Diners' Choice: Great for brunch restaurants in Northern Ireland

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Updated July 05, 2025

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Bank Square Brasserie

4.8

4.8 (426)

£25 and under

International

Belfast

About the restaurant

Bank Square Brasserie is a place where you can appreciate high quality food and service in a casual atmosphere. Anchored in the city centre of Belfast we celebrate local produces and resources to provide a unique experience, from our drinks list to the flavours on the plate.

Top review

Rose

Dined 1 day ago

All the staff were absolutely lovely and very friendly. The food was also amazing!

Afternoon Tea at The Titanic Hotel Belfast

4.8

4.8 (339)

£26 to £40

Afternoon Tea

Belfast

About the restaurant

Immerse yourself in the Golden Age of Hospitality and indulge in a sumptuous Afternoon Tea at Titanic Hotel Belfast. Served in elegant surroundings, our Afternoon Tea is prepared by the same expert team and from the same kitchen as The Wolff Grill.

Let us serve you dainty and soft sandwiches filled with delicious delicacies, freshly baked steaming scones and sweet flaky pastries, all on our best china, and of course tea in a much-loved pot. Experience the epitome of sophistication with our Afternoon Tea at Titanic Hotel Belfast.

Vegetarian, Vegan and Gluten Free menu available on request.

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Jacqui

Dined 7 days ago

Service was excellent - server was friendly, welcoming and great offering advice on the range available. Good ambience, enhanced by the pianist.

3Cs Social Club

4.8

4.8 (421)

£25 and under

European

Belfast

About the restaurant

Winners of the NI hospitality awards 2 years in a row🏆🏆

**ANY PARTYS OVER 4 CONTACT RESTAURANT DIRECTLY OR THROUGH OUR FACEBOOK**

Belfast city centre newest restaurant @ the 3c's here to serve everyone with food of the highest quality at the lowest price, and offers that makes all other establishments blush. Cheapest pints in Belfast city centre (if not Belfast), best offers anywhere. 3 bottles of WKD, Smirnoff ice, Coors, Bud, Corona, Peroni only £8.00 pints from £3.90. Why not sit outside in our new beer garden that sits 150 people and let us look after you hand and foot. cocktails, beers, great staff you will not be disappointed. Belfast's best kept secret has been let out.

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Francis

Dined 1 day ago

The value of the drink and the food was excellent.

Jospers at Ten Square

4.6

4.6 (1310)

£25 and under

Steak

Belfast

About the restaurant

The clue is in the name....and for the juiciest, most flavorsome steaks around, no matter how you take it, it's hard to beat a Josper-cooked steak! The secret is our Josper grill, a very particular style of Spanish charcoal oven, which is regarded by chefs worldwide as the finest method of cooking super tender steaks, while locking in all those wonderful flavors. So whether it's Sirloin or Rib Eye you prefer, the unique smoky, barbecue-style taste of our locally sourced, prime aged steaks is, we believe, out of this world! If, however, steaks are not your thing, then fear not, as we also offer a wide-ranging & amp; varied menu and quick & easy Light Lunch menu.

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Anne

Dined on Jun 28, 2025

From we went in everything was very good From service to food was excellent

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Afternoon Tea at The Merchant Hotel

4.5

4.5 (430)

£41 and over

Afternoon Tea

Belfast

About the restaurant

Enjoy our traditional afternoon tea in the elegance of The Great Room whilst being entertained by live music. Our three tiered silverstand boasts finger sandwiches, scones with clotted cream and jam and a delicious selection of cakes, pastries and sweet treats. This will be accompanied by your choice of tea or coffee.

Please note, we require 24 hours' notice for our vegetarian, vegan, gluten or nut allergen Afternoon Tea or any other special dietary requirements. Please make a note when booking online or inform us directly and we will be happy to accommodate you.

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Chris

Dined on Jun 9, 2025

We have been for afternoon tea before and each time we have had a lovely experience. The staff are always very friendly and attentive. The room was busier than usual but we were made to feel like we were the only people that mattered, which was very nice. Well done everyone.

