Insights from the local foreigners
Medical
In the event that you need medical attention, here's what you need to know
Closest Hospital with A&E department. Children's Hospital, Maternity Hospital
Closest Pharmacy:
Fullerton Pharmacy on Oxford street,
02890 233101
www.fullartonpharmacy.co.uk
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Royal Victoria Hospital
274 Grosvenor RdClosest Hospital with A&E department. Children's Hospital, Maternity Hospital
Closest Pharmacy:
Fullerton Pharmacy on Oxford street,
02890 233101
www.fullartonpharmacy.co.uk
Brunch Spots
We are huge fans of BRUNCH, COFFEE and CAKE. Here are the best spots in the city, in our humble opinion.
15 minutes walk from apartment, located in Cathedral Quarter. This place is super hipster, serves all day brunch with all the poached egg on toast variations you could hope for. Coffee is top notch!
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Established Coffee
54 Hill St15 minutes walk from apartment, located in Cathedral Quarter. This place is super hipster, serves all day brunch with all the poached egg on toast variations you could hope for. Coffee is top notch!
A new spot in the city centre, BYOB for a boozy brunch, includes lots of avocado, toast and poached eggs!
Panama Belfast
3 McClintock StA new spot in the city centre, BYOB for a boozy brunch, includes lots of avocado, toast and poached eggs!
A firm favourite, part of a lovely store- you will get lost on your way up to the restaurant amount their beautiful Irish wool blankets and other stuff. Have both a restaurant and a deli with big portions but really good quality breakfast and lunch.
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Avoca Belfast
41 Arthur StA firm favourite, part of a lovely store- you will get lost on your way up to the restaurant amount their beautiful Irish wool blankets and other stuff. Have both a restaurant and a deli with big portions but really good quality breakfast and lunch.
Delicious fresh food and cake made in house, waffles at the weekend, coffee is amazing and views of the beautiful Queen's University building make passing some time here absolutely worth it. Owned by us, we are super proud to say that this place is one of the best in town. Check out our instagram for the most up to date specials and opening hours.
One of our weekend specials as an example below-
https://www.instagram.com/p/BwZnmnIgj1e/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link
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The Rusty Zip
28 Botanic AveDelicious fresh food and cake made in house, waffles at the weekend, coffee is amazing and views of the beautiful Queen's University building make passing some time here absolutely worth it. Owned by us, we are super proud to say that this place is one of the best in town. Check out our instagram for the most up to date specials and opening hours.
One of our weekend specials as an example below-
https://www.instagram.com/p/BwZnmnIgj1e/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link
Airports, Taxis & Baggage
Getting to and from the two Belfast Airports. Where to leave your bags if the apartment isn't ready.
George Best Belfast City Airport
Belfast Road10 minutes drive from the apartment.
Located 35 minutes drive from the apartment.
Taxi- Costs about £30 depending on traffic. you can use the airport taxi or the private company I use to prebook:
Fonacab-02890333333
UBER-X £25 fee. Book on your Uber app.
Bus- Costs £11 for a single return ticket, takes about 55 minutes and drops you off at the Central Bus Station at the Europa. Its about a 20 minute walk to the apartment, or a taxi from here will be 5-10minutes depending on traffic and cost £5-£8.
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I-Belfast International Airport
Airport RoadLocated 35 minutes drive from the apartment.
Taxi- Costs about £30 depending on traffic. you can use the airport taxi or the private company I use to prebook:
Fonacab-02890333333
UBER-X £25 fee. Book on your Uber app.
Bus- Costs £11 for a single return ticket, takes about 55 minutes and drops you off at the Central Bus Station at the Europa. Its about a 20 minute walk to the apartment, or a taxi from here will be 5-10minutes depending on traffic and cost £5-£8.
Baggage store is available at visit Belfast welcome centre. They currently charge £4/bag half day and £6/bag full day. Check out their site for most up to date info.
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Visit Belfast
9 Donegall Square NBaggage store is available at visit Belfast welcome centre. They currently charge £4/bag half day and £6/bag full day. Check out their site for most up to date info.
Pubs and Bars
There is no shortage of great places to visit. Catherdral Quarter houses many of our favourites.
Along the old cobbled streets of the cathedral quarter, beautiful latern lit alleyway, pints are flowing all night long! Make this your first stop, might be your last.
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Duke of York
7-11 Commercial CtAlong the old cobbled streets of the cathedral quarter, beautiful latern lit alleyway, pints are flowing all night long! Make this your first stop, might be your last.
