Karen’s guidebook
Parks and Nature Walks
Take a beautiful scenic walk along the Lagan Tow Path , stop at the Lock Keepers coffee shop or Lunch at Cutters Wharf with stunning views of the Lagan .
Lagan Towpath
Lagan TowpathTake a beautiful scenic walk along the Lagan Tow Path , stop at the Lock Keepers coffee shop or Lunch at Cutters Wharf with stunning views of the Lagan .
Botanic Gardens is a lovely oasis in the city to relax on a sunny day , or checkout the Palm house or Ulster Museum .
Right beside Queens University
191 locals recommend
Botanic Gardens
1 Colenso ParadeBotanic Gardens is a lovely oasis in the city to relax on a sunny day , or checkout the Palm house or Ulster Museum .
Right beside Queens University
Get the train from Balmoral to Holywood or if you prefer to drive .
The coastal walk is very beautiful with lots of wildlife .
Dining
Dirty Duck bar / restaurant
Or very good coffee shop in Crawsfordburn Country Park
North Down Coastal Path / Ulster Way
Station RoadGet the train from Balmoral to Holywood or if you prefer to drive .
The coastal walk is very beautiful with lots of wildlife .
Dining
Dirty Duck bar / restaurant
Or very good coffee shop in Crawsfordburn Country Park
This is the starting point to climb Cavehill , for fabulous views over the city
83 locals recommend
Belfast Castle
Antrim RoadThis is the starting point to climb Cavehill , for fabulous views over the city
You can get train from Balmoral and go to Portrush, there are lovely walks to Portstewart and on to Harry’s Shack on the beach for lunch .
Or walk to Bushmills …….off course it gives you more freedom if you drive but equally a great day out on the train.
North Antrim Cliff Path Hike
You can get train from Balmoral and go to Portrush, there are lovely walks to Portstewart and on to Harry’s Shack on the beach for lunch .
Or walk to Bushmills …….off course it gives you more freedom if you drive but equally a great day out on the train.
Close to Bob Stewart’s for lunch or beverage , nice outdoor space
20 locals recommend
Sir Thomas and Lady Dixon Park
Close to Bob Stewart’s for lunch or beverage , nice outdoor space
Newcastle seaside town and Mourne Mountains is about 1 hours drive or 1.20 on the bus.
127 locals recommend
Mourne Mountains
Moyad RoadNewcastle seaside town and Mourne Mountains is about 1 hours drive or 1.20 on the bus.
Food scene
St. George’s Market is on Friday Saturday and Sunday lots of local produce , antiques and food stalls.
My favourite Sunday morning brunch with some music and craic .
167 locals recommend
St. George's Market
12 East Bridge StSt. George’s Market is on Friday Saturday and Sunday lots of local produce , antiques and food stalls.
My favourite Sunday morning brunch with some music and craic .
Very nice local fine dining ,great atmosphere. Reasonable priced lunch specials .
21 locals recommend
Shu Restaurant Belfast
253 Lisburn RdVery nice local fine dining ,great atmosphere. Reasonable priced lunch specials .
Serves great breakfast and popular for cocktails ,wine and charcuterie.
Great place to start your day or evening , just a short stroll away .
The Crafty Vintner - (Off Licence Belfast | Wine Merchant Belfast | Off Sales Belfast)
707 Lisburn Road
Serves great breakfast and popular for cocktails ,wine and charcuterie.
Great place to start your day or evening , just a short stroll away .
The Chelsea
346 Lisburn RdDecent food and music on weekends, short stroll away
Deane and Decano
537A Lisburn RdCasual dining with good atmosphere
Bengal Brasserie
455 Ormeau RdFavourite Indian restaurant around
Cute little tearooms doing breakfast / brunch and sweet treats
Maryville House Bed and Breakfast & Afternoon Tea
2 Maryville ParkCute little tearooms doing breakfast / brunch and sweet treats
Robert Stewart Spirit Grocer Public House
149 Ballyskeagh RdClose to Lady Dickson Park
Belfast bar scene
Spaniard
3 Skipper StSmall bar Belfast cathedral quarters
Mentioned in Lonely Planet , definitely worth a visit.
The very popular Kelly’s Cellars quite close by with Irish music playing .
Plenty of craic
51 locals recommend
Sunflower Comedy Club
65 Union StMentioned in Lonely Planet , definitely worth a visit.
The very popular Kelly’s Cellars quite close by with Irish music playing .
Plenty of craic
5 star hotel built in a fabulous old bank,
Beautiful bar area for very expensive cocktails
48 locals recommend
Cloth Ear
16 Skipper St5 star hotel built in a fabulous old bank,
Beautiful bar area for very expensive cocktails
They do a very good lunch / dinner
Nice outdoor area for drinks and music at weekends in town close to cathedral area
19 locals recommend
Bullitt Hotel
40a Church LnThey do a very good lunch / dinner
Nice outdoor area for drinks and music at weekends in town close to cathedral area
White's Tavern
2-4 Winecellar EntryDon’t forget to checkout the old bar at the back if you visit.
Duke of York
7-11 Commercial CtCathedral Quarters
Convenience stores
Our BB is just off the Lisburn Road,
which is a great shopping road on route
into the city centre. all the following
shops are within easy walking distance.
Russell's Food & Drink
78 Shaw's Bridge10 minute walk to Local convenience store for any essentials also wine store
"The best selection of specialist foods,
cheeses, condiments, pickles, sauces,
tapas etc.... Well worth a visit
if you're into your food."
The Arcadia
378 Lisburn Rd"The best selection of specialist foods,
cheeses, condiments, pickles, sauces,
tapas etc.... Well worth a visit
if you're into your food."
About 20 minute walk or 5 minutes in the car for all your food and drink shopping
71 locals recommend
Tesco Superstore
369 Lisburn RdAbout 20 minute walk or 5 minutes in the car for all your food and drink shopping
M&S
23 Lisburn RdAbout 12minute walk to
This is the closest convenience store , cross at lights and turn in left .
They do very good sandwiches and takeaway food .
Creightons of Finaghy
87-89 Upper Lisburn RdThis is the closest convenience store , cross at lights and turn in left .
They do very good sandwiches and takeaway food .
Arts and Culture
Lyric Theatre Belfast
55 Ridgeway St
TEC Belfast
17 Queens RdTitanic is a lovely walking area if you get the weather.🌞
Grand Opera House
2-4 Great Victoria StPamper
Blowdry Bar
394 Lisburn RdNew York City Nails
Thai Massage Belfast
343 Lisburn RoadAuthentic Thai massage ,@
Good price
MediCare - Osborne Pharmacy
366 Lisburn RdSightseeing
Sightseeing Belfast
29 Donegall RdHop On Hop Off Belfast Bus
Donegall Square WestCatch a normal bus from the bottom of our
road to the city centre to meet the open top bus departing from Castle
Place.
Plan your day around the
numerous stops, activities and destinations on route and then get
dropped of in Eglantine Avenue. It's
only a 1.5 mile walk along the Lisburn
road back to the BB. Stop on route for
some light shopping or a cup of coffee.
www.belfastcitysightseeing.co
8 locals recommend
Hop On Hop Off Belfast Bus
Donegall Square WestCatch a normal bus from the bottom of our
road to the city centre to meet the open top bus departing from Castle
Place.
Plan your day around the
numerous stops, activities and destinations on route and then get
dropped of in Eglantine Avenue. It's
only a 1.5 mile walk along the Lisburn
road back to the BB. Stop on route for
some light shopping or a cup of coffee.
www.belfastcitysightseeing.co