East Belfast gives diners several neighbourhoods in one outing. Titanic Quarter and Queens Quay bring arena crowds, waterfront walks and the city's shipbuilding history together; Ballyhackamore centres its day around cafes, restaurants and pubs on Upper Newtownards Road; Castlereagh Road adds the kind of specialist takeaway that locals use repeatedly. The distances are short, but the occasions vary widely. You can start with brunch, book afternoon tea in a landmark hotel, arrange pizza and beer before an event, or stop for a full steak dinner without heading into the city centre.
The most useful way to choose is by timing. Char+Mash and the Queens Quay restaurants suit concert and cinema plans, though busy event nights reward an early booking. General Merchants is strongest during the day, while Titanic Hotel turns a leisurely afternoon into the point of the visit. Farther east, Stix & Stones, Little Wing and The East Bengal suit a planned meal around Ballyhackamore. Thai House works as a focused collection or delivery choice, and Samson's covers the special demands of eating before a flight.
The ten places below also cover very different appetites. There are dry-aged steaks, Belfast comfort food, Antipodean-style brunches, delicate pastries, wood-fired pizzas, Thai curries and Indian classics. One entry needs particular context: Hearth is currently operating as a pub with a bring-your-own-food arrangement while its kitchen takes a break, so check the current notice before treating it as a conventional restaurant stop. Use each menu disclosure to compare the live choice and prices before travelling.
Char+Mash
Char+Mash is built for the energy around The O2 Belfast. The main room combines a large bar with a broad dining menu, making it useful before a concert when one table may want steaks, burgers, small plates and cocktails rather than a single specialist cuisine. The cooking takes its cue from the name: grilled beef and charred flavours sit beside Belfast staples such as champ, sausages and a Sunday roast. Korean fried chicken, tacos and sharing platters add enough contrast for a group order.
The smartest approach is to match the order to the clock. A few grazing plates work when doors are approaching; a dry-aged steak or pot pie deserves more time. Filo-wrapped feta with hot honey gives a crisp, salty start, while buttermilk chicken and the house burger cover straightforward appetites. The room becomes louder as the venue fills, which is part of its appeal for a celebratory night but less suited to a quiet conversation. Reserve ahead on event evenings and leave a comfortable margin before the show.
Address: The O2 Belfast, 2 Queens Quay, Belfast BT3 9QQ
Char+Mash Menu
Sandwiches
Available 12:00pm - 4:00pm. Great to share with a group or to enjoy on your own.
Toasted Ciabatta, Wholemeal or White Pan
All served with salad and hand cooked crisps. Choices: Roast Beef & Horseradish, Hand Carved Ham and Vine Tomato, Jumbo Prawns with Cocktail Sauce, Mature Cheddar with Branston Pickle.
Soup & Sandwich Combo
Any sandwich with soup of the day and fries.
Bacon Buttie + Tea or Coffee
Four rashers of dry cured streaky bacon in a Belfast bap with red or brown sauce. Add a fried egg for an additional £1.50.
Small Plates + Grazers
Available 12:00pm - 9:00pm. Great to share with a group or to enjoy on your own.
Freshly Made Soup of the Day
With freshly toasted sourdough.
Crisp Filo Pastry Wrapped Feta
With hot honey and rocket salad.
Shrimp Cocktail
Old Bay king shrimp, cos lettuce, sun blushed vine plum tomatoes, citrus compressed cucumber, soft boiled egg and house made Bloody Mary cocktail sauce.
Caramelised Onion Hummus
Served with warm flatbread.
Korean Fried Chicken
Served with toasted sesame seeds, chilli, spring onions, asian slaw and gochujang dipping sauce.
Taco Tray
Choices: Smoked Beef Brisket, Chipotle Lime Shrimp, Pork Al Pastor.
Mac + Cheese
Served with toasted sourdough. Add truffle for £12.50, add BBQ brisket for £14.50, add grilled chicken for £14.50.
Warm Baked Ciabatta
Served with marinated olives, olive oil & aged balsamic.
Louisianna Hot Wings
With celery, carrots and blue cheese dip.
Pork, Fennel & Apple Sausage Roll
Served with homemade tomato ketchup.
Nacho Libre
Loaded nachos with jalapenos, Mexican cheese, salsa picante, guacamole, sour cream, lime and coriander.
Garlic & Chilli King Prawns
Pan-fried king prawns with garlic, lime & chilli butter.
Goat’s Cheese, Salt Baked Beetroot and Candied Walnut Salad
With mandarin dressing.
Sharing Platters
£40. Available 12:00pm - 9:00pm. Designed for two people. Includes a choice of 2 drinks. 2 glasses of house wine or 2 pints of Coors for an additional £10. 2 choices of one of our soft drinks for an additional £5.
Asian Platter
Edamame Beans, Ponzu Dip, Vegetable Spring Roll, Sweet Chilli Sauce, Chicken & Vegetable Gyozas, Prawn Crackers, Tempura Shrimp, Sriracha Mayo, Battered Chicken Balls, Onion Bhajis, Garlic & Coriander Chota Naan Bread, Mango Chutney, Minted Yoghurt, Salt & Chilli Fries.
Tex Mex
Smoked Beef Brisket Tacos, Louisianna Hot Wings with carrots, celery and blue cheese dip, BBQ Baby Back Ribs, Coleslaw, Charred Corn Cob, Cheesy Nachos, Fries.
Vegan Platter
Edamame beans with ginger ponzu dressing, southern fried plant based bites with mexican tajin chilli and lime seasoning, hummus and warm flatbread. Plus Vegan Gyozas: Pan steamed with ginger and soy dressing, chilli and spring onions, fries.
Locally Sourced Steaks
Available 12:00pm - 9:00pm. All steaks are served with charred shallots, vine plum tomato, Portobello mushroom and a choice of one side.
10 oz Dry Aged Picanha Rump
10 oz Dry Aged Rib-eye
6 oz Dry Aged Sirloin
10 oz Dry Aged Sirloin
Sauces + Dressings
Peppercorn / Red Wine / Bearnaise / Chimichurri
Mains
Available 12:00pm - 9:00pm. The main event.
Sugar Pit Pork Chop
With smoked black pudding, mash, cabbage, and a red wine jus.
Beer Battered Fish
Served with mushy peas and lemon tartar sauce.
Chicken, Ham & Leek Pot Pie
Served with champ, garden peas and golden chicken gravy.
Irish Stew
Braised lamb, potatoes, carrots, onions and parsley with toasted soda farl.
Pork & Chive Sausages
With buttered mash, garden peas, Armagh apple cider gravy.
Slow Cooked Daube of Beef
Served with champ and braised root vegetables.
Thai Green Curry
Served with sticky rice. Add chicken for £8.50, add halloumi for £8.50, add seared salmon for £11.50, add king prawn for £11.50.
Texas Chilli
Smoky, rich, hearty braised beef chilli with grated cheese and sour cream ...and no beans. Served with rice or fries.
Char+Mash Burger (GFA)
House-made 1/2 lb beef patty with dill pickle, beef tomato, cos lettuce, special recipe burger sauce, salt & vinegar onion rings and fries. Add cheese for £1.50, add bacon for £1.50.
Chipotle Chicken Burger
Breaded chicken breast served on a toasted bun with lettuce, tomato, pickled red onions, and a smoked chilli mayonnaise sauce with garlic onion rings and fries. Add cheese for £1.50, add bacon for £1.50.
Chicken Gyros
Marinated chicken thighs with tzatziki, pickled red cabbage and spicy sauce. Served with fries.
Irish Spice Bag
Crispy battered chicken pieces, chips, sliced onions, peppers, and a scattering of chilli flakes tossed generously in the Char+Mash spice mix, blending paprika, garlic powder and chili powder. Curry sauce served on the side.
House Special Lasagne
Ground beef, Italian sausage and pancetta baked together with ricotta, pecorino, mozzarella and a tomato garlic herb ragu. Served with rocket salad, fresh basil pesto and a choice of one side.
Southern Fried Buttermilk Chicken Tenders
With rainbow slaw, skin-on fries and house special peppercorn sauce.
Seafood Risotto
Finished with mascarpone cheese and fresh herbs.
Vegan Dishes
Vegan Katsu Burger
Plant based burger with aromatic spiced onions, katsu curry vegan mayo and fries.
Plant Based Sausages
Served with olive oil mash, vegan onion gravy and garden peas.
Plant Based Southern Fried, Gluten Free Bites
Served with vegan slaw, skin on fries and southwest sauce.
Sides
All sides are vegetarian, vegan & gluten free options available. Choices: Mash, Champ, Chips, Garlic Chips, Chips With Sour Cream & Chilli Sauce, Fries, Garlic Fries, Sweet Potato Fries, Garlic Or Cheesy Garlic Bread.
