The 41 best views in Belfast

Very pleasantly surprised. A very informative look at life in the prison and a fairly complete history. The condemned cell and the gallows were very thought provoking. Value for money, particularly as there's free parking on site as well as a fully licenced bar in one of the wings!

A fantastic restoration and story of a Gaol throughout Belfast's last hundred years plus. Following a well planned trail you get stories, an idea of life for a variety of prisoners, the punishments, the stories and the hardships. The building itself is a stark reminder of Victorian views of punishment, separation in cells, menial work, cleanliness, religious overlay and solid structural integrity. The cafe in the former kitchens is great the food was lovely and value for money. Service was really friendly.

Wow! You will not regret coming here! Super kind staff and super interesting to learn about the history behind these walls. I met two ladies who told me that their father was incarcerated here when it still held prisoners!

What a great experience. Really well done being interactive and thoughtful with a good mix of technology integrated into the actual spaces. Although the entire space is not accessible to you, they make good use of the example spaces they created. You could spend a lot of time here and have different experiences in each section you go into. Quite emotionally moving too. Don't forget to check out the cafe.

A very interesting attraction. The tour was informative and the atmosphere gave a real sense of history. Definitely worth a visit when in Belfast!

A victorian Gaol I hear you say, Crumlin Gail takes you back in time and through the history of The Troubles. An interesting insight you won't find anywhere else and a well preserved piece of history. Worth a visit to the hangmans noose which at the end of the tour makes you think of those who having committed those heanous crimes came to an end.

It would have been five stars if the cafe had been open! We spent about 4 hours at the Gaol and had lunch at the distillery next door. The Gaol is definitely worth a visit, to learn about the Victorian view of appropriate penal conditions for men women and children, as well as about the imprisonment of people during the Troubles. The exhibits are well laid out but the individual stories, set in different cells by video, tended to overlap with those in adjacent cells. The video would benefit enormously from subtitles. Nevertheless the overall impression was vivid and authentic.

I was absolutely delighted to discover this hidden treasure. The staff are warm and welcoming, and the gardens and greenhouse are immaculately cared for with such dedication. It’s hard to believe that a place this beautiful is completely free to enjoy. Every corner is stunning, and the atmosphere is uplifting. An utterly amazing experience, thank you for creating and maintaining such a wonderful haven. Keep up the fantastic work! 🌿✨

Excellent place to spend a nice few hours. Highly recommended to visit on a weekend so you get free parking around the garden. Enjoy your time at the Botanic Indoor garden and make sure you reach in the morning hours to avoid disappointment.

Very stunning location for the entire family. The beautiful colours of the flowers is music to the soul. It is definitely a surreal point to get away from the buzzing noise of the city.

It’s a green oasis in the city. It’s spacious and dog friendly. It feels more like a city park rather than a botanical garden. However, it’s still a clam and relaxing place to spend a day

Free public space with fantastic orangery. Even during autumn it's interesting to visit! And we spotted a few squirrels!

Lovely garden in the middle of a busy area. There are so many different things inside the garden premises. There Ulster museum (admission free) showcases the history of the Northern Ireland. There is also a greenhouse which has lots of different variety of plants and another building with tropical plants. You can find all of them in Google Maps if you explore inside the park area. The Queen’s University has its physical education center inside the park, which has parking space adjacent to it. There are cafes and restaurants too, one inside the museum, and few mobile trucks. There are toilets in the park. The park is well maintained. It has the most beautiful trees. There are beautiful flower beds in the spring next to the greenhouse, and benches are available next to the flowerbeds so that you can sit and admire the beauty of the flowers. There’s also a rose garden which is now in its full bloom (May-June). A Japanese garden is hidden in the middle of the park. It’s a little underrated, but very calm and peaceful. This park is next to my workplace and I feel very lucky and grateful about its location. Just be mindful about the opening times. They close the gate at different times during the year. But there are always notice boards at the gates (all the gates) mentioning when each gate will be closed.

Here’s my take… look at those roses!!! The rose garden was beautiful and smelled amazing. The park is well kept and beautiful. We went on a Sunday in early July and so didn’t get to go into the greenhouse. It was a lovely park to walk through.

It's a very good hiking spot near Belfast. The mountain trails are not very steep and fun at the same time. Great cafe for your after walk refreshments. Would definitely recommend the coffee and curried cauliflower calzones!

Get there early because the carpark fills up fast and people dangerously park on a bendy road barely able to fit 2 cars passing. The trails are great fun and everyone hiking were very friendly. The cafe is closed until 2026 so take fluids / food with you as you won't be able to resupply when you arrive.

This was a lovely walk up the mountain that offered stunning views over Belfast City. There are three route options offered, depending on differing abilities. The pathways are easy to navigate and lead you all the way to the top. If you like a walk and would like to see Belfast from a different angle, this is for you. Walking shoes or sturdy trainers will suffice. Completely free with ample free car parking and a little coffee shop with seating inside and outside.

Best to be hiked down from the Glendale park side which faces Belfast, especially during sunset as the best views can be seen when the city is lit up during the night.

Did the summit walk. Very nice, Easier if done clockwise as the tarmac road that climbs to the top is quite steep in places, but the path on the Lough Neagh side climbs mostly gently. Lovely views of the lough and Belfast bay from the top

Brilliant walk. Three main treks ranging from 30 minutes to 2 hours. There’s a cafe and toilets at the bottom of the walls too. Very popular place but plenty of parking available.

One of my favourite walks people like cavehill but I prefer this

An amazing experience. Easy to get tickets at venue at no more than any online offers. Cafe served nice coffees and snacks whilst the seafood chowder and lambs stew for lunch in the restaurant were excellent. There were a couple of bottlenecks early in the story due to the coach parties but we skipped past this and soon found ourselves immersed for nearly 3 hours in a spectacularly well done experience.

Visited on Saturday which I am guessing is the busiest as it was packed. A very informative and interesting exhibition which spans from before the Titanic was built and every step of the way until present day. The ride was a great idea and the gift shop was large and full of stock. The experience was sobering at times but it is important to remember all involved in this historic tragedy.

Absolutely fantastic museum. Straight in to the top floor and work your way down. The first floor is all about the building of the ship, the lives of labourers and the town as a whole with information getting more emotional as the museum goes on. It's a walk through so easy to move along. Enjoyed the cable car ride too inside. Great artifacts, emotional in places. And the grand finale of the staircase with the ship above and ocean floor below was spectacular. One thing though- this is not the place for unruly children. When I visited some children were running around. There are interactive displays etc, but it did not feel OK to me that children were running screaming and laughing through such a tragic exhibit. I would recommend above 10yrs only. We even had children trying to run up the down escalator... not ok! Please show children respect or don't bring them so young... That being said,I would recommend a visit here. It's really special. I'd recommend 3 to 4 hours to get round properly. Food and a shop too as well as an outside space.

Tastefully done, immersive museum. There's even a short ride that takes you through the inner workings of ship building (can be bypassed though and you can get the same info by reading the placards if the line is too long). The ticket includes entry to the Nomadic, which you can visit before or after the Titanic. Note, there is a children's discovery game you can pick up for free at the museum and it does have questions regarding the Nomadic as well. If you drive, there are two parking lots on site that aren't a rip off.

It was super despite timed tickets and food those without audio guides the route wasn’t always obvious or logical. At various points numerous audio tracks were playing and it was really hard to hear and focus. Not good for send children and while I am sure the museum offers specific send sessions families with send children need to be asked to visit together. The outside outlines of the ships weren’t clear so were came back after dark to see them illuminated, only to find they weren’t working properly, that part felt dated. Some great stuff in there, but likely to miss it due to poor route and/or some of the party becoming overwhelmed, particularly at busy times. Great building design wise.

Absolutely fabulous museum and easily the best experience I've had visiting something like this. From the architecture of the building to the high quality design of the displays and even the gift shop is tasteful. A great day out for all the family.

Recently visited Titanic Belfast exhibition while holidaying from Australia as I'm fascinated by the history. Specifically visited Belfast to see this exhibition and it did not disappoint. I booked a White Star Premium Pass tour prior to walking through the exhibition. Lasted 90 minutes and is an outside walking tour. I think Peter was our guide and he was fantastic. So knowledgeable and history of the area shared that I wouldn't have got just from walking through the exhibition. It was busy - went on the weekend and got busier the later in the day that it got. If busyness bothers you, go earlier in the day as it was quite empty. Definitely worth the money. It's an exhibition that's well done.

The marker is quite decent with balanced mix of prepared food, raw food, crafts, and antiques. Foodies may want to know there is Spanish paella, original pasta Alfredo in Parmesan cheese preparation, and French crepes. Also freshly made marshmallows. Unfortunately, the market is only open on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays

Wow, what a busy bustling place and so much on offer . International foods, art, fashion, antiquities, kids stuff, jewellery....the list goes on. We spent a happy hour or two just wandering and listening to the sounds.

Live music, all kinds of merchants, awesome food. All kinds of local or handmade products are available here. The place had really an awesome vibe, one of the best markets what I have ever seen.

Such a vibrant and fun market! I especially loved the desserts from Jam and Olly’s 🫶— absolutely delicious and worth the visit just for that. Great atmosphere and so many tasty options!

This charming market is a treasure trove of amazing arts, music, and delectable food! From mouthwatering street food to sweet treats, savory delights, homemade creations, and specialty items, there’s something for everyone. Belfast’s culinary scene is truly a must-visit, but be prepared to arrive early, as seats can fill up quickly during lunchtime.

We had great fun at the market. It was packed out so if you don’t like crowds, this might not be the place for you. Got a little early Christmas shopping done plus bought some decadent treats. We will visit again.

Recommend to come if you are in Belfast. Lots of food choices , bring cash as many places only take cash. Make sure to be hungry ! Great market with lots of choices. There is jewellery , homemade baked goods , all kinds of foods , berries and vegetables , clothing for sale. Recommend visiting for sure ! We went on Sunday at 12 pm and it was really busy , i would recommend coming early as there are lots of choices so you could have breakfast AND lunch. Great place 😊

Beautiful place to walk and take in the views of Belfast and the lough

Great spot for hiking. Best time to hike is to watch sunrise and sunset. Easy accessibility from Belfast City Centre. Good spot for a morning walk.

This is the best walk in Belfast, in my humble opinion. The parking is convenient, if a little small, but the walk is easy or challenging depending on your mood, there is the most beautiful view of the city from a Norman Fort from the 10th century. And there is a farm settlement from the 4th century. And a small waterfall. And if you can find them, there are some amazing caves.

