Belfast

The capital and largest city of Northern Ireland, Belfast in Ulster province is a city mainly famous for conflicts between Catholics and Protestants during The Troubles. The ship Titanic was built in Belfast by Harland and Wolff. Nowadays, the city is a centre for industry.  This blog post was written by Mathieu from La Rochelle Business School (ESC) during his internship with Fresh Eire Adventures.

Hotels:

- The Europa Hotel:

The 4-star Europa Hotel is an institution in Belfast. The Hotel is famous to be the Europe’s most bombed hotel during The Troubles. Close to the Grand Opera House, this luxurious establishment is now very well known to host prestigious events. Rooms are spacious and designed with style. They offer stunning views on Victoria Street. Enjoy the Piano Lounge with a cocktail to combine glamour and pleasure. The Europa Hotel is surrounded by all Belfast’s attractions.

- Malmaison:

Malmaison 4-star Hotel is a luxurious Boutique Hotel in Victoria Street near all Belfast’s attractions. Rooms are spacious and modern. With its personal style, the rooms will surprise you, in a good way. To fully appreciate your stay, visit the Spa after a visiting Belfast day. The wine bar of the Hotel is also a real opportunity to discover a selection of tasty earthy, robust or fruity wine in a welcoming atmosphere surrounded by Belfast’s stylish locals.

- Park Inn by Radisson Belfast:

Located in Clarence street, the 3-star Park Inn hotel is an affordable establishment close to the attractions of the city. Rooms are spotless and quiet. The breakfast is copious and is an ideal start to your busy day in Northern Ireland.

Restaurants:

- Eipic:

Eipic Michelin star restaurant close to the Belfast City Hall allows you to dine in a modern and elegant atmosphere. Chef Danni Barry is the second female chef awarded with a star in Ireland. Her cuisine is refined and composed with only the freshest and most seasonal ingredients and offers delicate dishes beautifully presented. The French sommelier, Didier Nyeceront will ensure a harmonious wine pairing.

- OX restaurant:

Located in Oxford street on the Lagan river bank, OX Michelin star restaurant will first attract you with its large bay window throught which you will discover chic and cosy furnishings. Stephen and Alan will combine their skills to offer the very best seasonal produce accompanied by a carefully selected bottle of wine. Ox restaurant is unquestionably a wonderful dining experience.

- Kathmandu Kitchen Nepalese & Indian Restaurant:

Kathmandu Kitchen Nepalese & Indian Restaurant, close to the Botanical Gardens of Belfast, is simply the best local restaurant according to TripAdvisor reviews. If the outdoor seems to be classic, the Tibetan atmosphere inside combines stunning decor with delicious Indian cuisine. This restaurant is not only a dining experience but an unforgettable journey through Nepalese mountains and Indian flavours. A gastronomic spectacle and great value.

Attractions:

- Titanic Quarter:

The Titanic Quarter is one of the largest urban waterfront regenerations with maritime landmarks and film studios mostly dedicated to the Titanic history comprising The Wee Tram, Titanic’s Dock and Pump-House, Boat and Walking Tours or Titanic Exhibition Centre. No doubt, this place has something special, especially when you discover the origin of the RMS Titanic.

- Queen’s University:

Queen’s University is a centre of public research excellence in Belfast. The Lanyon Building especially is architecturaly wonderful. This world class heritage produced Nobel Laureates and International Leaders like Seamus Heaney (Nobel prize of Literature) and Mary McAleese (President of Ireland 1997-2011). Moreover, this University is also very well known for supporting and claiming Catholicism and Presbyterianism rather than Anglicanism in the 19th Century.

- Black Cab Tours:

The Black Cab Tours company invites you to discover Belfast in an informative but amusing way. An institution, there is no better way to hear all the secrets of the World-Famous Murals. The company offers you others tours just as entertaining and as surprising. Why not opt for the Game of Thrones & Antrim Coast Tour, or even their Post Conflict & Political Studies Tour ?