Mash / Champ / Chips / Garlic Chips / Chips With Sour Cream & Chilli Sauce / Fries / Garlic Fries / Sweet Potato Fries / Garlic Or Cheesy Garlic Bread
Kids Menu - Starters
Freshly Made Soup of the Day
Buttered Corn on the Cob
Kids Menu - Mains
Classic Macaroni Cheese
Baked macaroni pasta in a cheddar cheese sauce, topped with grated cheese and toasted breadcrumbs.
Southern Fried Buttermilk Chicken Tenders
Golden and crispy chicken fillets, with coleslaw and skin on fries.
Homemade Baby Burger
Mini bacon, lettuce, tomato burger with fries and coleslaw. Add cheese for £1.50, add bacon for £1.50.
Kids Menu - Dessert
Double Trouble
Choice of two ice creams – double chocolate, french vanilla or local strawberry. Served with chocolate flake and biscoff sauce.
Desserts
£5.95 each.
Sticky Toffee Pudding with Grog Sauce
Chocolate Brownie, Vanilla Ice-cream
Tiramisu
Banana Fudge Sundae
Ice Cream Selection
Sunday Roast
12-6pm. £18.50.
Roast Joint Available on Sundays
Served with traditional roast and mashed potatoes, seasonal vegetables and Yorkshire pudding and gravy.
Taco Tuesday
Trio of Chefs Special Tacos with House Margarita! £19.50.
Trio of Chefs Special Tacos with House Margarita
Choices: BBQ beef brisket, Chipotle lime shrimp, Pork al pastor. Vegetarian options: Korean bbq halloumi, Salt & chilli strips, Charred garlic corn.
Wednesday Pie + Pint
£19.50. Option of a pint, glass of house wine, or a soft drink.
Homemade Pie
Choices: Homemade steak + ale pie topped with golden puff pastry, Lentil root vegetable and beetroot pie topped with filo, Hand-raised chicken ham and leek pie with buttery shortcrust pastry. All served with Creamy Mash, Peas and Gravy.
Thursday Steak Night
£30.50.
8oz Dry Aged Sirloin
Served with Balsamic Shallots, Confit Vine Tomato and Portabello Mushrooms. Choice of House Special Peppercorn Sauce, Classic Diane Sauce or Chasseur.
General Merchants East
General Merchants East occupies the former Cabin Hill grocery store, and the freestanding corner building still feels like a neighbourhood fixture. Brunch is the reason to come. The General assembles a substantial cooked breakfast, the Benny layers poached eggs with a richer sauce, and the Avo breakfast takes a fresher route with sourdough and chilli. Seasonal bowls, toast-based plates and pastries broaden the choice without distracting from the cafe's strong daytime identity.
Coffee matters here as much as the plate, with beans from local roasting partner The Roast Works. That makes the restaurant well suited to a late breakfast, a casual meeting or lunch with someone who wants to linger over another cup. Portions can be generous, so decide whether you want a full brunch or a pastry-and-coffee stop before adding sides. The kitchen's sharper pickles, chilli oils and greens keep richer bacon, eggs and potato elements from feeling heavy. Weekends are popular, and a little flexibility helps at peak brunch time.
Address: 481 Upper Newtownards Road, Belfast BT4 3LL
General Merchants (EAST) Menu
Brunch
Allergy key: 1 CELERY, 2 CEREALS (GLUTEN), 3 CRUSTACEANS, 4 EGGS, 5 FISH, 6 LUPIN, 7 MILK, 8 MOLLUSCS, 9 MUSTARD, 10 NUTS, 11 PEANUTS, 12 SESAME SEEDS, 13 SOYA, 14 SULPHUR DIOXIDE. Please speak to a staff member before ordering about ingredients. Allergens may be unavoidably present due to shared equipment or ingredients.
Granola Bowl
Housemade maple pecan granola with blueberry flavoured Clandeboye yoghurt and fresh seasonal berries.
Porridge
Irish oats cooked in whole milk with mango jam, toasted coconut & mixed nuts.
Berry Poppins
Coconut & chia seed overnight oats, summer berry coulis, fresh strawberries, toasted cashews & chai syrup.
Harissa-La Vista Baby
Zac’s bakehouse toasted sourdough with crushed falafels, roasted summer squash, pickled carrot, two poached eggs, harissa yoghurt, seeds & cress.
In Tomato We Truss
Heritage tomatoes, fresh burrata & slow roasted tomatoes with toasted garlic focaccia, spiced almonds, sherry vinaigrette, chives & bitter leaves.
Huevos Rotos
Triple cooked rooster spuds, chives, paprika salt, grilled chorizo & Ballymaloe relish with two broken fried eggs, avocado, seeds, cress & sumac.
I’ve Muffin To Lose
Grilled Cumberland sausage patty, melted cheddar, crispy hash browns, fried egg, mayo, onion jam in a toasted English muffin.
Whip It, Beet It, Eat It
Whipped goats cheese, beetroot & charred tenderstem broccoli on Zac’s toasted sourdough with two poached eggs, hazelnut dukkah & cress.
Street Hawker
Chinese style chilli oil scrambled eggs with crispy bacon bits, parsley & spring onions on Zac’s Bakehouse sourdough.
Hey, Courgette About It
Courgette, pea, chilli & new potato frittata, crispy streaky bacon, feta, rocket, mustard dressing.
None of the Above
Choice of poached, fried or scrambled eggs with two slices of toasted & buttered Zac’s Bakehouse sourdough.
Summer Specials
Golden Hour Iced Tea
Breakfast tea, brown sugar syrup, lemon
Green Zest Iced Tea
Green tea, brown sugar syrup, honey
Strawberry Matcha Cloud
Matcha, strawberry cold foam, coconut
Not Guinness
Flash filter, honey, orange, sweet cold foam
Off White
Shaken espresso, brown sugar syrup, milk
Coffee
Espresso
Americano
Filter
Cortado
Flat White
Cappuccino
Latte
Mocha
Decaf
Oat Milk
Punjana Loose Leaf
Earl Grey
Peppermint
Green with pineapple & ginger
Masala Blend, Prana Chai
Matcha Latte, PerfectTed
Hot Chocolate
Marshmallows
Drinks
Still / Sparkling Water
Fresh Juice
Jarritos Mexican Cola
San Pellegrino Lemon or Orange
Kid’s Innocent Smoothie
Afternoon Tea at Titanic Hotel Belfast
Afternoon tea at Titanic Hotel is as much about the setting as the tiered stand. The hotel occupies the former Harland & Wolff headquarters, and its Drawing Office surroundings connect the meal directly to the quarter's industrial story. The current format moves from savoury sandwiches to a choice of freshly baked scones and a final tier of small pastries. Smoked salmon, Irish ham and cheese, curried egg or chicken fillings may appear, followed by fruit-led choux, macarons, tarts and other neat patisserie.
This works best as a planned pause rather than a quick refuel. Choose tea or coffee carefully, pace the savouries and keep room for the scones; the experience becomes clumsy if every sweet is rushed at the end. Vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free versions can be requested, but dietary needs should be raised when booking so the kitchen can prepare properly. It is a strong option for birthdays, visitors and rainy afternoons around Titanic Belfast. Advance booking is required, so confirm the current menu and availability before setting out.
Address: Titanic Hotel Belfast, 8 Queen's Road, Belfast BT3 9DT
Afternoon Tea at The Titanic Hotel Belfast Menu
Afternoon Tea Packages
Served daily from 12:30 - 4pm. All Afternoon Tea bookings need to be made at least 24 hours in advance. Vegetarian, Vegan and Gluten Free menu available on request. All prices are inclusive of VAT at the current rate.
Afternoon Tea
Selection of gourmet savouries, selection of scones, selection of sweet treats, and selection of Thompson's Luxury Northern Irish Teas or Bewley's Coffee.
Prosecco Afternoon Tea
Afternoon Tea with Prosecco.
Champagne Afternoon Tea
Afternoon Tea with Champagne.
Selection of Gourmet Savouries
Curried Free Range Egg Mayonnaise with Mixed Salad on Soft White
Oak Smoked Salmon and Dill on Brown Bread
Irish Ham and Cheddar Cheese with Tomato Relish on Brown Bread
Chicken with Pesto and Sun-dried Tomato Mayonnaise with Rocket on Soft White
Chef’s Surprise
Selection of Scones
Please choose two scones from the above selection.
Plain Scone
Cherry Scone
Fruit Scone
Apple and Cinnamon Scone
Selection of Sweet Treats
Pistachio and Raspberry Macaroons
Peach Cheesecake and Blackberry with Tahini and Almond Sable
Mango and Passion Fruit Panna Cotta with Coconut Crémeux
Chocolate and Salted Caramel Tart
Black Forest Choux
Kids Afternoon Tea
£16.95 per child, includes homemade Chocolate Milk. Please note some of our dishes may contain allergens, please ask a member of the team and we will be happy to explain and accommodate. Some of our dishes may contain nuts.