It was pretty much fun climbing up the hill, stressful but it was an exercise to stretch the body and the legs. It was an adventure I will love doing again, the view up the cliff was amazing and everyone was helpful to each other if you lost the way climbing up or climbing down the hill.

Really nice walk with an abundance of mushrooms in autumn. And great views as you climb. Multiple trails for different abilities. Not very accessible for those who use mobility aids though. Lots of dogs off lead which worries me a little.

Fantastic hike up to the top of “the nose” to enjoy some of the best panoramic views of Belfast on a clear day. Hike itself was fairly easy along a maintained path and we saw a few runners and bikers out enjoying themselves as well.

A nice lovely place with history and also a great view of the whole Belfast. Amazing Belfast Castle. You can take great pictures. No parking fee or other entry fee. Take your family with you or go for a walk. Very friendly staff members.

With your Titanic museum entry ticket, you can enter this boat. Very old, well maintained remaining ship from the White Star Line, Nomadic is here still intact. Highly recommended to come visit here as its very impressive and has a lot of history!

So glad we went! Last surviving White Star Line vessel in existence. Free entry here when you go to the Titanic museum and honestly was not expecting much when they told us but wow, they don't make tinder boats like this. Powder room, bar, segregated stairwells by class, even the details in the woods and flooring change drastically by class. Very cool to see.

Great to see this tender. You can walk through it and up onto the deck. Lots of interesting history here, and you never hear about these lost icons. Recommend a visit if going to the Titanic exhibition.

The last White Star Line ship in existence. It served as a tender for the RMS Titanic. Admission to this is included in museum tickets, and it's definitely work walking over here to check out. You can go on all three levels and the upper decks and there are more exhibits in here.

My husband and I enjoyed touring the Nomadic. It was included in our Titanic ticket. The Nomadic was a tender to get passengers to Titanic. It has been restored to its 1911 look. It is interesting to walk around. We spent about 30 minutes there.

Honestly, I did not know that The White Star company still had one remaining ship. The story behind this ship was gallant, but then sad as it lost its uses. It received a reprieve from the scrapyard three times, and has mostly been restored, and continued to be renovated.

A piece of Belfast history in process of being restored. It is an amazing to step onboard and step back through time and see the many roles the vessel has played in it's lifetime. The staff are some of the best, and the opportunity to explore is brilliant!

I wish I could post pictures of the inside, but it was not open today on my visit. Also, its not much of a castle as most would think of them, its really just a large house on a hill. We were both pretty disappointed in it and didnt spend much time here. The gardens are beautiful, though.

Belfast Castle is a beautiful historic site with breathtaking views over the city and Belfast Lough. 🏰🌿 The castle itself is stunning, with lovely gardens and walking trails all around, making it a perfect place for a peaceful day out. The interior is elegant, and the little café adds a nice touch for a break. It’s well-kept, full of charm, and ideal for photos, relaxing, or just enjoying the scenery. A must-visit when in Belfast! 🌟

Was here today as a coach driver with a group of elderly people. They & I enjoyed the visit very much, been here before, mostly with cruise ships, but today was the first time I had the pleasure to have lunch here, I can only highly recommend the food, absolutely amazing, very tasty, good quality and high quality! Well priced for a decent price! The service was also excellent, very friendly and attentive staff. Again, it’s highly recommended here, definitely deserved the 5 stars!

Such magical place. Enjoy the steep uphill walk to the castle to be rewarded by the lovely view and drinks or food at the cafe.. beautiful gardens with different routes lengths and difficulty.. Plenty of car parks. Could be very busy though on holidays and weekends.

Came to Belfast Castle while I was here in Ireland. Incredible castle and historic. Belfast Castle is a magnificent mansion located on the slopes of Cave Hill Country Park, about 400 feet (120m) above sea level, providing stunning, unobstructed panoramic views of Belfast City and Belfast Lough . Belfast Castle is a magnificent mansion located on the slopes of Cave Hill Country Park, about 400 feet (120m) above sea level, providing stunning, unobstructed panoramic views of Belfast City and Belfast Lough . History and Ownership The history of "Belfast Castle" spans centuries, though the structures were not always on the same site. Original Site: The first Belfast Castle was a Norman structure built in the 12th century in what is now Belfast City Centre (its location is marked by street names like Castle Place), but it was destroyed by fire in 1708. Current Castle: The present castle, a Victorian building, was constructed between 1867 and 1870 on its current elevated site. It was commissioned by the 3rd Marquis of Donegall, a descendant of the original owners. A Gift to the City: The castle eventually passed to the Earl of Shaftesbury family. The 9th Earl of Shaftesbury, who had served as Lord Mayor of Belfast, gifted the castle and its surrounding estate to the citizens of Belfast in 1934. Modern Era: After a major £2 million refurbishment in the 1970s and 80s, the castle reopened in 1988. Today, it is a key visitor attraction, conference centre, and sought-after wedding venue. Architecture and Unique Features The castle is a striking Grade A listed example of the Scottish Baronial architectural style, which was popular in the High Victorian Era. Design: Designed by the architectural firm of Lanyon, Lynn, and Lanyon, it features a distinctive aesthetic with locally quarried sandstone walls, multiple turrets, and crow-stepped gables. It includes a prominent six-story square tower, which is said to be inspired by Balmoral Castle in Scotland. The Serpentine Staircase: A notable feature is the Italian-style serpentine outside staircase added in 1894. It connects the first-floor reception rooms to the garden terrace and features a section of the Shaftesbury crest. The Nine Lucky Cats Myth: A popular myth holds that the castle will be safe from disaster as long as a cat resides on the grounds. In keeping with this, visitors can search for nine hidden cat sculptures throughout the manicured gardens. Cave Hill Country Park: The castle is situated within the expansive country park, which offers scenic walking trails and features a prominent rock formation known as Napoleon's Nose, rumored to be the inspiration for Jonathan Swift's Gulliver's Travels.

A great old restored castle in a beautiful setting. It was built in the the 1860s and today it is an event centre. The surrounding grounds are stunning. The restaurant is a great place to stop for a bite to eat or enjoy one of their delicious meals.

Belfast Castle was a beautiful place to visit. Its high up and you can see the whole Belfast city and bay from the nice garden. It's not big, and unfortunately the restaurant, cafee, and interior was closed due to renovation. But its such a nice and peaceful atmosphere if you need a break from the busy city centre.

It's one of the most noticeable buildings you will see in Belfast. It's a prestigious, well known, and research driven university. I was impressed with red-brick building, massive campus, and well maintained garden. During our Belfast visit we went to see the university but it was closed as it was weekend. But definitely worth visiting and it's a  popular attraction among tourists.

Stunning campus, easily the most beautiful I’ve seen, right by the gardens and river as well. Excellent facilities and curriculum. Will gladly support or guest lecture if there is ever a desire.

Open Day (Maths & Physics) The campus is stunning – gorgeous Victorian architecture, spotless grounds, and a very well-organised open day with food trucks, giant board games, and even guided tours of the student accommodation. The Maths and Physics talks were interesting, and the lecturers seemed passionate, but the Physics labs felt underwhelming, especially compared to Maynooth University. The biggest disappointment was the rigid entry policy. The Head of Enrolment repeated that “you cannot study physics without physics,” which may sound logical, but it ignores the reality that many Irish schools don’t have physics teachers – meaning bright, motivated students are excluded through no fault of their own. Other universities in the Republic of Ireland are more flexible, accepting students with two science subjects and higher-level maths. Queen’s might want to rethink this if they truly want to attract wider talent. Beautiful place, well-run event – but the narrow mindset left a sour note.

So glad my daughter chose to attend Queen’s University Belfast! Attended afternoon tea for parents and guardians today! After the presentation, I am fully convinced my daughter will safe and get an excellent education here!

A stunning building set beside a spacious park perfect for strolling. The visit to the botanical garden was captivating, especially the remarkable variety of roses in bloom.

Came to Belfast Ireland from a cruise. Stopped by Queens' University. Absolutely historic University and incredibly beautiful campus. Queen's University Belfast boasts a rich history dating back to its founding by Queen Victoria in 1845 as Queen's College, designed to be a non-denominational university alongside colleges in Cork and Galway. It became an independent institution, the Queen's University of Belfast, in 1908. Its most unique and enduring asset is the Lanyon Building, a stunning red-brick and sandstone masterpiece of Tudor-Gothic architecture. Designed by Sir Charles Lanyon, the building's intricate facade, central tower, and beautiful quadrangle make it an iconic symbol of the city, frequently featured on local banknotes and tourist literature. Beyond its architecture, Queen's is a member of the prestigious Russell Group of research-intensive universities and has produced notable alumni, including Nobel laureates like poet Seamus Heaney and is currently led by Chancellor Hillary Rodham Clinton.

Great historic place to visit with story of 180 years. Interesting architecture and vivid spirit of education through generations.

Nice but hard walk from the car park. Could do with a bigger car park though. Very popular spot with great views at the end.

Beautiful scenery both from below (especially at morning during sunrise) and from above. Don't reccomend using google maps if you go from east side, as there is a land of bushes you will have to go through, climb fences and get through couple of dead ends, especially if you are climbing up. First time I've even skipped the pathway up, google were showing me to climb over the concrete wall and go up the path that were visibly rarely used, then climb the spiked fence to the field of cows and afterwards go through dead-end of trees and bushes I got through somehow only to later ram my way through narrow path full of bushes taller than human. Some of theese bushes has thorns and the path is slippery and narrow even most avid hikers and mountaineers, so be ready if you will get there by google accident. I reccomend you go through the right side of the zoo, that google just won't direct you through if you go throughout the east side. But overall, I went up, and left satisfied as a mountaineer and photographer. And keep in mind that right below the cliff from the east side there are a small cave that can be easily missed if you choose the same questionable path I've mentioned at the start. Northern Ireland may be small in size, but people here are nice and friendly and the land itself are full of rare gems you can see only in few places in the world, for example, Giant's Causeway I highly recommend everyone who reads that to visit, and see this rare wonder just about an hour north from the Cavehill by car. (Adding few fast unedited photos from the phone, pro photos will come up later separately).

I really enjoyed this walk. The walk raises about 400 meters but the pathway is very well laid out which made the walk easy and when you reach the top the view makes the walk worth while, it is stunning even on a cloudy day.

