Belfast is an especially rewarding city for British and Irish cooking because tradition here is treated as a living resource. Excellent local seafood, carefully reared meat, potatoes, breads and seasonal vegetables appear in many forms, from quietly inventive tasting plates to restorative bowls of chowder. The strongest kitchens respect those ingredients without becoming trapped by nostalgia, so a familiar flavour may arrive with sharper sauces, lighter textures or a confident modern presentation.
This guide spans several kinds of meal. There are intimate rooms for a long evening, polished bistros that make dinner feel like an occasion, welcoming neighbourhood restaurants and relaxed places where fish and chips or an Irish comfort dish is exactly the right answer. Some menus change frequently with the catch or the season; others build their appeal around dependable favourites. In every case, food remains the reason to choose the address.
Use the menu beneath each entry to match the restaurant to your appetite and plans. City-centre choices work well around shopping, theatre and the Cathedral Quarter, while University Road, Bradbury Place and Andersonstown reward a short trip beyond the busiest streets. Whether you want pristine seafood, an ambitious set menu or a generous plate with champ and rich gravy, these Belfast restaurants show how broad British and Irish cooking can be.
The Muddlers Club
Hidden on Warehouse Lane, The Muddlers Club is made for diners who want Belfast produce handled with imagination and restraint. The room has an understated, industrial warmth, allowing the kitchen's precise plates to take focus. Seasonal vegetables, fish and meat are often paired with deeply flavoured sauces, cultured elements and crisp garnishes, creating food that feels contemporary while remaining connected to the region's ingredients.
This is a strong choice for a celebration or a long dinner where everyone is happy to follow the kitchen's rhythm. Menus evolve, so arrive open to combinations rather than fixed on one famous dish. The pleasure comes from progression: lighter, brighter plates lead into richer courses, then finish with desserts that balance sweetness and acidity. Allow time, and mention dietary needs when booking so the experience can be planned properly. The open kitchen adds energy to the room and gives the evening a quiet sense of theatre without distracting from conversation.
Address: 1 Warehouse Lane, Belfast BT1 2DX
The Muddlers Club Menu
Tasting Menu
Seasonal tasting menu - £110.00 / add wine £80.00. Menus are subject to change depending on availability of produce.
Sourdough, Guinness Wheaten
Arbequino olive oil & charred leek butter
Coronation Chicken, Croustade
Goats Cheese, Fig, Chestnut
Pomme Anna, Cod Brandade
Seatrout, Morel, Pea
Bluefin Tuna Tartare, Heirloom Tomato, Cucumber
Halibut, Grenobloise, Salsify
Salt-Aged Beef, Wild Garlic, Asparagus
Strawberry, Sorell, Ginger
Chocolate, Kaffir Lime, Coffee
Vegetarian Menu
Seasonal tasting menu - £110.00 / add wine £80.00. Menus are subject to change depending on availability of produce.
Sourdough, Guinness Wheaten
Arbequino olive oil & charred leek butter
Celeriac, Truffle
Goats Cheese, Fig, Chestnut
Beetroot, Apple
Salsify, Egg, Truffle
Tomato, Burrata, Pistachio
Asparagus, Buerre Blanc, Radish
Mushroom Gnocchi, Wild Garlic
Strawberry, Sorell, Ginger
Chocolate, Kaffir Lime, Coffee
Mourne Seafood Bar
Mourne Seafood Bar is the direct answer when the craving is for shellfish or the day's catch. Oysters, mussels, chowder and simply cooked fillets allow the quality of the seafood to remain obvious, while punchier sauces and spiced preparations add variety. The kitchen also understands the appeal of battered fish with proper chips, so diners can choose between a classic plate and something more delicate without leaving the restaurant's central theme.
The Bank Street room is lively and close-knit, which suits an informal lunch or a relaxed evening with friends. Availability follows the catch, making the current menu more useful than an old favourite remembered from a previous visit. Start with oysters or chowder if they appeal, then ask which fish is showing best. For weight-priced seafood or changing market choices, confirm the portion and total before ordering. If several shellfish preparations sound tempting, ordering them for the table creates a more varied start than committing to one large plate.
Address: 34–36 Bank Street, Belfast BT1 1HL
Mourne Seafood Bar Menu
Oysters
Each portion is 1/2 dozen or 4 for one.
Natural
Tabasco & lemon (M)
Mignonette
Shallot & sherry vinegar (M)
Japanese
Soy sauce, pickled ginger & cucumber (G)(M)
Bloody Mary Oyster Shot
Spicy vodka Bloody Mary shot with a Carlingford oyster (C)(M)(G)
Starters
Mourne Seafood Chowder
Wheaten bread, local herbs & dulse croutons (G)(F)(D)(C)
Salt & Chilli Squid
Napa Asian slaw, chilli jam & lemon aioli (E)(MD)
King Scallop in Shell
Garlic pomme puree & spinach cream (CR)(D)
Crack & Eat Crab Claws
Garlic & local herb butter and toasted sourdough (CR)(D)(G)
Smoked Ham Terrine
Burnt apple puree & summer veg medley (D)(MD)
Ewings’ Smoked Salmon Plate
Cream cheese, dill, caviar & wheaten bread (G)(D)(F)
Smoked Mackerel & Portavogie Crab Pate
On toast with lemon puree (F)(D)(G)(CR)
Oyster Mushroom Gyoza
Black garlic & ponzu (V)(G)
Strangford Lough Mussels
White wine, fennel & garlic cream & crusty sourdough (G)(D)(M)(C)
Mains
Crispy Monkfish & Dundrum Mussels
Dill & local beer broth, citrus fennel jam (F)(D)(G)(SU)(M)(MD)
Roast Cod Fillet
Butternut squash, toasted pumpkin seed & fried sage (F)(D)(G)
Mc Atamney’s Beef Cheek
Sweet potato purée, tenderstem broccoli (D)(SU)
Beer Battered Cod & Chips
Mushy peas & tartar sauce (G)(F)(E)(D)
Roasted Beetroot
Horseradish & cashew nut butter (V)(N)
Baked Fillet of Silver Hake
Saffron cream, samphire & new potato (F)(MD)(D)
Mourne Seafood Casserole
Local fish & shellfish, potatoes & confit fennel in a rich marinara sauce with sourdough (G)(F)(M)(CR)(C)(D)
Whole Roast Seabass on the Bone
Samphire, clams, new potato, lobster bisque (CR)(F)(D)(M)
For the Wee Ones
Strictly for 13 years old and under
Fusilli Pasta
Rich tomato & basil sauce & garlic bread (G)(E)(D)
Mussels
Shallot cream & fries (D)(M)
Fish & Chips
Tartar sauce, mushy peas & fries (MD)(G)(F)(E)
Sides
Skin on Fries
Smoked Butter Champ
(D)
Local Greens
(D)
Parmesan & Truffle Fries
(D)
Greens Salad & French Dressing
(MD)(SU)
Roast Carrot & Feta
(D)
White Wine
Gls = Glass, Btl = Bottle
Campo Nuevo Viura Chardonnay, Spain
Navarra - Fresh, crisp, notes of summer floral fruit, apple & citrus
Palazzi Garganega Pinot Grigio, Italy
Veneto - Soft, fresh, subtle. Honeyed, floral aromas, apple & lemon flavours.
Ceptembre Sauvignon Blanc, France
Loire - Notes of citrus, pear and gooseberry with a touch of tropical fruits.
Quinta Soalheiro Alvarinho, Portugal
Minho - Alvarinho & Loureiro, vibrant citrus flavour & elegant mineral profile
Red Wine
Gls = Glass, Btl = Bottle
Los Primos Malbec, Argentina
Mendoza - Vibrant & young, easy-drinking, fruity aromas, smooth flavour of ripe black cherry & toasted oak, round tannins and good balance
Marques de Toro Mencía, Spain
Castilla y León - Red fruit notes fuse with a silky smooth, mouth wateringly juicy, herbal rounded palate resulting in a persistent finish
Extrait de Romarion Pinot Noir, France
Languedoc - Supple and fresh on the palate, with pleasing red cherry, raspberry & black plum flavours, light tannins and a mouthwatering finish
Ancora Sangiovese, Italy
Languedoc - Soft and velvety, with rich, concentrated flavours of red berries, plums, vanilla and spice, hints of coffee & cinnamon
Cocktails
All £11
Freaky Tiki
Copeland rum, Malibu, velvet falernum, mango purée, pineapple, lime
Strawberry Fields
Copeland gin, Aperol, strawberry purée, lemon, soda, raspberry foam (E)
Pear Necessities
Pear vodka, honey syrup, apple, lemon
Rhuberry Blast
Copeland rhuberry gin, Cointreau, rhubarb bitters, lime, sugar, raspberry foam (E)
Draught Beer & Cider
Guinness
Peroni
Heverlee
Maggie’s Leap IPA
Irish Gin
Copeland Gin
Shortcross
Jawbox
Gunpowder
World Gin
Beefeater Pink
Bombay Sapphire
Hendricks
Monkey 47
Whiskey & Cognac
Copeland Whiskey
Jameson
Bushmills Black Bush
Soft Drinks
Coke / Coke Zero / Diet Coke
Fanta Orange / Lemon
Sprite Zero
Darcy's Belfast
Darcy's is a dependable destination for unfussy Irish cooking in generous form. The menu leans into the pleasures of pies, sausages, fish, potatoes and rich gravies, with enough lighter choices to keep a group happy. When you want crisp batter, creamy champ or a slow-cooked filling under pastry, the kitchen understands that comfort depends on good texture as much as size. Sauces are built to be mopped up, not left behind.
Its Bradbury Place location and friendly, traditional atmosphere make Darcy's easy to choose for a casual dinner, a family gathering or a substantial lunch. The broad menu rewards straightforward decisions: pick the dish you genuinely crave rather than searching for novelty. A warming main is especially appealing on a wet Belfast day, while fish and vegetable options provide a less rich path. Come hungry and allow the meal to be pleasantly unhurried. Sharing a starter can provide contrast before the larger mains, especially when the table is leaning toward pastry, gravy and potatoes.