Ham and Cheese
Simple Sandwiches served on white bread
Chicken
Simple Sandwiches served on white bread
Cheese and Tomato
Simple Sandwiches served on white bread
Homemade Scone with Butter, Strawberry Jam, and Cream
Scrummy Scone
Chocolate Orange Cupcake
Sweet Treats
Homemade Chocolate Chip Cookies
Sweet Treats
Shortbread Biscuits
Sweet Treats
Fruit Kebab
Sweet Treats
Homemade Chocolate Milk
Included with Kids Afternoon Tea
Thompson's Luxury Northern Irish Teas
Selection of Thompson's Luxury Northern Irish Teas or Bewley's Coffee included with Afternoon Tea.
Earl Grey with Flowers
Whole Leaf Earl Grey, Scented with Oil of Bergamot, Delicate Marigold and Corn lower Petals
Green Tea with Brazilian Lime
Pure Green Tea Sencha Leaves Have Been Perfectly Partnered With Lime Oil, Melissa Leaves, Lemon and Rosemary to Provide a Most Wonderfully Stimulating and Vibrant Green Tea Infusion
Pure Peppermint
Course Cut Air Dried Peppermint Leaves, Crisp Flavour, Known for its Palate Cleansing Properties
Rooibos Vanilla
This Aromatic Herb, Grown Exclusively in South Africa, is Highly Regarded for its Refreshing Taste and Health-Giving Properties. This Naturally Caffeine Free Rooibos Has Been Thoughtfully Complimented With Vanilla to Create a Most Satisfying and Uplifting Infusion
Scent of a Rose
This Magical Medley of Rose Buds, Fruits and Flowers Offers a Delicate, Bright Infusion to Soothe and Restore
Single Estate Darjeeling
Grown in the Foothills of the Himalyas. Sourced from Prize Winning Single Estate Bannockburn Leaves, known as the ‘Champagne of Teas’
Titanic Luxury Blend
Bespoke Whole Leaf Luxury Blend of Assam, Kenya and Darjeeling
Whole Leaf Green Tea
Hand Picked China Green Tea, Single Estate Sourced with a Refreshing Delicate Flavour
Turkish Apple
Delicious, Sweet Apple Blend with a Hint of Blackberry. A firm favourite.
Bullhouse East
Bullhouse East combines a working Belfast brewery's personality with the easy pleasure of fresh pizza. Twenty taps rotate between Bullhouse beers, small-batch releases and guest pours, while the food centres on pizzas made for sharing with a pint. Straightforward tomato-and-cheese combinations sit beside pepperoni, chorizo, nduja and vegetable toppings. Garlic breads and dips can turn a round of drinks into a fuller meal, and vegan cheese or a gluten-free base helps a mixed group order together.
The best seat depends on the visit. The interior brings the taproom atmosphere; the courtyard feels more relaxed when the weather cooperates. Ask the team about the current beer list rather than choosing by name alone, because the taps change regularly and a tasting suggestion can make the meal more interesting. Pizza service follows its own timetable within the bar's opening hours, so check it if food is the priority. Bullhouse is particularly good for an informal catch-up, a low-pressure first date or friends who want flavour without a long restaurant format.
Address: 442-446 Newtownards Road, Belfast BT4 1HJ
Bullhouse East Menu
Pizza
All pizzas can be made gluten-free. Please inform staff of any allergies prior to ordering.
BARE BONES
Tomato Base, Oregano, Garlic Flakes, Basil.
NO BULL MARG
Tomato Base, Mozzarella, Basil.
GOATHOUSE
Tomato Base, Mozzarella, Sun-Dried Tomato, Goats Cheese, Basil.
ROCKET FELLA
Tomato Base, Mozzarella, Salami, Pepperoni, Rocket, Parmesan, Hot Honey
RED ALERT
Tomato Base, Mozzarella, Salami, Pepperoni, Red Peppers, Chilli Flakes, Garlic Flakes.
NOTORIOUS P.I.G.
Tomato Base, Mozzarella, Ham, Portobello Mushroom, Basil.
SPICY WAN
Tomato Base, Mozzarella, Nduja Sausage, Basil.
ABSOLUTE MELTER
Tomato Base, Mozzarella, Goats Cheese, Scamorza, Blue Cheese, Basil.
SMOKE SHOW
BBQ Base, Mozzarella, Chicken, Bacon, Red Peppers, Pickle Onions.
GREEN MACHINE
Pesto Base, Mozzarella, Chorizo, Sun-Dried Tomato, Pickled Onion.
SIDE HUSTLE
Garlic Butter Base, Garlic Flakes, Oregano, Basil (add Cheese £1)
MEAT MY MATE
Tomato Base, Mozzarella, Pepperoni, Basil.
ONLY PLANTS
Tomato Base, Mozzarella, Portobello Mushrooms, Red Peppers, Pickled Onion, Basil.
Big Dippers
Garlic Mayo
Sriracha Mayo
Basil Mayo
Hot Honey
Pepperoni Ranch
Wee Extras
Jalapenos
Olives
Sweetcorn
Garlic Flakes
Chilli Flakes
Veggie Options
MEAT MY MATE
Tomato Base, Mozzarella, Pepperoni, Basil.
ONLY PLANTS
Tomato Base, Mozzarella, Portobello Mushrooms, Red Peppers, Pickled Onion, Basil.
Garlic Bread
GARLIC BREAD
Stix & Stones Ballyhackamore
Stix & Stones gives Ballyhackamore a more deliberate steak-and-seafood dinner. The restaurant matures beef through its own butchery operation and offers the signature hot-stone experience, allowing the diner to control the final cooking at the table. Dry-aged sirloin, ribeye, fillet and larger sharing cuts form the centre of the menu. Starters such as beef carpaccio, crispy squid and Strangford mussels make sense when the table wants to compare the kitchen's meat and seafood strengths.
There is plenty beyond steak. Sea bass, cod, chicken, duck and a vegetable risotto provide well-shaped alternatives, while the set and Sunday menus can offer a more contained route through the kitchen. If you choose a stone-cooked steak, remember that it continues to cook in front of you; slice and sear in small batches rather than leaving the whole cut on the heat. This is one of the area's clearest celebration choices, equally workable for a date or family dinner when everyone wants a substantial main and a polished dining room.
Address: 306 Upper Newtownards Road, Belfast BT4 3EJ
Stix & Stones Ballyhackamore Menu
Homemade Breads
Homemade Breads
Served with Stix & Stones hummus, tapenade & butter
To Start
Whipped Ricotta
Whipped ricotta cheese topped with toasted pistachios, fresh pomegranate, chilli oil, with home-baked focaccia
Padrón Peppers
Blistered Padrón peppers with chimichurri hummus
Stix & Stones French Onion Soup
Slow-caramelised onion soup, cooked with rosemary, thyme and topped with charred sourdough, Gruyère cheese & finished under the grill
Beef Carpaccio
Thinly sliced aged fillet of beef, ciabatta croutons, freshly shaved parmesan, Bloody Mary dressing & rocket
Burrata
Creamy burrata with smoked tomato tapenade, pickled walnuts, sourdough crostini & basil oil
Mushrooms on Toast
Sautéed forest mushrooms on toasted sourdough with roasted garlic, pecorino, truffle oil & mushroom ketchup
Chicken Wings
With sesame seeds, teriyaki & crème fraîche
Crispy Fried Squid
With wasabi aioli & napa slaw
Stix & Stones Prawn Cocktail
Peeled cold water prawns with Guinness wheaten, gem lettuce, Stix cocktail sauce & fresh lemon, served with salt-crusted butter
Cauliflower Wings
With sesame seeds & teriyaki
Irish Water Scallops
Seared hand-dived scallops with romesco & sea asparagus, crispy chorizo & salsa verde (subject to availability)
Strangford Mussels
Served in white wine & garlic cream with fresh sourdough toast
Reserve Cuts
Côte de Boeuf 35oz
Cut from the rib section and dry aged for 35 days on the bone, giving this generous cut rich flavour, tenderness and a beautifully marbled finish. Served with 2 sauces.
Chateaubriand 16oz
Taken from the centre of the beef fillet, this is one of the most prized cuts, with only two Chateaubriands from each animal. Exceptionally tender with a beautifully even texture. Served with 2 sauces.
Tomahawk
A prime ribeye cut with the bone left long for maximum impact. Dry aged for 35 days on the bone, delivering rich flavour, generous marbling and exceptional tenderness. Served with 2 sauces.