A nice place to spend your day. If you have time you have many things to see. You can see a beautiful scenery of whole Belfast city from the peak of the mountain. Very cold and sometimes wind is high. You can get to the peak withing 30 to 45 minutes. There is path to go down from the peak to the lower valley. You can take the bus from the Belfast city and its about 5miles away from the city. If you are going on your own vehicle there are different entrances. This is a place you should definitely visit if you are coming to Belfast.

The cave hill is the only and nearest option for hiking in Belfast. The hike starts from Belfast castle which also is a great place to visit. You can past your cars or bikes here before starting the hike. It passes through dense patch at the beginning and then the hike starts. Meanwhile, you start getting the view of the sea on the right side. There is a cave mid way divides the hike into two ways leading I to the top moist patch called Napoleon's Nose. The left side route directly takes you to the top making it a bit of steep climbing. The other way around is a circular path making a hike a bit simpler but you get nice views along. After reaching the top you can get a complete view of Belfast. During descending, you can either come along same route or there is other way around exactly opposite to the main round. Descending from other way around goes to the upper cave hill road. Either way descending leads to the Belfast castle taking different time.

Cavehill is a small but steep enough hill but once reached has some beautiful scenery .A must do if in Belfast it has some small and longer walks and you won't be disappointed if reach the tops with a view over all of Belfast and Belfast lough.

Easily access to the walks. A little steep at first and can very very slippy and waterlogged in poor weather. Usually decent views over Belfast but not last time I went. Very wet.

What a beautiful place for lunch or dinner. We came for lunch starting with a lovely cocktail. Next was a salad, simple but exactly how it should be. We will be back for dinner.

Second time visiting in a few months and had a great experience both times. It is more on the pricier side but the service is worth it - had the same server both times and he went the extra mile to make our visit enjoyable.

This is a lovely wee spot. Staff were very friendly and polite. There's a nice ambiance to the place. The Eggs Royale were lovely - definitely recommended.

We had our post wedding dinner celebration for 30 people after the ceremony in city hall. I can't praise Parisien highly enough, the service and food were impeccable. The process of booking was really straightforward and there was a great choice of food options even for a larger group and a great kids menu too for our smaller guests. We had so many compliments from our guests on everything from the food, staff, drinks and such a handy location too. We've been for dinner before and will definitely be back, highly recommend the afternoon tea too.

Attended a wedding here at the end of October. What a fantastic day! Food was absolutely fantastic, service second to none, and the ambiance and atmosphere were really good. The only gripe was the price of cocktails, but as it was a wedding, we pushed the boat out anyway.

We had our wedding reception in Parisien yesterday and couldn't praise the venue and staff highly enough. We were extremely well looked after from start to finish, the food was excellent and the service quick and efficient. The feedback from our guests was exactly the same. They were thoroughly impressed and really enjoyed themselves. Thanks again for everything. You really made our day special.

While looking for a dessert place on Google maps, we found this place and ordered a few desserts. The desserts we tried were tasty and can be said to be good or above average. There was a minor service error regarding the americano we ordered, but it would be quite appropriate to say that the drinks were average. We saw only one employee regarding the service and he seemed really tired and trying very hard. There seems to be a lack of personnel. We think that the interior decoration is very successful in terms of atmosphere. It may be a little difficult to say that they are very good in terms of price and performance, but it is a place that can be experienced.

Visited 03/01/2023 well signposted and plenty of parking on site and adjacent if needed. I would highly recommend bringing your wellies as once the accessible paths finish as you get deeper into the forest then you come across the muddy trails/paths. We took a pram for the granddaughter but at some points was pulling it backwards through muddy paths so would suggest a carrier for young ones. Our little one loved the watery puddles, plenty of them to jump around in. A great place to visit and lots of tree cover for when it was rainy. There were other paths which we didn’t explore but there is decent walks to be had and plenty of dog walkers with very excited dogs around. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

In case you just visit NI the name used by local people is Beaver it's might to be just Belfast accent as well so be aware. So Beaver is an Amazing place for a walk to clear your head, spacious car park, unfortunately no toilet if nature calls but well plenty of trees and bushes to hide behind, if you into your fitness there is plenty of tracks and paths harder and easier to conquer, great views no overwhelming dog poops on every step make the strol enjoyable. Loads of different types of plants and trees giving shelter to many types of birds and other creatures, Conclusion/Appendix: Go visit and enjoy you will not regret.

It's a great place for a walk on a sunny day or a winters day! My two dogs absolutely loved it there are loads of different wee trials you can take but the best parts for me are the forest itself and the stretch of long grass along the Riverside. I use to come here as a kid with my parents to walk our dogs in the 90s great to see it again today 😊

The place is hardly 2 miles away from botanic garden. The walk gives beautiful sight and spotting of kingfisher bird, flashing and flying like a blue object all over the river. A wonderful place to have a long walk or having a bike around.

Wonderful place! Plenty of walking paths, longer loops for grown ups or small enough for tiny legs. There is a stream when children can get into and throw some pebbles too.

It's a great place to walk, loads to explore. We'll away from the roads so great for dogs too. However, beware of Giant Hogweed! I spotted four areas, three down by the river. Reported to DoE. This is 2nd July 2023

Love this forest been walking here over 30yrs shame the government destroyed the house would of been incredible to see it now it just a carpark even the old graveyard used to be able to get in people maintained it but now gates put on locks and overgrown forgot about so much history in this place the golf course was their private deer park to think deer in belvior forest. But if your fan of birds there is wood pecker and a gosh halk very rare bird of prey for these parts.

Majestic Grounds and Impressive Architecture! Stormont Estate is an absolute gem in Belfast! The grandeur of the Parliament Buildings is truly impressive, standing proudly at the end of a long, sweeping avenue. But it's not just the building; the entire estate is a beautiful public park. We loved strolling through the vast, well-maintained grounds, enjoying the peaceful woodland walks, and taking in the panoramic views. It's a fantastic spot for a leisurely walk, a picnic, or even just to admire the historical significance. The blend of impressive architecture and serene nature makes it a unique and highly recommended visit in Belfast!

Lovely family and fog friendly paths. Super trees and gorgeous artworks to keep kids attention. Good workout with a big hill 🐕

Great place for a walk. It also has a large playground for kids and an outdoor gym if the walk doesn't tire you out. If you wish you can go inside the Stormont building ( go to right of building to get in) also there is a public cafe inside.

Took my grandson here to use the playground and was pleasantly surprised. We took the long way round which was more or less through woodland where we saw quite a few grey squirrels. The play area was very well laid out and appeals to kids of all ages and skills. Some of the apparatuses have been well thought out and everyone was enjoying themselves. Well worth a visit just for the woodland carvings alone and there is a coffee shop and toilets.

Amidst the tall trees and grassy grounds Stormint, rides, puzzles and simple scientific stuff are there in Stormint Estate for kids. If you want to spend some fun time , do visit StormontEstate Park.

Absolutely beautiful grounds. Lots of different routes and trails to follow and a large play park for kids. Plenty of olaces to sit and eat as well.

If you get the chance, visit Stormont. The tour included the current Assembly and the defunct Senate and all the halls and corridors between. Very informative and interesting. There is a coffee shop, gift shop and all the staff were very attentive.

Sean was a class act, and the tour was an incredible look inside the time period known as "The Troubles." The tour is 90 minutes, and Sean was happy to stop along the way, explain the different murals/points of view, and happy to take photos of my wife and I along the way. Additionally, he fairly represented both points of view, and I believe this is a must if you are going to visit both Northern Ireland and the Republic. In fact, even if you are staying here in Belfast, it is a must. Belfast is an amazing city with a complicated history, and I feel like I am leaving here having got what I was looking for - a good time learning about a different country.

The Black Taxi Tour is an absolute must for anyone visiting Belfast. And my guide, Tony, was the perfect native to give me the first-hand knowledge and history of Belfast. We went to the primary major sites of Belfast that have defined the city, but with the perspective from a local guide that you don't always hear about or is not prominently discussed in the history books. This was one of the highlights of my trip to Ireland and Northern Ireland. Brilliant.

Our tour guide Colin was very informative and friendly. He gave us lots of interesting information about life in the time of the troubles, with great personal insight as he grew up in Belfast during this period. He drove us around to many sights and murals and allowed us to get out of the cab to take photos, chat about the history and was happy to answer any questions we had. Great experience would recommend black cab tours with Colin.

Fascinating tour, really eye opening and gave an insight into the history of the troubles and daily life during them. The guide was very knowledgeable and having lived through it, was able to give personal anecdotes. A highlight of our 7 day NI trip for sure.

Our tour was led by Alan and his personal experience of the troubles made the experience very profound- especially in these times. Alan was a great storyteller and offered a very balanced view. I highly recommend this tour !!!

We had read and heard that these tours were very good, but in fact the tour was fantastic, special even. Tony was our guide and he shared his heart felt stories of the troubled times with no bias. Tony has a genuine desire for peace and equality for his Belfast and the world in general. No visitor to Belfast should leave without doing the tour

Our tour guide was very knowledgeable and friendly. What a great way to learn the history of Belfast.

We visited Colin Glen to do the Gruffalo Trail with our 2- and 3-year-olds and really enjoyed it. The forest park is lovely and the trail is great fun, with figures of all the characters from the Gruffalo story along the way – the kids loved spotting them. Just a tip: make sure to park at the Visitor Centre rather than the Forest Park car park, as the latter is quite far away and you’ll end up walking the trail back-to-front, which means tackling some big hills that aren’t ideal with young children. The signage could also be clearer, as it’s a bit confusing in places. The Visitor Centre has a café, though it’s a bit run down and could do with some updating. Overall, a very enjoyable visit and definitely worth doing with young kids.

We bought tickets to do the Mountain Bull Run on October 8, 2024. When we arrived for our tickets time the gates were closed, no attendants were at the park and no one available to contact. I have repeatedly asked for my money back but they have repeatedly ignored my requests. They have stolen my money and refused to refund. Do not recommend.

