Belfast

4 real restaurants, cafés, bars, markets and food experiences, from inexpensive to special occasion.

4 places to eat and drink in Belfast

A seafood dish (illustrative photo)
Illustrative photo

St George’s Market

Market · City Centre

£ Inexpensive

A Victorian covered market open on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays, with food, crafts and live music.

Known for: Ulster fry, seafood, baking

Under about £18 per person

Local favourite Good for Families · Groups

Glasses of beer (illustrative photo)
Illustrative photo

The Crown Liquor Saloon

Bar · Great Victoria Street

££ Mid-range

A gloriously ornate Victorian gin palace with snugs, stained glass and gas lamps, owned by the National Trust.

Known for: Pub food, Irish whiskey

About £18–35 per person

Local favourite Good for Groups · Couples

A plated fine-dining dish (illustrative photo)
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OX

Restaurant · Oxford Street

££££ Special occasion

A Michelin-starred restaurant serving contemporary dishes from Northern Irish produce.

Known for: Tasting menu

£65+ per person

Special occasion Good for Couples · Groups

A seafood dish (illustrative photo)
Illustrative photo

Mourne Seafood Bar

Restaurant · Bank Street

££ Mid-range

A seafood restaurant with a strong reputation, serving fish from the Mourne coast.

Known for: Oysters, mussels, fish

About £18–35 per person

Local favourite Good for Families · Groups

£ to ££££ is an approximate guide to price level and the per-person range is an estimate, not live pricing. “Good for” is a rule of thumb. Opening times and menus change: check with the venue before you go.

Local dishes to try in Belfast 3
  • Ulster fry

    A hearty fry-up with soda bread and potato bread

  • Champ

    Mashed potato with spring onion

  • Irish whiskey

    Try one in a historic pub

Food markets & tastings in Things to Do 1