Steak
12oz Matured Fillet Steak
Our centre, premium cut
8oz Matured Fillet Steak
Our centre, premium cut
35 Day Salt Aged 12oz Sirloin Steak
Salt aged in our own dry agers at Stix & Stones Butchery
35 Day Salt Aged 8oz Sirloin Steak
Salt aged in our own dry agers at Stix & Stones Butchery
35 Day Salt Aged 10oz Ribeye Steak
Salt aged in our own dry agers at Stix & Stones Butchery
35 Day Salt Aged 8oz Rump Steak
Salt aged in our own dry agers at Stix & Stones Butchery
Upgrade your steak
Surf & Turf
Fried Onions
Portobello Mushroom
Mains
Chicken Supreme
With potato gratin, forest mushrooms, pancetta, grilled asparagus & chicken jus
Short Rib Ragu
Slow-cooked short rib ragu with pappardelle, freshly grated pecorino & rocket pesto
Pan Roasted Sea Bass
With creamed leeks, pancetta, potato boxty, white wine & garlic cream
Mussels & Frites
Steamed Strangford mussels cooked in a creamy garlic white wine sauce with seasoned fries & warm crusty bread
Pan Roasted Atlantic Cod
Harissa roasted Atlantic cod with warm salad of charred gem, baby potatoes, clams & roasting juices
Pork Belly
Crispy rolled outdoor-bred pork belly with spring onion mashed potato, butter, braised heritage carrot & Armagh cider jus
Risotto Primavera
Creamy risotto with garden greens, ricotta cheese, white wine, toasted pumpkin seeds, parmesan & tarragon oil (vegan option available)
On The Side
Skin on Fries
Mash
Hand Cut Chips
With bacon mayo & parmesan
Apple & Candied Walnut Salad
Seasonal Greens
Champ
Buttered Hispi Cabbage
Pancetta & Smoked Gubeen Croquettes
With sweet onion sauce
Creamed Spinach
Cajun Home Fries
With crème fraîche, pesto & cheddar
Green Leaf Salad
Glazed with Stix & Stones dressing
Sauces
£1.90 Each
Whiskey Pepper Sauce
Salsa Verde
Rich Pan Jus
Bone Marrow Jus
Béarnaise Sauce
Garlic & Herb Butter
Homemade Bacon Mayonnaise
Wasabi Aioli
Desserts
Bushmills Sticky Toffee Pudding
With a rich butterscotch glaze, served alongside creamy vanilla ice cream (non alcoholic available)
Baked Alaska
A classic Baked Alaska featuring creamy vanilla ice cream encased in fluffy, caramelised Italian style meringue, creating a delightful contrast of textures
Lemon Posset
Set lemon cream layered with macerated strawberry purée, cracked pepper shortbread crumble & lemon gel
Raspberry Ruffle Log
Raspberry and coconut encased in dark chocolate, accompanied with a winter berry sorbet
Chocolate Fudge Brownie
Warm rich dark chocolate brownie with milk chocolate crémeux, blood orange sorbet & pecan praline
Basque Cheesecake
Creamy Basque cheesecake with vibrant raspberry coulis, silky crème anglaise, and a golden brown butter crumble
Stix & Stones Cheeseboard
A premium selection of Irish cheeses, served with crisp homemade crackers and rich, fresh homemade chutney for the perfect balance of flavours and textures
Irish Coffee Selection
Pick your Whiskey
Jameson
Jameson Black Barrel
Born Irish 80 proof
Bushmills 10 year old
Redbreast 12 year old
Little Wing
Little Wing's Ballyhackamore branch keeps the formula focused on Naples-style pizza. Italian flour, ripe tomatoes and mozzarella form the base, and the traditional stone oven supplies the blistered edge and quick bake that distinguish the style from a heavier takeaway pie. Familiar toppings make the menu approachable, while vegetarian and vegan choices allow the table to share more easily. Nibbles and salads are useful, but pizza remains the reason to choose it over the surrounding all-day restaurants.
A regular pizza suits one diner; the oversized sharing format is more fun for a group that agrees on toppings. Balance a rich meat-topped order with a simpler tomato, basil or vegetable pizza rather than covering the whole table in similar flavours. The relaxed room works for families, an uncomplicated date or an early meal before moving on to Ballyhackamore's pubs. Takeaway is available too, though eating the pizza soon after it leaves the oven gives the crust its best contrast between crisp edges and a soft centre.
Address: 201 Upper Newtownards Road, Belfast BT4 3JD
Little Wing Menu
Nibbles & Starters
Olive Marinate
Delicious Kalamata and green olives marinated in chilli, garlic and herbs
Dough Balls
Tasty dough balls baked with garlic butter
Smoked Almonds
Calabrian Sausage
Baked in hot honey
Garlic Bread
Our pizza dough rolled thin and freshly baked then smothered in delicious homemade garlic and parsley butter
Cheesy Garlic Bread
Topped with mozzarella
Cheesy Chilli Garlic Bread
Tomato and chilli base, mozzarella, and Jalapeños
Tomato and Basil Soup
Finished with croutons, pesto* swirl, grated Parmigiano* and served with ciabatta
Salami Piccante
Crisp baked flatbread brushed with chilli jam, topped with Milano salami, rocket and shaved Parmigiano
'Nduja Flat Bread
Our pizza dough rolled thin and freshly baked with garlic, mozzarella, caramelised onions, spicy ‘Nduja salami and topped with fresh rocket
Bruschetta
Chopped cherry tomatoes, red onions, fresh basil and pesto*, piled on top of garlic ciabatta bread
Baked Burrata
Creamy burrata baked with freshly chopped tomatoes, red onion, fresh basil, pesto, and crispy ciabatta for dipping
Salads
Caesar Salad
Dressed cos lettuce, pancetta, and Parmigiano* cheese
Large Chicken Caesar Salad
Dressed cos lettuce, pancetta, and Parmigiano* cheese
Insalata Mista
Mixed salad with cherry tomatoes, red onions, rocket, Parmigiano* with balsamic dressing and croutons
Pizza
WE OFFER 24’ INCH PIZZAS FOR SOME OF OUR CREATIONS BELOW, BUT YOU CAN ALWAYS GET CREATIVE YOURSELF AND MAKE YOUR OWN!
Margherita
Tomato base, mozzarella, Fior di Latte, fresh basil, olive oil drizzle
Pepperoni
Margherita with a generous portion of pepperoni, seasoned with pepper and oregano
Prosciutto Di Parma
Parma ham and fresh rocket with grated Parmigiano*
Hot Pepp
Tomato base, mozzarella, smoked and spicy double pepperoni, green jalapeños, finished with a drizzle of homemade hot honey
Pollo
Torn chicken breast with sweet red peppers and pesto
Funghi
Portobello mushrooms with garlic, black pepper and parsley
Giardino
Sweet red peppers, red onions, artichoke hearts, black olives, Parmigiano* and garlic oil
Tuscan
Spiced pork and fennel sausage with red onions and jalapeños, finished with rocket and chilli oil
Formaggi Caprini
Goats’ cheese*, red onion, rocket and garlic oil
Spinaci E Pancetta
Pancetta and spinach with egg, garlic oil and Parmigiano*
Anchovie
Cured anchovies with capers, Fior Di Latte mozzarella, red jalapeños, lemon oil and parsley
Piccante
Pepperoni with red jalapeño peppers, red onion and fresh basil, drizzled with chilli oil
'Nduja
Fior Di latte mozzarella with spicy Calabrian 'Nduja salami and fresh basil
Calabrian
Tomato base, mozzarella, Calabrian sausage, and double spicy Italian salamis (Spianata & Ventricina)
Calzones
Cotto E Funghi
Folded pizza with ham, garlic roasted Portobello mushrooms and Parmigiano*
Cipolle E Formaggi Caprini
Folded pizza with goats’ cheese*, caramelised onions and spinach
Vegan Menu
Dough Balls
Tasty dough balls baked with garlic & parsley oil
Smoked Almonds
Miscelato Marinato Olives
Delicious Kalamata and green olives marinated in chilli, garlic and herbs
Bruschetta
Cherry tomatoes, red onion, garlic and basil on top of our famous freshly baked dough
Garlic Bread
Our famous freshly baked dough rolled thin and brushed with garlic and parsley olive oil
Cheesy Garlic Bread
Our famous garlic bread made even yummier with extra cheese!
Cheesy Chilli Garlic Bread
The ultimate Little Wing garlic bread!
Margherita
Classic tomato and cheese pizza seasoned with black pepper and oregano
Funghi
Garlic roasted portobello mushrooms, seasoned with pepper and oregano
Giardino
Sweet red peppers, red onion, artichokes hearts, black olives and garlic oil
Piccante
Roast red peppers, red onion, jalapeños and fresh basil, drizzled with chilli oil
Pugliese
Tomato and chilli base, sweet caramelised onions and fresh red onions. Finished with oregano and fresh rocket
Desserts
Tiramisu
Simply translated as 'pick me up', this is a traditional Italian style coffee trifle with layers of mascarpone and chocolate
Chocolate and coconut tart
Served with vegan vanilla ice cream
Affogato
Double scoop of vanilla ice cream served with a double espresso shot to pour over, simples
Nutella pizza
Freshly baked pizza dough smothered in Nutella, topped with a scoop of ice cream
Eton Mess
Smashed meringue layered with freshly whipped cream, mixed berries and raspberry coulis
Little Cups (mini desserts!)