Address: 10 Bradbury Place, Belfast BT7 1RS
Darcy's Belfast Menu
Snacks
BREAD BOARD
Country Butter, Wild Garlic Hummus
CLONAKILTY BLACK PUDDING SCOTCH EGG
Bacon Jam
FALAFEL BITES
Citrus & Herb Dressing
To Start
SOUP OF THE DAY
Stout Wheaten Bread
IRISH SODA BREAD
Guinness Cheddar Sauce
SEAFOOD CHOWDER
Stout Wheaten Bread
MUSSELS
Fresh bread
GOATS CHEESE SALAD
Mixed Leaves, Walnuts, Sourdough Croutons, Honey
CHICKEN WINGS
Whiskey BBQ Sauce, Wild Garlic Mayo
CAULIFLOWER WINGS
Hot Sauce, Vegan Mayo
To Follow
DARCYS CHICKEN
Honey Mustard Skin on Chicken Supreme, Fondant Potato, Charred Hispi Cabbage, Darcys Signature Sauce
LAMB SHANK
Colcannon Mash, Tenderstem Broccoli, Rosemary & Port Jus
IRISH LAMB STEW
Wheaten Bread
8oz BEEF BURGER
Brioche Bun, Lettuce, Tomato, Bacon Jam, Cheese, Home Cut Fries
PORK LOIN CHOP
Potato Rosti, Black Pudding, Brandy Braised Apples, Tenderstem Broccoli, Gravy
HONEY ROAST HAM
Mash Potato, Seasonal Vegetables, Wholegrain Mustard Cream Sauce
CHICKEN FILLET BURGER
Brioche Bun, Lettuce, Pickled Red Onion, Buffalo Sauce, Blue Cheese
BEER BATTERED FISH AND CHIPS
Mushy Peas, Homemade Tartar Sauce, Lemon
STEAK FRITES
6oz Denver Steak, Skinny Fries, Truffle Butter, Side Salad
DRY AGED STEAKS
Choice of Side, Sauce, and Served with Mushroom
Sides
All sides £5
HOME CUT CHIPS
SKINNY FRIES
THYME & GARLIC BABY POTATOES
GUINNESS CAULIFLOWER CHEESE
BUTTERY MASH
CHAMP
TUFFLE PARMESAN FRIES
MIXED SALAD
Sauces
All sauces £4
BRANDY PEPPERCORN SAUCE
GRAVY
PORT & RED WINE JUS
ONION GRAVY
WHOLEGRAIN MUSTARD CREAM SAUCE
GARLIC BUTTER
Vegan/Veggo
VEGAN SEITAN ROAST
Olive Oil Mash, Seasonal Vegetables, Onion Gravy
FALAFEL BURGER
Chickpea Burger, Vegan Brioche Bun, Lettuce, Pickled Red Onion, Vegan Mayo
CAULIFLOWER STEAK
Home Cut Chips, Lemon Caper Dressing, Side Salad
Dessert
PAVLOVA
Fresh Cream, Assortment of Fruit
RASPBERRY RUFFLE CHEESECAKE
Fresh Cream
STICKY TOFFEE PUDDING
Miso Caramel, Vanilla Ice Cream
BAILEYS PANNA COTTA
Cocoa Tuile, Orange
IRISH CHEESEBOARD
Selection of Irish Cheeses, Crackers, Chutney
Nippers
Kids Blackcurrent or Orange Juice Included. All kids meals £8.
CHEESEBURGER
Chips, Ketchup
MINI ROAST HAM
Seasonal Vegetables
CHICKEN GOUJONS
Chips, Choice of Sauce
FISH BITES AND CHIPS
Chips, Garden Peas
SAUSAGES
Chips, Choice of Sauce
KIDS ICE-CREAM
Chocolate or Strawberry Sauce, Wafer
Liqueur Coffees
All £8
IRISH (WHISKEY)
ROYALE (BRANDY)
ITALIAN (AMARETTO OR SAMBUCA)
JAMAICAN (RUM)
Cocktails
All £11
FROZEN DAIQUIRI
Strawberry or Passionfruit with Lime Juice & Bacardi
BRAMBLE
Gin, Creme de Mure Liqueur, Gomme and Lemon Juice
DARK & BONNY
Red Bonny Dark Rum, Lime Juice and Ginger Beer
PORNSTAR MARTINI
Passionfruit, Vodka, Pineapple and Prosecco
COSMOPOLITAN
Vodka, Cointreau, Lime Juice and Cranberry Juice
IRISH ESPRESSO MARTINI
Jameson, Tia Maria, Baileys, Espresso
LEMONDROP MARTINI
Vodka, Limoncello, Cointreau, Gomme and Lemon Juice
Ginger Bistro Belfast City Centre
Ginger Bistro combines the ease of a familiar neighbourhood restaurant with the polish expected from a city-centre dinner. Fish, poultry and red-meat dishes tend to be grounded by well-made sauces and vegetables rather than unnecessary decoration. The kitchen is equally comfortable with a crisp starter, a carefully cooked fillet and a generous pudding, giving mixed groups plenty of choice without making the menu feel directionless.
Its Great Victoria Street position makes Ginger particularly useful before a show or after a day in the centre, though the cooking deserves more than a rushed visit. Look for seafood when you want the lighter route, or choose a slow-cooked meat dish for deeper savoury flavours. Desserts are worth leaving room for. The atmosphere suits couples, families and friends who want attentive service in a setting that stays pleasantly informal. A sensibly paced booking leaves room for the full sequence rather than turning an otherwise generous meal into a timetable exercise.
Address: 68–72 Great Victoria Street, Belfast BT2 7AF
Ginger Bistro Belfast City Centre Menu
Snacks
Sourdough Baguette & Butter
House Wheaten Bread & Butter
Manzanilla Olives
Tapenade
Hummus
Breaded Mushrooms with Truffle Oil Mayo & Parmesan
To Start
Grilled Asparagus with Tomato, Olive, Goats Cheese & Pesto
# (GF)
Breaded Salmon & Smoked Cod Fishcake, Tartare Sauce & Dill Oil
Crispy Pork Belly, Panko Pineapple, Carrot, Chilli & Pickled Ginger
Fried Tiger Prawns with Babygem, Cucumber & Radish Salad, Fresh Ginger & Coriander
*
Broccoli Tempura with Carrot Salad, Pineapple Salsa Soy & Pickled Ginger Dressing
(Vegan)
French Onion Soup with Cheese Crouton & Sourdough Bread
Gingers Squid with Garlic Mayo & Sweet Chilli Dip
*(GF By Request)
Main Course
Fillet of Seabass Grilled Broccoli, Cannellini Beans, North African Seasoned Butter & Hazelnuts
(GF) #
Harissa Roasted Cauliflower, Baba Ganoush, Pickled Pomegranate Pistachio, Lemon Emulsion & Parsley
(Vegan) (GF) #
Pea & Courgette Risotto, Lemon Ricotta & Cress
(GF)
Pan Roast Salmon, Stir Fried Pak Choi, Crispy Coconut Rice Cake Prawns, Sesame Seeds, Teriyaki Dressing
# *
Braised Featherblade of Beef with a Medley of Root Vegetables Peas, Parsley & Buttery Mash & Beef Jus
(GF)
Roast Breast of Chicken, Potatoes Sautéed in Chorizo, Creamed Sweetcorn, Kale & Smoked Red Pepper Salsa
(GF)
Roast Sugar Pit Pork Chop, Caramelised Onions, Carrot, Cabbage Hasselback Potatoes, Rosemary Jus
(GF)
Sides
Shared price £5.50
Chips
Cauliflower Fritters with Truffle Oil Mayo & Parmesan
Steamed Greens
Mash
Sparkling
Bellini
Prosecco, Peach Puree
Kir Royale
Prosecco, Creme De Cassis
Aperol Spritz
Aperol, Prosecco & Soda
Espresso Martini
Ginger Martini
Holohans Pantry
Holohan's Pantry celebrates Irish comfort food with enough care to keep hearty dishes from feeling heavy. Boxty, champ and slow-cooked fillings bring potato and butter to the foreground, while seasonal vegetables and well-judged sauces provide balance. It is a useful place to introduce visitors to recognisably local flavours, but the cooking has sufficient detail to appeal to Belfast diners who already know the classics well.
The University Road setting feels warm and personal, well suited to a family meal or an easy dinner after exploring the Queen's Quarter. A boxty-based dish makes a natural starting point for first-time visitors, while pies, fish and meat plates offer familiar alternatives. Portions invite an appetite, yet it is sensible to save space for a traditional-minded dessert. Expect hospitality and generosity rather than hushed formality. The best combinations pair one of those potato-rich signatures with greens or a sharper accompaniment that refreshes the palate between bites.
Address: 43 University Road, Belfast BT7 1ND
Holohans Pantry Menu
Starters
HOMEMADE BREAD BOARD
fresh focaccia, Guinness wheaten, butter (Veg)
SOUP OF THE DAY
served with Guinness wheaten bread (V)(GF available)
MUSHROOM PARFAIT
toasted focaccia, pickles (Veg)(GF available)
CRISPY HERB BOXTY BALLS
potato, smoked tomato, parmesan, seasonal veg (Veg)
HOLOHAN’S ARÁN TÓSTA
Irish ‘bruschetta’ - fresh focaccia, salad leaves (V) (GF available)
CRÓICÉAD
Black pudding croquette, smoked tomato jam
VEGAN SUMMER SALAD
seasonal veg, pickles, radish (V)
Mains
all served with seasonal vegetables
PAN FRIED IRISH CHICKEN SUPREME
sauté potatoes, celeriac purée, crispy bacon, gravy (GF)
HOLOHAN’S COTTAGE PIE
ground beef, mash, gravy (GF)
HOLOHAN’S FISH PIE
salmon, coley, smoked haddock & a crème velouté, topped with buttery mash (GF)
8OZ BLACK ANGUS SIRLOIN
French fries, pepper sauce (GF)
SUGAR PITT PORK CHOP
fondant baby potatoes, carrot purée, gravy (GF)
PAN FRIED SALMON
crushed baby boils, seasonal vegetables, fish velouté (GF)
HOLOHAN'S PAN BOXTY
served with glazed seasonal veg & choice of: roast chicken, mushroom & tarragon cream (GF); beef & Worcester sauce (GF)
Desserts
GUINNESS STICKY TOFFEE PUDDING
toffee sauce, vanilla ice cream
BANANA & RASPBERRY CAKE
fresh fruit, ice cream (V available)
APPLE CRUMBLE
vanilla ice cream (Veg)(V available)(GF)
CHOCOLATE PEANUT BUTTER BROWNIE
vanilla ice cream (GF)
DESSERT SPECIAL
ask your server
CHEESEBOARD
Camembert, Comté, Stlton, Goat’s cheese, grapes, crackers, apple sauce (GF available)
Sides
hand cut chips
truffle & parmesan chips
pan boxty
mash /champ
seasonal vegetables
garden salad
Vegan/Vegetarian Starters
HOMEMADE BREAD BOARD
fresh focaccia, Guinness wheaten, butter (Veg)
SOUP OF THE DAY
served with Guinness wheaten bread (V)(GF available)
MUSHROOM PARFAIT
toasted focaccia, pickles (Veg)(GF available)
CRISPY HERB BOXTY BALLS
potato, smoked tomato, parmesan, seasonal veg (Veg)
HOLOHAN’S ARÁN TÓSTA
Irish ‘bruschetta’ - fresh focaccia, salad leaves (V)(GF available)
VEGAN SUMMER SALAD
seasonal veg, pickles, radish (V)
Vegan/Vegetarian Mains
all served with seasonal vegetables
AUBERGINE & RATATOUILLE BAKE
toasted focaccia,salad, parmesan (Veg)(V available)
VEGAN RATATOUILLE PIE
topped with mashed potato (GF)(V)
VEGAN RISOTTO
green veg, sundried tomato pesto (GF)(V)
HOLOHAN’S PAN BOXTY
seasonal veg, ratatouille, carrot purée (GF)(V)
HOLOHAN’S VEGETABLE PLATE
seasonal veg, sweet potato purée, sundried tomato pesto (Veg)(GF)
Vegan/Vegetarian Desserts
GUINNESS STICKY TOFFEE PUDDING
toffee sauce, vanilla ice cream (Veg)
BANANA & RASPBERRY CAKE
fresh fruit, ice cream (Veg)(V available)
APPLE CRUMBLE
vanilla ice cream (Veg)(V available)(GF)
CHOCOLATE PEANUT BUTTER BROWNIE
vanilla ice cream (Veg)(GF)
DESSERT SPECIAL
ask your server
CHEESEBOARD
Camembert, Comte, Stlton, Goat’s cheese, grapes, crackers, apple sauce (Veg)(GF available)
Vegan/Vegetarian Sides
hand cut chips
truffle & parmesan chips
pan boxty
mash /champ
seasonal vegetables
garden salad
Pre-Theatre Starters
Soup of the day
wheaten bread, herb butter (V)(GF available)
Irish stew with bread and herb butter (sml)
(GF available)
Smoked chicken, baby gem, crispy serrano, lemon aioli, salt & pepper croutons
(GF available)
Whiskey cured salmon, horseradish crème fraiche, wheaten loaf, herb dressing
(GF available)
Pre-Theatre Mains
Sweet cure bacon chop
braised cabbage, chive mash, mushroom, pepper and Madeira sauce
Handmade pie of the day
mash & gravy
Handmade vegan mushroom and truffle pie
mash and gravy
Irish stew with bread and herb butter (lrg)
(GF available)
Breaded cod
herb baby potatoes, roasted fennel, parsley sauce (GF available)
Holohan's Pan Boxty
served with seasonal veg & choice of: Roast chicken, mushroom & tarragon cream (GF); Vegan Boxty of the Day (GF)(V); Seafood & dill velouté (GF); Braised beef & pearl onion gravy (GF)
Pre-Theatre Desserts
Sticky toffee pudding
toffee sauce, vanilla ice cream
Vegan chocolate brownie
chocolate crumb, raspberry sorbet (V)
Chocolate & whiskey pot
Chantilly cream (GF)
Cheese selection
chutney, crackers & grapes (GF available)
Pre-Theatre Sides
hand cut chips
truffle & parmesan chips
pan boxty
mash /champ / colcannon
seasonal vegetables
garden salad
Express Lunch
£15.95
HOLOHAN’S COTTAGE PIE
ground beef, mash, gravy, served with salad (GF)
HOLOHAN’S FISH PIE.
