Karen’s guidebook

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Karen’s guidebook

Parks and Nature Walks

Take a beautiful scenic walk along the Lagan Tow Path , stop at the Lock Keepers coffee shop or Lunch at Cutters Wharf with stunning views of the Lagan .
Lagan Towpath
Lagan Towpath
Take a beautiful scenic walk along the Lagan Tow Path , stop at the Lock Keepers coffee shop or Lunch at Cutters Wharf with stunning views of the Lagan .
Botanic Gardens is a lovely oasis in the city to relax on a sunny day , or checkout the Palm house or Ulster Museum . Right beside Queens University
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Botanic Gardens
1 Colenso Parade
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Botanic Gardens is a lovely oasis in the city to relax on a sunny day , or checkout the Palm house or Ulster Museum . Right beside Queens University
Get the train from Balmoral to Holywood or if you prefer to drive . The coastal walk is very beautiful with lots of wildlife . Dining Dirty Duck bar / restaurant Or very good coffee shop in Crawsfordburn Country Park
North Down Coastal Path / Ulster Way
Station Road
Get the train from Balmoral to Holywood or if you prefer to drive . The coastal walk is very beautiful with lots of wildlife . Dining Dirty Duck bar / restaurant Or very good coffee shop in Crawsfordburn Country Park
This is the starting point to climb Cavehill , for fabulous views over the city
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Belfast Castle
Antrim Road
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This is the starting point to climb Cavehill , for fabulous views over the city
You can get train from Balmoral and go to Portrush, there are lovely walks to Portstewart and on to Harry’s Shack on the beach for lunch . Or walk to Bushmills …….off course it gives you more freedom if you drive but equally a great day out on the train.
North Antrim Cliff Path Hike
You can get train from Balmoral and go to Portrush, there are lovely walks to Portstewart and on to Harry’s Shack on the beach for lunch . Or walk to Bushmills …….off course it gives you more freedom if you drive but equally a great day out on the train.
Close to Bob Stewart’s for lunch or beverage , nice outdoor space
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Sir Thomas and Lady Dixon Park
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Close to Bob Stewart’s for lunch or beverage , nice outdoor space
Newcastle seaside town and Mourne Mountains is about 1 hours drive or 1.20 on the bus.
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Mourne Mountains
Moyad Road
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Newcastle seaside town and Mourne Mountains is about 1 hours drive or 1.20 on the bus.

Food scene

St. George’s Market is on Friday Saturday and Sunday lots of local produce , antiques and food stalls. My favourite Sunday morning brunch with some music and craic .
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St. George's Market
12 East Bridge St
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St. George’s Market is on Friday Saturday and Sunday lots of local produce , antiques and food stalls. My favourite Sunday morning brunch with some music and craic .
Very nice local fine dining ,great atmosphere. Reasonable priced lunch specials .
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Shu Restaurant Belfast
253 Lisburn Rd
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Very nice local fine dining ,great atmosphere. Reasonable priced lunch specials .
Serves great breakfast and popular for cocktails ,wine and charcuterie. Great place to start your day or evening , just a short stroll away .
The Crafty Vintner - (Off Licence Belfast | Wine Merchant Belfast | Off Sales Belfast)
707 Lisburn Road
Serves great breakfast and popular for cocktails ,wine and charcuterie. Great place to start your day or evening , just a short stroll away .
Decent food and music on weekends, short stroll away
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The Chelsea
346 Lisburn Rd
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Decent food and music on weekends, short stroll away
Casual dining with good atmosphere
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Deane and Decano
537A Lisburn Rd
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Casual dining with good atmosphere
Favourite Indian restaurant around
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Bengal Brasserie
455 Ormeau Rd
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Favourite Indian restaurant around
Cute little tearooms doing breakfast / brunch and sweet treats
Maryville House Bed and Breakfast & Afternoon Tea
2 Maryville Park
Cute little tearooms doing breakfast / brunch and sweet treats
Robert Stewart Spirit Grocer Public House
149 Ballyskeagh Rd
Close to Lady Dickson Park