Choose from one of the following: Tiramisu, Chocolate cup, Eton mess, Affogato
Hearth Ballyhackamore
Hearth is currently a pub stop with a bring-your-own-food policy rather than a conventional restaurant service. Its official site says the kitchen is taking a break and invites guests to collect a takeaway from nearby restaurants before settling in. That arrangement can be genuinely useful for a group that wants different cuisines but still hopes to sit together. It also means the venue should not be chosen for an in-house dish without checking that the food service has resumed.
The attraction is the room: a sociable Ballyhackamore pub with live sport, music and a first-floor parlour for private gatherings. Choose a takeaway that travels well, bring everything needed to eat it comfortably and buy drinks at the bar. The mood can change quickly around major fixtures, so quieter conversation is easier away from peak sports times. Hearth makes most sense as the flexible social option in this guide. Read the latest kitchen notice before visiting, because a resumed menu would change how best to plan the evening.
Address: 199 Upper Newtownards Road, Belfast BT4 3JB
Hearth Ballyhackamore Menu
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Our signature blended Irish Whisky is aged for 5 long years in handpicked, 1st fill, ex-bourbon barrels which add a delicate, subtle sweetness to the whisky and also provide a deep oak woodiness and light char to the finish. Nose: Light citrus notes, peppered spice and vanilla undertones. Taste: Earthy fruits, butterscotch and vanilla sweetness from bourbon barrels, white pepper followed by an oak woodiness. Finish: Sweet, spice, oak, with lingering ripe fruits. ABV: 42%
MCCONNELL’S SHERRY CASK - BELFAST WHISKY
INTRODUCING SHERRY CASK FINISH McConnell’s Sherry Cask Finish is aged for 5 long years, matured in 1st fill select Bourbon barrels, then finished in the finest Oloroso Sherry Casks which bring out rich aromas of dried figs, dark chocolate and lingering spice. Bottled at 46% ABV, non-chill filtered. Dried Figs and currants followed by Christmas spices such as nutmeg and cinnamon, dark chocolate, and a hint of fresh leather. Palate Demerara sugar, dark ripe cherries and black raspberry followed by bitter dark chocolate shavings and rich red apples. Finish Lingering oak notes, with a hint of leather and subtle clove spice. ABV – 46% Non-chill filtered
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Thai House East Belfast
Thai House is a compact Castlereagh Road takeaway with a menu that moves from crisp starters to noodles, stir-fries and coconut-rich curries. Chicken satay, gyoza and prawn rolls are easy additions for sharing. Pad Thai brings sweet, sour and nutty elements together, while chilli-and-basil stir-fry has the aromatic heat of Thai street food. Red, green, panang and massaman curries give diners a useful progression from bright herbal spice to a softer, peanut-rich finish.
Build the order around contrast. Pair one curry with a drier stir-fry, add jasmine rice only where it is needed, and use a salted-chilli starter for crunch. Many dishes offer a choice of vegetables, tofu, chicken, beef, prawns or mixed seafood, which helps mixed households order from the same kitchen. Heat labels are a guide rather than a guarantee, so mention your preference directly if spice tolerance matters. Thai House is best for collection or delivery, especially when the group wants bold flavours and a menu broader than a standard curry-and-rice routine.
Address: 54 Castlereagh Road, Belfast BT5 5FP
Thai House East Belfast Menu
Most Popular Products
Chilli and basil Stir Fried (Hot)
The most beloved Thai street food dish with mixed vegetable and holy basil with a choice of Vegetable, Vegetable and Tofu, Chicken, Beef, Tiger Prawn, Mixed Seafood
Salted chilli
Wok-glaze with onion, carrot, Mixed pepper, spring onion and red chilli in salted chilli sauce. Choose from Crispy Chicken, Crispy squid, Crispy Tiger Prawns, Crispy Wings and Pork Ribs
Honey Pepper Chicken
Crispy chicken pan fried with mixed pepper, carrots, onion and spring onion in our homemade honey pepper sauce.
Red Curry (hot)
One of the most popular curry consisting of red curry paste cooked in coconut milk, bamboo shoot,carrots, mixed pepper, courgette, pineapple and basil leaves.
Salted Chip Box
Massaman Curry (Hot)
A rich, flavourful and mild spicy Thai curry with massaman curry paste cooked in coconut milk, potatoes, onion and peanut
Panang Curry (hot)
A thick curry, salty and sweet with zesty kafir lime flavour from Southern Thailand with coconut milk and peas, pepper, long bean and Carrot.
Thai Green Curry (hot)
One of the most popular and distinctive curries made with green curry paste, coconut milk, carrots, bamboo shoots, mixed peppers, fine bean, courgette and basil leaves.
Chicken Satay x3
Marinate chicken on skewer, served with curry peanut sauce
Pad Thai(Hot)
Our signature noodles dish with Thai rice noodles stir fried with carrots, bean sprout , egg, spring onion in our special homemade sauce garnish with lime, ground peanuts and chilli flake with a choice of Vegetable, Vegetable and Tofu, Chicken, Beef, Tiger Prawn, Mixed Seafood
Happy Meal
Happy Meal A
• Vegetable Roll | Choice of Red or green or massaman curry with a chicken or vegetables | Half Rice / Half chips
Happy Meal B
• Chicken Satay | Choose a choice of Stir fried chilli & basil or oyster sauce or Ginger chicken or vegetables | Half rice/Half chips
Happy Meal C
Choice of Red or Green or Massaman with chicken or vegetables | C hoice of stir fried chilli & basil or Oyster sauce or ginger with chicken or vegs | Half rice /Half chips
Special Box
Chicken Honey Pepper Box
Crispy chicken and chips toss in honey sauce
Chicken Salted Chilli Box
Crispy chicken and chips toss in salted chilli powder
Honey Ribs Box
Pork ribs and chips toss in honey pepper sauce
Salted Ribs box
Crispy ribs and chips toss in salted chilli powder
Starters
Vegetables Gyoza x5 (VE)
Seasoned cabbage, leek, onion, carrots wrapped with pastry & deep fried and served with gyoza sauce.
Chicken gyoza x5
Seasoned chicken and vegetable wrapped with pastry deep fried and served with gyoza sauce.
Prawn Gyoza x5
Seasoned mince prawn and pork , onion. Carrot, Chinese mushroom, spring onion, coriander, wrapped in pastry and served with sweet chilli sauce.
Prawn Roll x4
Seasoned tiger prawn & mixed vegetables wrapped with pastry and served with chilli sauce
Chicken Satay x3
Marinate chicken on skewer, served with curry peanut sauce
Duck gyoza
seasoning shreded duck with vegetables wrapped in pastry . Deep fried and served with gyoza sauce
Duck spring roll x4
Shredded duck, cabbage, carrot, onion seasoned and wrapped in pastry, served with Hoisin sauce
Honey ribs x5
Marinated ribs, slow cook over the night and deep fried , toss in our home made Thai honey sauce
Salted chilli
Wok-glaze with onion, carrot, Mixed pepper, spring onion and red chilli in salted chilli sauce. Choose from Crispy Chicken, Crispy squid, Crispy Tiger Prawns, Crispy Wings and Pork Ribs
Mixed Platter for Two
A selection of Chicken satay (2), Thai vegetable spring roll(2), Duck spring roll(2), Prawn roll(2), chicken gyoza(2) served with sweet chilli sauce, satay sauce and hoi sin sauce.
Thai prawn cracker
Soup
Tom Yum (VE)
Thailand’s most famous spicy hot and sour soup with mushroom, lemongrass,chi ease leaves, lime leaf and coriander with a choice of Tiger Prawn, Chicken or Vegetables
Tom Kha (VE)(VG)(GF)
Thai coconuts soup with mushroom, galangal, lemongrass, lime leaf and coriander with a choice of Tiger Prawn, Chicken or Vegetables
Pho Taak (Hot)
Hot and sour favoured soup with Tiger Prawn , squid and mussels, Thai herbs, spring onion and coriander.
Thai Curry
Side Dishes Not Included
Thai Green Curry (hot)
One of the most popular and distinctive curries made with green curry paste, coconut milk, carrots, bamboo shoots, mixed peppers, fine bean, courgette and basil leaves.
Red Curry (hot)
One of the most popular curry consisting of red curry paste cooked in coconut milk, bamboo shoot,carrots, mixed pepper, courgette, pineapple and basil leaves.
Massaman Curry (Hot)
A rich, flavourful and mild spicy Thai curry with massaman curry paste cooked in coconut milk, potatoes, onion and peanut
Panang Curry (hot)
A thick curry, salty and sweet with zesty kafir lime flavour from Southern Thailand with coconut milk and peas, pepper, long bean and Carrot.
