Guidebook for Belfast
Food Scene
An artisan scratch bakery. Everything is made by hand with whole ingredients. They grind a lot of our own spices, we only use sea salt, eggs from a shell, real butter, and sunflower oil for example. Eat freshly baked bread : Focaccia, sourdough , bagels and sumptuous, mouthwatering savoury & sweet pastries. You can sit in and have coffee/tea and watch the world go by.
The owner :Jennifer, is good crack and is passionate about her baking. You can taste it
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Bread and Banjo Bakery
353 Ormeau RdAn artisan scratch bakery. Everything is made by hand with whole ingredients. They grind a lot of our own spices, we only use sea salt, eggs from a shell, real butter, and sunflower oil for example. Eat freshly baked bread : Focaccia, sourdough , bagels and sumptuous, mouthwatering savoury & sweet pastries. You can sit in and have coffee/tea and watch the world go by.
The owner :Jennifer, is good crack and is passionate about her baking. You can taste it
Drinks & Nightlife
It serves a good Guiness and caters for all ages groups. There at least 3 different bars under the one roof. The Errigle Inn is known as one of Ireland's most famous traditional pubs.
It is also a live music venue with an electric range of local and tribute bands playing. The bar also hosts tv world sports events. The top class restaurant can rustle up a mean steak and has other excellent choices of food on its menu.
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The Errigle Inn
312-320 Ormeau RdIt serves a good Guiness and caters for all ages groups. There at least 3 different bars under the one roof. The Errigle Inn is known as one of Ireland's most famous traditional pubs.
It is also a live music venue with an electric range of local and tribute bands playing. The bar also hosts tv world sports events. The top class restaurant can rustle up a mean steak and has other excellent choices of food on its menu.
The Crown Liquor Saloon, also known as the Crown Bar, is a pub in Great Victoria Street in Belfast, Northern Ireland. Refurbished in 1885, and at least twice since, it is an outstanding example of a Victorian gin palace, and one of Northern Ireland's best-known pubs.[1]
The bar also appeared in the backdrop of the 1949s spy movie 'The Third Man'.
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The Crown Liquor Saloon
46 Great Victoria StThe Crown Liquor Saloon, also known as the Crown Bar, is a pub in Great Victoria Street in Belfast, Northern Ireland. Refurbished in 1885, and at least twice since, it is an outstanding example of a Victorian gin palace, and one of Northern Ireland's best-known pubs.[1]
The bar also appeared in the backdrop of the 1949s spy movie 'The Third Man'.
Restaurant Supreme: Fabulous food, wine & great service.
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Mourne Seafood Bar
34-36 Bank StRestaurant Supreme: Fabulous food, wine & great service.
Sightseeing
This iconic building encapsulates the shipbuilding heritage of Belfast.
The exhibitions are varied, interactive, informative and engaging. It is possible to spend the whole day there. Take your time and have rest breaks in the cafe. If you have the time book the dining room experience. It is the stuff that dreams are made off.
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TEC Belfast
17 Queens RdThis iconic building encapsulates the shipbuilding heritage of Belfast.
The exhibitions are varied, interactive, informative and engaging. It is possible to spend the whole day there. Take your time and have rest breaks in the cafe. If you have the time book the dining room experience. It is the stuff that dreams are made off.
Parks & Nature
This park is ideal for a stroll and is very popular with the locals.
It is well kept and offers the chance to see and smell the shrubbery and trees nativeOrmeau Park is a popular venue for sport, with a range of facilities that are located in Ormeau Park Playing Fields including soccer pitches, two bowling greens and pavilions, a BMX track, basketball, tennis and netball courts. The park also has a children’s playground.
The park is also popular with both walkers and jogg to Belfast.
It was once the grounds for a private residence: Ormeau Park was originally home to the Donegall family, who lend their name to some of Belfast's most famous streets, such as Donegall Quay and Donegall Place.
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Ormeau Park
Ormeau RoadThis park is ideal for a stroll and is very popular with the locals.
