Guidebook for Belfast

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Guidebook for Belfast

Sightseeing

Just to get a history of the place and enjoy the banter with the Belfast tour guides
City Sightseeing Belfast
Just to get a history of the place and enjoy the banter with the Belfast tour guides
For any tourist enquiries, opening times, booking tickets may all be done via out tourist offices at 15 Lisburn Square Lisburn BT28 1AN www.visitlisburncastlereagh.com
Lisburn Visitor Information Centre
15 Lisburn Square
For any tourist enquiries, opening times, booking tickets may all be done via out tourist offices at 15 Lisburn Square Lisburn BT28 1AN www.visitlisburncastlereagh.com
Visit www.visitbelfast.com or ring 028 9024 6609 to check what else is happening in Belfast or if you wish to book tickets. An up to date list of current events are detailed on their website and you can book tours to The Mourne Mountains, The Giants Causeway or Game of Thrones the successful fantasy TV series filmed in the Titanic Studios, Belfast and across various locations throughout Northern Ireland. Tour NI with our rugged coast lines, historic castles and breathtaking scenery which is the perfect setting for the epic story including the Cushendun Caves, Murlough Bay, Ballintoy Harbour, Larrybane, Antrim plateau, Castle Ward, Inch Abbey and Downhill Strand. Step into Winterfell at Castle Ward and have a go at archery in the very place where young Bran was taught by Jon Snow - in the courtyard aka ‘Winterfell’.
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Visit Belfast
9 Donegall Square N
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Visit www.visitbelfast.com or ring 028 9024 6609 to check what else is happening in Belfast or if you wish to book tickets. An up to date list of current events are detailed on their website and you can book tours to The Mourne Mountains, The Giants Causeway or Game of Thrones the successful fantasy TV series filmed in the Titanic Studios, Belfast and across various locations throughout Northern Ireland. Tour NI with our rugged coast lines, historic castles and breathtaking scenery which is the perfect setting for the epic story including the Cushendun Caves, Murlough Bay, Ballintoy Harbour, Larrybane, Antrim plateau, Castle Ward, Inch Abbey and Downhill Strand. Step into Winterfell at Castle Ward and have a go at archery in the very place where young Bran was taught by Jon Snow - in the courtyard aka ‘Winterfell’.

