Insight Guides: Great Breaks Belfast by Insight Guides

Author:Insight Guides
Language: eng
Format: epub
Tags: Travel, Europe, Great Britain, Belfast
Publisher: APA
Published: 2014-09-14T04:00:00+00:00

Eating Out

Bittles Bar

70 Upper Church Lane; Mon–Sat 11am–11.30pm, Sun 11am–6pm.

Bright oil murals depicting the Troubles, and gilded shamrocks bring this beautiful old pub to life. It’s very popular with shoppers who drop by here for a much-needed respite and refreshments at reasonable prices. £

Galley Café

The Belfast Barge, 1 Lanyon Quay; tel: 028-9023 5973; www.thegalleycafebelfast.com; Mon–Wed 10am–4pm, Thu–Sat 10am–midnight.

This fun café is the ideal place for a relaxing meal on the Belfast Barge moored behind the Waterfront Hall and an ideal spot from which to survey the river traffic. Not surprisingly their seafood platter – comprising smoked salmon, mussels, prawns and catch of the day – is their signature dish. ££

Kitchen Bar

1 Victoria Square; tel: 028-9024 5268; www.thekitchenbar.com; Mon–Sat lunch noon–5pm, dinner 5pm–close, Sun noon–5pm.

It has been relocated from its original site around the corner to accommodate the Victoria Square development, but nothing else has changed at the Kitchen Bar – it’s still full of charm, still friendly and still renowned for its quality, home-cooked traditional food. Famous for the Paddy Pizza (soda bread served with various toppings). £

Malmaison Brasserie

34–8 Victoria Street; tel: 028-9022 0200; www.malmaison.com; lunch and dinner Mon–Sat.

Elegant booths and comfy armchairs provide the perfect blend of sumptuous surroundings and an informal atmosphere. The menu of locally sourced food lets you sample uncomplicated French-style cuisine prepared with care and passion. Rumour has it this is the best crème brûlée in Belfast. £££

McHugh’s Bar and Restaurant

29–31 Queen’s Square; tel: 028-9050 9999; www.mchughsbar.com; restaurant Mon–Sat 5–10pm, Sun noon–9pm; bar food Mon–Sat noon–7pm.

This traditional pub with a difference has a 100-seater restaurant where many of its original features dating from 1711 are retained. The food is mostly modern Irish and the house speciality is the volcanic hot rock steak, which sizzles on a board of steaming stones at your table until cooked to your desired style. £–££

Tedfords

5 Donegall Quay; tel: 028-9043 4000; www.tedfordsrestaurant.com; Thu–Fri noon–2.30pm, Tue–Sat 5–9.30pm.

In keeping with its maritime traditions, freshly caught fish features on the menu, although the succulent steaks are popular, too. Tedfords overlooks the waterfront and attracts many loyal locals. ££–£££

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