Diners' Choice: Great for brunch restaurants in Northern Ireland

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Updated June 05, 2025

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Bank Square Brasserie

4.8

4.8 (421)

£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.

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Clár

Dined 2 days ago

Food was amazing. Staff were absolutely brilliant, went out of their way to make sure food intolerances catered for.

Afternoon Tea at The Titanic Hotel Belfast

4.8

4.8 (338)

£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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Mark

Dined on Jun 16, 2025

We arrived for the afternoon tea and were quickly shown to our table. We really enjoyed our time at The Titanic Hotel. The service was great. We didn’t have to ask for anything as everything was thought of. It was very comfortable and the selection of food and teas was excellent. I would recommend this to anyone wanting to plan something special.

Jospers at Ten Square

4.6

4.6 (1308)

£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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Kenny

Dined on Jun 17, 2025

Great staff and good menu choice. Would recommend for both small and large groups

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Afternoon Tea at The Fitzwilliam Hotel

4.6

4.6 (258)

£26 to £40

Afternoon Tea

Belfast

About the restaurant

A Trio of Hot Starters, Spiced Pork and Herb Sausage Rolls, a Demitasse of our Soup, Goats Cheese and Sriracha Bon Bon! Dainty Finger Sandwiches, Home Baked Buttermilk Scones. And that's just to begin! A Selection of Sweet Treats, Delicious Fruit Tarts, Rich Chocolate Ganache, French Macaroon - what better way to finish than with a glass of our Delightful Henri Abele Champagne, the very one served on board the Titanic! Pots upon Pots of our Delightful Teas, Coffees Created by our Skilled Baristas. Mix it up with a Gin Bramble or a Cosmopolitan.

An Experience to Remember, Afternoon Tea at the Fitzwilliam Hotel

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Pat

Dined on Jun 20, 2025

Excellent from start to finish. Our server Terry was Brillient

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Afternoon Tea at The Merchant Hotel

4.6

4.6 (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.

Fountain Lane

4.3

4.3 (386)

£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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Daisy

Dined on Jun 21, 2025

Staff were really friendly and attentive without being over baring. Food was served quickly and the space upstairs for food is lovely. Everywhere was clean and well maintained. Dessert was disappointing and didn't meet the standards of the savory foods on offer. Mains ect were delicious, good portion size!

Henry's

4.3

4.3 (800)

£25 and under

Irish

Belfast

About the restaurant

A licensed premises for over 100 years and steeped in Belfast history, Henry’s is the regeneration of a old favourite. Named after Henry Joy McCracken, Henry’s has been created to keep alive an old spot from the past, amongst the ever expanding and wonderful new. Join us for tipple, tales and some grub from the entries.

For any bookings after 7.30pm, please contact us via email at hello@henrysbelfast.com and our team will be happy to help!

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Tara

Dined 2 days ago

Service, food and venue all very good. All staff very friendly.

The Hillside

4.3

4.3 (852)

£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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Davy

Dined on Jun 12, 2025

Lovely pub, cracking food, and all served by polite and friendly staff - what more. Super you want!

The Ivy Brasserie, Belfast

4.3

4.3 (377)

£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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Patricia

Dined 4 days ago

Beautiful place,great food,good service,we will be back.

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Riverside Restaurant and Bar

4.0

4 (169)

£26 to £40

Irish

Belfast

About the restaurant

The new look Riverside Restaurant & Bar is located on the ground floor of Hilton Belfast in the heart of Belfast. Every day in Riverside begins with the famous Hilton Buffet Breakfast offering a wide range of international and local breakfast favourites. Enjoy the sumptuous breakfast with panoramic views over the River Lagan from our floor to ceiling windows.
The Dinner service offers the best of local cuisine. We pride ourselves on seasonal changing menus celebrating the very best in local ingredients.

The Belfast Waterfront Hall is right next door making this venue ideal for Pre Theatre dining before attending a show. Pre-Theatre dining is available on show nights.
Groups are welcome with large tables of up to 20 diners. Semi private sections for up to 40 diners available upon request.
The Restaurant is available for private hire every lunch and dinner time for parties of 70 to 150. Contact events.belfast@hilton

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Andrew

Dined on Jun 20, 2025

Nice restaurant, staff are friendly and efficient, lovely simple food

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