I visited on 15/08/25 and had booked the one pass which included a taster session of archery, we were disappointed that the instructors skipped this part even though it was included in the email itinerary. I think they were understaffed and over booked the group which was big for only 2 members of staff and therefore ran out of time. When I asked about it I was ignored and brushed off by multiple members of staff. Fair enough if there was no time but communication would’ve been appreciated as to why we didn’t get to take part in all the activities we were looking forward to. The receptionist wasn’t much help either and the pass didn’t really seem worth it as there was a lot of waiting about for three hours for two instructors to supervise the whole group on the climbing wall and a very anti climatic finish on the coaster

Read the website and decided to follow the itinerary of parking at the river entrance, walk up to bull run do the bull run and walk back down to the car, technically plenty of time to do so as we got there about 1pm and had the bull run at 3. While the walk itself is nice, Gruffalo statues while a little ran down are still great for the kids. Takes under an hour from the river car park to the bull run going the lng way. Staff at the bull run is really friendly, and helpful, kid friendly, and seem well trained to run the place. However it wasn’t a great experience overall: -litter everywhere! Everywhere you look there’s plastic bottles and rubbish al over the river. This could be an amazing setting but it’s so poorly maintained that you just don’t see the sights, just rubbish everywhere. : -bull run price. It’s a fun ride, but over an hour, you’re queuing 50 minutes, going down 1.5 minutes and up 10. The ride itself takes 3 minutes, with only about 30 seconds downhill. At 20+quid per person it’s not worth it. -car par time va activity time. Our bull runs was booked for 3, it takes 1 hour, the river car park closes at 5, it takes under 30 minutes to go from the bull run to the river car park. No issue! But the bull run was delayed due to overbooking, so we weren’t on before 3:50, which delayed everything.. except the river car park closure. I had to run down to the car park, forfeiting my last ride to make sure my car didn’t get locked up down there. Overall poor experience.

The combination of lots of fun things for the kids to do between the black bull run and free fall (among many other activities) combined with the beautiful forest setting for fun walks, makes it a perfect place to bring family.

Due to torrential rain we did not feel it would be appropriate to take young children out in it through the flooded roads. I asked if we could reschedule to be told no it was still going ahead. I'm surprised there is not a reasonable plan for adverse weather.

We just left the Jurassic forest experience and it was brilliant, the attraction itself was so well thought out and entertaining but it was the staff who made it what it was - lovely people, can’t wait to come back already👏🏼

A very beautiful and popular historic pub. I especially liked the private snug room, which we had to book in advance for an extra £10 — but it was absolutely worth it. It’s a great feeling to be in a lively pub yet still have your own quiet, private space. The food and drinks were very good. However, the service was not great — probably because there were too many guests and not enough staff that day.

World class pub! Outstanding food, drinks, and service. All the staff is really friendly and helpful. The pub also has snugs- if you’re lucky enough to grab one, do it! I was in Belfast only a couple days but The Crown Liquor Saloon became my pub. Plus their food is outstanding! The steak pie, the tart, and the bangers & champ were all delicious. There’s a dining room upstairs if you can’t get a spot downstairs.

Stunning bar for a unique drink or a memorable evening. Good beer, wide selection of drinks cocktail specials were particularly good on the evening we went. The real attraction is the venue: a historic boozer, with largely original interiors and stunning tiling and ornate ceilings. The main bar area is flanked by boothed seating complete with doors and windows - apparently this was for sultry business transactions to be agreed away from prying eyes in more reserved times! We went for a drink, stayed for a few. Atmosphere is great, was busy but not overbearingly so.

Exactly what you would expect of an Irish pub/bar/saloon. Plenty of activity, can be loud and crowded but the atmosphere is perfect. The dining area is upstairs. Much more quiet and well decorated. There is a limited menu but they have very good selections. Staff is polite and helpful. Food was good.

Wow this is quite a place, I think to get the full experience you need to secure a booth and order on the App, so they bring things to you, as you sit in the private booth. Really enjoyed this pub experience and had some local food "champ" (a type of mashed potatoe) and a well made cocktail. Amazing decor. I hope they keep this place how it is.

Really unique pub, you can definitely feel the history of the place when you enter. Great service and we enjoyed sitting in one of the snugs! We only got drinks but the food looked and smelled great. Will be recommending this place to everyone who visits Belfast!

A beautifully-preserved pub and my favourite in Belfast. Owned by the National Trust with all of its original features intact, including gas lighting! The booths, with their high screens and doors, create a nostalgic atmosphere. All of the staff were friendly and efficient. A great place to spend an evening with friends.

An absolutely phenomenal museum and an essential top of the list attraction for any visit to Belfast. Finding a Brueghel in the wild was amazing, as was the rest of the art on display, the various eras of historical artefacts and the myriad of zoological specimens. You can spend a long time in here and there's something for all the family. Free entry, but I highly recommend making a donation if you are able.

The Ulster Museum is an absolute gem in Belfast — and the best part is, it’s free to enter! The variety is incredible: from fascinating exhibits on Northern Ireland’s history and the Troubles, to stunning art collections, interactive science displays, and even a dinosaur skeleton that’s a hit with kids. The layout is well-organised, making it easy to explore at your own pace, and the staff are friendly and knowledgeable. It’s perfect for all ages — whether you’re into natural history, fine art, or political history, you’ll find something captivating. I especially enjoyed the mix of local culture with global stories. A must-visit if you’re in Belfast!

The museum is good and vast. It has many exhibitions of historic and prehistoric things, ice age, medieval, Egyptian etc. Also natural museums, animal, sea and birds. They have also nice mineral museum and art gallery. One can spend decently 2 to 3 hours here. They quite educative as well.

This museum is amazing, and I couldn’t believe that it was free!! This place has loads to offer, has very unique pieces; for example a real mummy and is very educational. This place is good for kids and older people alike. It is definitely worth a visit. I highly recommend!

So much to see and learn! And free entry too! Just make a donation if you want to. Well worth it if you do. An all round winner in my books! Such a wide range of subjects, interests and an amazing layout! I felt like a kid on a treasure hunt! So much fun! I absolutely loved it! I took the hop on hop off city tour and got off at the stop just across the street! Will definitely go again! A "MUST DO" if you're in Belfast!

We had a brilliant afternoon at the Ulster Museum with our two little ones (aged 2 and 3). They especially loved the three Discovery Rooms – so many interactive things to play with, touch and explore. It kept them entertained for ages and was perfect for young children. Such a fantastic, family-friendly museum and amazing that it’s completely free. Highly recommend for anyone visiting Belfast with kids!

An interesting museum with exhibits from throughout the history of Ireland. Well laid out and very informative. Good Cafe in the Museum serving a good variety of food and drinks. Staff were all really helpful.

A great place for a night out or just afternoon tea. There is an extensive drinks menu and although the menu isn't large,all our choices were delicious. The show we saw tonight was great fun and the atmosphere was one of fun and laughter. The performance was really well done. You buy the meal( a main) with the show for £39.95 which is reasonable but can become pricey when you start adding dessert and cocktails!

Delicious food, great portions, the staff were lovely and the decor is really nice. Would recommend, we called in for the 12 to 4pm lunch it was so tasty. Lovely smoky grilled steak burger and seasoned chips and I had the pork belly on mash, trimmings and excellent gravy. They brought a big jug of water with ice and lemons. John Flanagan

What an amazing place in the center of Belfast! The interior is so beautiful and romantic. The atmosphere is brilliant. The food is wow! We had the best evening and the service was great!

Extremely Disappointing Experience – Avoid! The restaurant was in a filthy state — we found used lunch boxes hidden behind the seat cushions, and the tables were sticky and clearly hadn’t been cleaned. It was genuinely disgusting. When we brought this to the attention of the staff at the bar, they didn’t respond at all — not even an apology. The lack of basic cleanliness and complete disregard for customer service was shocking. I wouldn’t waste your money here. We left after one glass of wine!

Really good afternoon tea. All of the food was delicious. The decor is funky and very unique. The place has a very chilled, relaxed vibe. The staff were okay. Not overly friendly but okay. The only big negative for me was the coffee was really bad. If they could make nicer coffee it would be almost perfect!

Nice relaxed atmosphere with friendly helpful staff. Well made cocktails! My date and I had the Prawn Cocktail (warm) & the chicken starter and both wet presented beautifully and tasted as good as they looked. For mains we chose Duck two Ways & the Chicken Supreme. Again great presentation and full of flavour and perfectly seasoned, Good portions had no room for desert unfortunately. We both had a great dining experience and will definitely return.

Food was great. Relaxed, easy going atmosphere. Only thing that let it down was the service. Had to ask for knives and forks when the dinner came out. Had to remind them we ordered a side and then also go looking for the drinks. Wouldn't stop me going back. Great food and thankfully the chef realises you need a slice of bread with muscles.

Fantastic experience with young kids. So many levels, so educational, could spend days here and not see or cover everything. Very reasonably priced, a play area and a climbing area for kids. Plenty of places to get food and snacks, a great gift shop and very friendly staff all around. Each level has its own attractions and will keep kids of all ages busy, could not recommend it more. The only downside is they could do with more lifts as they are very busy, and the fact that you have to book online is a little frustrating.

I can't believe how amazing this place is and how great it is value for money wise. We spent around 4 hours in here today and it is definitely the best science centre we have been to so far. So much to do and loads of fun things for kids of all ages and adults to do. I especially like how your ticket lasts all day and you can leave and come back. My favourite thing about this place though, was that they have accessible bathrooms which have changing stations for adults with disabilities to get changed on. This is the first time I have seen this and it's a fabulous idea, as a carer I have had to change adults on bathroom floors which isn't hygienic nor dignifying. We absolutely will be back here for a day out again and have recommended it to friends and family, coming to visit.

Very well organised, and enjoyable experience. Catered more for smaller children so my teens were a bit bored. The coffee lab is lovely and the cake is delicious! Gift shop downstairs is also great.

So many hands on activities, the kids (and I) thoroughly enjoyed our visit. A downside was my daughter forgetting her barbie doll. However, the staff at W5 searched and found it, and went so far as to post it back to us in Norway. Truly above and beyond. Great experience all around.

Definitely worth the money. Kids will be busy for 3-4 hours of full fun and entertainment.

Best science museum we’ve taken our kids to. So much for them to explore most of which was really fun and interesting for the adults too. We were there nearly 3 hours and could easily have spent more time if we didn’t have to get to the airport.

great for children of all ages ( the 75 year old obe absolutely loves it) the only reason I did not give it 5 was the lifts. they have a mind of their own and take an absolute age. when one eventually does arrive it will go in the wrong direction before it takes you to your destination

I first visited in 1971 as a child. Since then I’ve visited the museum over 20 times. I always see and learn something new. The staff and volunteers are welcoming and knowledgeable. We pick a nice day and walk the full park, thoroughly enjoying the peace and quiet especially in the rural sections. A special place.

