Guidebook for Belfast
Food Scene
Cafe Mauds
555 Lisburn RdYummy crepes, ice-cream & coffee!
Randals
569 Lisburn RdBeautiful homemade scones, soups, quiches and great coffee.
Well established and popular Indian restaurant elegantly decorated and fabulous food - 5 minute walk from the apartment.
The Jharna
133 Lisburn RdWell established and popular Indian restaurant elegantly decorated and fabulous food - 5 minute walk from the apartment.
Famous for its 777 menu, if you arrive before 7pm, selected items on the menu are priced at £7.77, with special offers on house wine.
52 locals recommend
Lavery's Bar Belfast
12-18 Bradbury PlFamous for its 777 menu, if you arrive before 7pm, selected items on the menu are priced at £7.77, with special offers on house wine.
One of my all time favourites, Villa Italia offers a wide variety of Italian dishes and is consistent every time. A good atmosphere and service make it somewhere I've been going back to for years.
17 locals recommend
Villa Italia
39-41 University RdOne of my all time favourites, Villa Italia offers a wide variety of Italian dishes and is consistent every time. A good atmosphere and service make it somewhere I've been going back to for years.
With restaurants located around Belfast, Little Wing has become a popular spot for pizza. If you are up for it you can even order a 24" pizza - Holywood restaurant has a play park for children as well.
34 locals recommend
Little Wing Pizzeria
10 Ann StWith restaurants located around Belfast, Little Wing has become a popular spot for pizza. If you are up for it you can even order a 24" pizza - Holywood restaurant has a play park for children as well.
Arts & Culture
The Ulster Museum features an array of exhibits ranging from 16th Century Spanish Armada to some of Belfast's most celebrated citizens. The museum also includes natural history, art and fashion exhibits.
142 locals recommend
Ulster Museum
Botanic GardensThe Ulster Museum features an array of exhibits ranging from 16th Century Spanish Armada to some of Belfast's most celebrated citizens. The museum also includes natural history, art and fashion exhibits.
Titanic Belfast is iconic for its impressive architecture and the story of the fateful ship that left Belfast in 1912. While the centre is certainly worth a visit it is quite expensive and eating outlets at the centre are also pricey.
324 locals recommend
Titanic Belfast
1 Olympic WayTitanic Belfast is iconic for its impressive architecture and the story of the fateful ship that left Belfast in 1912. While the centre is certainly worth a visit it is quite expensive and eating outlets at the centre are also pricey.
The Crumlin Road Goal was a working goal until the late 1990s and over the years held many criminals synonymous with with Troubles in Northern Ireland. The tour is well informed and includes a trip under the Crumlin road to the tunnel which connected the goal with the old court house on the other side of the road.
142 locals recommend
Crumlin Road Gaol Visitor Attraction and Conference Centre
53-55 Crumlin RdThe Crumlin Road Goal was a working goal until the late 1990s and over the years held many criminals synonymous with with Troubles in Northern Ireland. The tour is well informed and includes a trip under the Crumlin road to the tunnel which connected the goal with the old court house on the other side of the road.
This venue offers alternative music, comedy and arts entertainment, from acts local and further afield. I would recommend checking out their website for upcoming events.
32 locals recommend
Black Box
18-22 Hill StThis venue offers alternative music, comedy and arts entertainment, from acts local and further afield. I would recommend checking out their website for upcoming events.
Essentials
M&S
23 Lisburn RdTesco Superstore
369 Lisburn RdSPAR
36 Lisburn RdDrinks & Nightlife
Old fashioned bar downstairs, nightclub and pool room above - great all-round night time venue!
52 locals recommend
Lavery's Bar Belfast
12-18 Bradbury PlOld fashioned bar downstairs, nightclub and pool room above - great all-round night time venue!
Very popular comedy club on Tuesday night, 'The Empire Laughs Back', old-school, authentic venue who have hosted Ardal O'Hanlon and popular sketch act 'Foil, Arms & Hog' - I would encourage arriving early as the show fills up very quickly. £8 entry at the door.
55 locals recommend
The Belfast Empire
42 Botanic AveVery popular comedy club on Tuesday night, 'The Empire Laughs Back', old-school, authentic venue who have hosted Ardal O'Hanlon and popular sketch act 'Foil, Arms & Hog' - I would encourage arriving early as the show fills up very quickly. £8 entry at the door.
Shopping
Mix of high-end stores to eclectic charity shops - an instant spenders paradise complete with as many coffee shops as you could wish for to top up on caffeine!
6 locals recommend
Lisburn Rd
Lisburn RoadMix of high-end stores to eclectic charity shops - an instant spenders paradise complete with as many coffee shops as you could wish for to top up on caffeine!
Victoria Square Shopping Centre
Victoria SquareEntertainment & Activities
Indie movie theatre featuring new and old independent films, great for the movie buffs and culture vultures.
32 locals recommend
Queens Film Theatre
20 University SquareIndie movie theatre featuring new and old independent films, great for the movie buffs and culture vultures.
Mainstream film theatre, my favourite in Belfast although snacks can be expensive.
43 locals recommend
Movie House Dublin Road
Mainstream film theatre, my favourite in Belfast although snacks can be expensive.
Getting Around
Belfast Europa Bus Centre