Location: Belfast
Top Things to do in Belfast
What to do and see in Belfast, Northern Ireland: The Best Free Things to do
With a population of almost 300,000 in the city proper, Belfast has grown into a cosmopolitan destination and become a popular weekend break spot. With feelings of optimism and life pulsing through the city, Belfast makes for an energizing getaway. It's never been easier to tour the city, thanks to a number of intriguing bus, taxi, boat and pedestrian options. Don't miss the Ulster Folk Museum or the Belfast Cathedral, and make sure to experience some of the award-winning restaurants, bars, clubs, galleries and theaters.
Restaurants in Belfast
1. Falls Road
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 944 reviews
Reviewed By ILOVEDOOLIN - Cambridge, United Kingdom
Hop on hop off tour bus around Belfast took us into the falls road estate and other areas of significance which I found very moving. We all know of the troubles that Belfast has had but it was somewhere that you felt slightly uncomfortable to be, and prying into people’s lives just didn’t seem right but at the end of the day it gave me a greater understanding. I think Belfast as a whole is very underestimated as it is a very vibrant and friendly city.
2. City Hall
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 4,682 reviews
At the centre of Donegall Square proudly stands City Hall; the civic headquarters of Belfast City Council. City Hall is open to the public 7 days a week. It is a multi-purpose venue hosting a large number of events in its large functions rooms or outdoors on the beautiful lawns. Daily tours of the building allow visitors to admire the superb art collection, formal rooms such as the Council Chamber and Great Hall while its opulent interiors are lit by a stunning collection of stained glass windows. Guests can relax and refresh in the Bobbin Coffee Shop or pick up souvenirs in the Gift Shop. A 16 room visitor exhibition explores the history of the city through themed and interactive displays. City Hall grounds are the primary green space in Belfast City Centre and host continental markets and open air concerts. The grounds feature a number of statues and memorials relating to Belfast’s leading figures and historic past, including the Titanic Memorial Garden.
Reviewed By Wurzel67 - Wells, United Kingdom
if you like your architecture, and history, then definitely visit the City Hall building, some gorgeous exhibits on show, the amazing stained glass windows to the right of the main hall is a must see, and some brilliant information within some of the rooms, a great venue to tour around, and the memorial to the titantic victims hits home how many were lost on that fateful night back in 1912.
3. Linen Hall Library
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 264 reviews
This library, founded in 1788, is the oldest library in Belfast and contains the largest collection of material on Irish studies in Northern Ireland.
4. Queen's University
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 632 reviews
Belfast's largest university is well known for its beautiful campus.
Reviewed By BlueBoy1919 - Preston, United Kingdom
We walked 20 minutes from city centre and were not disappointed. The Univeristy is well presented and garden manicured, extremely picturesque. Area is full of Victorian architecture that has been well preserved. Next door to university is the park and museum both worth spending time in.
5. Ulster Museum
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 3,600 reviews
Come face to face with dinosaurs, meet an ancient Egyptian mummy and see modern masterpieces with a visit to the Ulster Museum. As Northern Ireland's treasure house of the past and present, the museum is home to a rich collection of art, history and natural sciences with impressive galleries and interactive discovery zones. From Ireland to the South Pacific, ancient relics to modern masterpieces, the Ulster Museum offers something for everyone from the simply curious to the enthusiast.
Reviewed By jacquieknox2017 - Ramelton, Ireland
This spacious, airy building hosts a wide variety of interesting artefacts and exhibitions. There's art collections, Flemish masters, dinosaurs, natural history, Irish history, Egyptian mummies, Spanish Armada relics and gold bullion, science, interactive displays - you could lose yourself in there all day. It really is worth a visit.
6. Cathedral Quarter
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4.5 based on 881 reviews
Posh, upscale neighborhood lined with glass and chrome buildings, cafes and wine bars.
Reviewed By josT2776NL - Belfast, United Kingdom
Beautiful place must see cobbled streets plenty of bars and places to eat lovely atmosphere really lovely place
7. Visit Belfast
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4.5 based on 718 reviews
Contact the Visit Belfast Welcome Centre for visitor information, tour and event tickets, maps and local souvenirs, and travel advice for your trip to Belfast and beyond. Services provided: Tourist information tickets for tours and events, gift shop, free Wi-Fi and Bureau de change. Reopening Friday 30 April 2021.
Reviewed By MaryJoM_12 - Belfast, United Kingdom
Brilliant range of gifts/goods and useful information from Translink staff. Hint - come here for translink info, they dont have it in Great Victoria Street....
8. Botanic Gardens
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4.5 based on 1,894 reviews
Reviewed By stephaniemY1160IO
I visited three times during my stay in Belfast each visit brought something new to see, great place to chill in the warm weather the palm house and tropical ravine house were full of interesting flowers and plants if a little humid
9. Cave Hill Country Park
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4.5 based on 480 reviews
Reviewed By PB2269 - Aldergrove, United Kingdom
Climbed Cavehill on Christmas morning the weather was glorious and well worth the effort it took, fabulous view of our city and a beauty attraction on our doorstep
10. St. Malachy's Church
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 333 reviews
Reviewed By postman1311 - Douglas, United Kingdom
This is a modern building but that does not detract from its old world charm as on entering it is all white marble and with a massive oil painting of Jesus caring the cross above the Altar we where there as a family to celebrate Easter Sunday mass as we were staying right besides here and so glad we were so if you are at city hall just around the corner is this lovely church take a look
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