Yardbird Belfast

4.5

4.5 (679)

£25 and under

Rotisserie Chicken

Belfast

About the restaurant

Yardbird is our rotisserie chicken restaurant upstairs above The Dirty Onion. Our menu is small but our flavours are big. Ok, we do chicken, but our chicken is famous!

Our local free-to-roam chicken is marinated for 24 hours in lemon, buttermilk, and paprika. It is then dry-rubbed, cooked and blast-chilled to keep it juicy and finally roasted on the spit. Ribs and wings are also available, as are a choice of sides and homemade desserts. Hungry yet?

We prepare all our food in-house and service is fast!

This is a booking for Yardbird the restaurant, The Dirty Onion bar operates on a first come first serve basis.

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Margaret

Dined 5 days ago

Returned to yardbird after 10 years it was as amazing as when we first visited, this time brought some new friends and they loveded it also

Maisie’s

4.4

4.4 (62)

£25 and under

Bistro

Portadown

About the restaurant

Discover the charm of Maisie’s Bar and Restaurant, a haven of warmth and comfort that promises a delightful dining experience. Nestled in Mandeville Street, Portadown, our menu shows our commitment to local produce.

We presents an array of choices to excite your taste buds, from savoury tapas to scrumptious homemade desserts, each dish carefully presented to highlight the finest flavours and ingredients for an unforgettable meal.

Maisie’s stands out not only for its food but also for its bar, a sanctuary for drink aficionados with a vast selection of both alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages. The cocktail list shines with creative mixes sure to delight even the most particular patrons, while wine enthusiasts will rejoice in the handpicked wine selection that pairs flawlessly with the menu, enhancing the dining affair.

Ideal for a romantic evening, a celebratory event, or a cosy meal, Maisie’s Bar and Restaurant stands as the quintessential venue for all of the family.

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Margaret

Dined on Jun 28, 2025

My experience was good as always, friendly staff, food are amazing, good atmosphere

Fountain Lane

4.3

4.3 (387)

£25 and under

British

Belfast

About the restaurant

Our kitchen team serve traditional food made from locally sourced seasonal ingredients. We are open lunch and dinner throughout the week serving tasty classics and modern temptations. Make your Sunday a true day of rest and pop down for brunch or a Sunday roast with all the trimmings (and none of the washing up!).
Kids menu available for the little ones and we welcome your four legged friends too.
Relax and be entertained with live music 7 days a week. ( Please note Open Table is for food reservations only)

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Ryan

Dined 4 days ago

Friendly staff and good food. Steak could have been warmer but that's the only complaint.

The Hillside

4.3

4.3 (854)

£25 and under

Gastro Pub

Hillsborough

About the restaurant

The Hillside is a charming, rustic pub situated in the historic Georgian village of Hillsborough, County Down, only 15 minutes drive from Belfast city centre. The Hillside first opened its doors to patrons in 1752 and has been enjoying a busy trade ever since thanks to our excellent food and drinks selection and our friendly, welcoming service. We are renowned for our roaring open fires in the winter and our pretty cobble stoned beer garden in the summer.

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jennifer

Dined on Jun 28, 2025

Lovely meal at the Hillside. All the food served was delicious. Victoria our waiter was attentive and chatty. Definately recommend.

The Ivy Brasserie, Belfast

4.3

4.3 (413)

£26 to £40

Irish

Belfast

About the restaurant

The Ivy Belfast Brasserie spans across two floors at the historic Cleaver House on Donegall Square North, in the heart of the City Centre. The Ivy Belfast brings a touch of Ivy magic to Northern Ireland, offering effortless glamour and a varied mix of classic and locally inspired dishes.

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Albert

Dined 1 day ago

Went for breakfast food was very good and plenty of it service was Excellent always served with a smile, The one and only fault I could say was the bacon was to crispy for me, saying that my wife loved it like that apart from that great breakfast and beautiful place.

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