Where to spend Father’s Day in Belfast

Located on the Upper Lisburn Road in the south Belfast suburb of Finaghy, Millar’s Restaurant is the perfect place to treat your dad to a delicious meal this Father’s Day. Offering seasonal menus that change frequently based on the availability of produce, you can always expect the finest local flavours dining here. They offer something for everyone, from quality meat and seafood dishes that highlight what makes Irish farms and fisheries so renowned to delicious vegan and vegetarian options that are so full of flavour and creativity that you won’t believe it’s all completely plant-based.

Their fantastic Sunday menu is also worth checking out; served between 12:30 pm and 6:30 pm every week, diners can enjoy a delicious two-course set menu for just £24. With options such as a thick cut sirloin of beef served with creamy mash, duck fat roasties, various roast veggies, yorkshire puddings, and gravy, and a flavoursome pan-fried sea bass with olive tapenade, crushed new potatoes, sun dried tomatoes, and lemon hollandaise, your dad will be spoilt for choice with the incredible array of options available here.

Rather than treating your father to a typical dinner, why not treat him to a hearty breakfast/brunch from one of the best seats in the city. Stock Kitchen and Bar, perched above Belfast’s iconic St George’s Market, delivers a high quality breakfast that utilises the fresh local ingredients from the market stalls below. Diners can enjoy the likes of The Market Grill, Stock’s take on the traditional fry, Smoked Salmon, Wheaten Bread and Poached Eggs or Pork Belly & Black Pudding Croquettes with Two Fried Eggs, to name a few.

Stock Kitchen and Bar is the perfect venue for a fun, family-filled Father’s Day breakfast with a unique menu that has something to suit all dietary requirements and tastes. Although the food and drink are exceptional, what makes this venue truly special is its location. This Father’s Day book in for your breakfast, enjoying one of these expertly curated dishes, overlooking the bustling Sunday market below.

If you’re searching for a unique experience to make this Father’s Day especially memorable, The Muddlers Club is sure to deliver. An innovative and exciting restaurant, tucked away between Warning Street and Exchange Place in Belfast’s iconic Cathedral Quarter, The Muddlers Club delivers simple yet meticulously prepared dishes in an equally exciting atmosphere. For £70 per person you and your father can enjoy The Muddlers Club’s eight course seasonal menu that incorporates an exquisite range of flavours and ingredients to create a unique selection of savoury and sweet dishes.

The brainchild of Northern Irish Chef, Gareth McCaughey, this city centre eatery is on a mission to deliver “punchy flavours” and “beautiful presentation”. Even better, McCaughey does so whilst using top quality local ingredients, served up in a relaxed setting inspired by the secret society that once adorned the building. If your dad is a self confessed wine enthusiast you can also add the restaurant’s carefully curated wine pairing to your meal, designed to perfectly complement each dish and enhance the already fantastic flavours. With a one-of-a-kind menu and open kitchen to add an element of drama, The Muddlers Club is guaranteed to make up for the previous two years of lockdown, starting this Father’s Day with a bang.

Belfast has no shortage of delightful pubs and warming roasts, but this Father’s Day, go above and beyond with one of the best roasts in the city. The Northern Whig, near the city’s lively Cathedral Quarter, offers the perfect roast, and at £20 per person is sure to tick all the boxes with even the most demanding dad. Starting the evening with a pint in the restaurant’s popular bar, you can move on to enjoy a selection of starters including buffalo wings and breaded mushrooms before continuing to the main event.

On Sundays, guests have the choice of four roast options, including a vegetarian nut roast, all of which are served alongside mash, roast potatoes, seasonal vegetables and marrowbone gravy. If roasts aren’t your thing you can also choose from The Northern Whig’s number of other main course options, all of which are included in the Sunday deal. For those dads with a sweet tooth, this city centre bar and restaurant offers sticky toffee pudding, cheesecakes and classic crumbles – ideal to end any Father’s Day meal on a high note.

Have a meat obsessed dad? This Father’s Day you are sure to impress by booking a table at one of Belfast’s most exciting eateries – Stix and Stones. Not only is this central steak house renowned for its cuts of meat and fresh seafood, but to add to the drama guests can cook their dinner right at the table! Since first opening 2014, Stix and Stones has cemented itself as one of the most unique dining experiences in the city, allowing diners to cook up their beef on a preheated 450 degree stone which they assure will keep “every mouthful tender and succulent.”