salmon, coley, smoked haddock & a crème velouté, topped with buttery mash, served with salad (GF)
BEEF BURGER & CHIPS
handmade beef patty, cheese, confit red onions, gherkins, salad
VEGAN BURGER & CHIPS
vegan patty, vegan cheese, confit red onions, gherkins, salad
BAKED CABBAGE
baked cabbage, black garlic puree, watercress & new potatoes (GF)(Veg)(V available)
Sunday Starters
HOMEMADE BREAD BOARD
fresh focaccia, Guinness wheaten, butter
SOUP OF THE DAY
served with Guinness wheaten bread (V)(GF available)
MUSHROOM PARFAIT
pickled mushrooms, toast (Veg)(GF available)
GOAT’S CHEESE FRITTERS
lavender honey, salad, beetroot (Veg)
VEGAN SUMMER SALAD
asparagus, beetroot, radish (V)
Sunday Mains
MAINS - £25
HOLOHAN’S SUNDAY ROAST (WITH ALL THE TRIMMINGS)
choice of: chicken; nut roast; beef | supp +4
HOLOHAN’S COTTAGE PIE
ground beef, mash, gravy, seasonal vegetables (GF)
PAN FRIED WHOLE SALMON
crushed baby boils, bacon & leek velouté (GF)
HOLOHAN'S PAN BOXTY
served with glazed seasonal veg & choice of: roast chicken, mushroom & tarragon cream (GF); celeriac, spinach & watercress (GF)(Veg)(V available)
Sunday Desserts
GUINNESS STICKY TOFFEE PUDDING
toffee sauce vanilla ice cream
PASSION FRUIT BAKED CHEESECAKE
caramelised white chocolate
RHUBARB & APPLE CRUMBLE
vanilla ice cream (Veg)(GF)(V available)
ESPRESSO CREME BRULEE
CHEESEBOARD
grapes, crackers, apple & plum chutney (GF available) | SUPP +3
Sunday Sides
£5
hand cut chips
truffle & parmesan chips
pan boxty
mash /champ
seasonal vegetables
garden salad
Children's Menu
Served with ice cream dessert & fruit juice. £8.95
Chicken goujons & chips
(GF available)
Mini fish pie
(GF)
Homemade soup & crusty bread
(V)(GF available)
Children’s mini boxty
(GF)
Mini cottage pie
(GF)
Beers & Ciders
Heineken Alcohol Free
Heineken
Guinness Draught Can
Belfast Lager
Irish Whiskey
Bushmills
Black Bush
Bushmills 14yr Malaga cask
Jameson
Gin
Shortcross Rosies Garden
Tanqueray
Jawbox
Mil Gin
Port
Warres Vintage port
Warres Optima 10
Spirits
Jim Beam
Mad March Hare Poitin
Absolut Vodka
Havana 3yr
Liqueurs
Disaronno Amaretto
Pernod
Tia Maria
Cointreau Triple Sec
Soft Drinks
Fruit Juice
Coke
Diet Coke
Clearer Sparkling/Still (s)
Coffee / Tea / Liqueur Coffee
Tea
Herbal Tea
Espresso
Dbl. Espresso
Roam Belfast City Centre
Roam brings an ingredient-led, modern approach to a compact Callender Street dining room. The cooking draws character from careful roasting, pickling, fermentation and smoke, which means vegetables can be as memorable as the central piece of fish or meat. Plates look composed rather than crowded, and the contrasts are purposeful: something creamy may meet a bright pickle, while a charred edge is lifted by herbs or a clean, sharp dressing.
Choose Roam for a date night or an unhurried dinner with curious eaters. Sharing several plates lets the table explore more of the menu and makes the meal feel relaxed despite the kitchen's precision. Ask about the day's strongest combinations, particularly when local produce is at its peak. The central location is convenient, but the small room feels removed from the surrounding bustle once the food starts arriving. Because the menu is concise, a quick conversation with the team can help balance richer choices with brighter vegetable dishes.
Address: 6a Callender Street, Belfast BT1 5HX
Roam Belfast City Centre Menu
Snacks
Scraggy bay IPA bread, marmite butter
Kilkeel crab rosti, lemon, chive
Mount leinster cheddar tartlet, spalla, leek
Raw beef fillet, oat biscuit, smoked almond
Starters
Sea trout, roast onion dashi, kohlrabi
Heirloom tomato, durras, cucumber, goji
Thornhill duck breast, spiced pear jam
Iberico pork presa, shimeji, mustard seeds
Torched mackerel, jalapeño, burnt orange
Mains
Roast monkfish, courgette, broad beans, green curry
Lamb loin & fillet, aubergine, red wine jus
Cod, mussels, cauliflower, pomme puree
Baked celeriac, turnip, summer greens
Aged beef fillet, ox cheek, king oyster mushroom
Sides
£6
Crushed baby potato, confit garlic butter
Grilled hispi cabbage, café de paris
Desserts
Peach, white chocolate, vanilla, sable
Strawberry, champagne, elderflower
Irish cheese plate, apple chutney, fennel, crackers
Killeen, Co. Galway, Cavanbert, Co. Cavan, Young buck blue, Co. Down
Lunch
2 courses £38, 3 courses £42
Scraggy bay IPA bread
marmite butter
Mount leinster cheddar tartlet
spalla, leek
Kilkeel crab rosti
lemon, chive
Raw beef fillet
oat biscuit, smoked almond
Torched mackerel
jalapeño, burnt orange
Heirloom tomato
durras, cucumber, goji
Thornhill duck breast
spiced pear jam
Pork fillet
shimeji, mustard seed
Roast monkfish
courgette, broad beans, green curry
Sirloin
king oyster mushroom, beef jus (£4 supplement)
Baked celeriac
turnip, summer greens
Lamb rump
aubergine, red wine jus
Crushed baby potato
confit garlic butter
Grilled hispi cabbage
café de paris
Peach
white chocolate, vanilla, sable
Strawberry
champagne, elderflower
Irish cheese plate
apple chutney, fennel, crackers (£4 supplement). Killeen, Co. Galway, Cavanbert, Co. Cavan, Young buck blue, Co. down
Vodka
Copeland Pot Still
Gin
Copeland Classic Irish
Copeland Raspberry & Mint
Copeland Rhuberry
Jawbox Classic
Killowen Native Irish Botanical
Killowen Rhubarb, Heather & Hibiscus
Echlinville
Whiskey
McConnell’s 5 year
Copeland Merchants Quay
McConnell’s Sherry Cask
Killowen Px sherry & Rum Cask, Single Malt
Green Spot
Red Breast 12 year
Dunvilles PX Cask, single malt
Dunvilles 3 crowns peated
Beers
Our brewery, oatmeal stout
Kinnegar, Scraggy Bay IPA 440ml
Kinnegar, Donegal Lager 440ml
Kinnegar, low tide pale ale 1.0% 440ml
Legacy, medium dry cider
Mourne mist, pilsner
Cocktails
Pandan blanc
Mad march hare potin, pandan, coconut, ginger, clarified milk
Bodega Bramble
Copeland rhuberry gin, elderflower, blackberry, lemon, whites
Rum Old Fashioned
Copland rum, benedictine, peach, chamomile
Targaryen
Micil poitín, cherry, tarragon, lemon, soda
Sweet & Sour
Valentina Island vermouth, pickled pear, lemon, whites
Rosie Og
Killowen rhubarb gin, maraschino, hibiscus, honey, lemon
Apricot Julep
Copeland whiskey, apricot brandy, mint, soda
Roam brew
Born Irish whiskey, two stacks, cold brew, cream
Fish City
Fish City treats fish and chips as a Belfast meal worth doing carefully. Crisp batter, flaky fish and properly cooked potatoes are the foundation, while grilled fish, seafood starters and changing specials offer lighter or more adventurous choices. The kitchen's Irish focus is clearest in its attention to local seafood and accompaniments that belong beside it, from tart sauces and peas to seasonal vegetables.
The Ann Street position makes this an easy city-centre lunch, especially for visitors who want a classic without settling for a generic takeaway. Dining in gives the batter its best chance to stay crisp and lets the table explore more than one seafood preparation. Ask about the fish options before ordering, and confirm the size and total for anything priced by weight. It suits families, solo diners and an informal meal between central Belfast attractions. For contrast, add a bright seafood starter or salad before the main event instead of doubling down on fried food throughout.
Address: 33 Ann Street, Belfast BT1 4EB
Fish City Menu
Entrées
à la carte / available every evening from 5pm
Irish Seafood Chowder (ga)
Home baked Irish wheaten bread. Allergens: Celery, Cereals containing Gluten, Crustaceans, Fish, Milk, Molluscs, Sulphur Dioxide. Gluten amendable (GA): Gluten-free (GF) with gluten-free bread.