Yellow curry (Hot)
A mild curry made from cumin, coriander , turmeric, bay leaves, lemongrass and Cinnamon-cooked in coconut milk, potatoes, onion, mixed pepper , pineapple, carrots.
Wok Stir-Fried
Side Dishes Not Included
Honey Pepper Chicken
Crispy chicken pan fried with mixed pepper, carrots, onion and spring onion in our homemade honey pepper sauce.
Chicken Cashew nuts
A crispy chicken stir fry with onion, mushroom, mixed pepper, carrots, spring onion and cashew nuts
Chicken Sweet chilli sauce
A crispy chicken stir fried with house sweet chilli sauce, carrot, onion, mixed peppers, and spring onion
Salted chilli
Lightly batter and deep fried, toss in salted chilli sauce with onion, carrot, mixed pepper, spring onion and red chilli. Choose a choice from Crispy chicken, crispy squid, crispy tiger prawn
Black bean sauce
Stir-fried with garlic, broccoli,onion, carrots, fresh ginger, mixed pepper in our homemade black bean sauce. Choice of Vegetable, Vegetable and Tofu, Chicken, Beef, Tiger Prawn, Mixed Seafood
Three-flavour Sauce
A special home made three flavoured sauce stir fried with Broccoli, carrot, pepper, pine apple and spring onion with a choice of Vegetable, Vegetable and Tofu, Chicken, Beef, Tiger Prawn, Mixed Seafood
Chilli and basil Stir Fried (Hot)
The most beloved Thai street food dish with mixed vegetable and holy basil with a choice of Vegetable, Vegetable and Tofu, Chicken, Beef, Tiger Prawn, Mixed Seafood
Ginger stir-fried
A special home made three flavoured sauce stir fried with Broccoli, carrot, pepper, pine apple and spring onion with a c hoice of Vegetable, Vegetable and Tofu, Chicken, Beef, Tiger Prawn, Mixed Seafood
Oyster sauce Stir fried
A mild stir fried With onion, garlic, peppers, courgette, broccoli, carrots, mushroom in house oyster sauce with a choice of Vegetable, Vegetable and Tofu, Chicken, Beef, Tiger Prawn, Mixed Seafood
Noodles
Side Dishes Not Included
Pad Thai(Hot)
Our signature noodles dish with Thai rice noodles stir fried with carrots, bean sprout , egg, spring onion in our special homemade sauce garnish with lime, ground peanuts and chilli flake with a choice of Vegetable, Vegetable and Tofu, Chicken, Beef, Tiger Prawn, Mixed Seafood
Pad Kee Mao (Hot)
A spicy Stir-fried Rice noodles with chilli, carrots, mixed pepper, bamboo shoots ,Long bean, onion, Spring onion and basil with a choice of Vegetable, Vegetable and Tofu, Chicken, Beef, Tiger Prawn, Mixed Seafood
Pad See Eew
Beautiful noodle dish with Rice noodles, egg, broccoli, mixed pepper, onion and spring onion stir-fried with dark soya sauce with chocie of Vegetable, Vegetable and Tofu, Chicken, Beef, Tiger Prawn, Mixed Seafood
Singapore Noodle (Hot)
Rice vermicelli noodles in a fragrant Singapore sauce with bean sprout, carrot, broccoli, mixed pepper, onion and spring onion with a choice of Vegetable, Vegetable and Tofu, Chicken, Beef, Tiger Prawn, Mixed Seafood
Chicken Egg Noodles in sweet chilli sauce
Crispy chicken stir-fried with Egg noodles, broccoli, mixed pepper, carrot, bean sprout and spring onion in home made sweet chilli sauce
Thai fried rice
A delicious Thai fried rice with egg, broccoli, carrot, mixed pepper, onion and spring onion garish with lime and spring onion with a choice of Vegetable, Vegetable and Tofu, Chicken, Beef, Tiger Prawn, Mixed Seafood
Chef Special
Side Dishes Not Included
Chilli bomb fried rice (Hot)
A spicy Thai fried rice with long bean, bamboo shoots, mixed pepper, spring onion, onion, chilli and basil leave. Top with fried egg. Pick a choice of Vegetable, Chicken, Beef, Tiger Prawns and Mixed Seafood
Duck Tamarind
Seasoning roasted duck served with tamarind sauce on bed of crispy egg noodles and broccoli garnished with fried shallots
Chilli & Thai Herbs stir-fried (Pad Char) (Hot)(Hot)(Hot)
The most beloved Thai street food dish with mixed vegetable and Thai Herbs with a choice of
Thai Salad
Side Dishes Not Included
Yum Nue (Beef Salad)
A very tropical Thai salad dish with beef fillet, tomatoes, onion, celery, cucumber, Thai herbs and coriander with Thai lemon dressing
Yum Talay (Mixed Seafood salad)
A very popular seafood salad with Prawn, mussels, squid with Thai herbs and Thai lemon dressing
Yum Woon Sen
Prawn and mince pork with vermicelli noodles , sherry tomato, celery , onion , coriander and Thai lemon dressing
Yum Ped (Duck Salad)
Crispy duck salad Thai style with lemon grass, coriander, shallot, ginger pickle , tomato in Thai lemon dressing
Chicken salad
Grilled chicken breast with , fresh cucumber, shallots, celery, coriander and tomato, ginger pickle in Thai lemon dressing
Vegan
Side Dishes Not Included
Yellow curry (Hot) - Vegan
A mild yellow curry with broccoli, potatoes, onion, courgette, carrots, mixed pepper, broccoli pineapple.
Vegetables Stir-Fried with Mushroom Sauce
A local vegs stir fried with onion, mushroom, garlic, peppers, courgette, broccoli, carrots, mushroom in vegetarian mushroom sauce
Ginger stir fried - Vegan
A healthy stir fried fresh ginger with garlic, broccoli, onion, peppers, carrots, ginger, baby corn and spring onion in Thai house homemade sauce.
Chilli and basil stir-fried (Hot)(Hot)(Hot) - Vegan
The most beloved Thai street food dish with mixed vegetable and holy basil in a mushroom sauce
Vegetables Tom Kha (Hot) - Vegan
Thai coconuts soup with mushroom, shallots, broccoli, sherry tomatoes, spring onion, chilli, galangal, lemongrass, lime leaf and coriander.
Gluten Free
Thai green curry (Hot)(Hot) - Gluten Free
One of the most popular and distinctive curries made with green curry paste, coconut milk, bamboo shoots, mixed peppers, fine bean, courgette and basil leaves
Thai red curry (hot)(hot) - Gluten Free
One of the most popular curry consisting of red curry paste cooked in coconut milk, bamboo shoot,carrots, mixed pepper, courgette, pineapple and basil leaves.
Massaman Curry (Hot) - Gluten Free
A rich, flavourful and mild spicy Thai curry with massaman curry paste cooked in coconut milk, potatoes, onion and peanut
Panang Curry (hot) (Hot) - Gluten Free
A thick curry, salty and sweet with zesty kafir lime flavour from Southern Thailand with coconut milk and peas, pepper, long bean and Carrot.
Thai Yellow Curry(Hot) - Gluten Free
Ginger stir fried - Gluten Free
A healthy portion of fresh ginger, broccoli, carrots, mixed pepper, sweet corn, onion, chilli and spring onion in a tasty gluten free oyster sauce.
Oyster sauce stir fried
A mild stir fried With onion, mushroom, garlic, peppers, courgette, broccoli, carrots and spring onion in gluten free oyster sauce.
Chilli & basil stir fried (Hot)(Hot)(Hot)
The most beloved Thai street food dish with pepper, onion, long bean, bamboo shoots, sweet corn, mushroom, chilli and holy basil leaves.
Cashew nuts stir fried
A saucy stir fry with onion, mushroom, mixed pepper, spring onion and cashew nut
Pad Kee Mao Noodles Gluten Free
A spicy stir fried rice noodles with garlic chilli, mushroom, carrot, bamboo shoots, , peppers, onion spring onion, fine bean and basil leaves
Thai Fried Rice Gluten Free
A delicious Thai fried rice with egg, broccoli, carrot, mixed pepper, onion and spring onion garish with lime and spring onion.
Side Dish
Please note: Rice is not included in any main courses
Jasmine Rice
Egg Fried Rice
Coconut Rice
Egg Noodles
Chips
Salted Chip Box
Broccoli Stir Fried
Stir Fried Mixed Vegetables
Thai Prawn Cracker
Green Curry Sauce
Red Curry Sauce
Satay Sauce
Set of cutlery
A set of reusable plastics folk,spoon(100% recyclable ) and napkins
Pair of chopstick
Bamboo chopsticks
Drinks
Coke 330ml
Diet Coke 330ml
Coke Zero 330ml
Sprite 330ml
Fanta Orange 330ml
Fanta Lemon 330ml
Still Water
The East Bengal
The East Bengal is a long-running Indian restaurant and takeaway on Upper Newtownards Road. Its range covers the familiar spectrum of tikka starters, pakora, balti, jalfrezi, saag and biryani, with house specials for diners who want to move past their regular order. A mixed starter is a sensible way to compare crisp, grilled and spiced elements before choosing a sauce-led main. Vegetarian dishes are integrated throughout the menu rather than confined to one token option.
