Guidebook for Belfast

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Guidebook for Belfast

Food Scene

Delicious treats and nice coffee, as well as a gorgeous shop with homeware, books and clothes.
19 locals recommend
Avoca Belfast
41 Arthur St
19 locals recommend
Delicious treats and nice coffee, as well as a gorgeous shop with homeware, books and clothes.
They serve gorgeous breakfasts (their Eggs Benedict is amazing) and really tasty lunches (think Croque Monsieurs and hearty hotpots). Nice for drinks too and lively at night.
42 locals recommend
The National Grande Cafe
62 High St
42 locals recommend
They serve gorgeous breakfasts (their Eggs Benedict is amazing) and really tasty lunches (think Croque Monsieurs and hearty hotpots). Nice for drinks too and lively at night.
It's an amazing concept - there's no price list; just an honesty box where customers choose what to pay. The food is terrific and the atmosphere is always lovely. Great views over the Titanic dock area too.
10 locals recommend
The Dock Café
2K Queens Rd
10 locals recommend
It's an amazing concept - there's no price list; just an honesty box where customers choose what to pay. The food is terrific and the atmosphere is always lovely. Great views over the Titanic dock area too.

Arts & Culture

Showcases Northern Ireland talent in a newly refurbished purpose-built theatre. Grab drinks and dinner before the show and enjoy views of the river (and the rowers) below.
56 locals recommend
Lyric Theatre Belfast
55 Ridgeway St
56 locals recommend
Showcases Northern Ireland talent in a newly refurbished purpose-built theatre. Grab drinks and dinner before the show and enjoy views of the river (and the rowers) below.
It's a great all-rounder - modern art, quirky exhibitions, theatre productions, soft play for kids and a great café and restaurant.
65 locals recommend
The MAC
10 Exchange St
65 locals recommend
It's a great all-rounder - modern art, quirky exhibitions, theatre productions, soft play for kids and a great café and restaurant.

Sightseeing

It's my alma mater! Beautiful building, historically vital and some influential graduates. And it's free!
80 locals recommend
Queen's University Belfast
University Road
80 locals recommend
It's my alma mater! Beautiful building, historically vital and some influential graduates. And it's free!

Drinks & Nightlife

Great terrace with views over City Hall - live music too.
Robinson & Cleaver
1-3 Donegall Square North
Great terrace with views over City Hall - live music too.

Parks & Nature

It has a fantastic Gruffalo Trail that little kids will absolutely love, complete with sculptures of the main Gruffalo characters. Best of all - it's free!
8 locals recommend
Colin Glen Forest Park
163 Stewartstown Rd
8 locals recommend
It has a fantastic Gruffalo Trail that little kids will absolutely love, complete with sculptures of the main Gruffalo characters. Best of all - it's free!

Getting Around

This is about a 10 minute walk from the apartment. You can catch trains from here around Northern Ireland (e.g. the North Coast for the Giant's Causeway) and to Dublin.
36 locals recommend
Belfast City Centre, Lanyon Place Train Station
East Bridge Street
36 locals recommend
This is about a 10 minute walk from the apartment. You can catch trains from here around Northern Ireland (e.g. the North Coast for the Giant's Causeway) and to Dublin.
Casual bike rental for really low prices. Sturdy, well-maintained bikes.
119 locals recommend
Belfast City Hall
Donegall Square North
119 locals recommend
Casual bike rental for really low prices. Sturdy, well-maintained bikes.