Bit more trendy, great outdoor garden and they have a gin lounge upstairs. Also Cathedral Quarter
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The National Grande Cafe
62 High StBit more trendy, great outdoor garden and they have a gin lounge upstairs. Also Cathedral Quarter
Now called Revolucion de Cuba: Decor, music and atmosphere is fun, nice food and adventurous drinks lists
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Revolución de Cuba Belfast
25-39 Arthur StNow called Revolucion de Cuba: Decor, music and atmosphere is fun, nice food and adventurous drinks lists
The Perch Rooftop Bar
42 Franklin StGreat roof top bar
Bullitt Hotel
40a Church Lnlovely outdoor courtyard for food and drinks
Babel Belfast
70-74 Ann StRoof top bar
quirky bar and outdoor area is always buzzing in the evening
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Filthy McNasty's
45 Dublin Rdquirky bar and outdoor area is always buzzing in the evening
Restaurants for dinner
From fine dining to our favourite take out, enjoy.
Michelin star restaurant, beautiful, locally sourced food, and worth it for a treat or special occasions
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Mono Belfast
1 Oxford StMichelin star restaurant, beautiful, locally sourced food, and worth it for a treat or special occasions
Affordable Fine dining with some flare, menu changes every 6 weeks,
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Six By Nico Belfast
23 - 31 Waring StAffordable Fine dining with some flare, menu changes every 6 weeks,
Best Tom Yum Soup in the city, its a small take away spot, you will be served free green tea by someone who barely speaks English- amazing!
Same Happy
40B Donegall PassBest Tom Yum Soup in the city, its a small take away spot, you will be served free green tea by someone who barely speaks English- amazing!
Homemade pasta, not just Italian, but varied menu, lots of fish and meat, amazing cocktails. deep fried feta in honey as a starter dish- do not share!
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Coppi Restaurant
11 Edward StHomemade pasta, not just Italian, but varied menu, lots of fish and meat, amazing cocktails. deep fried feta in honey as a starter dish- do not share!
Zen
Adelaide StreetSushi, Asian Fusion, very cool decor and amazing cocktails
The Muddlers Club Restaurant
1 Warehouse Lanefine dining and great drinks menu
Holohan's Pantry
43 University RdYummy Pub food- Must have is the Irish speciality "Boxty"
Jumon
Fountain StreetVeggie/Vegan friendly- delicious and great for non veggies too
Kids
what to do to keep the little ones entertained
6 Themed exhibition areas with over 250 interactive exhibitions, something for the whole family. My kids love it. Check out their web page for events and what's currently on.
Located just a few minutes walk around the corner at SSE area.
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W5
2 Queens Quay6 Themed exhibition areas with over 250 interactive exhibitions, something for the whole family. My kids love it. Check out their web page for events and what's currently on.
Located just a few minutes walk around the corner at SSE area.
Free entry, have a dedicated children's room on each floor with interactive exhibits. Great for rainy days.
10 minute drive from the apartment, located in Botanic Gardens and beside main Queen's university building.
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I-Ulster Museum
Botanic GardensFree entry, have a dedicated children's room on each floor with interactive exhibits. Great for rainy days.
10 minute drive from the apartment, located in Botanic Gardens and beside main Queen's university building.
Game of Thrones
For the GOT fan, there is so much to do and see in Belfast. Booking is generally required/advised.
At the Ulster museum- free entry. Worth a look, beautiful tapestry depicting the full storyline, over 70ft long and still growing.
Check website to confirm the exhibit is still available as it can be sent elsewhere
I-Game of Thrones Tapestry, Ulster Museum
Botanic GardensAt the Ulster museum- free entry. Worth a look, beautiful tapestry depicting the full storyline, over 70ft long and still growing.
Check website to confirm the exhibit is still available as it can be sent elsewhere
Game of Thrones Touring Exhibit available in Belfast 11th April- 1st September 2019.
Webpage
https://www.gameofthronesexhibition.co.uk/?gclid=CjwKCAjw_MnmBRAoEiwAPRRWW38Zkv4cV2bkPmWQIqcUYft9N7_yMYaCPQGlvZuRW3hzvxgyzsBwBRoCJhAQAvD_BwE
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TEC Belfast
17 Queens RdGame of Thrones Touring Exhibit available in Belfast 11th April- 1st September 2019.
Webpage
https://www.gameofthronesexhibition.co.uk/?gclid=CjwKCAjw_MnmBRAoEiwAPRRWW38Zkv4cV2bkPmWQIqcUYft9N7_yMYaCPQGlvZuRW3hzvxgyzsBwBRoCJhAQAvD_BwE
There are many tour companies offering GOT tours, we would love feedback on the best one to recommend our guests!
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Game of Thrones Tour Point
There are many tour companies offering GOT tours, we would love feedback on the best one to recommend our guests!
GoT Direwolves
19 Arthur StTours and the opportunity to meet the Dire Wolves!