Great day out. From the moment we arrived, the staff and volunteers were friendly, knowledgeable and clearly enjoying themselves as much as the rest of us. The doctor was a particular favourite. He brought the role of the local doctor to life. Just a shame we couldn't transport him to our local surgery. The sweet shop brought back many a memory. A very informative and instructive discussion on weaving and the important role of looms in the community. The local hostelry was worth a visit for the history of the building and a glass of the black stuff. Really interesting buildings, steeped in history. Gentle walks around the park to see the cottages and farm buildings. You could easily spend the entire day there. The gift shop had an array of gifts on offer, at prices to suit most pockets. We really enjoyed the experience and would definitely recommend the park and visit again if we were in the area.

Lots to see with original and replica farm and town houses relating to life in Ulster throughout the years. Quite a lot of walking involved and occasional farm animals. Children and adults will enjoy seeing what life was like in the past. Occasional friendly farm animal too. Pigs were popular.

thank you to all the staff today. I really enjoyed my visit with my parents and sister. It felt so refreshing so unplug and step back in time. I’d like to especially thank the doctor who was fantastic. He stayed in character the entire time and made things feel so real. He is a real asset and made the visit completely. Please pass my thanks onto him, my entire family were really impressed. It would be great to see more like him in those traditional roles.

I love the shops and Dr.’s Martin Clinic ❤️ the experience is like time travel way back 100 yrs ago. Dr. Martin was so accomodating Doctor. He was so nice and entertaining. He really suit with his role talking and acting like a real Doctor way back 1900. When u get there better focus on the first village its far better than the following houses. I will return there and explore more the first village. Thankyou!!!

We spent a wonderful day at the museum and still felt that six hours weren’t enough to see everything. It truly feels like stepping back in time — the houses and interiors are beautifully crafted and full of intricate details. We spoke with around eight interpreters representing various historical professions, such as a doctor and a blacksmith, and each conversation was both fascinating and fun. The entry fee offers excellent value, and there’s even a discount if you arrive by public transport. An absolute must-see when in Belfast!

Friendly knowledgeable staff. Very much a working history museum with regular demonstrations. Cafe reasonably priced. The only gripe being not checking all toilets have soap before opening for the day.

The views are stunning, alot of the animals are not visible or out when we were there, it's all uphill so with kids in buggies it's a nightmare, the cafe is up the very top. Exhausting on a warm day. There's no sign posts, you'd very easily get lost with no directions as the map doesn't help an awful lot.

The zoo was enjoyable. Saw lots of cute animals like meerkats and penguins. Only two downsides is that I didn't see some of the animals like the bear and the wolf and it gets tiring walking up the steep hills. My legs were very sore afterwards.

Loved how quiet it was as I visited on a wet bank holiday. I only saw a few other families. All the staff were lovely and food was tasty when I bought a toasties from the tree top tea rooms. I loved seeing the gorrillas and Scottish wild cats! The zoo is very hilly. It was a decent day out.

I’m not sure if it was the day we went but barely saw any animals, a lot of the enclosures were empty Definitely got a good workout going up the steep hill. Anyone in a wheelchair or struggle to walk would not enjoy the walk.

Nice enough zoo, though not many predators and the bear didn’t make an appearance. Get ready for some hill walking - the only open cafe was at the very top of the park so no choice if you didn’t bring your own drinks. Never saw a meerkat eat a whole rat before but it was impressive.

Lots of animals to see, some of the glass is a bit grubby from the inside so it's hard to take photos. Spoke to a few of the keepers, very sociable! It's a big walk with steep hills but the views of Belfast (and the chimps!) is worth it! A lot of the place hasn't been fixed up or renewed sadly, very sad to see the Floral Hall is still a derelict ruin.

Visiting the Zoo in Belfast Northern Ireland UK is a very refreshing and informative experience. If you have time and the weather is suitable go and enjoy the habitat of animals. You can get your photos with keychains also. Rainforest, birds and other sections are very well kept.

Nice rooftop bar but the worst toilets I’ve ever seen, it looks like they haven’t been cleaned in weeks. There are glasses covered in mould and mess all over the floor. We told the bar staff multiple times but they didn’t do anything in the time we were there.

Very poor experience here and would not recommend. A group of 24 of us went here for a Hen party and we had booked it well in advance. When we arrived the place was empty with only two staff working. We had to wait over 45 mins for a drink and over an hour for food and we were the only customers in the place. The tables weren’t prepared, we weren’t provided with cutlery and had to ask numerous times. Most ppl started eating with their hands because it took so long for cutlery. We were provided with wooden disposable cutlery when it eventually arrived from somewhere. The food was lukewarm and inedible. No toilet paper too in any of the female stalls.

Went here for the first time last night, what can I say…. Shocking service, there was no system for taking orders at the bar meaning others were being served ahead. After 25 minutes at the bar waiting I finally got my mojito. Best way to describe it was a lime cordial with a bit of chopped up mint in it. Not worth the wait and not worth the price. Won’t be back.

From the beginning this experience was average. We arrived, got our table and to be fair to the waitress (never got her name) the woman from Scotland. She looked after us fairly well, let us substitute the small selection of drinks and take Guinness. We had ordered 2 fish and 4 meats. Food came 15 minutes before the bottomless brunch ended. Meal seemed okay, we ate anyway. About 15 minutes after one of our group had started to feel sick, attempted to be sick nothing came up. When back at the table same feeling again! Finally managed to vomit and after vomited proceeded to say they could not stand nor see! Managed to make it back to the hotel and for the next hour proceeded to vomit the lining of their stomach out. Not able to sit stand or move party was immobile and very sick. I then rang the establishment and they accused us of Leaving our drinks! When at this place there was always at least 2 people at the table. I suggested it may have been a staff member or some sort of food poisoning and staff member on the phone told me food poisoning would not have taken affect yet and they are not held responsible! Overall this experience was very very shocking. Staff were nothing to complain about, I appreciate there help. Apart from the male that answered the mobile. Atmosphere was great. Food and drink - if I could give a minus I would! This is a disgrace! A member of our party was bed bound for the rest of the night due to this and the employment had the audacity to accuse us of leaving drinks unattended! Will not be back to this establishment, I do not recommend anyone else to attend!

Nice bar area, lovely staff, atmosphere was nice, food was class. I just can't give 5 stars because of the dirty outside area. The tables were covered in bird droppings and the seat covers could do with a wipe.

Wouldn't visit here again. We requested our drinks from the cocktail menu. The person who was serving us then proceeded to walk around the bar several times but not actually doing anything. Eventually, almost 15/20 minutes later, after one failed attempt, our drinks were served. A sorry for your wait was given. We located a table and took a sip of the drink. Straight away it was obvious it wasn't what we'd ordered. We approached a person behind the bar, potentially the supervisor/manager, who said he'd deal with it but was busy right now. 10 minutes later he came back with the correct drinks. He did apologise. It's a shame because the place is quite nice with the roof terrace. It would have been a one star review had the drinks not been sorted and the experience was enough to mean we'd not visit again.

First look online this place looks brillaint. The decor is beautiful and matches the photos online although when I was told via the website I had to book a table online I would be given my deposit money back (which I was not) It claimed at the end you would receive your money back off my bill so I was assuming it was a bar tab situation considering I had to set down the deposit. When we arrived no one was there to actually seat us we had to attend to the bar and ask after waiting a long while behind people at the bar and waiting at the “check in desk”. It was bar service and not a tab which personally confused me considering how my deposit was holding a “table” on the rooftop I never received, we had to wait indoors until a table was free outside and find it ourselves. The drinks were lovely made perfectly although outside the music from indoors was overpowering it was genuinely hard to hold a conversation with my peer after near enough every sentence we were asking each other what we said as it was too loud to hear each other. It’s nice you can smoke out on the rooftop and drink which in many places now it’s not aloud so it is great that you can although i wouldn’t return due to deposit not being returned for a table we didn’t receive and not being able to hear each other.

The Albert Memorial Clock is a historic landmark located in Belfast, Northern Ireland. Built in 1869, it was erected in memory of Prince Albert, the husband of Queen Victoria. Standing about 113 feet tall, the clock tower is known for its slightly leaning structure due to unstable ground. With its Gothic style and detailed carvings, it remains one of Belfast’s most iconic and photographed monuments. A visit to the clock offers a glimpse into the city’s Victorian past and architectural beauty.

Known as 'Belfasts Leaning Tower', due to it leaning four foot off the perpendicular, the Albert Memorial Clock is a well known historic landmark. It is not worth a special trip, but as it is near many of Belfasts historic landmarks, you are bound to pass it at some point. The clock is accessible to people who use a wheelchair.

Nice landmark in the heart of Belfast. Worth a quick stop for photos and to admire the history, though it doesn’t take long to see.

Belfast's equivalent to the leaning tower of Piza, clock list and has quite a colourful history as sailors met professional ladies here back in the day. Lovingly restored, it looks great. Just in front of Custom house Square. Nothing but a visual sight.

A historical landmark. A clock tower. Unlike other clock tower this has sculptural work and looks good

The pictures are giving two vantage points. Great monument!

Very cool area in Belfast near the river!

Can be a little tricky to get to without a car but is well worth a visit regardless. There are so many trails and hidden gems to explore here, with rose gardens, gorgeous forests (especially in autumn!) and even a quaint café this is a must go place for dog-walkers, families and the avid nature photographer!

This is a very nice park to visit for a lovely long not too difficult walk there are many routes that wind through the park all of which will offer you a different and enjoyable experience of being close to Mother Nature . There should be enough parking space in either of its two large car parks within the park area . This is a lovely visit and I do recommend you try it .

A beautiful park. There are amazing rose gardens. It is best for a wander rather than a trail walk - if there are any maps around i missed them. The playground is fantastic, covers a large area for kids to roam but is also enclosed so they can’t wander off.

Nice park, seen lots of roses and other plants.

Such a lovely relaxing place to spend some time , the whole park is extremely well maintained with its network of tarmac, gravel and soil paths that intertwine through this vast estate, there are old but clean and very functional toilets near the old Manor House . In the lower car park there is a very clean cafe serving a variety of hot foods and drinks although I thought it a bit expensive but I suppose like everything these days . There is a childrens play area that has many playground toys . The park is located just outside the Belfast suburban belt and has a bus route from the city centre or Lisburn that passes the entrance .

Great park for kids, walks and walking the dog, plenty of space to throw the ball. Lots of spots for picnics/BBQ's and a great big play park to enjoy. The Japanese garden is a lovely quiet place to go and chill also

From looking for squirrels to having treats and meeting our doggy friends always a great walk

Easy to navigate and helpful support staff. Good place to watch a rugby game.

What a great days crack watching the Northern Ireland game. Atmosphere was brilliant plenty singing and chanting them on. The food was lovely too.