Food Scene

Cinema, Kids Play place (Funky Monkeys & Indiana Land), great restaurants, Dundonald Ice Bowl, Adventure Golf etc... 5 minutes away
East Point Entertainment Village
Cinema, Kids Play place (Funky Monkeys & Indiana Land), great restaurants, Dundonald Ice Bowl, Adventure Golf etc... 5 minutes away
All-day, gastropub-style fare from sustainable sources served in a quirky, modern shabby chic diner. Recommend the sourdough bread starter with warm cheese and chutney, yum! Book via website madeinbelfastni.com or by phone on 02890244107 NB Prior booking essential, especially for Saturday night.
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Made in Belfast
4 Wellington St
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All-day, gastropub-style fare from sustainable sources served in a quirky, modern shabby chic diner. Recommend the sourdough bread starter with warm cheese and chutney, yum! Book via website madeinbelfastni.com or by phone on 02890244107 NB Prior booking essential, especially for Saturday night.
Just lovely food 5 minutes from the cottage, open Monday to Saturday 8am to 10pm & Sunday 8am to 6pm check www.generalmerchants.co.uk
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General Merchants
361 Ormeau Rd
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Just lovely food 5 minutes from the cottage, open Monday to Saturday 8am to 10pm & Sunday 8am to 6pm check www.generalmerchants.co.uk
Lovely food, gorgeous desserts just 5 minutes away by car at East Point Entertainment Village, Old Dundonald Road Belfast BT16 1YG
Binkys
Old Dundonald Road
Lovely food, gorgeous desserts just 5 minutes away by car at East Point Entertainment Village, Old Dundonald Road Belfast BT16 1YG
Check www.nigoodfood.com which details the people who rear, grow and make local produce and then details the list of restaurants that use these products in their restaurants. They hold a much coveted "Taste of Ulster" award and you will find some fantastic restaurants near you detailed on their website and books located in cottage. Look up OX, Michelin Star restaurant in Belfast. Also near us is the EIPC & Bib Gourmands for The Old Schoolhouse Inn
Hospitality Ulster
91 University St
Check www.nigoodfood.com which details the people who rear, grow and make local produce and then details the list of restaurants that use these products in their restaurants. They hold a much coveted "Taste of Ulster" award and you will find some fantastic restaurants near you detailed on their website and books located in cottage. Look up OX, Michelin Star restaurant in Belfast. Also near us is the EIPC & Bib Gourmands for The Old Schoolhouse Inn
Open most days 10am to 9.30pm (Sunday 8.30pm) Great place for breakfast, evening meals and a weekend brunch. Neills Hill Brasserie is at the heart of the local community in Ballyhackamore and a place where you can enjoy good eating and drinking, locally and informally. For reservations ring 028 9065 0079 or visit www.neillshill.com
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Neill's Hill Brasserie
229 Upper Newtownards Rd
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Open most days 10am to 9.30pm (Sunday 8.30pm) Great place for breakfast, evening meals and a weekend brunch. Neills Hill Brasserie is at the heart of the local community in Ballyhackamore and a place where you can enjoy good eating and drinking, locally and informally. For reservations ring 028 9065 0079 or visit www.neillshill.com
10 minutes away some good vegetarian dishes open Sun-Thurs 12pm-10pm & Friday & Saturday 12pm to 11pm check menus on their website www.ilparatabelfast.com or for reservations ring 028 9067 3421
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Il Pirata
279-281 Upper Newtownards Rd
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10 minutes away some good vegetarian dishes open Sun-Thurs 12pm-10pm & Friday & Saturday 12pm to 11pm check menus on their website www.ilparatabelfast.com or for reservations ring 028 9067 3421
Creatively topped beef and chicken burgers, plus sides and breakfasts in a laid-back, modern eatery. Opening hours Sun-Thurs 9.30am-9.30pm. Fri & Sat 9.30am-10.30pm. East Point Entertainment Village, Old Dundonald Road Belfast BT16 1YG
Wolfes
Creatively topped beef and chicken burgers, plus sides and breakfasts in a laid-back, modern eatery. Opening hours Sun-Thurs 9.30am-9.30pm. Fri & Sat 9.30am-10.30pm. East Point Entertainment Village, Old Dundonald Road Belfast BT16 1YG
Ox is the hottest restaurant in Ireland at the moment with it winning a Michelin star, a true fine dining experience. On Friday's and Saturday's Ox do a 5 course blind tasting dish. Need to book well in advance & if you wish to enjoy Ox for less, try Ox for lunch, 12-2.30pm Evening 6-10pm. For reservations 028 9031 4121 or visit www.oxbelfast.com
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Mono Belfast
1 Oxford St
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Ox is the hottest restaurant in Ireland at the moment with it winning a Michelin star, a true fine dining experience. On Friday's and Saturday's Ox do a 5 course blind tasting dish. Need to book well in advance & if you wish to enjoy Ox for less, try Ox for lunch, 12-2.30pm Evening 6-10pm. For reservations 028 9031 4121 or visit www.oxbelfast.com
Good for breakfast & lunch. Open Mon-Sat 8.30am-4pm & Sunday 9.30am-4pm
Cream
Old Dundonald Road
Good for breakfast & lunch. Open Mon-Sat 8.30am-4pm & Sunday 9.30am-4pm