Crispy Soft Shell Crab
Chilli jam, glass noodle salad, soy and ginger dressing. Allergens: Cereals containing Gluten, Crustaceans, Fish, Sesame Seeds, Soya, Sulphur Dioxide.
Home Smoked Salmon
Home smoked in cherry wood, with sauce gribiche and toasted sourdough. Allergens: Cereals containing Gluten, Eggs, Fish, Milk, Mustard, Sulphur Dioxide.
Shellfish Bisque (GA)
Chive crème fraîche, crusty bread. Allergens: Celery, Cereals containing Gluten, Crustaceans, Fish, Milk, Sulphur Dioxide. Gluten Amendable (GA): Gluten-free (GF) with gluten-free bread.
Grilled Tiger Prawns (gf)
Korean chilli marinade, soya and sesame mayonnaise, smoked red pepper and garlic purée. Allergens: Crustaceans, Eggs, Milk, Mustard, Sesame Seeds, Soya, Sulphur Dioxide. Gluten-free (GF).
Strangford Lough Mussels (ga)
White wine cream, garlic ciabatta. Allergens: Celery, Cereals containing Gluten, Crustaceans, Fish, Milk, Molluscs, Sulphur Dioxide. Gluten amendable: Gluten-free (GF) with gluten-free bread.
Salt & Chilli Calamari (gf)
Saffron aioli, red cabbage, red grapefruit salad. Allergens: Crustaceans, Eggs, Milk, Molluscs, Mustard, Sulphur Dioxide. Gluten-free (GF).
Roast Garlic Hummus (v)
Tabbouleh salad, salt-baked beetroot. Allergens: Cereals containing Gluten, Eggs, Sesame Seeds, Sulphur Dioxide. Vegetarian (V).
Irish Rock Oysters (gf)
Half dozen from Carlingford and Killough Bay, with house mignonette, Tabasco. Allergens: Molluscs, Sulphur Dioxide. Gluten-free (GF).
Oysters au Naturale (gf)
Six Carlingford, house mignonette, Tabasco. Allergens: Molluscs, Sulphur Dioxide. Gluten-free (GF).
Japanese Oysters
Six Carlingford, house Japanese dressing. Allergens: Fish, Molluscs, Sesame Seeds, Soya, Sulphur Dioxide.
Irish Whiskey Oysters
Six Carlingford, peated Irish whiskey. Allergens: Cereals containing Gluten, Molluscs, Sulphur Dioxide.
Oysters Rockefeller
Six Carlingford, garlic baked. Allergens: Cereals containing Gluten, Milk, Molluscs.
Fresh Oyster Selection
Half dozen from Carlingford and Killough Bay, with house mignonette and Tabasco, house Japanese dressing, and peated Irish whiskey. Allergens: Cereals containing Gluten, Fish, Molluscs, Sesame Seeds, Soya, Sulphur Dioxide.
Single Oyster (gf)
Choose from Carlingford or Killough Bay. Allergens: Molluscs, Sulphur Dioxide. Gluten-free (GF).
Fish & Chips
Award-winning
Fish & Chips
Sustainably sourced, in Fish City batter. Catch of the day £18.95. MSC-certified wild Atlantic Cod or Haddock £24.95. Served with fresh-cut, twice-cooked chips, homemade chunky tartare sauce, and classic mushy peas. Allergens: Cereals containing Gluten, Crustaceans, Eggs* (Trace), Fish, Milk* (Trace), Mustard, Soya, Sulphur Dioxide. Gluten amendable (GA): See our Gluten-free Menu for Gluten-Free Fish & Chips.
Fish City Scampi
Whole tail prawns in Fish City batter, home-cut chips, tartare. Allergens: Cereals containing Gluten, Crustaceans, Eggs* (Trace), Fish, Milk* (Trace), Mustard, Soya, Sulphur Dioxide.
Cod Goujons
MSC-certified sustainably sourced wild Atlantic cod in Fish City batter, home-cut chips, tartare. Allergens: Cereals containing Gluten, Crustaceans, Eggs* (Trace), Fish, Milk* (Trace), Soya.
Fritto Misto sharing platter
Soft shell crab, calamari, cod, and whole tail prawns in Fish City batter, with grilled tiger prawn on home-cut chips, served with homemade tartare and Marie Rose. Allergens: Cereals containing Gluten, Crustaceans, Eggs* (Trace), Fish, Milk* (Trace), Mustard, Sesame Seeds, Soya, Sulphur Dioxide.
Mains
Pan fried Salmon (gf)
Squid ink risotto, grilled asparagus, garlic dressing. Allergens: Crustaceans, Fish, Milk, Molluscs, Soya, Sulphur Dioxide. Gluten-free (GF).
Bouillabaisse (ga)
Classic French seafood stew, served with rouille, thyme croûtes and parmesan. Allergens: Celery, Cereals containing Gluten, Crustaceans, Eggs, Fish, Milk, Molluscs, Mustard, Sulphur Dioxide. Gluten amendable: Gluten-free (GF) with gluten-free bread.
Grilled Prawn Burger
With bacon jam, spiced mayonnaise, and celeriac slaw in brioche bun, with home-cut chips. Allergens: Celery, Cereals containing Gluten, Crustaceans, Fish, Milk, Molluscs, Soya, Sulphur Dioxide.
Seafood Linguine
Irish seafood, homemade linguine, marinara, Parmesan. Allergens: Celery, Cereals containing Gluten, Crustaceans, Eggs, Fish, Milk, Molluscs, Sulphur Dioxide.
Strangford Lough Mussels (ga)
White wine cream, garlic ciabatta. Allergens: Celery, Cereals containing Gluten, Crustaceans, Fish, Milk, Molluscs, Sulphur Dioxide. Gluten amendable: Gluten-free (GF) with gluten-free bread.
Prawn Tacos
Pico de gallo, herb yoghurt, served with home-cut chips. Allergens: Cereals containing Gluten, Crustaceans, Fish, Milk, Sesame Seeds, Soya, Sulphur Dioxide.
Thai Coconut & Ginger Seafood Broth
Prawns, cod, and mussels, with sticky Jasmine rice. Allergens: Celery, Cereals containing Gluten, Crustaceans, Fish, Milk, Mollusc, Mustard, Soya, Sulphur Dioxide.
Traditional Fish Pie (gf)
Irish seafood, cheddar mash, buttered seasonal greens. Allergens: Celery, Crustaceans, Fish, Milk, Sulphur Dioxide. Gluten-free (GF).
Chicken Parmigiana
Breaded fillet of chicken, marinara, mozzarella. Served with roast baby potatoes. Allergens: Celery, Cereals containing Gluten, Eggs, Milk, Sulphur Dioxide.
Prime-Cut Steak Burger (ga)
Cheddar, Ballymaloe relish, onion ring. Allergens: Celery, Cereals containing Gluten, Crustaceans, Eggs, Fish, Milk, Mustard, Soya, Sulphur Dioxide. Gluten amendable: Gluten-free (GF) with gluten-free bun.
Wild Mushroom Risotto (v)
Spelt, broccoli, mushroom cream. Allergens: Cereals containing Gluten, Milk. Vegetarian (V).
Sides and Sauces
Home-Cut Chips (tr)
Allergens: Trace.
Garlic Buttered Home-Cut Chips (tr)
Allergens: Milk. Trace.
New Season Potatoes (v, ga)
Allergens: Milk. Vegetarian (V). Gluten-amendable (GA): Gluten-free (GF) upon request.
Sweet Potato Fries (gf)
Allergens: Fish, Molluscs. Gluten-free (GF).
Onion Rings
Allergens: Cereals containing Gluten, Crustaceans, Fish, Soya.
Garlic Ciabatta (v)
Allergens: Cereals containing Gluten, Milk. Vegetarian (V).
Seasonal Vegetables (v, gf)
Allergens: Milk. Vegetarian (V). Gluten-free (GF).
Seasonal Salad (v, gf)
Allergens: Mustard, Sulphur Dioxide. Vegetarian (V). Gluten-free (GF).
Tartare (v, gf)
Allergens: Eggs, Mustard, Sulphur Dioxide. Vegetarian (V). Gluten-free (GF).
Mushy Peas (v, GF)
Allergens: Cereals containing Gluten, Sulphur Dioxide. Vegetarian (V).
Curry
Allergens: Celery, Cereals containing Gluten, Mustard.
Irish Guinness Wheaten Bread with Hand-rolled Sea Salted Butter
Allergens: Cereals containing Gluten, Milk.
Gluten-Free Daytime Entrées
Gluten-free (GF) menu. Annotations: (GA) Gluten amendable, (GF) Gluten-free, (V) Vegetarian, (TR) Trace allergens.
Irish Seafood Chowder Cup (gf)
Gluten-free bread. Large £9.95. Allergens: Celery, Crustaceans, Fish, Milk, Molluscs, Sulphur Dioxide.
Shellfish Bisque (GA)
Chive crème fraîche. Allergens: Celery, Crustaceans, Fish, Milk, Sulphur Dioxide.
Traditional Fish Pie (gf)
Irish seafood, cheddar mash, buttered seasonal green vegetables. Allergens: Celery, Crustaceans, Fish, Milk, Sulphur Dioxide.
Single Oyster (gf)
Choose from Carlingford or Killough Bay. Allergens: Molluscs, Sulphur Dioxide.
Strangford Lough Mussels (gf)
White wine cream, gluten-free bread. Large £15.95. Allergens: Celery, Crustaceans, Fish, Milk, Molluscs, Sulphur Dioxide.
Grilled Tiger Prawns (gf)
Korean chilli marinade, soya and sesame mayonnaise, smoked red pepper and garlic purée. Allergens: Crustaceans, Eggs, Milk, Mustard, Sesame Seeds, Soya, Sulphur Dioxide.
Irish Rock Oysters (gf)
Half dozen from Carlingford and Killough Bay, with house mignonette, Tabasco. Allergens: Molluscs, Sulphur Dioxide.
Oyster Platter au Naturale (gf)
Six Carlingford, house mignonette, Tabasco. Allergens: Molluscs, Sulphur Dioxide.
Gluten-Free Fish and Chips (Daytime)
Gluten-free (GF) menu.
Atlantic Cod (gf)
Your choice of gluten-free battered (or) grilled MSC-certified wild Atlantic cod, with your choice of sweet potato fries (or) new season potatoes (GF). Add homemade chunky tartare sauce and mushy peas +£1. Allergens: Crustaceans, Eggs* (Trace), Fish, Milk* (Trace), Mustard, Soya, Sulphur Dioxide.
Gluten-Free Daytime Mains
Gluten-free (GF) menu.
Pan fried Salmon (gf)
Squid ink risotto, grilled asparagus, garlic dressing. Allergens: Crustaceans, Fish, Milk, Molluscs, Soya, Sulphur Dioxide.
Bouillabaisse (gf)
Classic French seafood stew, served with rouille, parmesan, and gluten-free bread. Allergens: Crustaceans, Eggs, Fish, Milk, Molluscs, Mustard, Sulphur Dioxide.