If steak isn’t your thing, no problem. Stix and Stones has an equally delicious “off the stone” menu, which includes plenty of options for vegetarians and vegans keeping everyone in the family happy. Although focused on quality steaks and seafood, Stix and Stones has a number of menus and offers, including a Sunday Set Menu, meaning that you don’t have to break the bank to treat your dad this Father’s Day. Taking inspiration from one of the oldest cooking methods in the world, this local hotspot is anything but old fashioned, combining quality produce, mouthwatering cocktails and a dramatic atmosphere – the perfect Father’s Day experience.

Located on the Upper Newtownards Road, Hoose Bistro is a firm favourite among diners east of the city. Open Wednesday through Sunday, Hoose serves a fresh and delicious menu that specialises in the finest local produce at great value for money. The varied all day menu has something for everyone, and the team’s keen to ensure all dietary requirements and allergens are catered for with care. So, this is a great place to check out with the whole family this Father’s Day.

Drinkwise, you can expect a great selection of ‘Restaurant Exclusive’ wines, an ever-growing gin list and more, making it the perfect spot for a relaxing lunch or a casual evening meal. On Sundays, Hoose Bistro offers a superb carvery lunch menu, which is available between 1pm and 4pm. For just £22, you can enjoy two-courses, with options such as soup of the day or duck and liver pate for starter, a nut roast, a roast silverside of beef, or a chicken supreme for main, and sticky toffee pudding or cheesecake for dessert.

Another great family spot on the Upper Newtownards Road, Neill’s Hill is the perfect spot to show your dad some love this Father’s Day. Why not check out the delicious Sunday brunch, which features favourites such as malted waffles with toppings of your choice, various savoury breakfast dishes including a classic Irish breakfast and plenty of vegan alternatives, or eggs how you like them?

If you’re looking for something more hearty, book a table for the Sunday kitchen carvery, which features a range of meat and fish options, alongside a great range of delicious vegan and vegetarian dishes. There’s also an extensive drinks menu, which is perfect for washing down your meal. Whether your dad’s a wine, beer or spirits drinker, there’s sure to be something here that’ll tickle his fancy.

A great choice for all occasions, Home Restaurant is a must-visit city centre spot serving a delicious range of fresh, local dishes with a creative twist. Catering for all tastes and dietary requirements, this laidback eatery received a Michelin Bib Gourmand recognition for its Michelin-quality food at accessible prices.

Initially opened as a three-month pop-up venue back in 2011, Home proved so popular among diners from all across Belfast that fast-forward 12 years and this brilliant spot still enjoys a steady trade of loyal and new customers booking a table to enjoy the delicious offerings these guys have become so well-known for. Open from noon to late, Home Restaurant offers ‘feel good food’, and an extensive and affordable wine and drinks menu that features something for everyone. Boasting a convenient city centre location, this is a great place to bring the family together this Father’s Day. 

A beloved restaurant set in the heart of the leafy east Belfast suburb of Ballyhackamore, Cyprus Avenue is known for its laid back atmosphere, carefully curated dishes, and friendly local vibe. On a sunny day, there’s nothing better than relaxing on the sheltered outdoor terrace, catching up with the family, and watching the world go by. Open all day serving breakfast, lunch, and dinner, you can treat your dad to his favourite meal of the day here.

Specialising in global cuisine made using the finest local ingredients sourced from trusted producers from all across the Emerald Isle, you can expect nothing short of excellence in each and every dish here. Menus change with the seasons to reflect the varied availability of produce, so you can always enjoy the highest quality flavours every time you dine here. Frequented by locals and visitors alike, they offer something for everyone, from succulent meat and fish dishes to flavourful vegan and veggie options.

If your dad is a fan of fresh, high quality seafood, then there’s no better place to treat him to a meal in Belfast this Father’s Day than the iconic Mourne Seafood Bar. Located on Bank Street in the city centre, this spot is open from Friday to Monday, from midday to late. So, whether you’re looking for a quick and tasty lunch or a sit down meal where you can spend some quality time with the big guy, this is the place for you.

Praised by food critics from across the UK, Ireland and further afield, Mourne Seafood Bar prides itself on serving fresh, local shellfish, which is hand-selected from independently-run shellfish beds. So you can rest assured that you’ll be treated to the very best when dining here. From the traditional favourite of beer battered cod and chips to the more adventurous crab spaghetti in shellfish cream, there is something for everyone here – and dad is sure to feel truly special being treated to a meal at Mourne Seafood Bar.