Walking around the University district you'll find many good places to eat and drink.
Conference Venue
Restaurants
Welcome Chinese Restaurant at Dukes Hotel
65 - 67 University Street
Location of Conference Dinner, Friday 25th August, 20:00.
Café India
42-46 Malone Road,Belfast BT9 5BQ (028 9066 6955)
2 course lunch available from 12pm 2:30pm each day £5.95. Specialists in Bangladeshi cuisine.
The Abacus Cantonese Restaurant
127 Eglantine Avenue, (028 9068 3268)
2 course business lunch (Entrée and dessert) for £5.
Rain City Café Grill
33-35 Malone Road, (028 9068 2929)
American diner style eating. Main courses £5 - £10.
Serai
1 University Street (028 9032 4000)
Asian Fusion
Zio Café Restaurant Grill
23 University Road, (028 9027 8788)
Italian food. Lunch time special of 1 course £3.95, 2 courses £4.95 or 3 courses £5.95. Pre-order option available.
Café Conor
11a Stranmillis Road, (028 9066 3266)
Bustling Mediterranean-style eatery; renowned for their in house desserts. Daily specials for £8.95; Soup £4.25.
The Welcome Cantonese Restaurant
22 Stranmillis Road, (028 9038 1359)
3 course set lunch menu with tea and coffee for £6.95. 12pm 1.40pm.
Giraffe
54 Stranmillis Road, (028 9050 9820)
Laid back bistro. Lunch-time dishes for around £6 - £8. Soup and sandwiches also available. Unlicensed.
Blue Print Pizza Company
92 Stranmillis Road, (028 9066 3101)
Wide selection of pizzas, pasta and salad dishes for around £6 - £7.
Heaven Bridge Cantonese Restaurant
102 Stranmillis Road, Belfast, BT9 5AE
2 course lunch time special 12pm 2pm (main course and dessert) for £4.50.
Indie Spice
159 Stranmillis Road, (028 9066 8100)
Fresh and exciting curries. 2 course lunch (starter and main) for £4.95 (12pm 2.30pm daily).
Lolita
66-88 Stranmillis Road, Belfast, BT9 5AD (028 9066 8087)
Tandoor Café Bar, lunch time special £5.95 12:00 pm - 2:30pm, Sunday buffet lunch 12:00 pm - 3:00pm £6.95
Yum
157 Stranmillis Road (028 9066 8020)
Open 8am for breakfast, lunch & evening á la carte
Cafés & Snacks
Orchard Café
3-5 Malone Road, Belfast, BT9 6RT (028 9068 7996)
Sandwiches and paninis from £2 - £4. Some main courses with a drink for £5
The Streat
42-46 Malone Road (028 9066 0061)
Sandwiches and paninis for around £2 - £4, sit in or take away. Soup and salads also available.
QUB Students Union
157 Stranmillis Road (028 9066 8020)
Various budget catering outlets for breakfast, lunch & evening meal
Bookfinders Café
47 University Road, (028 9032 8269)
2nd hand bookstore with café on premises. Meal and a drink for around £5. Renowned for their quality soups.
Dantes
153 Stranmillis Road, (028 9066 2021)
Gourmet take away sandwich bar. £3 - £5.
Ravenous
3 Stranmillis Road, (028 9066 8988)
Freshly made sandwiches and paninis. Take away only. Prices £3 - £4. Perfect for picnicking in Botanic gardens.
The Bagel Factory
157 Stranmillis Road (028 9066 8020)
Selection of filled bagels for around £3. Sit in and take away.
Ulster Museum Café
Botanic Gardens, (028 9038 3000)
Located on the 3rd floor of the Ulster museum with stunning views of the Botanic gardens. Offers a selection of snacks and sandwiches for under £5.
Clements Café
139 Stranmillis Road, (028 9032 2293)
Award winning coffee. Sandwiches, ciabattas, paninis and delicious tray bakes.
Bishop's Fish & Chip Shop
137 Stranmillis Road, (028 9038 1234)
Traditional take away fish and chips for £5.