Prime Irish Beef Burger (gf)
Ballymaloe relish, onion ring, gluten-free bun. Add cheese +£1. Allergens: Celery, Crustaceans, Eggs, Fish, Milk, Mustard, Soya, Sulphur Dioxide.
Gluten-Free Daytime Sides and Sauces
Gluten-free (GF) menu. Annotations: (V) Vegetarian, (TR) Trace allergens.
Home-Cut Chips (tr)
Allergens: Trace.
Garlic Buttered Home-Cut Chips (tr)
Allergens: Milk.
New Season Potatoes (v, gf)
Allergens: Milk.
Sweet Potato Fries (gf)
Allergens: Fish, Molluscs.
Seasonal Vegetables (v, gf)
Allergens: Milk.
Seasonal Salad (v, gf)
Allergens: Mustard, Sulphur Dioxide.
Tartare (v, gf)
Allergens: Eggs, Mustard, Sulphur Dioxide.
Mushy Peas (v, GF)
Allergens: Cereals containing Gluten, Sulphur Dioxide.
Gluten-Free Evening Entrées
Gluten-free (GF) menu. Annotations: (GA) Gluten amendable.
Irish Seafood Chowder (gf)
Gluten-free bread. Allergens: Celery, Crustaceans, Fish, Milk, Molluscs, Sulphur Dioxide.
Shellfish Bisque (GA)
Chive crème fraîche. Allergens: Celery, Crustaceans, Fish, Milk, Sulphur Dioxide.
Grilled Tiger Prawns (gf)
Korean chilli marinade, soya and sesame mayonnaise, smoked red pepper and garlic purée. Allergens: Crustaceans, Eggs, Milk, Mustard, Sesame Seeds, Soya, Sulphur Dioxide.
Strangford Lough Mussels (gf)
White wine cream, gluten-free bread. Allergens: Celery, Crustaceans, Fish, Milk, Molluscs, Sulphur Dioxide.
Salt & Chilli Calamari (gf)
Saffron aioli, red cabbage, red grapefruit salad. Allergens: Crustaceans, Eggs, Milk, Molluscs, Mustard, Sulphur Dioxide.
Gluten-Free Evening Irish Sea Oysters
Gluten-free (GF) menu.
Irish Rock Oysters (gf)
Half dozen from Carlingford and Killough Bay, with house mignonette, Tabasco. Allergens: Molluscs, Sulphur Dioxide.
Oysters au Naturale (gf)
Six Carlingford, house mignonette, Tabasco. Allergens: Molluscs, Sulphur Dioxide.
Single Oyster (gf)
Choose from Carlingford or Killough Bay. Allergens: Molluscs, Sulphur Dioxide.
Gluten-Free Fish and Chips (Evening)
Gluten-free (GF) menu.
Atlantic Cod (gf)
Your choice of gluten-free battered (or) grilled MSC-certified wild Atlantic cod, with your choice of sweet potato fries (or) new season potatoes, served with homemade chunky tartare sauce and mushy peas (GF). Allergens: Crustaceans, Eggs* (Trace), Fish, Milk* (Trace), Mustard, Soya, Sulphur Dioxide.
Gluten-Free Evening Mains
Gluten-free (GF) menu.
Pan fried Salmon (gf)
Squid ink risotto, grilled asparagus, garlic dressing. Allergens: Crustaceans, Fish, Milk, Molluscs, Soya, Sulphur Dioxide.
Bouillabaisse (gf)
Classic French seafood stew, served with rouille, parmesan, and gluten-free bread. Allergens: Crustaceans, Eggs, Fish, Milk, Molluscs, Mustard, Sulphur Dioxide.
Strangford Lough Mussels (gf)
White wine cream, gluten-free bread. Allergens: Celery, Crustaceans, Fish, Milk, Molluscs, Sulphur Dioxide.
Traditional Fish Pie (gf)
Irish seafood, cheddar mash, buttered seasonal green vegetables. Allergens: Celery, Crustaceans, Fish, Milk, Sulphur Dioxide.
Prime-Cut Signature Steak Burger (gf)
Cheddar, Ballymaloe relish, onion ring, gluten-free bun. Served with home-cut chips. Allergens: Celery, Crustaceans, Eggs, Fish, Milk, Mustard, Soya, Sulphur Dioxide.
Gluten-Free Evening Sides and Sauces
Gluten-free (GF) menu. Annotations: (V) Vegetarian, (TR) Trace allergens.
Home-Cut Chips (tr)
Allergens: Trace.
Garlic Buttered Home-Cut Chips (tr)
Allergens: Milk.
New Season Potatoes (v, gf)
Allergens: Milk.
Sweet Potato Fries (gf)
Allergens: Fish, Molluscs.
Seasonal Vegetables (v, gf)
Allergens: Milk.
Seasonal Salad (v, gf)
Allergens: Mustard, Sulphur Dioxide.
Tartare (v, gf)
Allergens: Eggs, Mustard, Sulphur Dioxide.
Mushy Peas (v, GF)
Allergens: Cereals containing Gluten, Sulphur Dioxide.
Dessert
Dessert menu.
Sticky Toffee Pudding
Butterscotch sauce, Glastry Farm Teeling whiskey ice cream. Allergens: Cereals containing Gluten, Eggs, Milk, Sulphur Dioxide.
Warm Guinness and Chocolate Pudding
Honeycomb ice cream, chocolate sauce, crème fraîche. Allergens: Cereals containing Gluten, Eggs, Milk, Sulphur Dioxide.
Artisan Ice Cream Trio
Glastry Farm Teeling whiskey, honeycomb, vanilla ice cream. Allergens: Eggs, Milk, Sulphur Dioxide.
Kirsch Cherry & Peanut Butter Cheesecake
Mascarpone ice cream. Allergens: Cereals containing Gluten, Eggs, Milk, Nuts, Peanuts, Sulphur Dioxide.
Red Wine Poached Pear (gf)
Bergamot curd with orange, polenta and olive oil cake. Allergens: Eggs, Milk, Sulphur Dioxide.
Toasted Lemon Meringue Tart
Berry and vanilla compote, Devonshire clotted cream. Allergens: Cereals containing Gluten, Eggs, Milk.
From the Sea
à la carte / available Monday to Saturday from 12 – 5pm and Sunday 1 – 5pm
Irish Seafood Chowder Cup
Home baked Irish wheaten bread. Large £9.95. Allergens: Celery, Cereals containing Gluten, Crustaceans, Fish, Milk, Molluscs, Sulphur Dioxide. Gluten amendable (GA): Gluten-free (GF) with gluten-free bread.
Traditional Fish Pie
Irish seafood, cheddar mash, buttered seasonal green vegetables. Allergens: Celery, Crustaceans, Fish, Milk, Sulphur Dioxide. Gluten-free (GF).
Linguine di Mare
Smoked haddock, Strangford mussels, homemade linguine, marinara. Add grilled prawns +£6.50. Allergens: Celery, Cereals containing Gluten, Eggs, Fish, Milk, Molluscs, Sulphur Dioxide. With prawns: + Crustaceans.
Strangford Lough Mussels
White wine cream, garlic ciabatta. Large £15.95. Allergens: Celery, Cereals containing Gluten, Crustaceans, Fish, Milk, Molluscs, Sulphur Dioxide. Gluten amendable: Gluten-free (GF) with gluten-free bread.
Home Smoked Salmon
Home smoked in cherry wood, with sauce gribiche and toasted sourdough. Allergens: Cereals containing Gluten, Eggs, Fish, Milk, Mustard, Sulphur Dioxide.
Shellfish Bisque
Chive crème fraîche, crusty bread. Allergens: Celery, Cereals containing Gluten, Crustaceans, Fish, Milk, Sulphur Dioxide.
Fish Tacos
Lightly battered fish, red onion and chilli salsa, hot sauce, fresh slaw. Allergens: Cereals containing Gluten, Crustaceans* (Trace), Eggs, Fish, Milk, Mustard, Soya, Sulphur Dioxide.
Salt & Garlic Prawn Tacos
Pico de gallo, herb yoghurt, served with fresh slaw. Allergens: Cereals containing Gluten, Crustaceans, Fish, Milk, Sesame Seeds, Soya, Sulphur Dioxide.
Salt & Chilli Calamari
Saffron aioli, red cabbage, red grapefruit salad. Allergens: Crustaceans, Eggs, Milk, Molluscs, Mustard, Sulphur Dioxide. Gluten-free (GF).
Spiced Fish Flatbread
Chopped salad, roast red pepper and garlic mayonnaise, chilli and yoghurt. Allergens: Cereals containing Gluten, Crustaceans* (Trace), Eggs, Fish, Milk, Mustard, Sulphur Dioxide.
Thai Coconut & Ginger Seafood Broth
Strangford mussels, prawns, and cod, served with Thai sticky rice. Allergens: Celery, Cereals containing Gluten, Crustaceans, Fish, Milk, Mollusc, Mustard, Soya, Sulphur Dioxide.
Grilled Prawn Burger
With bacon jam, spiced mayonnaise, and celeriac slaw in brioche bun. Allergens: Celery, Cereals containing Gluten, Crustaceans, Fish, Milk, Molluscs, Soya, Sulphur Dioxide.
Irish Rock Oysters
Half dozen from Carlingford and Killough Bay, with house mignonette, Tabasco. Allergens: Molluscs, Sulphur Dioxide. Gluten-free (GF).
Oysters au Naturale
Six Carlingford, house mignonette, Tabasco. Allergens: Molluscs, Sulphur Dioxide. Gluten-free (GF).
Japanese Oysters
Six Carlingford, house Japanese dressing. Allergens: Fish, Molluscs, Sesame Seeds, Soya, Sulphur Dioxide.
Irish Whiskey Oysters
Six Carlingford, peated Irish whiskey. Allergens: Cereals containing Gluten, Molluscs, Sulphur Dioxide.
Oysters Rockefeller
Six Carlingford, garlic baked. Allergens: Cereals containing Gluten, Milk, Molluscs.
Fresh Oyster Selection
Half dozen from Carlingford and Killough Bay, with house mignonette and Tabasco, house Japanese dressing, and peated Irish whiskey. Allergens: Cereals containing Gluten, Fish, Molluscs, Sesame Seeds, Soya, Sulphur Dioxide.
Single Oyster
Choose from Carlingford or Killough Bay. Allergens: Molluscs, Sulphur Dioxide. Gluten-free (GF).
Award-winning
Fish & Chips
Catch of the day. Responsibly sourced, in Fish City batter. Add homemade tartare sauce and mushy peas for £1. Allergens: Cereals containing Gluten, Crustaceans, Eggs* (Trace), Fish, Milk* (Trace), Mustard, Soya, Sulphur Dioxide. Gluten amendable (GA): See our Gluten-free Menu for Gluten-Free Fish & Chips.
Cod & Chips
MSC-certified sustainably sourced wild Atlantic cod, in Fish City batter. Add homemade tartare sauce and mushy peas for £1. Allergens: Cereals containing Gluten, Crustaceans, Eggs* (Trace), Fish, Milk* (Trace), Mustard, Soya, Sulphur Dioxide.