For a balanced table, combine one creamy or gently spiced curry with something brighter and more assertive, then add rice and bread according to the amount of sauce. A biryani is already a complete rice-led dish and usually needs fewer extras. The dining room is small and relaxed, while takeaway suits those staying nearby. Current customer feedback often highlights the personal service as well as the cooking. Choose East Bengal for an unhurried neighbourhood Indian meal where traditional combinations and a broad choice matter more than theatrical presentation.
Address: 334 Upper Newtownards Road, Belfast BT4 3EX
The East Bengal Menu
Appetiser
East Bengal Supreme - Tapas to share
Chicken Malai Tikka
Tandoori Murgh - Chicken on the bone
Chicken Pakora
Marinated Lamb Tikka
Nawabi Shish - Ground beef skewer
Tandoori Mixed Platter
Mixed Vegetable Platter
Dhakiya Vegetable Samosa
Tandoori Mushroom
Vegetable Pakora
Onion Bhaji
King Prawn Butterfly
Garlic King Prawn
Tandoori Oven
Includes steamed or pilau rice. Cooked over flaming tandoori charcoal, served with vegetable curry.
Ajwani Jumbo King Prawns
Marinated with herbs and spices, gently cooked over a charcoal flame.
Tandoori Murgh
Succulent chicken on the bone marinated with herbs, spices and yogurt.
Chicken or Lamb Tikka
Skewered pieces of chicken or lamb marinated with fresh garlic, ginger, mixed spices and herbs, barbecued over flaming charcoal.
Paneer Shashlik
Diced homemade cottage cheese, onions and capsicums cooked in tandoori grill.
East Bengal Mixed Fusion Grill
A special selection of tandoori marinated chicken, lamb tikka, tandoori chicken and Nawabi shish.
Chef's Choice
Includes steamed or pilau rice.
East Bengal King Special
Chicken, lamb, prawns, onions and peppers slowly cooked in Bengali herbs and medium spices.
Chicken Jalbhari
Chicken marinated in garlic and ginger, cooked alongside onions, peppers, green chilli, tomatoes, fresh coriander and a dash of Worcestershire sauce, complete with a touch of yogurt.
King Prawn Deshi Masala
Freshwater jumbo King prawns with slowly roasted cherry tomatoes and onions tossed in ginger, garlic and cumin.
Mas Bangla Roshoi
Salmon steak and potatoes cooked with garlic, ginger and East Bengal's special blend of spices.
Chicken or Lamb Deshi Korai
Chicken or lamb cooked with baby onions, garlic, ginger, peppers and spices combined with fresh coriander.
Chicken Makhanwala
Sliced chicken marinated and cooked in a rich, creamy sauce with almond and butter.
Specials
Includes steamed or pilau rice.
Chicken or Lamb Tikka Masala
Barbecued chicken or lamb cooked in a ground almond and coconut powder, fresh cream and special spices.
Chicken or Lamb Roghni
A mix of garlic, julienne of capsicum, garam masala, plum tomatoes, finished with a touch of coriander.
Chicken or Lamb Tikka Jalfrezi
All jalfrezi dishes are cooked with onions, tomatoes, green chillies, fresh coriander and capsicums.
King Prawn Garlic Chilli
King prawn cooked with fresh garlic, green chillies, baby onions and cherry tomatoes.
Lamb Achari
A delicious hot lamb curry cooked with pickling spices.
Murgh Methi Malai Special
Chicken cooked with fenugreek leaves and garlic in a medium sweet sauce.
Chicken or Lamb Balti
Highly spiced dish with onions, peppers, ginger and coriander.
Chicken or Lamb Tikka Chilli Masala
Chicken or lamb cooked into small pieces cooked with fresh green chillies, caramelised onions and tomatoes in a hot sauce.
Chicken or Lamb Saag
Cooked with spinach in specially selected herbs and spices, in a medium hot sauce.
Biryani
Savoury rice dishes served with vegetable curry.
Chicken Biryani
Chicken Tikka Biryani
Lamb Biryani
King Prawn Biryani
Jasmine Special Biryani
Vegetable Biryani
Traditional
Includes steamed or pilau rice. The above dishes served with the following: Chicken £9.95, Chicken Tikka £10.95, Lamb £10.95, King prawn £12.95. Vegetarian option also available.
Bengali Style Curry
Medium spice
Bhuna
Medium spice
Rogan
Tomato based dish, medium spice
Korma
Creamy coconut and almond dish, very mild
Dopiaza
Medium spice, cooked with chunky onions
Pathia
Sweet, sour and hot, finished with freshly squeezed lemon juice
Dansak
Lentil based dish, hot, sweet and sour
Madras
Fairly hot curry with herbs and spices
Vindaloo
Very hot curry with herbs and potatoes
Vegetarian
Includes steamed or pilau rice on main only. Main £9.95, Side £4.50.
Kadhai Paneer
Diced cottage cheese with peppers, onions tomatoes, coriander and fenugreek.
Mattar Paneer
Fresh homemade cheese with sweet peas.
Palak Paneer
Homemade cottage cheese cooked slowly with spinach, ginger and garlic, garnished with fresh coriander.
Saag Aloo
Spinach and potatoes cooked with cumin seeds and garlic.
Bombay Potatoes
Locally sourced potatoes lightly spiced with onion seeds.
Tarka Dhal
Selection of lentils cooked with garlic and fenugreek seeds.
Aloo Gobi
Potatoes and cauliflower cooked alongside tomatoes and spices.
Mushroom Bhaji
Button mushrooms cooked in light Bengali spices.
Chana Masala
Lightly spiced chickpeas with garlic, ginger and coriander.
The Bakery
Plain Naan
Peshwari Naan
Keema Naan
Cheese Naan
Garlic Naan
Chapati
Tandoori Roti
Paratha
Sides & Accompaniments
Steamed Rice
Pilau Rice
Mushroom Rice
Fried Rice
Special Fried Rice
Vegetable Rice
Jeera Rice
Papadum
Chilli Chutney, Mango
Pineapple
Chips
Masala Potatoes
Raita
Soft Drinks
Coca Cola
Diet Coke
Fanta Orange
Samson's Kitchen & Bar at Belfast City Airport
Samson's Kitchen & Bar solves a specific Belfast problem: finding a proper meal after security without losing sight of the departure board. The Northern Ireland theme runs from the name, borrowed from one of the shipyard cranes, to the food. Breakfast includes a substantial Goliath Ulster brunch, while the later menu moves through wee plates, larger mains, pizza and desserts. The Two Cranes club sandwich is an especially practical choice when you want something recognisable before a flight.
Airport timing should guide the order. A full breakfast or plated main works when there is a comfortable buffer; a small plate or sandwich is safer when boarding is close. The restaurant serves from early morning until the final flight, but security queues and gate changes still deserve priority. Samson's is valuable because it provides local character and table service in a setting dominated by speed. Confirm the day's menu once airside, tell staff if time is tight and avoid beginning a leisurely meal when the gate has already been announced.
