Northern Ireland, Belfast has a lot going for it! With Michelin Star restaurants, cool museums and loads of the best things to do in Belfast, it’s the kind of city which is great for a long weekend break.
Probably one of Belfast’s most iconic buildings, City Hall opened its doors back in 1906.
Now, I’ve popped in a fair few of the spots we really rate – but don’t feel obliged to do it all. City breaks are best explored at your own pace and with no pressure.
Okay, this isn’t a cop-out or me getting lazy here; going to pubs in Belfast is a must – especially the more traditional venues.
Tours happen most days (and it’s first-come, first enter). Double-check on their website for updated tour times and pop in before to secure your place on the tour.
1.) Head to the pub!
With stunning gardens and a totally beautiful building to see, it’s the kind of place to pop in for a wee bit of time to explore the gorgeous grounds.
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The buildings once served as the official residence of the prime minister of Northern Ireland and built in the Greek classical style that’s totally gorgeous. Typically open between 9 am-4 pm (weekdays), you can tour the buildings (see official listings here) and experience this spot for yourself.
It’s a place steeped in history and has a diverse collection of art, history, and natural science exhibits that depicts Ireland’s evolution and international and local history.
Take a look, below, at the best things to do in Belfast. Have the best time!
So, to make your trip all that bit easier, I wanted to share some of the best things to do in Belfast when you visit. All tried and tested, we scoured the city (tasting every tipple and gobbling every scallop) in the name of research! 😉
Finally, whilst in this area of Belfast, hop over to see SS Nomadic. Originally built to whisk high-class passengers to Titanic, it’s now a museum where you can learn more about the White Star Line and see the very last of their ships in existence.
We spent a good bit of time wandering the stalls and even grabbed a few fresh oysters from the shucker in the market itself.
2.) Tour Belfast City Hall
We spent a good bit of time wandering the stalls and even grabbed a few fresh oysters from the shucker in the market itself.
4.) Visit Titanic Belfast
We spent a good bit of time wandering the stalls and even grabbed a few fresh oysters from the shucker in the market itself.
10.) Find St. Anne’s Cathedral
We spent a good bit of time wandering the stalls and even grabbed a few fresh oysters from the shucker in the market itself.
From here, you can grab a cocktail (or two) and take in the views across City Hall that’s well worth the premium price of the tipples.
