Where to go for a milkshake in Belfast

Located on Castle Street in the heart of the city centre, City Picnic is the perfect place to pop out of the office for a tasty lunch or stop-by from a break from shopping in the city. Known for their hearty burgers, epic fries, fresh-baked pizzas, and creative cocktails, this spot is open seven days a week, offering a chilled out and relaxed dining experience that keeps its focus on fun and good food. Their milkshakes are just as delicious, making for the perfect sweet treat to follow your main. Served with a generous dollop of whipped cream on top, the milkshakes here are rich, creamy, and full of flavour; the most difficult part will be choosing which flavour to go for. Whether it’s chocolate, strawberry, vanilla, or salted caramel, you’re sure to be impressed by the delicious, indulgent flavours on offer here. 

Located on the Cliftonville Road in North Belfast, The Burger Club is beloved by locals for its hearty beef, chicken, and veggie burgers that are perfectly prepared and topped with a delightful array of veggies and sauces to suit all tastes. Open seven days a week for collection, delivery, and sit-in dining, this is the perfect treat for all occasions, whether it’s a casual date night, a relaxed catch up with friends before the match, or a delicious Friday night takeaway with the family. If you’re in the mood for something sweet, you’re in for a treat here with their fantastic selection of delicious milkshakes, perfect for kids both big and small. From a fruity, creamy strawberry shake made from fresh strawberries to a choco-lover’s chocolate shake that is sure to satisfy your sweet tooth, there’s something for everyone here. Aside from that, you can indulge in a delicious Kinder Bueno shake, a crunchy creamy Oreo shake, or a classic Vanilla. 

A friendly neighbourhood brasserie located in the East Belfast suburb of Ballyhackamore, Neill’s Hill is the perfect place to dine for all occasions. Whether you’re calling in for a relaxed weekend breakfast, a chilled out afternoon lunch, or a casual evening meal with the family, you’re sure to be delighted with what’s on offer here. If you’re visiting with kids, the little ones will be just as delighted with the delicious treats available here. The little ones’ menu features everything from penne with tomato sauce to everyone’s favourite chicken goujons and fries, Neill’s Hill ribs to a classic battered fish and chips. So, even the fussiest little ones are sure to find something to take their fancy here. To satisfy their sugar cravings, Neill’s Hill also offers a fantastic array of kids’ milkshakes for dessert – a great way to wash down dinner. With a great selection of classic milkshake flavours, including banana, chocolate, and strawberry, there’s something to suit all tastes here.

Located in Wellington Place, just a one minute walk from City Hall, this epic city centre eatery is a must-visit for a hearty feed, creative cocktails, and delicious desserts. Known for low and slow braised meat locally-sourced from high-quality Irish producers and prepared in-house by expert butchers, Stix and Stones Meat Wagon is a laidback grill canteen that offers an array of intimate table settings and booth dining for feasting with friends and family. Expect everything from perfectly-flavoured wings to hearty smokehouse platters with ribs, wings, slaw, fries, and more. They also serve a delicious array of beef, chicken, and veggie burgers and plenty of delicious sides and bites. When you fancy something sweet, you can indulge your taste buds with their delicious two-scoop shakes, available in strawberry, peanut butter, banana, chocolate, and vanilla. And, if you’re feeling extra, you can even ‘make it hard’ by adding a shot of whiskey, rum, or Baileys. Go on, treat yourself!

A student favourite, Maggie May’s offers several outlets around the city, serving up hearty dishes for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Having served the people of Belfast since 1995, this spot boasts almost 30 years of experience. So, there’s no denying they truly know what they’re doing when it comes to great food and quality Irish hospitality. From Irish classics to more creative offerings and plenty of vegan and vegetarian options, there truly is something for everyone here, from a hearty Ulster Fry to delicious burgers, pasta bolognese to chicken curry; you’ll truly be spoilt for choice. What sets this spot apart from the rest, however, is their creative and indulgent milkshakes, which can be made to suit your preference. For those who fancy something classic, you can opt for one of their ‘Simple Shakes’, which comes topped with cream and marshmallows. Otherwise, you can go for one of their ‘Special Shakes’, which features your choice of chocolate or sweet treat, such as Snickers, M&Ms, Skittles, and even Berocca. Yes, really! If that’s not quite enough, you could opt for one of their signature ‘Super Special Shakes’, such as their ‘Kinder Kraze’, which comes with Kinder Bueno and white chocolate chips, or the ‘Biscoff Babe’ with Biscoff sauce, biscuits, and double espresso with whipped cream and crumbled biscoff. They even offer ‘Alco Shakes’ spiked with a shot and vegan shakes made with your choice of oat, soya, or almond milk.