With Easter here, you may fancy treating yourself to a proper night out in the city to make the most of the bank holiday.
Food booking app Dish Cult has made stressing about where to choose that little bit easier by rounding up their five top picks for Easter break.
They said: "Blossoming Belfast is beautiful during the Easter period. The gloom of winter has faded away, the weather is warming up, and the gardens at Hillsborough Castle are in full spring.
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"What better way to celebrate Easter than by treating yourself to the best dining spots that the city has to offer?
"Whether it be a classic Sunday lunch or a filling fish and chips, Belfast offers an array of options when it comes to eating out. Fear not, the team at restaurant platform discovery Dish Cult has rounded up the city’s top five restaurants and pubs to visit this Easter."
Titanic Hotel Belfast
If it’s a traditional Sunday lunch you’re after, then you need to visit the opulent
Titanic Hotel in Belfast. Ideally located on the historic slipways, you can enjoy a morning walk or cycle around this scenic area before heading indoors for a filling lunch or afternoon tea. From £29.50 per person, guests can choose either two or three courses from the traditional Sunday roast menu.
With something for everyone, from slow roasted beef and Yorkshire puddings to chicken, pork, salmon or even ravioli, all served with a selection of potatoes and vegetables, everyone is certain to leave feeling more than satisfied.
For those with a sweet tooth, there is also a delicious selection of mouthwatering desserts, including apple crumble with custard and rum and raisin ice cream, raspberry and white chocolate roulade, lemon meringue tart, and more.
Home Restaurant
For a delicious seasonal menu with something to suit all tastes, dietary requirements and family members, visit Home Restaurant this Easter.
Offering a Michelin Bib Gourmand dining experience, this is the perfect place to enjoy a relaxed lunch or dinner in the heart of the city.
Always going above and beyond to offer the finest Irish hospitality, you will be treated like an old friend as soon as you walk through the door. Specialising in great tasting food inspired by local, homegrown, sustainable ingredients, the dishes here are always fresh and high quality.
Whether you call in for lunch or dinner, you’ll be wowed by delicious dishes with everything from super salads to Malaysian seafood laksa, burgers, steak and more, you’ll be spoilt for choice when it comes to delicious options for a tasty Easter lunch. Dining with the little ones? No problem.
The kids menu at Home is just as fresh and delicious as what’s on offer for the adults. Little diners will have the choice of dishes such as sausages, mash and gravy, breaded white fish and fries, or pasta with tomato sauce.
Bob Stewarts
Located on the outskirts of the city, Robert Stewarts, or Bob Stewarts, is a friendly local Irish pub and restaurant.
A 400-year-old authentic Irish bar, with traditional interior decor and plenty of outdoor space in Bob’s Beer Garden, this is the perfect place to dine when the sun comes out in Belfast.
Serving a delicious menu of traditional pub grub everyday, this is a great spot to check out during the Easter holidays, whether you’re dining with the family, catching up with friends, or looking for a quick and tasty lunch after spending the morning enjoying the stunning natural surroundings of the nearby Sir Thomas and Lady Dixon Park.
Despite this pub’s traditional appeal, Bob Stewart’s offers a suitably modern menu inspired by classics that caters to all tastes and dietary requirements. From chicken wings to Portavogie prawn linguine, Irish pork to a vegan curry served with braised rice, poppadoms and mango chutney, there is something here for everyone.
Ben Madigan’s Bar & Kitchen
Located at the foot of Cave Hill, Ben Madigan’s Bar and Kitchen is the perfect place to enjoy a delicious bite to eat after enjoying the mild spring weather during a hike up the iconic Cave Hill, which overlooks Belfast City.
With a warm and friendly atmosphere and a varied menu of delicious, award-winning local food and drinks, Ben Madigan’s is a great spot to dine out in Belfast this Easter break.
The all-day menu offers a great range of delicious local favourites with a modern twist, including spicy fried cod, beer battered fish and chips, various steak cuts, and more.
There’s also an extensive vegan and vegetarian menu that offers tasty dishes, such as salt and chilli tofu, veggie tacos, and spiced cauliflower steak, so everyone is catered for. The kids menu not only features a great range of tasty dishes for your little ones to enjoy, it also comes with a colouring-in sheet, keeping them entertained while they wait for their food to arrive.
Cyprus Avenue
Located in Ballyhackamore, Cyprus Avenue is the perfect place to dine when the sun comes out. If you’re lucky, you’ll get a table in the outdoor terrace area, allowing you to make the most of the sunny, springtime weather.
Open seven days a week for breakfast, lunch, and dinner, this spot proves popular with locals looking for a delicious bite to eat on the outskirts of the city. The creative menu features a delicious array of dishes to suit all tastes, made from the very best seasonal ingredients sourced from all around the island of Ireland.
Whether you fancy a light and refreshing salad, a filling plate of fish and chips or a delicious red lentil dahl, dining here is sure to leave you feeling more than satisfied. Alternatively, you can enjoy the fantastic Sunday set menu, which features tasty mains, such as a roast fillet of Irish beef, a mixed grill of east coast seafood, or a Cyprus Avenue-style nut roast.
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