The stadium was brilliant. Brilliant atmosphere crowd cheering on Ulster . There was a few people in the family stand that was drunk and started to curse towards my son which made it unpleasant.

Great stadium- great people- great food

Stadium is nice a bit cold though. Food and drink extortionate prices. Free bus back ok . A sad that we lost

Good atmosphere and Ulster rugby is normally good viewing! Especially good night out if they win! There are food trucks outside, decent bathrooms and a good amount of bars inside so you’re not waiting ages! The selection of beer isn’t brilliant, Heineken, Orchard Thieves or Murphys. All in all a good day out.

Great stadium, always well set up and managed, easy to get in and out. Getting food and drink before, during and after is a gift also, with plenty of choice. Very friendly stadium with dedicated family stand at one end with no alcohol allowed

The food was absolutely gorgeous we got chicken strips each strip was like a chicken fillet on its own didn't want long and staff were so lovely and helpful they made us feel welcome and comfortable and the show was amazing so funny at such a good price to we will definitely be back and I highly recommend to everyone u Must go

Had a great time last night for our society pool night event. Lavery's has always been one of the best bars in my opinion for a chill and social atmosphere when doing events. The pool tables are nice and there were enough for more than 40 people. Booked it online and that was pretty easy to do. The service by the staffs were amazing to, Pearce (apologies i dont know how to spell their name) was such an amazing person. They listened to what we needed for the night and was very considerate. Drinks were nice, a lot of people got drinks over pool. If you want a good night out with some pool and drinks, go here with friends ! Thanks Pearce you were amazing !

We went here on a Tuesday night after another restaurant down the road didn't have any tables available and we're glad we did. Great down to earth Northern Irish atmosphere with good food. Our server was friendly and the food was excellent. Got exactly what we wanted and it tasted delicious. Our table wasn't cleaned properly and I ended up with gravy on my arm and I had to remind them to add our two drinks to our bill after we got it. These two little things are not a big deal though. Great experience and would go back anytime 👍

My team at work has recently booked Lavery's for two separate social events, and the service was brilliant at both. We reserved the back terrace, which was decorated with string lights, and part of the pool room. On the first occasion we ordered finger food platters, and the second we went for the buffet menu- the food was good both times, and meant that people could serve themselves and move around, rather than a sit-down dinner vibe. The Lavery's team were so easy to work with, we'll definitely consider coming back for another social!

We went to the top floor to the pool room. There was a good number of people in and the atmosphere was lively. Drinks are a bit on the expensive side but probably in line with other venues in Belfast. We went into the bottom bar it was really nice and has been completed renovated

Had my birthday karaoke last Saturday! It was the best craic! The staff were very accommodating, helpful and the drinks were delicious! I recommend to anyone who wants to have a karaoke sesh or play some pool!

Food smelt good but my mates hips couldn’t fit in the boof lol pure steaming but leful lol

A picturesque park for leisurely walking, jogging, or running. The serene lake in the middle was graced by different families of ducks. An open gym looked dirty to use however they are instgram worthy for snaps. Washrooms are limited and need an upgrade so avoid.

Lovely green area, ideal for the summer period. You can hang out with family and friends for picnics. There's a little play area for kids and different pitches for football. The weather was great today so the right timing to visit.

There's an island to walk around, a lake with swans, ducks and pigeons. Great for cycling, running, clearing the head, walking the dog and bringing the kids. Theres free parking, bike stands to lock your bike. There's a toilet but today it was out of order.

Great place for a dander. Good walks on level ground.

Love this park wee bit of something for all. Wooded trail on central island outdoor gym equipment football pitches. Outer area has large pond small lake with swans cranes and other wading and water birds paths wide in good condition and flat there's a bowling green and area for bikes . No shortage of seating a wee oasis in the city

Park is awesome! The internal water stream looks unhigenic and smells bad.

Beautiful park. Two football pitches and cricket ground. There is a lovely walk through the trees that circles the perimeter. Great place for a run. Also fabulous for plane aficionados as Belfast City Airport is right next door. Worth a trip

A nice park with trees, basketball court, seating area, ample space for dog training and play. The back gate requires an optimized user interface (UI) as it always looks ‘closed’ even when open and requires some dismounting and wiggling if you’re on a bicycle.

Great park, well sized. Lovely vibes and plenty of dog walkers about the place. Loads of benches scattered around so you can take a seat anywhere. Paths are smoother in some places than others, but still good for wheelchairs and prams. There's also a lovely coffee stand near the ormeau road entrance.

I recently visited this park and had a wonderful experience. The park is peaceful and quiet, and it feels like you are connected to nature. I took a leisurely stroll around the park and admired the beauty of the trees and the grass. There were people jogging, walking their dogs, and playing fetch with their dogs. I found a nice bench to sit on and read my book in the peaceful atmosphere. The park was well-maintained and clean and I felt safe and relaxed. I definitely recommend visiting this park if you're looking for some peace and quiet, and a break from the city. I'm sure you'll have a great experience just like I did!

simple but excellent venue for outdoor concerts. went to Snow Patrol within the Belsonic festival and it was fab, really good view points and the sound was perfect

Fantastic Snow Patrol concert on Saturday. What a setting. Best experience ever

Went to see Alanis Morissette in Concert - she was fantastic and the event was well organised.

An incredibly serene place, I love going for danders frequently enough. Kids, nieces, and nephews each love it for there Belsonic gigs and whatnot. Was taken there last year for some crazy club-type music, but was a blast nonetheless!!! Hoping to visit again next year to see Pitbull live. Cannot wait!!

We went on the open top bus late morning on a Sunday and it's a great time to go as the shops don't open in Belfast until 1pm on Sundays, so the roads were quieter. We saw loads in the 90 minutes it takes to go around the route. It takes you across the water to the shipyards area where the Titanic Museum is. We also saw the university which is an impressive building and we went through the previously troubled areas which was so interesting and moving hearing the history. The commentary was provided live which we preferred to all sitting in our own world with headphones on. The driver was great, really informative and knowledgeable. If we had more time, we would have hopped on and off but we already had another tour booked for the following day so just did once around the route. Would really recommend this as it gives you a really good overview of the city and its history in a short time - you can then go back and visit places in more detail after.

This is the most amazing way to take all of Belfast in. The bus driver is so good and informative. You take 12 stops in you don’t have to get off on all the stops . You can stay on there for the full hour and a half . We stopped off at the peace wall and the bus driver let us sign the peace wall. The bus driver was very funny and made you laugh all the time around the tour telling us all different stories. I would recommend going on the bus to find out all about Belfast. You can do 1 or 2 day tickets .

We experienced the H.O.H.O. Belfast Bus city tour on Oct 10, 2025. Wonderful source of information about the city. On time, comfortable, clean buses. Drivers and tour guides courteous and knowledgeable. The only problem we had was that there was So much great information and so much to look at that it that became confusing and we missed some visuals.

Mrs. A & I always believe that the best way to get a somewhat comprehensive view of a city in a short stay is to do the Hop on Hop off tours & this did not disappoint - SPA007

These buses are always a fun ride. They might feel bit expensive but worth spending your hard earned monies as it's way better to get history, fact and fun facts explained than wandering around on your own. Time saver if you are on limited time. We enjoyed the guided tour. Amazing lady explaining history and facts about Belfast, her opinion about divide and the Wall of murals. Absolutely calm and nice place-Belfast.

We did this tour today. Try to get into Catherine's bus. She drives and provides commentary as the bus goes from stop to stop. She's knowledgeable and extremely engaging with lots of personal stories and humour thrown in as well. The whole route lasts for 90 mins and you see the main attractions, including murals and the Peace Gates. Obviously, you can hop on and hop off at any of the stops if you don't want to do the whole tour, but what we did first was to go around the entire route then changed buses at the end and made our way around to the places we wanted to spend time at.

As a "Belfast Bus" Tour, this experience is great. As a "Hop On, Hop Off' Tour, this experience is not recommended. Bus drivers were lovely. The first bus we were on was narrated by the driver. This was our favourite journey on the bus. Other buses we went on had pre-recorded narration. Hopefully the "hop on, hop off" feature will be much improved when the app is available, but, sadly, we spent a large part of the day waiting for the buses at any stops we decided to get off at. Also, there is another bus tour company with very similar buses which makes things confusing.

We came here for a hen party of 11 people. We had booked the bottomless brunch. The service was excellent and we were never without a drink, which is pleasantly surprising considering we were a big group and the bar was busy. The food was really nice too. The staff were attentive and entertaining and made our visit enjoyable. After the brunch, we went to the drag karaoke show. Tina was hilarious and made a fuss of our bride to be. £35pp for the 2 hour bottomless brunch was really reasonable especially when you consider the drag show afterwards, which lasted a good couple of hours. We would've happily paid £35 for the drag show alone as it really was very entertaining and perfect for a hen party. We all loved it and had a great time. I had travelled from Liverpool for the hen party and I feel like we don't have anywhere like Union Street bar over here, I was very pleasantly surprised and would recommend it to anyone!

Very dirty, especially the toilets. Was horrified to discover that the glass above the taps where you wash your hands was not a a mirror but a window through to the bar area where the club is 🙈🙈🙈 barmen were lovely but didn’t know what they were doing. Very strange experience…..

Bar staff are very Friendly, Good Pricing. I dress very differently to others yet, I never got any bad impressions from Bouncers or Security. Met some of my best friends here too! Lovely place to drink.

This bar used to be so good I actually had my first legal pint in here, I’m so disappointed in how downhill it has gone, I remember it used to be such a place of pride for LGBT community you could come for a bite to eat, a coffees and of course a drink. Now it only opens late for drinks and even then it doesn’t have vibe it used to. I went in tonight a Saturday night I’m a lesbian with my gay male friend who is originally from here but lives in Liverpool, we decided to come to the bar for the nostalgia but was met by a bouncer who looked us up and down in intimidating way before letting us in which made us both feel uncomfortable as people who have been going here for years. Clearly we aren’t only ones who felt this way considering for a Saturday place was dead the business you’d expect on a random Tuesday night meanwhile the other gay bar Maverick actually had a Que outside to get in! Hope bar can turn itself around and become a great place for our community once again!

This place was great, kind staff members, healthy energy inside and outside. Ordered 14 chicken wings and a dirty fries. Chicken wings are full wings! So good. After food we went upstairs to chill in the roof bar.

great pub with a great atmosphere. good choice of drinks. staff very friendly & helpful. rooftop bar is really nice very chilled out.