Fish City Scampi
Whole tail prawns in Fish City batter, with home-cut chips and homemade tartare sauce. Allergens: Cereals containing Gluten, Crustaceans, Eggs* (Trace), Fish, Milk* (Trace), Mustard, Soya, Sulphur Dioxide.
Fish Goujons
Catch of the day in Fish City batter, with home-cut chips and homemade tartare sauce. Allergens: Cereals containing Gluten, Crustaceans, Eggs* (Trace), Fish, Milk* (Trace), Soya.
Fritto al Cono
Served in a paper cone. Salt and chilli calamari, fish and whole tail prawns in Fish City batter, with home-cut chips and tartare sauce. Allergens: Cereals containing Gluten, Crustaceans, Eggs* (Trace), Fish, Milk* (Trace), Mustard, Sesame Seeds, Soya, Sulphur Dioxide.
From the Farm and Garden
Prime Irish Beef Burger
Ballymaloe relish, onion ring. Add cheese +£1. Allergens: Celery, Cereals containing Gluten, Crustaceans, Eggs, Fish, Milk, Mustard, Soya, Sulphur Dioxide. Gluten amendable: Gluten-free (GF) with gluten-free bun.
Crispy Chicken Burger
With salad, onion ring, saffron aioli. Add cheese +£1. Allergens: Celery, Cereals containing Gluten, Crustaceans* (Trace), Eggs, Fish* (Trace), Milk, Mustard, Sulphur Dioxide.
Chicken Parmigiana
Breaded fillet of chicken, marinara, mozzarella. Served with roast baby potatoes. Allergens: Celery, Cereals containing Gluten, Eggs, Milk, Sulphur Dioxide.
Wild Mushroom Risotto
Spelt, wild mushroom cream. Allergens: Cereals containing Gluten, Milk. Vegetarian (V).
Linguine Arrabbiata
Homemade linguine, spiced tomato ragout. Allergens: Celery, Cereals containing Gluten, Eggs. Vegetarian (V).
Roast Garlic Hummus
Tabbouleh salad, salt-baked beetroot. Allergens: Cereals containing Gluten, Eggs, Sesame Seeds, Sulphur Dioxide. Vegetarian (V).
Classics
Chicken Goujons
With hand-cut, twice-cooked chips and sweet chilli mayonnaise. Allergens: Cereals containing Gluten, Crustaceans* (Trace), Fish, Milk* (Trace), Sulphur Dioxide.
Crispy Chicken Curry
Crispy chicken goujons, curry sauce, and your choice of home-cut chips or jasmine rice. Allergens: Celery, Cereals containing Gluten, Crustaceans* (Trace), Fish, Milk* (Trace), Mustard, Sulphur Dioxide.
Battered Sausages
With hand-cut, twice-cooked chips and curry sauce. Allergens: Cereals containing Gluten, Crustaceans* (Trace), Fish, Milk* (Trace), Sulphur Dioxide.
Kids Menu
All our kids' meals are served with home-cut chips and a sugar-free squash drink.
Fish Fingers
Allergens: Cereals containing Gluten, Crustaceans, Eggs* (Trace), Fish, Milk* (Trace), Soya.
Pasta & Sauce
Allergens: Celery, Cereals containing Gluten, Eggs, Fish, Sulphur Dioxide.
Salt & Chilli Calamari
Allergens: Milk, Molluscs.
Chicken Nuggets
Allergens: Cereals containing Gluten, Crustaceans, Fish, Milk, Soya.
4oz Beef Burger
*+ £1.50 supplement. Allergens: Cereals containing Gluten, Eggs, Milk, Soya.
Kids Dessert
Kids Ice Cream
Vanilla Ice Cream, Chocolate Flake, Chocolate Sauce. Allergens: Eggs, Milk.
Hope Street Restaurant
Hope Street Restaurant offers a broad modern bistro menu while keeping British and Irish ingredients at its centre. The kitchen moves comfortably between fish, steak, poultry and vegetable-led plates, using confident sauces and seasonal accompaniments to give each dish a clear identity. This flexibility makes it valuable when one table wants several different styles of food but nobody wants to compromise on a properly cooked main course.
The small Little Victoria Street dining room feels intimate without demanding a formal occasion. It works for couples, catch-ups and pre-theatre meals, provided you leave enough time to enjoy the cooking. Seafood is a good route when the menu is at its richest elsewhere, while a carefully cooked meat dish suits a colder evening. Check the current starters too; they often provide the brightest flavours and the best opportunity to share. Its range also makes it easier to build a balanced meal, moving from a fresh first course into a more substantial main.
Address: 2 Little Victoria Street, Belfast BT2 7JH
Hope Street Restaurant Menu
A La Carte Starters
Freshly Prepared Soup of the Day, Wheaton Bread
(V)
Goat’s Cheese Fritters, Red Onion Jam, Walnuts & Apple Salad
(V)
Chicken Caesar Salad, Black Olives, Croutons, Parmesan
(V optional)
Thai Chilli Beef, Napa Slaw, Coriander, Chilli Dip
Crispy Fishcakes, Minted Peas, Lemon, Black Pepper Mayo
Cod bites, battered cod with babygem & tarter sauce
Warm Prawn Chilli & Garlic, Rocket & Fennel Salad
Beetroot & Pomegranate Salad with basil vinaigrette
(Vegan)
Rice & Cheese Stuffed Arancini, Rocket & Fennel Salad, Tomato & Chilli Sauce
(V)
A La Carte Mains
10oz Sirloin Steak, Chunky Chips, Tomato, Salad, Pepper Sauce
Slow-cooked Beef Brisket, Champ, Glazed Carrots, Bourguignon Sauce
Daube of Beef, Garlic Champ, Roasted Root Veg, Red Wine Jus
Chicken Roulade, Fresh Breadcrumb & Sun-Dried Tomato Stuffing, Baby Potatoes, Green Vegetables, Tarragon Cream Sauce
Confit Pork Belly, Champ, Kale, Celeriac Puree, Red Wine Jus
Half Roasted Duck, Truffle Mash, Braised Red Cabbage, Plum Sauce
Fillet of Seabass, Mediterranean Veg, Creamy Tomato & Basil Sauce
Pan-Fried Salmon, Chorizo, Green Beans, Mash, White Wine Cream
Pan fried Hake, Green Veg, Saffron Risotto
Prawn Linguine, cherry tomato chilly white wine herbs light cream sauce
Seafood Risotto, Roast Tomato & Pepper Puree, Spring Onion, White Wine Cream Rocket, Parmesan
Wild Mushroom Risotto, Mascarpone, Rocket
(V)
Roasted Vegetable Pasta, light Tomato and Herb Sauce, Parmesan and Rocket
Thai Green Curry, Steamed Basmati Rice – Vegetable/Chicken
(Vegan optional)
A La Carte Sides
All sides £5.50
Hand Cut Chips
Sweet Potato Fries
Garlic Potatoes
Creamy Mash
Champ
Onion Rings
Seasonal Vegetables
House Salad
Chilli Fries
Truffle & Parmesan Fries
Pre Theatre Starters
Pre Theatre runs from 5.00pm to 7.00pm. Last order for Pre Theatre is 6.15 pm. On Special Days and in festive periods specific menu is running. 2 courses £28.95 – 3 courses £32.95
Selection of Breads, Red Pepper Tapenade, Herb Oil
(V)
Freshly Prepared Soup of the Day, Warm Wheaten Bread
(V)
Baked Brie and Cranberry, Garlic Bread, Salad, Balsamic Glaze
(V)
Salted Chilli Chicken, Rocket & Fennel Salad, Coriander Chilli Sauce, Chilli Mayo
Thai Chilli Beef, Napa Slaw, Coriander Chilli Dip
Goat’s Cheese Fritters, Red Onion Jam, Walnuts & Apple Salad
(V)
Beetroot & Pomegranate Salad, Basil Vinaigrette
(V)
Chicken Caesar Salad, Black Olives, Croutons, Parmesan
Crispy Fishcakes, Minted Peas, Black Pepper Mayo
Pre Theatre Mains
Pre Theatre runs from 5.00pm to 7.00pm. Last order for Pre Theatre is 6.15 pm. On Special Days and in festive periods specific menu is running. 2 courses £28.95 – 3 courses £32.95
6oz Hereford Cheeseburger, Toasted Brioche Bun, Chunky Chips, Bbq Sauce
6oz Pulled Beef Burger, Toasted Brioche Bun, Skinny Fries, Pepper Mayo
Confit Pork Belly, Champ, Cabbage & Kale, Celeriac Purée, Bourguignon Sauce
Wild Mushroom Risotto, Mascarpone, Rocket, Parmesan
(V)
Thai Green Curry, Steamed Basmati Rice – Vegetable / Chicken
(Vegan Optional)
Crispy Battered Haddock, Chunky Chips, Mushy Peas, Tartare Sauce
Pan-Fried Salmon, Chorizo, Green Vegetables, Mash, White Wine Cream Sauce
(£4.50 Supplement)
Fillet of Seabass, Mediterranean Vegetables, Creamy Tomato & Basil Sauce
(£4.50 Supplement)
10oz Sirloin Steak, Chunky Chips, Roasted Tomato, Salad, Pepper Sauce
(£6 Supplement)
Slow-Cooked Beef Spare Ribs, Truffled Mash, Glazed Root Vegetables
Butterfly Grilled Chicken Fillet, Garlic Mash, Glazed Root Vegetables, Pepper Sauce
Chicken Valdostana, Grilled Chicken Fillet, Topped With Chorizo Melted Cheese, Baby Potato, Tomato Herb Sauce
Chicken & Chorizo Penne Pasta, Roasted Pepper Purée, Chilli Tomato Cream Sauce
Pre Theatre Desserts
Pre Theatre runs from 5.00pm to 7.00pm. Last order for Pre Theatre is 6.15 pm. On Special Days and in festive periods specific menu is running. 2 courses £28.95 – 3 courses £32.95
Apple & Rhubarb Crumble, Vanilla Ice Cream
Sticky Toffee Pudding, Butterscotch Sauce, Ice Cream
Lemon Posset, Berry Compote, Ice Cream
Classic Eton Mess, Winter Berries, Chantilly Cream
Mixed Ice Cream
Deanes at Queens
Deanes at Queens brings a polished brasserie sensibility to College Gardens. The menu places seasonal fish, meat and vegetables in clear, well-structured combinations, usually with a sauce that ties the plate together rather than overwhelming it. There is enough technical detail for a special dinner, yet the food remains recognisable and inviting. That balance makes the restaurant particularly good for a mixed group with different levels of culinary adventurousness.
The setting near Queen's University suits lunch, an early dinner or a longer evening when you want capable service and a composed atmosphere. Begin with a lighter seafood or vegetable starter if a rich main follows, then consider whichever local ingredient the kitchen is treating most simply. The desserts tend to continue the same approach: familiar flavours, tidy contrasts and measured sweetness. Booking is wise when the surrounding university and arts venues are busy. The wine-friendly style of the menu also encourages a measured pace, particularly when the table plans to continue through dessert.