Address: Belfast City Airport, Sydenham Bypass, Belfast BT3 9JH
Samson's Kitchen & Bar - Belfast Airport Menu
Wee Plates
Spicy Chicken Tenders
Buttermilk chicken tenders with a dressed Asian salad and Frank's Hot Sauce
Cauliflower Bites
Crispy fried florets with sriracha mayo (vg)
Garlic Pizza Bread
(v) Add mozzarella 1.00
Baked Goats Cheese
A thick, creamy slice served with caramelised red onion chutney, hot honey, pine nuts and toast for spreading (v) (ng) available on request
Houmous & 'Feta'
Houmous and vegan style feta with pomegrante seeds, radish, dill, pickled shallots, olives, pine nuts, chilli oil and toast for dipping (vg)
All Day Brunch
'Goliath' Ulster Brunch
Two rashers of bacon, two Elliott's Tradition pork sausages, Clonakilty black pudding, mixed mushrooms, Ormo® soda farl, potato cake and your choice of fried or scrambled eggs
Cave Hill Brunch
Quorn™ sausages, smashed avocado, mixed mushrooms, herby grains, skin-on fries and toast (vg)
Avocado Toast
A poached egg with smashed avocado, roasted peppers, chilli and sesame dressing on white or brown toast (v)
Pizzas
Sourdough bases generously topped, stonebaked and served fresh from our in-house pizza oven
Margherita
Shredded mozzarella on a rich tomato base (v) (vg) available on request
Ham & Cheese
Serrano ham, torn and shredded mozzarella, rocket and black pepper on a rich tomato base
Chorizo & Pepperoni
Pepperoni, spicy chorizo, fresh red chillies, shredded mozzarella and rocket on a rich tomato base
Chicken & Pesto
Grilled chicken, basil nut pesto, shredded mozzarella and Gran Moravia cheese on a creamy white base
Melters
Served in toasted white bread and topped with a creamy bechamel sauce, with your choice of skin-on fries or salad. Upgrade to truffle fries or sweet potato fries 1.00
Ham & Cheese
Thick-sliced Irish ham with Dromona Cheddar and mozzarella
Chicken & Bacon
Grilled marinated chicken breast, creamy melted brie, Dromona Cheddar, mozzarella and back bacon
Spicy Veg
Mixed mushrooms, roasted red pepper, sriracha, Dromona Cheddar and mozzarella (v)
Big Plates
Fish & Chips
Hand-battered and served with mushy peas, skin-on fries and rich tartare sauce
Spicy Chicken & Chips
Buttermilk chicken tenders with skin-on fries and hot sauce
Herby Grain Salad
Mixed leaf and grain salad with cauliflower bites, chickpeas and pomegranate with a sesame drizzle (vg) Add Grilled marinated chicken 3.50 Add Vegan style feta (vg) 3.00
Two Cranes Club
Grilled marinated chicken, back bacon and fried egg with tomato, lettuce and mustard mayo on toasted white bread, served with skin-on fries
Burgers
Swap your fries for salad for free or Upgrade to truffle fries or sweet potato fries for 1.00
Cheese & Bacon Burger
Beef patty topped with back bacon, Dramona Cheddar and Ballymaloe Country Relish, served with skin-on fries
Great Green Burger
Moving Mountains® plant-based burger patty, Applewood® Vegan cheddar, roasted red pepper and sriracha mayo, served with skin-on fries (vg)
Draughtmans Burger
A juicy Irish beef patty topped with back bacon, Dromona Cheddar, grilled chorizo, fried egg and Ballymaloe Country Relish, served with skin-on fries
Spicy Chicken Burger
Spiced buttermilk chicken tenders, Dramona Cheddar, Ballymaloe Country Relish and Frank's Hot Sauce, served with skin-on fries
Sides
Skin-On Fries
(vg)
Truffle & Gran Moravia Fries
(v)
Sweet Potato Fries
(vg)
House Side Salad
(vg ng)
Beer-Battered Onion Rings
(vg)
Sweet Plates
Sticky Toffee Pudding
Served warm, with vanilla ice cream and custard (v)
Chocolate Brownie
Served warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream (v)
Assorted Ice Cream
Three scoops of chocolate, strawberry, vanilla or vegan vanilla (vg) (v)
Breakfast - Sweet Tooth
French Toast
Thick cut brioche slices served with either: Mixed berries compote and Clandeboye Greek-style yoghurt (v) or Crispy bacon and maple flavour syrup
Nutty Granola Bowl
Clandeboye Greek-style yoghurt, mixed berry compote, fresh seasonal berries and seeds (v)
Breakfast - Breakfast Baps
Your choice of filling in soft white roll, served with hash browns
Single Filled Roll
Choose either: bacon, Elliott's Tradition pork sausage or Quorn™ sausage and crushed avocado (vg)
The 'Samson' Roll
Bacon, Elliott's Tradition pork sausage and a fried egg
Breakfast - Fresh Bakes
All Butter Croissant
Served with Irish butter (v)
Pastries
Freshly baked every morning - ask for the selection available today
Toast & Butter
Choose from Ormo® soda farl, white or brown. Gluten free also available (ng) (v) Add a jam or preserve 1.00
Breakfast - Signature Breakfasts
Ulster Fry
Bacon, Elliott's Tradition pork sausage, Clonakilty black pudding, hash brown, mixed mushrooms, Ormo® soda farl, potato cake and your choice of fried or scrambled egg
'Goliath' Ulster Fry
Two rashers of bacon, two Elliott's Tradition pork sausages, Clonakilty black pudding, hash brown, mixed mushrooms, Ormo® soda farl, potato cake and your choice of fried or scrambled eggs
Cave Hill Breakfast
Quorn™ sausages, smashed avocado, mixed mushrooms, herby grains, baked beans, hash brown and toast (vg) Add a fried or scrambled egg (v) 2.00
Breakfast - Light & Bright
Eggs Benedict
Bacon, poached eggs and hollandaise on a toasted breakfast muffin
Eggs Florentine
Spinach, poached eggs and hollandaise on a toasted breakfast muffin (v)
Scrambled Eggs
Light and fluffy, served on white or brown toast. Also available on gluten free toast (ng) (v) Add bacon 2.50
Avocado Toast
A poached egg with smashed avocado, roasted peppers, chilli and sesame dressing on white or brown toast (v)
Kids - Breakfast
Served until 11am. All kids breakfasts come with a drink included
Build Your Own Breakfast
Choose four items from: Fried egg (v) | Scrambled egg (v) | Bacon | Pork sausage | Quorn™ sausage (vg) | Baked beans (vg) | Mixed mushrooms (vg) | Hash brown (vg) | Potato cake (v) | Toast and butter: white, brown, Ormo® soda farl or gluten free (ng)
Scrambled Egg on Toast
Light and fluffy, served on white or brown toast. Also available on gluten free toast (ng) (v)
French Toast
Thick cut brioche with bacon and maple flavour syrup
Kids - Mains
Served from 11am. All kids mains come with a drink included
All Day Brunch
Choose four items from: Fried egg (v) | Scrambled egg (v) | Bacon | Pork sausage | Quorn™ sausage (vg) | Baked beans (vg) | Mixed mushrooms (vg) | Potato cake (v) | Skin-on fries (vg) | Toast and butter: white, brown, Ormo® soda farl or gluten free (ng)
Burger & Fries
Served with mayo, fries and salad on the side. Choose from: Beef patty | Grilled marinated chicken
Fish & Chips
Crispy battered cod goujons+ with skin-on fries and salad
Kids - Desserts
Chocolate Brownie
Served warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream (v)
Ice Cream
Two scoops of chocolate, strawberry, vanilla or vegan vanilla (vg) (v)
Hot Drinks
Decaf coffee, oat and coconut milk alternatives are available on request
Thompson's Punjana Tea
Fruit & Herbal Teas
Ask for today's choices
Espresso
Americano
Minerals & Softs
Queen's Island Sunrise
Pineapple, orange, strawberry, apple & cranberry*
Fruit Juice
Orange | Apple | Tomato | Pineapple | Cranberry*
Coca-Cola
Diet Coke
Coca-cola Zero
Cocktails
Aperol Spritz
Aperol, Prosecco and soda
Raspberry Bellini
Prosecco mixed with raspberry purée
Whiskey Ginger
Bushmills Original topped with ginger ale and a slice of lime
Pornstar Martini
Vodka, passion fruit liqueur, passion fruit purée and vanilla, served with a shot of Prosecco
Irish Beer & Cider
Belfast Lager
4.5% ABV | 500ml
Belfast Ale
4.5% ABV | 500ml
Maggies Leap Formidable IPA
4.7% ABV | 500ml
Magners Original
4.5% ABV | 568ml
Local Heroes
Boatyard Distillery Vodka 35ml
Ninth Wave Irish Gin 35ml
Jawbox Classic Dry Gin 35ml
Copeland Gin 35ml
Wines - White
All still wine served by the glass is available in 125ml measures
Conto Vecchio Pinot Grigio
Italy
The Paddock Chardonnay
Australia
Alto Bajo Sauvignon Blanc
Chile
Wines - Red
All still wine served by the glass is available in 125ml measures
San Abello Merlot
Chile
The Paddock Shiraz
Australia
El Colectivo Malbec
Argentina
Breakfast Tipples
Mimosa
A little sparkle with this classic combination of Prosecco and orange juice
Bloody Mary
Vodka and tomato juice with fresh lemon, Tabasco and Worcestershire sauce, salt, pepper and celery
Raspberry Bellini
Prosecco mixed with raspberry puree
Queen's Island Sunrise
Pineapple, orange, apple and cranberry* juices
Final Thoughts
Titanic Quarter and east Belfast reward planning around the occasion. Char+Mash supplies the energy for an arena night, Titanic Hotel slows the afternoon down, and General Merchants handles brunch with confidence. Bullhouse and Little Wing make pizza easy in two different settings, while Stix & Stones provides the area's most formal steak dinner. Thai House and The East Bengal cover takeaway and sit-down spice, and Samson's gives travellers a useful final Belfast meal before departure.
Check the live menu beneath each restaurant before travelling, then confirm any details that shape the visit: event-night demand at Queens Quay, advance booking for afternoon tea, pizza service at Bullhouse and flight timing at Samson's. Hearth requires an extra check because its official notice currently describes a kitchen pause and bring-your-own-food arrangement. With those practical points settled, the area offers a convincing route from morning coffee to late drinks, with enough range for families, couples, groups and visitors exploring Belfast's eastern side.