starters and spicy meats.

• Web:

  www.botanic.bitesofindia.com

• E-mail:

  aishaadil476@gmail.com

• Address:

  11 Botanic Avenue, Belfast

• Phone:

  +44 28 9024 9264

Ginger Bistro

Ever since opening in 2000, Ginger Bistro has won many awards and is recognised as one of the best restaurants in Belfast. Located just off Great Victoria Street, this popular gem serves modern Irish classics with an international twist. The well balanced menu highlights locally sourced seafood and lean meats, such as the chicken schnitzel and their famous Gingers Squid and Dips.

• Web:

  www.gingerbistro.com

• E-mail:

  info@gingerbistro.com

• Address:

  68-72 Great Victoria Street, Belfast

• Phone:

  +44 28 9024 4421

House of Zen

Opened in 2012, this fusion restaurant will delight you with different kinds of Asian cuisine served in a very elegant venue, where the interior takes inspiration from the Orient. Come here and make sure to try their duck salad along with one of their renowned cocktails, such as the passion fruit cocktail and the raspberry mojito. Furthermore, House of Zen is located right next to one of the main attractions of the city, St Anne's Cathedral.

• Web:

  www.houseofzenbelfast.co.uk

• E-mail:

  info@houseofzenbelfast.co.uk

• Address:

  3 St Anne's Square, Belfast

• Phone:

  +44 28 9027 8688

James St

When dining at this stylish and vibrant restaurant, one can enjoy their celebrated steaks, cooked to perfection on a charcoal grill. On the menu you will also find fresh fish, pasta dishes and Sunday roast. The carefully selected wine from around the world complements the mouth-watering food in an impeccable way.

• Web:

  www.jamesst.co.uk

• E-mail:

  hello@jamesst.co.uk

• Address:

  19 James Street South, Belfast

• Phone:

  +44 28 9560 0700

Molly’s Yard

Molly’s Yard is a highly recommended restaurant located in the Queen’s University Quarter. It offers excellent dishes of the modern Irish cuisine at reasonable prices, such as porchetta with apple and cider purée. They also brew their own beer.

• Web:

  www.mollysyard.co.uk

• E-mail:

  info@mollysyard.co.uk

• Address:

  1 College Green Mews, Belfast

• Phone:

  +44 28 9032 2600

Belfast Pub Crawl

Explore some fantastic traditional pubs with some excellent Irish music by joining this Traditional Irish Pub Crawl. At this well organised tour, you will be shown the nightlife of the city, its sights and sounds, and some interesting stories will be told along the way. Mingle, have fun and meet some new friends; it will certainly be a night to remember.

• Web:

  www.belfastcrawl.com

• E-mail:

  bookings@belfastcrawl.com

• Address:

  17 Queens Square, Belfast

• Phone:

  +44 77 1260 3764

Bert’s Jazz Bar

Bert's Jazz Bar, at the luxury five-star Merchant Hotel in Belfast City, is the ideal place to have a relaxing evening while listening to live Jazz music. The bar oozes a sleek elegance of the art deco era, and the handpicked list of cocktails enhances the whole experience.

• Web:

  www.themerchanthotel.com/berts-jazz-bar

• E-mail:

  berts@themerchanthotel.com

• Address:

  16 Skipper Street, Belfast

• Phone:

  +44 28 9023 4888

Boombox Belfast

Situated on the corner of Union Street and Donegall Street in Belfast City centre, Boombox nightclub and The Maverick Bar is the place to head for when it comes to drag cabaret shows and disco club nights. They are open five nights a week with free admission.

• E-mail:

  club@boomboxbelfast.com

• Address:

  108 Donegall Street, Belfast

• Phone:

  +44 28 9094 2049

Crown Liquor Saloon

Sit in a cosy snug with a pint of Guinness and admire the mirrors, the coloured tiles and the gas lighting. The Crown Liquor Saloon calls itself 'the world’s most beautiful bar,' so take the opportunity to discover one of the prominent symbols of this city's nightlife.