Pubs & Bars
The Eglantine Bar
32 Malone Road, (028 9038 1994)
Bar food available from 12pm 9pm. Main courses around £6 - £7.
The Parlour
2 4 Elmwood Avenue, (028 9068 6970)
Informal Italian style bar and restaurant. Pizza and pasta dishes for around £5 - £6.
The Botanic Inn
23-27 Malone Road, Belfast, BT9 6RU (028 9050 9740)
Very popular entertainments & sports bar, often busy. Lunches from £3.75
Varsity
1 College Gardens, Belfast. BT7 6BQ (028 9097 2670)
Run by QUB catering services. Food served 10am-8pm. Sandwiches, salads & meals £4-7.
Molly's Yard
1 College Green Mews, Botanic Avenue, Belfast, BT7 1LW (028 9032 2600)
Fine food and real ales, bistro menu £7 - 10.
Zinc
12 Stranmillis Road, Belfast, BT9 5AA (028 9068 2266)
Bar with food available
Places of Interest
Queen's University Lanyon Building
Queen's University Belfast, Belfast, BT7 1NN (028 9097 5252)
Famous for its Gothic Revival facade and Great Hall.
Queen's University Visitors Centre
Queen's University Belfast, Belfast, BT7 1NN (028 9097 5252)
Souvenirs, information, guided tours and exhibitions. 10am - 4pm, closed Sunday.
Queen's Film Theatre
20-21 University Square, Belfast, BT7 1PA (028 9097 1097)
Owned by Queen's University, QFT is Ireland's longest-established cultural cinema.
Naughton Gallery at Queen's
Queen's University Belfast, Belfast, BT7 1NN (028 9097 5383)
Located in the Lanyon Building on Queen's main campus. Admission to the gallery is free. Monday - Saturday 11am - 4pm
Botanic Gardens
College Park, Botanic Avenue (028 9032 0202)
A key part of Belfast's Victorian heritage, yet a very cosmopolitan park. Ideal for picnics.
Palm House
Botanic Gardens
Contains a wide range of tropical and temperate plants.
Tropical Ravine
Botanic Gardens
Opened in 1889. From a perimeter walkway the visitor can peer downwards into a plant-filled sunken glen.
Ulstem Museum
Botanic Gardens, (028 9038 3000)
Northern Ireland's treasure house of the past and present.
Belfast Bus Tour
(028 9062 6888)
Take a tour of Belfast on an open top bus, departs from the bus stop opposite Queen's University at regular intervals.
Shops & Services
Numark Pharmacy
62 Stranmillis Road, Belfast, BT9 5AD (028 9066 6477)
Open daily 9am - 5:30pm, closed Sunday
Botanic Gardens Post Office
95 University Rd, Belfast, BT7 1NG (028 9038 1309)
Weekdays 9am - 5:30pm, Saturday closed 12pm, closed Sunday & Monday 28th (Bank Holiday)
Ulster Bank
91-93 University Road, Belfast, BT7 1NG
Open daily 10am - 4:30pm, closed weekends & Monday 28th (Bank Holiday)
Bookshop at Queen's
91 University Road, Belfast, BT7 1NL (028 9066 6302)
Academic bookshop serving the university. Open daily 9am - 5:30pm, closed Sunday
Accommodation
Elms Student Village
78 Malone Road, Belfast, BT9 5BW (028 9097 4525)
Windermere House
60 Wellington Park, Belfast BT9 6DP (028 9066 2693)
Marine Guest House
30 Eglantine Avenue, Belfast BT9 6DX (028 9066 2828)
The George Guest House
9 Eglantine Avenue, Belfast BT9 6DW (028 9068 3212)
Avenue House
23 Eglantine Avenue, Belfast BT9 6DW (028 9066 5904)
Camera House
44 Wellington Park Belfast BT9 6DP (028 9066 0026)
Pearl Court Guest House
11 Malone Road, Belfast BT9 6RT (028 9066 6145)
Blakely Manor Guest House
67 Malone Road, Belfast BT9 6SB (028 9066 2985)
18-30 Malone Road, Belfast (028 9097 5445)
25-27 University Road, (028 9032 6777)