Union street is such a good vibe, if you want a quiet dinner go to the green room, a comedy or drag show shoe factory or just good tunes and to drink cocktails, the roof. We ordered salted caramel espresso martini's, Connor with the mullet made them and they were out-standing.... fing excellent. Amazing service from bouncers and staff and great crack all round. Will be back and highly recommend.

We went here the day after Valentine’s Day for a bite to eat and a drink. The place was soooo pretty and though it was extremely busy the staff were very nice and sat us on the balcony while we waited on our table. We got some small plates and an antipasti wish was all fabulous!

Food was lovely and made pretty quick and cocktails were nice aswell. Bit of a let down with service as the staff weren’t too attentive and on a quiet night a lot of tables having to go up to the bar to get their attention . Other than that a very nice place.

My absolute favourite pizza place in Belfast! I've been twice and absolutely loved the pizzas I chose each time. The dough is delicious!! And the toppings and choices are really good. Their desserts are really good too. Absolutely recommend and will def go back! Nice service too! Thanks.

Lovely food and even lovelier staff. First time here in Belfast and the staff made us feel very welcome - our server was such an angel! Food was incredible and the decor is gorgeous.

Our experience at Tetto deserves more than 5 stars. We had such a wonderful and warm welcome. The atmosphere is so relaxing with wonderful colours overall. Our waitress Chloe F was such a gem. I had the angioletti cider as per her recommendation and just whao, lets just say I have a new favourite. We had the Nduja and chorizo pizza, so delicious, base thin and crunchy. For dessert again as per recommendation we had the tiramisu, another whao. Overall we really had a memorable time at Tetto. We highly recommend and will definitely be back when visiting Belfast again.

The food is amazing and atmosphere was great but the service was terrible. We ordered drinks, by the time our food came we had finished our drinks and asked to order drinks and they never came back. They had people just standing around and I had to physically get up and get them when I was eating and to get our bill!!

Honestly, the Pizza was very mediocre with tomato sauce that tasted like the kind of sauce you'd get with speghetti hoops out of a tin, and was somehow both raw on top and charred on bottom, and chewy as leather at a premium price. I wouldn't go back.

I think maybe they could use like a tour or something to explain more about the history. Just seeing a wall with a bunch of names scribbled on it was not really impressive at all. What I did like was a Palestinian Gaza mural around the corner that drew attention and awareness to the genocide currently going on. Maybe if they could continue that spirit onwith more information about this wall.

A surreal but fascinating way to spend a Saturday afternoon. Can't go to Belfast without seeing them. It can be expensive using taxi tours as you can get a taxi there and do the walk yourself or depending on where you are staying use the bus or walk there using Google maps as I saw many doing.

Very sad people still have to live like this in 2025. It’s still neat to see. If you have time to do the tour get ahold of Belfast Black taxi and request John. You will not be disappointed. Make sure you are on the same side as your hotel before 8pm or you could have to take the long way back as they do close the gates.

See i don't know why it's called a peace line unless that's like a colonial mindset thing- anything that brings quiet to the majority or the ruling class, at the expense of the oppressed is considered "peace". Anyway love the murals on the catholic side.

I visited here with friends as part of a Black Cab Tour as I wanted to learn more about the Northern Ireland Troubles that I’d only seen on TV, growing up in Birmingham in the 70s and 80s. Seeing the wall and murals helped to bring home how awful those times must have been. I was also quite shocked to see that the gates are still locked overnight. Our Guide was a similar age to me and grew up off the Falls Road, so impossible for him to be completely impartial. With me being English, we had some challenging discussions. Nevertheless, it was a good experience and a great opportunity to hear an alternative version of the British TV news.

Came over to the famous peace wall while we were at Belfast, Ireland. Origin: The first walls were erected in 1969 by the British Army following intense sectarian riots that marked the beginning of "The Troubles" (the conflict in Northern Ireland from the late 1960s to 1998). Original Intention: They were initially intended as temporary separation barriers to minimize inter-community violence between the predominantly Nationalist/Catholic neighborhoods and the predominantly Unionist/Protestant neighborhoods, particularly in areas where the two communities lived in close proximity (known as "interface areas"). Becoming Permanent: Despite the 1998 Good Friday Agreement, which ushered in an era of relative peace, the walls became longer, taller, and more permanent due to continued community safety concerns. They have stood for longer than the Berlin Wall. The Divide: The most famous and most visited section separates the Nationalist Falls Road from the Unionist Shankill Road in West Belfast. 🧱 Features and Scale Number and Length: There are currently over 60 walls in Belfast (some sources cite nearly 100 in total including gates and other barriers), stretching over 21 miles (34 kilometers) combined. Most are concentrated in North and West Belfast. Height: The walls vary in height, with some reaching up to 8 meters (25 feet) high, often constructed from a combination of brick, concrete, steel, and iron. Peace Gates: Many walls have large, fortified gates along them, which are still locked every night (typically around 6:30 PM) and opened each morning to restrict movement between the communities during hours of darkness. Murals and Messages of Peace: Over time, the walls have transformed into open-air canvases, becoming a major tourist attraction. They are covered in political murals reflecting the aspirations and sometimes the grievances of each community, as well as thousands of inscriptions and messages of peace from visitors around the world. ❓ The Future of the Walls

Bring your marker so you can write on the peace wall. It's a neat thing. People write message of hope on it, it gets painted over, people write on it again. However, it felt like it's become a touristy thing to do, and more to assuage the tourists than bring comfort to the locals.

Great location. Amazing food. Wonderful service. Had the tasting menu - selections of amuse bouche, sourdough, 2 appetizers, 2 mains, 2 desserts, and some small bites to complete the experience. Menus are refreshed regularly. Our favorite were the veal appetizer and turbot. The individual food comes in small portions, but towards the end we were quite full. They have great selections of cocktails too. All on all, absolutely delicious food. Service was great, servers explained the menu clearly, took notice on the dietary restrictions. Overall atmosphere was great - feels clean and sophisticated. Reservations required, with smart casual dress code. Would definitely come back if we ever go back to Belfast again.

I got this experience as my birthday gift, and definitely I will never forget. All staff were amazing, eye for details. Food delicious and presentation far behind my expectations. I was treat like a princess. Thank you very much for this experience to all staff of OX, you are doing amazing job, you deserved your Michelin star. All the best Jarmila

As a Michelin one-star restaurant, and compared to a couple of one-star restaurants I've tried in Paris, I would rate this a 3/5. In general, the food was good and the presentation was very colorful. However, the food was overall too salty, which made it unbalanced and difficult to taste the complex flavors. My favorite dish was the lobster with green beans; the green beans were cooked perfectly, which I imagine is very hard to do. The most disappointing dish was the fish, which had a slightly coarse salt texture on it. For the service, I'd say it was average. One thing worth mentioning is that the knife used for the lamb dish was more like a bread knife. I was also surprised to be charged a service fee at a Michelin-starred restaurant, as I consider a high level of service to be part of the dining experience already. Another point to mention is that we were served two sorbets for dessert, which I thought was a little lazy. The goat milk sorbet was interesting, but the strawberry sorbet was just a regular sorbet and wasn't a good ending to the meal.

Had a fantastic meal with my brothers while in Belfast - we were treated like royalty and every bite we had was absolutely delicious. We did not order wine, but had several cocktails that were top notch. I highly recommend dining at the Ox.

We had an amazing dinner here. Service was top notch and very attentive. Each plate was truly delicious and plated beautifully it’s almost a crime to touch it. Beautiful experience ✨

Got a voucher for a wedding present. I really didn't fancy sea foam & pollen so we went to Cave. We have very good cheese and wine cocktails and dessert. Service was flawless. Sadly we did see one of the senior chefs berate 2 junior chefs like a wab.

Just spectacular. I've had Michelin meals in Italy and France (3 stars!), Ox leaves them all in the dust. If that isn't enough, they change their menu *every week*! Most other places have been running the same thing for a decade because it works. Ox works *every week*. The amount of effort this takes is beyond words, but you can absolutely taste it. If you get the chance, do not miss this place.

Such a cool piece of history with great displays and and lots to walk around and see. If you want to do the self guided tours(recommend for more time to explore) you have to go during the summer. Otherwise groups of about 15 or so leave every hour with a tour guide and they will answer all your questions and walk you through everything. Definitely worth the stop if in the area. Book tickets in advance if possible as they may be sold out when you arrive

I'd honestly give HMS Caroline 6 stars out of 5 if I could. It's an amazing ship and I couldnt believe her sharp, sleek hull was from the 1st World War. Easy to see why she was so fast. 38 knots! Very friendly and knowledgable staff. I'd say this is a must see if you're in the area. Easy to fit in with a visit to Titanic which is what we did with our two boys. Only 10 mins walk away. DON'T MISS THIS ONE!

Very nice, old, museum. Ship that was decommissioned and now a museum. We did not go in as it was closed, but the exterior was very well maintained and clean. Maybe next time!

The other reviews that I read about HMS Caroline were all very positive and I concur. This ship was in the battle of Jutland! You learn a lot about the battle of Jutland and also about life on board the ship. For the captain and officers it was like being on a cruise! Highly recommend.

An excellent tour and a must see if your in Belfast. The place is very well looked after and well organised. Staff were also very friendly. We met Sharon who spoke a bit with us and was very enthusiastic and very well informed about HMS Caroline's role in the battle of Jutland. Highly recommend this tour to anyone.

Amazing tour, Chris our tour guide was very knowledgeable and entertaining. Well worth a visit on the weekend and witj the enthusiastic staff and history of the place it's amazing. Also no ghosts slighted

Because I'm ex Royal Navy I made it a pint to visit HMS Caroline, especially with her rich history and her age, we really enjoyed our tour, the guide was very knowledgeable and made us laugh, what an amazing little ship she is, and her story is even more amazing, over all I would highly recommend a visit if you get time ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

So far it is the best visitor center I have ever been to. Have a gift shop and shelves with all the brochures for activities in the town.

Belfast was a major surprise, the people in the center was very helpful. Location was perfect, the buses were right outside of Visit Belfast. A lot of history to see and hear about.

Belfast is a vibrant and diverse city. It is a very walkable city. I enjoyed the City Sightseeing hop on hop off bus, Tour of the Terrors, a food tour, a show at the Grand Opera House and lots of general site seeing. I enjoyed my time immensely.

