About Belfast, Northern Ireland
Belfast is one of the hottest destinations in Europe to visit. Quick to charm and packed with brilliant attractions, including the world-class Titanic Belfast, this is a city that’s bursting with creativity. You’ll see it in the boundary-pushing art galleries of the Cathedral Quarter, in the super-cool pop-up restaurants that spring up around the city, and in the bustle of St George’s Market, where artisan food producers rub shoulders with craftspeople. Dig a little deeper, and you’ll uncover the layers of history that make Belfast such a compelling place, from its Bronze Age origins to its prosperous shipbuilding past.
On this page: Essential Information | Getting Around | Visitor Pass | Things to See & Do | Things to Eat & Drink | Delegate Offers | What’s On
Essential Information
Here are some of Visit Belfast’s top travel tips for visitors to Belfast, including information on public holidays, where to leave your left luggage, shop opening hours and tipping in restaurants and bars.
Getting Around Belfast
Belfast is compact and walkable, so getting around the city is easy on foot, by bike or by taxi. If you plan to use bus or train, Visit Belfast recommends downloading the Translink Journey Planner App for all your bus and train travel requirements during your visit to Northern Ireland – visit Journey Planner App for more details.
Belfast Visitor Pass
With unlimited travel on all Metro, NIRailways, Ulsterbus and Glider services within the Belfast Visitor Pass Zone for 1, 2 or 3 days you can get out and about and explore more of our vibrant, lively city. Your Belfast Visitor Pass will also let you enjoy a whole world of fantastic offers and discounts, from savings on key attractions and tours to special offers and incentives in some of our main cultural venues, restaurants, cafés and shops!
Things To See & Do
In Belfast, you’ll find fascinating walking, bus and taxi tours, cultural escapes, scientific exhibitions and literary inspirations. Not to mention the superb shopping, beautiful landmarks and top class entertainment.
Places To Eat & Drink
There’s nothing like a new city, new restaurants and new culinary experiences. For a city the size of Belfast the choice of places to eat is surprising.
Get a taste for Belfast’s incredible foodie scene. Find Michelin Star and award-winning restaurants, as well as budget friendly options and restaurants serving Italian, Indian, Chinese, Irish and fusion cuisine. Or discover our cafés, afternoon tea and one-of-a-kind food and drink experiences.
Then grab a drink in Belfast city centre’s bars, which range from historic pubs with traditional live music to modern cocktail bars, nightclubs and beer gardens.
Exclusive Delegate Offers
Belfast is famous for its hospitality and friendly warm welcome. To help you make the most of your stay, Visit Belfast has put together a selection of exclusive offers and discounts for conference delegates attending events in the city.
What’s On
Get the latest scoop on concerts and gigs, festivals, family events and everything else that’s happening in Belfast. Browse our events guide to discover what’s on today, what’s on this weekend, and more things to do.