Address: 1 College Gardens, Belfast BT9 6BQ
Deanes at Queens Menu
Dinner - Snacks
House olives
Smoked almonds
Baked breads, Italian olive oil & balsamic
Cold cut pork coppa charcuterie & chargrilled artichokes
Buffalo burrata, basil, Italian olive oil & ciabatta
Fried Padron peppers & crisp chilli
Dinner - Small Plates
Summer salad, baked beets, goats cheese, hummus & spiced seeds
Chicken liver parfait, fig chutney & toasted sourdough
Crisp pork belly bites, sweet soy & chilli dressing, green bean & peanut salad
Portavogie crab & saffron Mayonnaise, grilled ciabatta, gazpacho, cucumber & fennel
Sauté king prawns, spicy garlic & garden herb butter, grilled ciabatta
Roast tomato & red pepper soup, basil oil, aged Parmesan
Dinner - Large Plates
Salt aged sirloin steak, peppercorn sauce, chunky chips & grilled mushroom
Beer battered haddock, tartare sauce, chips & crushed peas
Herb chicken, glazed gnocchi, asparagus, shiitake, hazelnut & brown butter
Roast salmon fillet, potato purée, French style peas, pancetta
Local Monkfish tagliatelle, tomato, basil, prawns & chilli
Thai green chicken & coconut curry, sticky rice & stir fry vegetables
Crisp duck breast, Chinese Char Siu noodles & grilled sweet heart cabbage
Roast spiced butternut squash, homemade pasta, Irish brie, spinach & pesto
Dinner - Sides
Summer leaf salad, balsamic & Parmesan
Crisp French fries & sea salt
Seasoned chunky chips
Champ
Steamed Tender broccoli & gremolata
Mash potato
Lunch - Snacks
House olives
Smoked almonds
Baked breads, Italian olive oil & balsamic
Cold cut pork coppa charcuterie & chargrilled artichokes
Buffalo burrata, basil, Italian olive oil & ciabatta
Fried Padron peppers & crisp chilli
Lunch - Small Plates
Summer salad, baked beets, goats cheese, hummus & spiced seeds
Chicken liver parfait, fig chutney & toasted sourdough
Crisp pork belly bites, sweet soy & chilli dressing, green bean & peanut salad
Portavogie crab & saffron Mayonnaise, grilled ciabatta, gazpacho, cucumber & fennel
Sauté king prawns, spicy garlic & garden herb butter, grilled ciabatta
Roast tomato & red pepper soup, basil oil, aged Parmesan
Lunch - Large Plates
Salt aged sirloin steak sandwich, herb mayo, sweet onions & chunky chips
Beer battered haddock, chips, tartare sauce & crushed peas
Sauté prawn tagliatelle, tomato, basil & chilli
Thai green chicken & coconut curry, sticky rice & stir fry vegetables
Herb chicken, potato purée, French style peas & pancetta
Roast salmon, Chinese Char Siu noodles & grilled sweet heart cabbage
Roast spiced butternut squash, homemade pasta, Irish brie, spinach & pesto
Lunch - Sides
Spring leaf salad, balsamic & Parmesan
Crisp French fries & sea salt
Seasoned chunky chips
Champ
Steamed Tender broccoli & gremolata
Mash potato
Sunday - Snacks
House olives
balsamic onions
Homemade sourdough & stout wheaten bread
Sunday - Small Plates
Sweetcorn soup
confit garlic & crème fraîche
Irish goats cheese & beetroot salad
spiced seeds & truffle
Chicken liver pâté
mango & peach chutney, toasted sourdough
Korean fried pork belly bites
Asian salad
Walters Ewings smoked salmon
white crab & stout wheaten
Sunday - Large Plates
Mourne lamb rump
champ, cabbage, roasties & herb jus
Herb roast Chicken
chipolatas, gratin potato & cranberry
Roast Beef
Yorkshire pudding, roasties, butter poached carrot, mash & red wine
Roast cod
herb crushed potatoes, summer greens & lemon butter sauce
Grilled salmon
shellfish & champagne risotto, spinach & shaved fennel
Sunday - Sides
£5.95 each
Sauté pok choi
chilli & sesame
Steamed broccoli
gremolata
Tomato
feta & roquette salad
Crisp French fries
Triple cooked chips
Buttered mash
Champ
Sunday - Desserts
Warm ginger cake
poached rhubarb, custard & ice cream
Chocolate truffle
raspberry ruffle, hazelnuts & sorbet
Wild honey pannacotta
almond cake & berries
Vanilla & pistachio ice cream sundae
honeycomb
Selection of fine cheese
chutney & biscuits
Vegetarian - Snacks
House olives
Smoked almonds
Baked breads, Italian olive oil & balsamic
Buffalo burrata, basil, Italian olive oil & ciabatta
Vegetarian - Starters
Spring salad, baked beets, goats cheese, red onion jam & walnuts
Tempura of vegetables, crisp chilli & aioli
Tomato & red pepper soup, basil oil
Vegetarian - Mains
Thai green coconut curry, Stir fry vegetables & sticky rice
Roast spiced butternut squash, homemade pasta, Irish brie, spinach & pesto
Glazed gnocchi, shiitake, greens, hazelnut & brown butter
Vegan - Snacks
House olives
Smoked almonds
Vegan - Starters
Spring salad, baked beets, red onion jam & walnuts
Tempura of vegetables, peanut & crisp chilli
Tomato & red pepper soup, basil oil
Vegan - Mains
Thai green coconut curry, Stir fry vegetables & sticky rice
Spiced Hummus, chargrilled ciabatta & marinated artichoke
Roast spiced butternut squash, homemade pasta, tender broccoli & spinach
Desserts
Chocolate truffle, raspberry ruffle & sorbet
Strawberry & lemon pavlova ice cream sundae & honeycomb
Deanes at Queens Tiramisu
Sticky toffee & date pudding & coconut gelato
Mango & wild honey pannacotta, summer berries & white chocolate
Fine plate of cheese with chutney, oatcakes & rye crackers
Sample Party Menu
£45 per person. Snacks: House olives £5, Smoked almonds £5, Baked breads, Italian olive oil & balsamic £6. Sides £5.95 each. 10oz Salt aged sirloin steak has a £5 supplement.
House olives
Smoked almonds
Baked breads, Italian olive oil & balsamic
Tomato & red pepper soup, basil oil & Parmesan
Chicken liver parfait, fig chutney & toasted sourdough
Baked beets, Irish goat cheese, spring salad leafs, onion jam & walnuts
Crispy pork belly bites, sweet soya & chilli, peanut & green beans
10oz Salt aged sirloin steak, chunky chips, brandy & pepper sauce
£5 supplement
Herb roast chicken, wild mushroom risotto & roasting
Grilled salmon, potato purée, French style peas & pancetta
Roast spiced butternut squash, homemade pasta, Irish brie, spinach & pesto
Spring leaf salad, balsamic & Parmesan
Mash potato
French fries & sea salt
Seasoned chunky chips
Champ
Steamed Tender broccoli & gremolata
Chocolate truffle & coconut gelato
Irish blue cheese & French Normandy Brie, crackers & chutney
Vanilla Ice cream, broken honeycomb bits, fudge sauce
Wild honey Pannacotta & white chocolate crumble
Espresso Martinis
Espresso Martini
Ketel One Vodka or Bulleit Bourbon, Kahlúa Coffee Liqueur, Cane Syrup, Espresso, Grated Nutmeg
Liqueur Coffees
Liqueur Coffees
Irish, Calypso, Royale, Baileys
Dessert Wines
Finca Antigua Moscatel, Spain
Aromas of peach, apricot & jasmine flower
Elysium Black Muscat, California
Rose-like aroma, intense & velvety fruit
Sichel De-Classified Sauternes, Bordeaux
This is a declassified wine from a top Chateau in Sauternes, made from Sauvignon Blanc & Semillion. Very complex & luscious, a mix of exotic fruit and citrus flavours
Pineau des Charentes Blanc, France
Port
70ml
Quinta De La Rosa Ruby
Quinta De La Rosa LBV
Quinto Deaneo 10-Year-Old Tawny
Cocktails
French Martini
Ketel One Vodka, Chambord Raspberry Liqueur, Fresh Pineapple Juice, Raspberries
Hibiscus Cosmo
Ketel One Vodka, Cointreau, Hibiscus Syrup, Fresh Lime Juice, Orange
Dark ‘n’ Stormy
Gosling’s Black Seal Rum, Falernum Liqueur, Fresh Lime Juice, Aromatic Bitters, Ginger Beer, Lime
Bramble
Tanqueray Gin, Briottet Crème de Mûre, Fresh Lemon Juice, Cane Syrup, Lemon & Blackberry
Classic Negroni
Tanqueray Gin, Campari, Martini Rosso, Orange
French 75
Tanqueray Gin, Fresh Lemon Juice, Cane Syrup, Billecart-Salmon NV Brut Réserve Champagne, Lemon
Deaneo Margarita... Straight up or Rocks?
Olmeca Reposado Tequila, Fresh Lime Juice, Agave Syrup, Smoked Salt, Lime
Irish Old Fashioned
Jameson Black Barrel Whiskey, DOM Bénédictine, Orange & Aromatic Bitters, Orange
Whiskey Sour
Maker’s Mark Whiskey, Cane Syrup, Fresh Lemon Juice, Aromatic Bitters, Egg White, Orange
Paloma
Casamigos Blanco Tequila, Three Cents Pink Grapefruit Soda, Fresh Lime Juice, Grapefruit
Caipirinha
Sagatiba Cristalina Cachaça, Sugar, Lime
Temple
Temple gives Andersonstown a versatile restaurant for brunch, lunch and dinner, with a menu that values familiar flavours and a little visual flair. Breakfast plates and daytime favourites give way to steaks, fish, chicken and vegetable dishes, often accompanied by crisp potatoes, colourful salads or creamy sauces. The cooking is approachable, but presentation and seasoning lift it beyond an everyday cafe meal.
This is a useful choice for local families and groups because diners can take different routes through the menu without losing a shared sense of occasion. Earlier in the day, choose something egg-led or a well-built sandwich; later, consider the grill or a composed fish dish. The room is contemporary and comfortable, encouraging people to settle in. Portions are satisfying, so judge starters according to how ambitious the main course looks. A shared side or starter is often enough to round out dinner without losing the relaxed, neighbourhood character of the experience.
Address: 62 Andersonstown Road, Belfast BT11 9AN
Temple Menu
Lunch Menu
Available 12 noon – 4.30 pm, Wed-Fri. Any starter or dessert £4 with each main course.
Soup of the Day
served with wheaten.
Breaded Mushrooms
with garlic sauce, smoked cheese.
Traditional Caesar Salad
croutons, bacon, parmesan & dressing.
Chorizo fish cakes
with cajun.
Sweet Chili Chicken Tempura
Cheesy Garlic Bread
Thai Chicken & Cheese Panini
Chicken, Bacon, Cheese & BBQ Sauce Panini
Sausages (ask server)
with champ and onion gravy.
Spaghetti Bolognese
with garlic bread.
Chicken Caesar Salad
Chicken Goujons
with salad, chilli or garlic dip & fries.
Chicken & Vegetable Pie
served with side.
