Gerard’s guidebook
Food scene
Great market on a Saturday and Sunday morning. Lots of different food from all over the world. There is also live music.
20 locals recommend
St Georges Market station
Great market on a Saturday and Sunday morning. Lots of different food from all over the world. There is also live music.
It serves the best of fresh seafood in a causal setting in the city centre. Worth visiting the neighbouring Kelly Cellars for a Guinness; it is one of the oldest pubs in Belfast and often has traditional Irish music!
110 locals recommend
Mourne Seafood Bar
34-36 Bank StIt serves the best of fresh seafood in a causal setting in the city centre. Worth visiting the neighbouring Kelly Cellars for a Guinness; it is one of the oldest pubs in Belfast and often has traditional Irish music!
Popular location for casual dining with a French twist. Very affordable. Bistro-style and BYO. It is on the Ormeau Road which is an up-and-coming popular area in South Belfast.
9 locals recommend
L'Etoile Du Nord
407 Ormeau RdPopular location for casual dining with a French twist. Very affordable. Bistro-style and BYO. It is on the Ormeau Road which is an up-and-coming popular area in South Belfast.
Sightseeing
One of the largest and busiest parks in the city and contains a variety of horticulture, woodland, wildlife and sporting facilities. Located just 700m away.
64 locals recommend
Ormeau Park
Ormeau RoadOne of the largest and busiest parks in the city and contains a variety of horticulture, woodland, wildlife and sporting facilities. Located just 700m away.
One of Europe's largest waterfront redevelopment projects. Worth taking an hour to walk around it. I recommend visiting the Titanic Hotel to view the maritime exhibits and the large scale model of the Titanic.
37 locals recommend
Titanic Quarter station
One of Europe's largest waterfront redevelopment projects. Worth taking an hour to walk around it. I recommend visiting the Titanic Hotel to view the maritime exhibits and the large scale model of the Titanic.
There are regular free tours, just ask at Reception. Worth getting a look at the famous magnificent building!
119 locals recommend
Belfast City Hall
Donegall Square NorthThere are regular free tours, just ask at Reception. Worth getting a look at the famous magnificent building!
Bars
Long-established bar which serves craft beers. Popular with locals on a Friday night and during sporting events. It is on the Ormeau Road which is an up-and-coming popular area in South Belfast.
44 locals recommend
The Errigle Inn
312-320 Ormeau RdLong-established bar which serves craft beers. Popular with locals on a Friday night and during sporting events. It is on the Ormeau Road which is an up-and-coming popular area in South Belfast.
Classic pub down a cobbled alley with mirrored whiskey bar, old advertising signs and live music. Located in the popular Cathedral Quarter area in the city centre.
104 locals recommend
Duke of York
7-11 Commercial CtClassic pub down a cobbled alley with mirrored whiskey bar, old advertising signs and live music. Located in the popular Cathedral Quarter area in the city centre.
Shopping
Victoria Square is a shopping and leisure complex. The area includes over 70 international and local brands, restaurants and the Odeon cinema. The centre also features the iconic ‘Dome’ which offers the best views of the city.
155 locals recommend
Victoria Square Shopping Centre
Victoria SquareVictoria Square is a shopping and leisure complex. The area includes over 70 international and local brands, restaurants and the Odeon cinema. The centre also features the iconic ‘Dome’ which offers the best views of the city.