It is well kept and offers the chance to see and smell the shrubbery and trees nativeOrmeau Park is a popular venue for sport, with a range of facilities that are located in Ormeau Park Playing Fields including soccer pitches, two bowling greens and pavilions, a BMX track, basketball, tennis and netball courts. The park also has a children’s playground.
The park is also popular with both walkers and jogg to Belfast.
It was once the grounds for a private residence: Ormeau Park was originally home to the Donegall family, who lend their name to some of Belfast's most famous streets, such as Donegall Quay and Donegall Place.
The selection of plants, tree and green grass are refreshing after being stuck indoors. It is an accessible location; next to Queens University, Ulster Museum & Malone/Stranmillis Areas.
It great to have a stroll and go investigate the refurbished Tropical Ravine. Hundreds of unique plants, some estimated to be over 150 years old. The Palm House contains a range of tropical plants, hanging baskets, seasonal displays and birds of paradise, and is one of the earliest examples of a glasshouse made from curved iron and glass. It shows how advances in glasshouse technology allowed horticulturists to grow exotic plant species during the Victorian period.
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Botanic Gardens
1 Colenso ParadeThe selection of plants, tree and green grass are refreshing after being stuck indoors. It is an accessible location; next to Queens University, Ulster Museum & Malone/Stranmillis Areas.
It great to have a stroll and go investigate the refurbished Tropical Ravine. Hundreds of unique plants, some estimated to be over 150 years old. The Palm House contains a range of tropical plants, hanging baskets, seasonal displays and birds of paradise, and is one of the earliest examples of a glasshouse made from curved iron and glass. It shows how advances in glasshouse technology allowed horticulturists to grow exotic plant species during the Victorian period.
Pair this visit with Belfast Castle. Its good if your into hiking as you can explore the caves and gain a fabulous view over Belfast.
The profile of the mountain looks like Napoleon's Nose. You can see this from almost any place in Belfast.
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Cave Hill Country Park
Antrim RoadPair this visit with Belfast Castle. Its good if your into hiking as you can explore the caves and gain a fabulous view over Belfast.
The profile of the mountain looks like Napoleon's Nose. You can see this from almost any place in Belfast.
Arts & Culture
The Ulster Museum offers a window on cultural, social and political development of Northern & Irish History.
Natural history from The Ice Age explores the scientific and ecological impacts. Minerals & Marine life are explored.
There is lots to do for children as there are dedicated zones for them to engage and burn of their energy.
You are guaranteed a fun and interesting time.
The cafe and more upmarket restaurant offer great food and venue.
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Ulster Museum station
The Ulster Museum offers a window on cultural, social and political development of Northern & Irish History.
Natural history from The Ice Age explores the scientific and ecological impacts. Minerals & Marine life are explored.
There is lots to do for children as there are dedicated zones for them to engage and burn of their energy.
You are guaranteed a fun and interesting time.
The cafe and more upmarket restaurant offer great food and venue.
Real feel for history. Hands on interactive and great for families and children.
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Museo Folklórico de Ulster
153 Bangor RdReal feel for history. Hands on interactive and great for families and children.
Essentials
Fresh food and helpful staff. Reasonably priced with a good selection of international and convenience food.
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Tesco Express
5 Belmont RdFresh food and helpful staff. Reasonably priced with a good selection of international and convenience food.
Getting Around
City Cab
Efficient and reliable.
Access to trains & buses (regional & city) are governed by Translink Services.
Bus stops are situated along the main routes. Indicated by a pole. It is necessary for passengers to put out their hand if they wish to alight the bus. Try to have correct change for the driver or buy a travel card ( local shops)
Trains : Only
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Translink Glengall Street
10 Glengall StAccess to trains & buses (regional & city) are governed by Translink Services.
Bus stops are situated along the main routes. Indicated by a pole. It is necessary for passengers to put out their hand if they wish to alight the bus. Try to have correct change for the driver or buy a travel card ( local shops)
Trains : Only