This is probably the most classy tourist hub I have seen so far. It's actually more than a tourist hub - its a portal to life in the city of Belfast. You can get information on basically everything you want to know and experience about Belfast - from accommodation, transport, recreation, souvenirs and memorabilia, etc. I was very impressed by the wide variety and selection of souvenirs here - all reminiscent of Northern Ireland and Belfast in particular. Many of them contain allusions to Game of Thrones. The location is ideal, as it is right in the heart of the city centre. I bought a fridge magnet souvenir, which I really like. The prices are reasonable, and all the items seem to be of good quality. The store attendants were very polite to me and made me feel welcome in there.

Used it to dump a bag for a day in transit. Not bad price, friendly staff and secure storage options. The shop and information centre seems well stocked, slightly overpriced, but didn't use

Extremely helpful and friendly people. Great ace to get advice on and buy transport tickets. We also enjoyed our chats with Claire on the information desk.

I loved the place. Both night and day time, it has its own beauty. Inside museum is different than other museum. It's interesting and the way the entire journey has been planned to showcase is absolutely brilliant. Few of the myth can be clarified. There is a quiz at the end, must attend that to check your knowledge.

The Big Fish is a cool and quirky sculpture right by the River Lagan. It’s covered in beautiful ceramic tiles that tell bits of Belfast’s history. Great for a quick visit and photo stop if you’re exploring the city center or Titanic Quarter. Kids and adults alike will enjoy spotting all the details.

"The Big Fish," also affectionately known as the "Salmon of Knowledge." It's a hugely important and iconic landmark in Belfast for several reasons. Commissioned in 1999, The Big Fish was created to celebrate the regeneration of the River Lagan and the surrounding Donegall Quay area. Its location at the confluence of the River Farset (which Belfast is named after) and the River Lagan further emphasizes the city's deep historical connection to its waterways and maritime past. It represents a forward-looking Belfast while acknowledging its roots. One of the most fascinating aspects of The Big Fish is its unique "skin." It's covered in over 2,000 ceramic tiles, each decorated with texts and images that tell a story about Belfast's history. These include everything from Tudor times to present-day newspaper headlines, industrial scenes (like Harland and Wolff, the shipbuilders of the Titanic), and contributions from Belfast schoolchildren. It's essentially a giant, interactive history book for the city. The sculpture is also known as the "Salmon of Knowledge," referencing an ancient Irish legend from the Fenian Cycle. In this myth, a salmon gains all the knowledge in the world, and the first person to eat its flesh will also gain that wisdom. This mythical connection adds a layer of cultural depth and storytelling to the artwork. The Big Fish is a prominent landmark and Tourist Attraction in Belfast. Its striking appearance and central location on Donegall Quay make it a frequent stop for tourists and a popular spot for photos. Its image often appears on tourism materials for Belfast and Northern Ireland. To summarise The Big Fish is much more than just a large stone sculpture. It's a multifaceted symbol representing Belfast's regeneration, its rich maritime history, its connection to ancient Irish folklore, and its vibrant artistic spirit.

The Big Fish changed my life. I came expecting a quirky public artwork — I left spiritually moved. This beautiful ceramic mosaic salmon sits gracefully by the River Lagan, covered in tiles that tell the story of Belfast’s rich history. It’s more than just a sculpture — it’s a symbol of resilience, transformation, and cultural pride. Plus, the view from the waterfront is stunning. Whether you’re an art lover, a history buff, or just someone in need of inspiration, don’t miss this iconic masterpiece. 10/10 would be emotionally awakened by a fish again.

Pleasant walk through Belfast. Nice spot to sit. Heard that if you kiss the fish you'll gain wisdom, but perhaps it's just the wisdom not to go around kissing public art.

is a large mosaic sculpture on the banks of the River Lagan in Donegall Quay. Created by artist John Kindness in 1999, the artwork celebrates the river's regeneration. The sculpture also contains a time capsule storing information, images, and poetry about the city. Love it!

Every knows if you say meet at the Big Fish where to go. A modern and beautiful icon and symbolic of the new Belfast.

Fantabulous piece of artwork. Beating heart of Belfast. I heard it attracts roughly 800 tourists from abroad per year, but could be wrong. Kids all loved it when they were younger. I too loved, and still love, this beautiful piece of art. I genuinely cannot fault it, nor could I ever praise it enough!!! 11/10!

Super venue. Saw Riley Green here. Bars were not crowded and very good value, auditorium is spacious with excellent viewing angles.

There was nothing bad about this place. The auditorium had great sound, comfortable and not unspacious seating, very nice design both inside and out, and a well organized building overall. It has views of the waterfront (surprise), and there are restaurant and the city center around 5 to 10 minute walk away. Parking is on the street or paid car parks nearby.

This is a lovely, spacious, and clean theatre. Very accessible to people with disabilities. The staff are also very professional, and attentive. The stewards kindly assisted every patron to their seat, and were really nice. The only set back here I found was the drinks…. The prices for a start were extortionate. A sippy cup Carlsberg, a sippy cup non alcoholic G&T and a bag of Harribos cost £20.40. The IPA cans were gone off, I saw two people returning these. And the Carlsberg went very quickly, we were not exactly spoiled for choice as it was. Furthermore, upon inquiring, there is a £1 levy for the apparently mandatory sippy cup (see picture) which is non refundable. I wasn’t given the option to take just the drink by itself, in a can for example, but it was put into this God awful cup that wouldn’t look out of place with a toddler or with an infirm person living in a care home. Do proper pints please, and charge accordingly. (Jim Jefferies was class!)

Saw Perfectly George on 08/10/25. Great Venue. Really organised entering and exiting. Great staff. Many thanks to Stephen who sorted out a problem with our seats. He made our experience even greater by listening to our problem and sorting it out without any fuss. Great night out.

Great venue, big enough to feel like an event, small enough to feel intimate, no bad seats. Bright, fresh, still feels new years after it was built. Drinks pricey but all concert venues are the same. Superb venue.

Great venue. Well designed everyone has a good view

Great venue with a bar...drinks and snacks available on each floor as well as toilets

I must admit I was expecting a bit more, but I still had an enjoyable time wandering around finding the sculptures. It is not a large area, so it does not take long. There are seats around the square. It is close to shops and eateries. It is free to enter. The square is accessible to people who use a wheelchair.

We live locally and have been here from time to time. Positives - I like the open space. Level and great for kids to scooter, bike and roller blade while grownups relax with a coffee and chat. The statues dotted around are fun to find and explore. Negatives - it was really dirty and had rubbish everywhere: in the grass bits behind the benches, all over the paved bits (even found a big shard of glass), and along the paths. It did not make me want to bring my kids and dog to the area! Not to mention it smelled like 💩 which must be a local sewage issue. I will give it another try some time soon with the hope that the council will up their game in making it a tidier place and I’d gladly change my review.

A must-visit destination for Narnia enthusiasts, this place is dedicated to the birthplace of the beloved fantasy world. While it features statues of iconic characters, the rest of the premises is quite limited. However, it does make for a pleasant walking trail. Just be cautious of pickpockets, so keep your valuables close.

Adorable quiet park area with great bronze statues paying tribute to characters in ‘The Chronicles of Narnia’. I had fun scouting around and finding all of them! Love the many varied works of CS Lewis and felt honored to have visited this place that honors him.

Nice walk about at CS Lewis square. The sculptures looks amazing and i think there can be a lot more to have the square seem alive and fascinating. But overall, it is a great experience to be here.

A lovely homage to CS Lewis. Really close to the Titanic quarter of Belfast in Newtonards and the City airport. Had a nice eclectic feel to it, there was a fun run passing through and kids using skateboards on the paved areas. The 'Narnia' sculptures are great and full of detail We were staying nearby in an AirBnB and it was nice to have a stroll around.

What a great little park! It was clean, well maintained, and felt very safe. As a lover of the LW&W book series I was thrilled to see spark dedicated to it and CS Lewis. It took us a few minutes to find CS and the wardrobe, since it is set apart from the other statues. For those interested, it is in front of the cute little library there. The rest of them are more in the park proper. There is also a Nero Cafe right there as well, which is great!

Not as big as i thought it would be tbh some cool stuff in though i prefer Sloan’s House its a more better museum in my opinion and my wifes

Great place to visit. Very informative and fantastic exhibits. Not often you find somewhere free to go as well. Staff very pleasant and lovely coffee shop and a wee gift shop too.

Totally free museum in Northern Belfast, Stronghold of the Orange Heritage. They got a rich history

wen last weekend, when i went in there was an old couple kissing very intimately, i asked if they wouldnt mind stopping but they dodnt see or hear me (i think they were actually deaf) . then a ladys bishon frish scooted across the floor and left a mark which was still there when i was leaving. all in all a strange experience and i knew theres orange men and drums but no live music like the blue men so disappointed with that

SUPERB place to visit,friendly staff,FANTASTIC information and artefacts from the Loyal Order on display........I would highly recommend this place for a visit especially with children & there's a great cafe too. Revelations 2:10

We went to a lot of museums while in northern Ireland but this was probably my favorite. The man who gave us a tour was upbeat and very helpful.

Went on a Saturday good parking at rear. Helpful staff. Did not know what to expect, Interactive informative museum. Exhibits are great and easy to understand. It's not at all a them an us exhibit. Great for schools too. The Cafe is excellent and there is a shop. It's free centre and friendly staff there to help and chat.

A very nice shopping gallery in the city centre. There are lots of shops, places where you can eat and drink, have a coffee, etc. There is also a panoramic view at the top, but the place is not allways accessible. I found it closed.

Victoria Square is a brilliant modern shopping centre right in the heart of Belfast. 🛍️ The design is stylish and spacious, with a great mix of high street and designer stores, plus plenty of cafés and restaurants to choose from. The glass dome is a real highlight, giving amazing views over the city definitely worth a visit! It’s clean, vibrant, and has everything you need for a perfect shopping day

Beautiful shopping centre in the heart of Belfast with a great mix of shops, restaurants, and a cinema. The glass dome offers stunning 360° views of the city. Clean, modern, and easy to get around—well worth a visit.

Has a good amount of shops pull and bear, new bershka store, all stains,burger king,five guys etc

A little outing to my favorite place, Victoria Square. I hadn't been down for a while, and there was plenty to see and do, with a good range of quality stores to visit, including some new ones and some legacy stores.

Nice mall with department stores, clothing and other stores a mall would generally have, food court with a new five guys!

Victoria Square shopping centre in Belfast is an absolute delight! The variety of shops is impressive, catering to all tastes and budgets. The layout is spacious and easy to navigate, making it a pleasure to browse. The food court offers a great selection of dining options, perfect for a quick bite. Plus, the stunning glass dome provides a beautiful view of the city. Overall, it’s a fantastic place to shop, eat, and relax. Highly recommend visiting!