Jayne's Guidebook
Sightseeing
Parliament Buildings
Ballymiscaw RoadGorgeous walks and lots of history
Belmont Park
2150 Hempstead TurnpikeLovely quick walk
Great arts spot, live music, stand up comedy and art gallery. Check website for events
19 locals recommend
Strand Arts Centre
152-154 Holywood RdGreat arts spot, live music, stand up comedy and art gallery. Check website for events
Neighbourhoods
Belmont Road
Belmont RoadGreat eateries, groceries and cute shops
Great local town with restaurants, shops and beachs within walking area. Don't forget to head to the dirty duck for a pint and to watch the sunset.
One of jaynes favourite things to do in holywood is go charity shopping, you will absolutely get a bargain in the 10 plus charity shops along the holywood Highstreet. Grab a guilt trip donut to fuel your shopping
18 locals recommend
Holywood
Great local town with restaurants, shops and beachs within walking area. Don't forget to head to the dirty duck for a pint and to watch the sunset.
One of jaynes favourite things to do in holywood is go charity shopping, you will absolutely get a bargain in the 10 plus charity shops along the holywood Highstreet. Grab a guilt trip donut to fuel your shopping
You must visit belfast City Centre, stop at the City Hall for views. Grab a pint in the Duke of York before you explore the cobbled streets of the cathedral Quarter. There is lots of great restaurants and bars in the city.
We love jumon for great vegan food
Buba for middle Eastern tapas
2taps for Spanish tapas
Yugo for Asian fusion food
For fine dining any of the deanes chain is great, ox and muddlers club are the best but you will need to book.
Pubs there are endless amounts. Head to the cathedral Quarter and bar hop. There are a couple of hidden pubs we love- the Spaniard for a dark and stormy, Gordon Street for live music and Revolution to Cuba which is jaynes favourite to dance the night away for fun lively throw backs (watch out for the hen parties)
City Centre
You must visit belfast City Centre, stop at the City Hall for views. Grab a pint in the Duke of York before you explore the cobbled streets of the cathedral Quarter. There is lots of great restaurants and bars in the city.
We love jumon for great vegan food
Buba for middle Eastern tapas
2taps for Spanish tapas
Yugo for Asian fusion food
For fine dining any of the deanes chain is great, ox and muddlers club are the best but you will need to book.
Pubs there are endless amounts. Head to the cathedral Quarter and bar hop. There are a couple of hidden pubs we love- the Spaniard for a dark and stormy, Gordon Street for live music and Revolution to Cuba which is jaynes favourite to dance the night away for fun lively throw backs (watch out for the hen parties)
Local Food Scene
Olivers Restaurant
405 Upper Newtownards RdBistro food and cocktails
Horatio Todd's Bar & Restaurant
406 Upper Newtownards RdLocal pub. On the glider bus route into town
General Merchants
361 Ormeau RdBrunch spot
Haptik
697 Upper Newtownards RoadBrunch spot and coffee
Morning Martha
45 Belmont RoadHipster brunch spot on belmont Road
Binkys Belmont
20-22 Belmont RoadByo casual dining for a good feed
Noble
27 Church RdFine dining delicious food in holywood. Need to book
Joxter
25 Church RoadFine dining bistro - best to book
AL Gelato
417 Ormeau RdEpic ice cream with plenty of vegan favours to
Lynchpin Holywood
Vegan brunch
Walks
Steep walk through the forest with great views. Wear good shoes, do watch out for dog poo
9 locals recommend
Redburn Country Park
Old Holywood RoadSteep walk through the forest with great views. Wear good shoes, do watch out for dog poo