Belfast bar scene

Small bar Belfast cathedral quarters
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Spaniard
3 Skipper St
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Small bar Belfast cathedral quarters
Mentioned in Lonely Planet , definitely worth a visit. The very popular Kelly’s Cellars quite close by with Irish music playing . Plenty of craic
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Sunflower Comedy Club
65 Union St
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Mentioned in Lonely Planet , definitely worth a visit. The very popular Kelly’s Cellars quite close by with Irish music playing . Plenty of craic
5 star hotel built in a fabulous old bank, Beautiful bar area for very expensive cocktails
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Cloth Ear
16 Skipper St
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5 star hotel built in a fabulous old bank, Beautiful bar area for very expensive cocktails
They do a very good lunch / dinner Nice outdoor area for drinks and music at weekends in town close to cathedral area
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Bullitt Hotel
40a Church Ln
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They do a very good lunch / dinner Nice outdoor area for drinks and music at weekends in town close to cathedral area
Don’t forget to checkout the old bar at the back if you visit.
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White's Tavern
2-4 Winecellar Entry
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Don’t forget to checkout the old bar at the back if you visit.
Cathedral Quarters
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Duke of York
7-11 Commercial Ct
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Cathedral Quarters

Convenience stores

Our BB is just off the Lisburn Road, which is a great shopping road on route into the city centre. all the following shops are within easy walking distance.
10 minute walk to Local convenience store for any essentials also wine store
Russell's Food & Drink
78 Shaw's Bridge
10 minute walk to Local convenience store for any essentials also wine store
"The best selection of specialist foods, cheeses, condiments, pickles, sauces, tapas etc.... Well worth a visit if you're into your food."
The Arcadia
378 Lisburn Rd
"The best selection of specialist foods, cheeses, condiments, pickles, sauces, tapas etc.... Well worth a visit if you're into your food."
About 20 minute walk or 5 minutes in the car for all your food and drink shopping
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Tesco Superstore
369 Lisburn Rd
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About 20 minute walk or 5 minutes in the car for all your food and drink shopping
About 12minute walk to
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M&S
23 Lisburn Rd
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About 12minute walk to
This is the closest convenience store , cross at lights and turn in left . They do very good sandwiches and takeaway food .
Creightons of Finaghy
87-89 Upper Lisburn Rd
This is the closest convenience store , cross at lights and turn in left . They do very good sandwiches and takeaway food .

Arts and Culture

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Lyric Theatre Belfast
55 Ridgeway St
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Titanic is a lovely walking area if you get the weather.🌞
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TEC Belfast
17 Queens Rd
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Titanic is a lovely walking area if you get the weather.🌞
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Grand Opera House
2-4 Great Victoria St
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Pamper

Blowdry Bar
394 Lisburn Rd
New York City Nails
Authentic Thai massage ,@ Good price
Thai Massage Belfast
343 Lisburn Road
Authentic Thai massage ,@ Good price
MediCare - Osborne Pharmacy
366 Lisburn Rd

Sightseeing

Sightseeing Belfast
29 Donegall Rd
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Hop On Hop Off Belfast Bus
Donegall Square West
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Catch a normal bus from the bottom of our road to the city centre to meet the open top bus departing from Castle Place. Plan your day around the numerous stops, activities and destinations on route and then get dropped of in Eglantine Avenue. It's only a 1.5 mile walk along the Lisburn road back to the BB. Stop on route for some light shopping or a cup of coffee. www.belfastcitysightseeing.co
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Hop On Hop Off Belfast Bus
Donegall Square West
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Catch a normal bus from the bottom of our road to the city centre to meet the open top bus departing from Castle Place. Plan your day around the numerous stops, activities and destinations on route and then get dropped of in Eglantine Avenue. It's only a 1.5 mile walk along the Lisburn road back to the BB. Stop on route for some light shopping or a cup of coffee. www.belfastcitysightseeing.co