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Discover Belfast: Shops, Restaurants and Highlights
The capital of Northern Ireland, Belfast is a vibrant city with a complicated past and a thriving present. With two Michelin-starred restaurants, lots of great pubs, and a vibrant local music scene, there’s something for everyone in this port city.
Mainstream Shopping
CastleCourt is the place to go for high street brands. This shopping centre in the centre of Belfast has over 50 stores.
Luxury Shopping
Victoria Square Shopping Centre is the more luxury shopping option, with brands from Michael Kors to Tommy Hilfiger. You can also find brands like Rolex and Montblanc in the Queen’s Arcade, while the Boulevard is an outlet about an hour’s drive from Belfast.
Markets
St George’s Market takes place every Friday, Saturday, and Sunday and has everything from food to vintage clothes to live music. Smithfield Market, opposite the back entrance to CastleCourt, is full of unique shops to buy clothes, antiques, or do alterations.
Boutique Shops
For quirky gifts, look no further than unusual boutique Alchemy and Ashes; you can find clothing brands from around the world in Never Never; Young Savage stocks vintage clothing, records, and books, while On the Square Emporium is a collector’s paradise of antique items.
Traditional Cuisine
Holohan’s Pantry on University Road is a great spot for traditional Irish food at very reasonable prices, while Darcy’s Belfast is a family-run restaurant making dishes with local ingredients. Kelly’s Cellars is a classic example of an Irish pub with live music and delicious food.
High-End Dining
You’re spoiled for choice in terms of fine dining in Belfast, with two Michelin-starred restaurants and several Bib Gourmand options. The Muddlers Club in the historic Cathedral Quarter serves elaborate dishes in a trendy industrial space, while Belfast’s other starred restaurant, OX, has a more relaxed feel and focuses on fresh fish and meat.
Casual or Trendy Spots
Ginger Bistro is the spot for excellent food and big portions; The Teal Monkey serves modern European food and cocktails in a funky atmosphere, and Jumon is a lively restaurant serving fresh Asian dishes.
Food Markets
Common Market in Belfast’s Cathedral Quarter is a food market serving everything from Filipino to Mexican food. Banana Block is a mini-market in a historic linen mill, featuring artisan producers. St George’s Market serves everything from steak to burritos to tapas.
The Titanic Belfast Museum
A short walk from the city centre, this eye-catching building tells the story of the Titanic from construction to its maiden voyage.
Belfast Castle
This Victorian mansion offers views of the city as well as a rich history, with several previous versions of Belfast Castle built in different spots around the city.
Albert Memorial Clock
Built in 1869 as a memorial to Prince Albert, this clock tower is one of Belfast’s best-known landmarks.
Peace Wall
Built in an attempt to reduce tensions between the Loyalist and Nationalist communities, the peace walls are a poignant reminder of Belfast’s difficult past.
City Centre
Here you’ll find the main shopping district and St George’s Market, as well as Belfast City Hall.
Cathedral Quarter
This area, named after St Anne’s Cathedral, is full of cobblestoned streets, trendy restaurants, and pubs.
Titanic Quarter
Home to the Titanic Museum, this area is now a waterfront development. Look out for the Game of Thrones trail, with six stained glass windows featuring scenes from the show that were filmed in the area.
North Belfast
North Belfast is where you’ll find historic landmarks like Belfast Castle. You can also see wildlife at Belfast Zoo and try out cosy local pubs.
West Belfast
This is the area of the city to see the famous political murals and the peace walls.
You can fly direct to Belfast from many UK cities, including Edinburgh, Glasgow, Liverpool, London, and Manchester. You can also take the ferry from Liverpool and from Cairnryan in Scotland, and trains from elsewhere in Ireland. The drive from Dublin to Belfast is straightforward, with the M1 motorway well signposted for Belfast.
Most on-street parking in Belfast is free during evenings and weekends, and there are also covered car parks. If you prefer to leave the car at home, there are local buses serving the city.
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