Where to eat and drink during a long weekend in Belfast

Every good long weekend starts with a coffee and a delicious breakfast. Luckily, Belfast has plenty of great cafes to make sure your weekend will be off to a great start. For us, there is no better place to start your time in the city than with a visit to General Merchants. 

With various locations across the city, you will no doubt be close to one no matter where you’re staying, and once you’ve tried the coffee and delicious breakfast offerings, we won’t blame you for wanting to return here every morning of your long weekend in Belfast.

Located on Layon Quay, just across the Lagan from Belfast’s Titanic Quarter, Tedfords Kitchen is the perfect spot to stop for lunch on your way back into the city. Offering a delightful lunch menu, with dishes such as caesar salad, curry roast monkfish, battered cod, beef ragu and more, you’ll be spoilt for choice when it comes to the delicious lunch offerings here.

One of the most-loved eateries in Belfast, this Michelin Bib Gourmand restaurant should be on everyone’s list when visiting the city. Specialising in dishes made using fresh, locally-sourced, sustainable ingredients, Home is the kind of place that will truly make you feel right at home. With plenty of options for all dietary requirements, including vegans, vegetarians, and gluten-free, everyone can dine out here without worrying that there won’t be anything for them on the menu.

One of the most recent additions to Belfast’s nightlife scene, a drink at Angel and Two Bibles is a must. With plenty of creative cocktails and a secret speakeasy vibe, this is the perfect place to end a night in the city. Read our spotlight feature on Angel and Two Bibles for more details.

Set yourself up for a jam-packed day of exploring the right way with a fresh and healthy breakfast from one of the city’s most loved cafes, Established Coffee. With a creative food menu and some of the best coffee in the city, you can expect to have to wait for a table when visiting on the weekend, but we can promise it’s worth it.

Take in some of the most breathtaking panoramic views of the city as you enjoy an array of teas, accompanied by finger sandwiches, scones and pastries, with an elegant afternoon tea at The Observatory at Grand Central Hotel. A true treat and a great way to spend an afternoon in Belfast, especially on a clear day.

One of the most unique places to eat in Belfast, this concept restaurant offers a limited tasting menu all based around a central theme. While you will know the theme before you book, diners don’t discover the menu’s full contents until arrival, which all adds to the charm of this fantastic restaurant. Previous themes have featured everything from Harry Potter to Roald Dahl, so embrace your inner child with a fun, creative, and delicious meal at A Peculiar Tea.

Offering perhaps one of the most creative brunch menus Belfast has to offer, there is no better place to kick off your day than at Freight. With a fantastic range of sweet and savoury dishes, brunch cocktails, and, of course, great quality coffee, Freight has two locations in the city – one in east Belfast and one on the Lisburn Road.

Sunday is all about food and what better way to enjoy the food that Belfast has to offer than by eating a fantastic Sunday roast at Horatio Todd’s Bar and Restaurant? With various meats available depending on your preference, accompanied by all the trimmings, you definitely won’t leave feeling hungry after your Sunday lunch here.

If you’re in the mood for a lighter dinner, yet still want that taste sensation for obvious reasons, then look no further. Jumon is a fantastic vegetarian restaurant in the city centre offering light and delicious dishes that are sure to keep your taste buds happy!