Entertainment & Activities

Outside adventure park for the kids. Lovely surroundings for a walk. Also Northern Ireland's Parliament buildings.
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Parliament Buildings
Ballymiscaw Road
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Outside adventure park for the kids. Lovely surroundings for a walk. Also Northern Ireland's Parliament buildings.
Castlereagh Hills Golf Course is a beautiful 18-hole parkland course situated in the heart of the magnificent Castlereagh countryside. The golf course is conveniently located over the hedge from Greystone Cottage. Golfers can unwind and enjoy the breathtaking views of Strangford Lough and County Down which is the backdrop of many magnificent holes on the course.
Castlereagh Hills Golf Course
Upper Braniel Road
Castlereagh Hills Golf Course is a beautiful 18-hole parkland course situated in the heart of the magnificent Castlereagh countryside. The golf course is conveniently located over the hedge from Greystone Cottage. Golfers can unwind and enjoy the breathtaking views of Strangford Lough and County Down which is the backdrop of many magnificent holes on the course.
Streamvale Farm is Northern Ireland's Only Open Dairy Farm for families to enjoy and learn about the countryside; to have the opportunity to get up close to the traditional farm animals which have been part of our heritage for centuries. A great day out for the kids at 38 Ballyhanwood Road Belfast BT5 7SN Website: www.streamvale.com or 028 90483244
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Streamvale Open Farm
38 Ballyhanwood Rd
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Streamvale Farm is Northern Ireland's Only Open Dairy Farm for families to enjoy and learn about the countryside; to have the opportunity to get up close to the traditional farm animals which have been part of our heritage for centuries. A great day out for the kids at 38 Ballyhanwood Road Belfast BT5 7SN Website: www.streamvale.com or 028 90483244
A fun time for the younger child at East Point Entertainment Village, Old Dundonald Road Belfast BT16 1YG 028 9048 3715 or www.funkymonkeys.co.uk
Funky Monkeys Dundonald, Belfast
Old Dundonald Road
A fun time for the younger child at East Point Entertainment Village, Old Dundonald Road Belfast BT16 1YG 028 9048 3715 or www.funkymonkeys.co.uk
A climbing arena from ages 4 to 17+, an adventure of climbing with a "Leap of Faith" Website: www.clipnclimbdundonald.co.uk or by phone 028 9048 7777 111 Old Dundonald Road Belfast BT16 1XT beside Dundonald Ice Bowl
Clip 'n Climb Dundonald
111 Old Dundonald Rd
A climbing arena from ages 4 to 17+, an adventure of climbing with a "Leap of Faith" Website: www.clipnclimbdundonald.co.uk or by phone 028 9048 7777 111 Old Dundonald Road Belfast BT16 1XT beside Dundonald Ice Bowl
Ice skating for all the family to book phone 028 90809100 or visit website www.theicebowl.com
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Дандоналд Интернационал Ице Бовл
111 Old Dundonald Rd
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Ice skating for all the family to book phone 028 90809100 or visit website www.theicebowl.com
About 7 minutes drive with most up to date screens in NI, at East Point Entertainment Village, Old Dundonald Road Belfast BT16 1YG
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Omniplex Cinema Belfast - Dundonald
Old Dundonald Road
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About 7 minutes drive with most up to date screens in NI, at East Point Entertainment Village, Old Dundonald Road Belfast BT16 1YG
Fabulous outdoor Florida style 36 hole pirates adventure golf complex in Dundonald the first of its kind in Ireland. Your adventure begins with waterfalls, fountains, our ghostly, fully rigged Pirate Schooner complete with a full blown Pirate battle The Captain’s Challenge course has been designed to be wheelchair user friendly. Experience the challenge of “night play” on floodlit courses and enjoy putting on the luxury “carpeted” greens. Contact 028 9048 0220 or info@piratesadventuregolf.com
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Pirates Adventure Golf
111 Old Dundonald Rd
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Fabulous outdoor Florida style 36 hole pirates adventure golf complex in Dundonald the first of its kind in Ireland. Your adventure begins with waterfalls, fountains, our ghostly, fully rigged Pirate Schooner complete with a full blown Pirate battle The Captain’s Challenge course has been designed to be wheelchair user friendly. Experience the challenge of “night play” on floodlit courses and enjoy putting on the luxury “carpeted” greens. Contact 028 9048 0220 or info@piratesadventuregolf.com

Arts & Culture

Some great shows in the new trendy Cathedral Quarter. Website: www.themaclive.com or 028 9023 5053
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The MAC
10 Exchange St
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Some great shows in the new trendy Cathedral Quarter. Website: www.themaclive.com or 028 9023 5053
Great theatre where Liam Neeson and Kenneth Branagh were once on the stage. Website www.lyrictheatre.co.uk or 028 9038 1081
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Lyric Theatre Belfast
55 Ridgeway St
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Great theatre where Liam Neeson and Kenneth Branagh were once on the stage. Website www.lyrictheatre.co.uk or 028 9038 1081
Diverse shows and some very talented actors and artists appear here. Check website for full details of all shows: www.goh.co.uk or box office on 028 90241919
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Grand Opera House
2-4 Great Victoria St
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Diverse shows and some very talented actors and artists appear here. Check website for full details of all shows: www.goh.co.uk or box office on 028 90241919

Shopping

House of Fraser and some high end retail shopping with good eateries and a cinema in central Belfast all under one roof.
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Yogen Früz
1 Victoria Square
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House of Fraser and some high end retail shopping with good eateries and a cinema in central Belfast all under one roof.
Great shopping a short drive away, it has M&S & Sainsburys food stores as well as some of the normal high street clothes stores.
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Forestside Shopping Centre
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Great shopping a short drive away, it has M&S & Sainsburys food stores as well as some of the normal high street clothes stores.

Getting Around

I would recommend using official Taxi Firms and to prebook if arriving at Belfast International Airport. 028 90 80 90 80
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Value Cabs
Stranmillis Road
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I would recommend using official Taxi Firms and to prebook if arriving at Belfast International Airport. 028 90 80 90 80
Bus and Rail Information 028 90666630
Translink - Contact Centre
Falcon Road
Bus and Rail Information 028 90666630
One of the official taxi firms 028 90 33 33 33
fonaCAB
209 Knock Rd
One of the official taxi firms 028 90 33 33 33

Parks & Nature

Mount Stewart is one of the most inspiring and unusual gardens in the National Trust's ownership. Engaging tours of the opulent house reveal its fascinating heritage and historic world-famous artefacts and artwork.
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Mountstewart Estate
Portaferry Road
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Mount Stewart is one of the most inspiring and unusual gardens in the National Trust's ownership. Engaging tours of the opulent house reveal its fascinating heritage and historic world-famous artefacts and artwork.