While there are many places to stay in Belfast we believe that Tara Lodge should be your first choice when booking accommodation. Tara Lodge offers all our guests an experience that will rival any hotel in Belfast. We offer the comfort of a four star hotel bedroom, with a five star hotel breakfast with long serving, friendly and professional staff. We don’t have a restaurant or bar onsite but we are happy to recommend the following restaurants based on the experience of previous guests and our staff: 

Queens Quarter:

Beatrice Kennedy: Described as 'refreshingly unfashionable', this award winning restaurant offers extremely tasty and well presented, locally sourced, affordable food. A favourite with our guests. 7 minutes walk away. £-££

Scalinis: This Italian restaurant has been offering good service and food for many years. The menu offers something for everyone. One of the few restaurants in the area to serve food until 11.00pm. 5 minutes walk away £-££

The Moghul: An excellent, authentic Indian restaurant which offers a great selection of Indian beers. The menu includes an extensive vegetarian choice. 3 minutes walk away £-££

Cayenne: Cayenne is a long established restaurant with funky avant-garde interior with an eclestic menu with an Asian twist. Well worth a visit especially for the good value £20 & £25 set menus. 10 minutes walk away ££-£££

Metro Brasserie: Reccommended by our guests this restaurant offers great food with good service. Guests of Tara Lodge will be offered a 10% discount on the A La Carte menu. 3 minutes walk away ££

City Centre:

Mourne Seafood: Wonderful, fresh sea food from the Mourne area of Co. Down. As well as the extensive fish menu, Mourne Seafood bar also offers a good selection of meat and vegetarian options. 20 minutes walk away ££-£££

Somewhere to have a drink later:

Queens Quarter:

Bar Twelve: Intimate, boutique bar that does great pub grub. 5 minutes walk away

The Empire: Just round the corner, the Empire is a lively music venue with great live music Thurs-Sun. Tribute acts are a common feature every Friday. Great comedy night every Tuesday. 3 minutes walk away.

City Centre:

The Apartment: This sleek, modern bar overlooks the bustling area around the city hall. Renowed for the extensive cocktail list. Food also offered. 15 minutes walk away.

The Crown Bar: Owned by the National Trust, the Crown bar is a must see. Whether you're having a Guiness or a coke you'll be amazed by the ornate decor of this original Victorian Gin Palace. On Great Victoria St 15 minutes walk away.

Cathedral Quarter:

The John Hewitt: The place to go to find cultural and artistic expression with a great atmosphere. Live music most nights. Approx £4.00 by taxi.

The Duke of York: This busy pub is worth a visit for the Guinness alone. Very popular with locals and visitors alike. Traditional music on Sunday afternoons. Approx £4.00 by taxi.