• Web:

  www.nicholsonspubs.co.uk

• E-mail:

  contact@support.nicholsonspubs.co.uk

• Address:

  County Antrim, 46 Great Victoria Street, Belfast

• Phone:

  +44 28 9024 3187

Duke of York

The Duke of York is a great, cosy and friendly bar with live traditional music on Thursday nights and DJs on the weekends. It hosts Ireland's largest Whiskey collection. An interesting fact to know about this pub is that the Sinn Fein leader, Gerry Adams, used to be a barman here.

• Web:

  www.dukeofyorkbelfast.com

• E-mail:

  info@dukeofyorkbelfast.com

• Address:

  7-11 Commercial Court, Belfast

• Phone:

  +44 28 9024 1062

Fibber Magees

Another great traditional Irish pub that features a vibrant atmosphere thanks to the amazing music nights. Come here to discover the essence of Ireland by having a Guinness and listening to traditional Irish music at this cosy hidden gem.

• Web:

  www.robinsonsbar.co.uk/fibbers

• E-mail:

  info@robinsonsbar.co.uk

• Address:

  38-40 Great Victoria Street, Belfast

• Phone:

  +44 28 9024 7447

Afternoon Tea at Europa Hotel

If you want to play English aristocracy around a traditional English Afternoon tea, there is no better place than in the luxurious ambience of the Europa Hotel in Belfast. Savour the delicate pastries, scones and sandwiches served with premium blended teas and just enjoy the whole experience.

• Web:

  www.europahotelbelfast.com/dining/afternoon-tea

• E-mail:

  res@eur.hastinghotels.com

• Address:

  Europa Hotel, Great Victoria Street, Belfast

• Phone:

  +44 28 9027 1066

Cafe Mauds

Mauds is a great busy place, which prides itself on quality ice creams and good service. It sets the highest standards to the quality of its products as well as their provenance. The result is apparent: their ice creams and dairy products are beyond delicious, and they have multiple awards to show for it.

• Web:

  www.mauds.com

• E-mail:

  info@mauds.com

• Address:

  555 Lisburn Road, Belfast

• Phone:

  +44 28 9543 8486

Established Coffee

Boasting a relaxed ambience and efficient service, Established Coffee is a thriving café and retailer in Belfast's Cathedral Quarter. The staff is dedicated to serving coffee from some of the best farms across the world and they put care and attention into everything they do. Here, the menu is simple, and focuses on seasonal and locally sourced ingredients.

• E-mail:

  hi@establishedcoffee.co

• Address:

  54 Hill Street, Belfast

• Phone:

  +44 28 9031 9416

Ground Espresso Bar

The staff and owners at Ground Espresso Bar are not only passionate about their coffee, they also give a lot of importance to music. The coffee shop runs live acoustic sessions every week in Belfast, and throughout their various branches across Northern Ireland.

• Web:

  www.groundcoffee.net

• E-mail:

  info@groundcoffee.net

• Address:

  44-46 Fountain Street, Belfast

• Phone:

  +44 28 9032 8226

Mad Hatter Café

Located on the corner of Eglantine Avenue and Lisburn Road, this family owned café combines awesome breakfasts and tasty meals with a friendly staff, which will make you feel at home. Mad Hatter Café is famous for their great variety of fry-ups and mouth-watering cakes. When here try their famous Ulster fry or the homemade apple pie.

• E-mail:

  eat@madhatter.today

• Address:

  2 Eglantine Avenue, Belfast

• Phone:

  +44 28 9068 3461

Oliver's Coffee Bar

A popular spot, Oliver's Coffee Bar is a little gem where to enjoy freshly made food and desserts. It has earned a good reputation for its homemade Granola and award-winning scones, so why not give it a try while here? The welcoming staff and the well thought interior design only enhance the café experience. Oliver's has three locations in Belfast.

• Address:

  57-59 Belmont Road, Belfast

• Phone:

  +44 28 9065 6384