Best Family Restaurants in Belfast

"One of the most popular places to eat in Victoria Square, COSMOS is an all-you-can-eat buffet restaurant that includes a fusion of world flavours. You can sample everything here from continental European cuisine, Asian delicacies and curries, as well as carvery roasts. In addition to the buffet of delicious dishes, you have a varied and colourful selection of desserts to choose from."

"Birdcage a well-established bar/restaurant in Stranmillis, however, I did not visit until their recent launch of their (tasty) StayBar menu. Until the end of February, you can bring a buddy to brunch at the weekend (between 10:30  and13:30) for no extra cost. Brunch offerings range from smoked salmon with grilled asparagus to the ‘Fr-omelette’, the oven baked fry served in a skittle."

"in for takeaway and left with the biggest smile :) quick and easy service will be doing again!. 16/02/2021: Amazing staff, so kind and welcoming !!!. the food was also class!"

"With its striking exterior and exposed brick interior, Howard Street is a treat for the eyes as well as the taste buds. With a tempting (and reasonably priced) pre-theatre menu, as well as lunch and a la carte, there is something to suit all budgets. The kitchen focuses on full-flavored dishes using local ingredients and the quality really is top-notch."

"Vegetarian menu >> Howard Street serves up full flavoured dishes created from the current season’s ingredients, sourced locally by their chefs. Vegetarian dishes include curried risotto, wild mushroom linguine and potato and caramelised onion gratin."

"Howard Street is knocking date nights out of the park with its gorgeous blend of sultry decor and mouthwatering plates. Head here for cosy corners where seasonal produce and quirky cocktails reign supreme."

"The Great Room Restaurant at The Merchant Hotel is one of Northern Ireland’s most exquisite restaurants. Though known for its evening fine dining menus, the Great Room is open daily for breakfast from 7am to 10am (10.30am on weekends and bank holidays) and offers an exceptional continental and cooked breakfast menu. Enjoy a classic full Irish breakfast with back bacon, local sausage, black pudding, soda farl and potato bread; or indulge a sweet tooth with buttermilk pancakes, bacon and maple syrup."

"To dine within the gorgeous opulent surroundings of The Merchant Hotel is a must for any foodie. There are decadent tasting menus as well as a more modest pre-theatre menu to pick from."

"For history buffs, the Northern Ireland War Memorial recounts the impact of the two World Wars on Belfast and Northern Ireland as a whole. The small museum has an interesting exhibit on the Belfast Blitz 1941 and a number of artifacts related to the wartime industries that dominated Belfast life during WWII. There are also several pieces of art that serve as memorials to those lost during the wars, as well as a wealth of information about the role U.S. forces played in Northern Ireland during the Second World War."

"The war memorial gallery is a must-see attraction for visitors with an interest in the Home Front and US Forces in Northern Ireland during the Second World War. The activities of the local people on the Home Front and the US Forces are displayed in life size dioramas. The fallen are remembered in a magnificent stained glass window, a commemorative wall in black Belgian marble and a granite plinth containing Books of Remembrance from both world wars."

"Located in the heart of the Cathedral Quarter beside Belfast Cathedral, the War Memorial Gallery is a ‘must see’ for anyone with an interest in Northern …"

"While Belfast has come a long way in recent decades, the so-called Troubles remain a major part of the history of the city. The Irish Republican History Museum was established in 2007 and recounts the story of just one side of the struggle—the Republican cause. The museum offers artifacts from the Troubles and highlights the role of women during the difficult moment in Northern Ireland’s history."

"The Eileen Hickey Irish Republican History Museum is located in Conway Mill in West Belfast. The museum first opened in 2007 but it located in a former linen mill that dates to 1842. It opened on the anniversary of the death of the main benefactor of the museum, Eileen Hickey."

"This magnificent glass-and-timber heritage centre houses a multimedia exhibition called Ego Patricius, charting the life and legacy of Ireland's patron saint. Audio and video presentations tell St Patrick's story, often in his own words (taken from his Confession, written in Latin around the year 450, which begins with the words 'Ego Patricius', meaning 'I am Patrick'). At the end is a spectacular widescreen film that takes you on a swooping, low-level helicopter ride over the landscapes of Ireland."