Spaghetti Chicken Carbonara
with garlic bread.
Lasagne
with salad, coleslaw & potatoes.
Honey Chilli Chicken
served with rice or chips.
Cod Goujons
served with chips, salad & tartare sauce.
Homemade 6oz Beef Burger
served with fries & salad.
Chicken Stack
crispy onions, champ & peppered sauce
Chicken Supreme
with peppered sauce & vegetables, potatoes.
Southern Chicken Burger
chilli mayo & fries
Thai Red Curry
(Veg or Chicken) with rice & naan bread.
Steak & Guinness Pie
served with champ & veg.
Roast Silverside of Beef
served with vegetables & potatoes.
Stuffed Turkey & Ham
Seafood Chowder
served with wheaten bread.
Freshly Battered Scampi
with tarter sauce & salad.
Battered Cod
with mushy peas & salad.
Baked Fish of the Day
with fresh vegetables.
6oz Rump Ciabatta
peppered sauce & side
Beef & Bird
6oz Rump steak, Chicken fillet & crispy onions, peppered sauce & side
10oz Ribeye
served with onion rings & side.
10oz Sirloin Steak
served with onion rings & side.
Lunch Desserts
Mixture of Luxury Ice-cream
Chocolate Nut Fudge Sundae (n)
Toffee Pudding
Jam & Coconut Sponge
Apple Crumble
served with ice-cream or custard.
Chef ’s Fresh Cheesecake
served with cream or ice-cream.
Strawberry Pavlova
served with cream & coulis.
Chocolate Fudge Cake
served with cream or ice-cream.
A La Carte Starters
Soup of the Day
served with wheaten.
Cheesy Garlic Bread
Chicken Liver Parfait
Red Onion Marmalade and Toasted Brioche.
Chorizo Fishcakes
with Cajun Mayo.
Prawn Cocktail
Spicy Chicken Wings
Strangford Lough Rope Mussels
Garlic, Cream Sauce.
Seafood Chowder
with wheaten.
Chicken Tempura
Creamy Breaded Mushrooms
Garlic Cream & Smoked Cheese.
Traditional Caesar Salad
A La Carte Main Courses
Chicken Supreme
Smoked Bacon & Savoy Cabbage Cauliflower fritter
Chicken Stack
Onion rings, champ & peppered sauce
Roast leg of Lamb
Vegetables & Dauphinoise Potatoes.
Roast Silverside of Beef
Vegetables & Gravy.
Roast Stuffed Turkey & Ham
Tempura Chicken
Sweet Chilli Sauce & Salad.
Lasagne
Coleslaw & Salad.
BBQ Full Rack of Ribs
Temple Gourmet Steak Burger
Bacon, Cheese, Onion Rings.
Southern Chicken Burger
Bacon & Cheese with side
Steak & Stout Pie
Puff Pastry Lid.
Chicken Thai Green Curry
Naan Bread & Rice or Chips.
Sesame Honey Chilli Chicken
Rice/ Chips or 1/2 & 1/2.
Chicken Carbonara
Garlic Bread.
Fish
Baked Salmon
Creamy Watercress Sauce Vegetables & Side.
Beer Battered Cod
Mushy Peas & Curry Sauce.
Beer Battered Scampi
Salad & Tartar Cream.
Tiger Prawn & Mussel Thai Green Curry
Naan Bread & Side.
Seafood Pasta
cream sauce & garlic bread
Steaks
6 oz Rump Steak Ciabatta
Beef & Bird
6oz Rump steak, Chicken fillet & crispy onions, peppered sauce & side
10 oz Sirloin Steak or Ribeye
8 oz Fillet Steak
Vegetarian
Sweet Potato & Veg Green Curry
Nann Bread, Rice or Chips.
Three Onion Tart
Goats Cheese & choice of side.
Vegtable Nut Roast
Side Orders
Chips
Sauté Potatoes
Garlic Potatoes
Mash
Champ
Baby Boiled
Onion Rings
Coleslaw
Mushroom & Onion
Garden Salad
Seasonal Veg
Sauces
Peppered
Beef Gravy
Mid Week Special
Two courses £22 / Three courses £26
Soup of the Day
with freshly baked wheaten bread.
Breaded Mushrooms
with garlic sauce & smoked cheese.
Chorizo Fishcakes
with Cajun dip.
Hot Chicken Wings
with sesame seeds.
Prawn Cocktail
with wheaten bread
Traditional Caesar Salad
Baby gem, bacon, croutons, salad & Caesar dressing
Sweet Chilli Chicken Tempura
Cheesy Garlic Bread
Battered Cod
with mushy peas & salad.
Chicken Stack
Onion rings, champ & peppered sauce
Freshly Battered Scampi
with tartar sauce & salad.
Baked Fish of the Day
with fresh vegetables.
Chicken Supreme
with peppered sauce & vegetables.
Chicken & Smoked bacon pie & side
Turkey, Ham & stuffing with side & vegetables
Southern fried Chicken Burger
6oz Rump ciabatta with peppered sauce & side
Roast Silverside of Beef
with gravy & fresh vegetables.
Prime Irish Steak & Guinness Pie
Homemade Beef Burger
Chicken Tempura
Lasagne
BBQ Rack of Ribs
Sirloin or Ribeye Steak
with onions / mushrooms & peppered sauce or gravy (£5 supplement).
Spaghetti Chicken Carbonara
with garlic bread.
Seafood Chowder (V)
served with wheaten bread.
Seafood Pasta
served with garlic bread
Thai Green Curry (Veg or Chicken)
with rice & naan bread.
Honey Chilli Chicken
with rice or chips.
Vegetarian Nut Roast
served with vegetables & side
Sunday Lunch
Two courses £22 / Three courses £26 / Available all day Sunday
Soup of the Day
with wheaten bread.
Chicken Liver Parfait
brioche and caramelized red onion.
Breaded Mushrooms
with garlic sauce & smoked cheese.
Prawn Cocktail
with fresh wheaten bread.
Sweet Chilli Chicken Tempura
Cheesy Garlic Bread
Chorizo Fishcakes
with Cajun Dip
Pan Fried Chicken Supreme
with peppered sauce & vegetables. (£3 supp)
Roast Leg of Lamb
with gravy & vegetables. (£3 supp)
Roast Silverside of Beef
with gravy & vegetables.
Prime Irish Steak & Guinness Pie
Chicken Stack
onion rings, champ & peppered sauce
Creamy Chicken & Vegetable Pie
Battered Cod
with mushy peas & salad.
Freshly Battered Scampi
with tartar sauce & salad.
Baked Fish of the Day
with vegetables.
Homemade Beef Burger
Chicken Tempura
Lasagne
Dry Aged Sirloin or Rump Steak
with onions, mushrooms, peppered sauce, or gravy (£4 supplement).
Spaghetti Chicken Carbonara
with garlic bread.
Seafood Chowder
served with wheaten bread.
Thai Green Curry (Veg or Chicken)
with rice & naan bread.
Honey Chilli Chicken
with rice or chips.
Desserts
from £5
Apple Crumble and Custard
Chocolate Fudge Cake
Cheesecake
Mixture of Ice Cream
Chocolate Fudge Sundae
Strawberry Pavlova
Toffee Pudding
Jam & Coconut Sponge
Cappuccino/ Latte/ Americano or Chocolate Mocha
Mixture of Luxury Ice-cream
Chocolate Nut Fudge Sundae (n)
Apple Crumble
Chef ’s Fresh Cheesecake
Kids Menu
ONLY £8. All kids menu dishes are served with mash and gravy, or chips (except Spaghetti Bolognese).
Cod Fingers
Lasagne
Chicken Strips
Cheese Burger
Pork Sausages
Roast Dinner
Spaghetti Bolognese
Starters
Chicken Liver Parfait
Chorizo Fishcakes
Prawn Cocktail
Spicy Chicken Wings
Strangford Lough Rope Mussels
Creamy Breaded Mushrooms
Seafood Chowder
Mains
Roast leg of Lamb
Roast Stuffed Turkey & Ham
Tempura Chicken
BBQ Full Rack of Ribs
Temple Gourmet Steak Burger
Steak & Stout Pie
Chicken Thai Green Curry
Sesame Honey Chilli Chicken
Chicken Carbonara
Baked Salmon
Beer Battered Cod
Beer Battered Scampi
Tiger Prawn & Mussel Thai Green Curry
Seafood Pasta
6 oz Rump Steak Ciabatta
10 oz Sirloin Steak or Ribeye
8 oz Fillet Steak
Sweet Potato & Veg Green Curry
Three Onion Tart
Vegtable Nut Roast
Sides
Chips
Sauté Potatoes
Garlic Potatoes
Mash
Champ
Baby Boiled
Onion Rings
Coleslaw
Mushroom & Onion
Garden Salad
Seasonal Veg
Wine
House White
Refreshing aromas, clear tropical hints, and a balanced crispness.
White Wine
2 LUC Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc, NEW ZEALAND. Intense mix of fruit characters - passionfruit, lemon and grapefruit with floral aromas. The palate has a crisp acid backbone and wonderful length.
Rosé Wine
Frocks & Thrills White Zinfandel, USA. A lively, fruity Rosé wine with aromas of red summer fruits and an attractive sweet crispness on the palate.
House Red
Full bodied with soft tannins, fruity notes, and excellent length.
Quarter Bottles
Misiones de Rengo Sauvignon Blanc
CHILE. Intense yellow and green hues with aromas of citrus fruits and flower notes.
Misiones de Rengo Merlot
CHILE. Deep colour mixed with fruit flavours of plums and notes of tobacco on the finish.
Rugger Hill Chardonnay
AUSTRALIA. Well balanced and fruity, with aromas of roasted bread, nuts and butter. Flavours of peaches, banana and melon on the palate.
Rugger Hill Shiraz
AUSTRALIA. Well balanced and fruity, with aromas of roasted bread, nuts and butter. Flavours of peaches, banana and melon on the palate.
Pints
Harp
Coors Light
Guinness
Kopparberg
Bottles
Budweiser
Peroni
Corona
Rockshore
Spirits & Liqueurs
Vodka
Whiskey
Bacardi
Morgan Spiced
Coffee Selection
Jameson Irish Coffee
Calypso Coffee
Martel French Coffee
Sambuca Italian Coffee
Soft Drinks
Coke
Diet Coke & Coke Zero
Fanta Orange & Lemon
Drinks
House White
White Wine
Rosé Wine
Final Thoughts
Belfast's British and Irish restaurants are most convincing when they use tradition as a foundation rather than a costume. The Muddlers Club and Roam turn regional ingredients into focused modern dinners, while Ginger, Hope Street and Deanes at Queens offer the flexibility of accomplished bistros. Mourne Seafood Bar and Fish City make the coast feel close, and Holohan's, Darcy's and Temple deliver the warmth and generosity that many diners want from local cooking.
Choose according to mood and occasion. Book ahead for the smaller destination rooms, check changing seafood and seasonal menus on the day, and arrive hungry when boxty, pies or fish and chips are calling. Across these addresses, the common thread is food with a clear Belfast identity: grounded in good produce, comfortable with tradition and confident enough to keep evolving.