Celebrating the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee in Belfast

With a fresh new six-course menu that tells a new story every six weeks, Six by Nico provides more than just a meal out. Rather, when you book a table here, you’ll be met with an unforgettable dining experience that is sure to delight all of your senses. Based at the heart of the city’s Cathedral Quarter, you can enjoy the electric atmosphere of this buzzing location – and even head to one of Belfast’s best bars once you’ve finished your meal. Six by Nico recently announced its next menu will be Hollywood, with some exciting dishes inspired by some of cinema’s greatest blockbusters, including Ghostbusters and Pulp Fiction. With tables booking up even before its limited set menus have been released, we highly recommend booking ASAP as this popular spot is sure to book up over the bank holiday weekend.

If you’re heading out with the family this bank holiday weekend, we highly recommend checking out Fratelli on Great Victoria Street. Having recently reopened with an exciting new menu, Fratelli – which is part of the prestigious Galgorm Group – offers a delightful Italian menu that will transport you to the southern coast of Italy. Serving up classic Italian dishes from pizzas to pasta, tiramisu to gelato, you’ll be spoilt for choice with the delicious dishes on offer here. Catering for all dietary requirements and even providing a fantastic menu for the ‘little boars’, this is the perfect spot for a meal out with family. Fratelli also offers a great selection of cocktails and wines, which will truly make you feel that you’ve set off on an Italian holiday.

Since it’s the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee, why not celebrate like royalty and book into the stunning Observatory at The Grand Central, which overlooks inner Belfast City Centre. As the tallest hotel in the city, you can enjoy views looking out as far as the eye can see. From the iconic City Hall with its green-stained copper dome in the foreground to the Harland and Wolff Cranes and the River Lagan in the distance, the views here are truly magical, especially on a clear day. Reserve a window seat and enjoy some delicious cocktails and light bites or treat yourself to a wonderful Jawbox G&Tea Afternoon Tea, complete with delicious finger sandwiches, cakes, and scones, the finest teas on offer, and, of course, Belfast’s favourite Jawbox Gin. So, if you fancy feeling like royalty this bank holiday weekend, then booking a table at The Observatory is an absolute must.

A relative newcomer to the Belfast dining scene, having opened in spring 2021, Haymarket Belfast is the perfect spot to soak up the sun and enjoy the good weather (that we’re hoping for) over the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee bank holiday. Located right at the heart of Belfast City Centre on Royal Avenue, Haymarket is ideally situated for a day or evening out in the city. Attracting a young and trendy crowd, this is the perfect spot to enjoy a lively afternoon with friends, try some delicious street food, including pizzas, chicken wings, and wedges, sip on tasty and refreshing cocktails, and dance along to great music. With the choice of both an outdoor beer garden and indoor restaurant, this is the perfect location no matter the weather. However, there’s nothing quite like soaking up the sun from a vibrant beer garden when the sun’s out, so fingers crossed for good weather!

Go ahead and treat yourself by celebrating the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee with some casual fine dining in the heart of south Belfast with Millar’s. Serving fresh, seasonal, local produce the talented team here have created a magical menu, using the best produce right on their doorstep. Pair that with an exceptional wine and cocktail menu, beautiful interiors and friendly team, and Millar’s could well be the perfect venue for dining this four-day weekend.