A tasty celebration of local food and eventsin fabulous restaurants

Belfast Restaurant Week returns for its second serving with another packed programme guaranteed to tantalise your taste buds!Enjoy a tasty recipe of signature menus, sensational culinary events and delicious local food in fabulous restaurants! Throughout the week our diverse eateries will be hosting exclusive events and showcasing special menus using the finest local produce. Why not try something new or book a table at a tried and tested favourite? Belfast Restaurant Week offers a delicious and comprehensive insight into Belfast’s acclaimed eating scene, with over 80 participating restaurants throughout the city. The week includes great offers and activities, food tours, talks, tastings, pop-up restaurants and much, much more.

Go online for a full list of restaurants, menus and special events.Contact the Belfast Welcome Centre 028 9024 6609.

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Opening Spectacular

Taste & Dine at City HallSaturday 5 and Sunday 6 October11.30am to 7pmFree EntryThe grounds of Belfast City Hall will be transformed into a mini food city for this fabulous opening event of Restaurant Week. Immerse yourself in Belfast’s unique foodie culture for this showcase celebration of the best of Belfast’s food scene. Meet some of the heroes of Belfast Restaurant Week, including local producers and top cooks. There’s fascinating talks and demonstrations by leading chefs and great music and entertainment too.

Celebrity Masterchef finalist, writer and broadcaster Hardeep Singh Kohli will be launching Belfast Restaurant Week, appearing at Taste & Dine at City Hall on Saturday 5 October.

Cookery CompetitionLet your creative juices flow and submit a recipe idea for the Bar + Grill at James Street South. The lucky winner will have their dish added to the BRW menu. And will win an exclusive cookery class with the restaurant’s award-winning chef/owner Niall McKenna.Bar & Grill James Street South 028 9560 0700

Dine Around Deanes5 & 11 October, 4pmYour chance to sample the delights of Deanes highly acclaimed food with a special double decker bus tour. A different course will be served at Deane and Decano, Deanes at Queens, Deanes at Howard Street and Deanes Deli Bistro & Vin Café. Tickets £50.Deanes Restaurant Group / 028 9032 9080

Craft Beer and Cider Tasting Night5 October, 8.30pmEnjoy many craft beers and ciders with some well matched food bites. A night of fun and knowledge. Booking required. Tickets £10.Canteen at The MAC / 028 9023 5053

Food & Culture Walking Tour of Cathedral Quarter5 October, 1pmCoppi & DC Tours have teamed up to provide a flavour of Belfast’s past. Starting in Coppi forCichetti (Italian nibbles) & drinks and finishingat The Duke of York, the tour will take in someof Belfast’s oldest areas. Tickets £31.50 available from the Belfast Welcome Centre.Coppi / 028 9024 6609

Lunch & Book Reading with AGR Moore5 October, 3pmAdults can enjoy 2 courses and a glass of wine and relax while we feed the kids then chat to Andrew about his story. £12.95 per adult, £6.95 per child for lunch. Suitable for 7-12 year olds.Ryan’s Bar & Restaurant / 028 9050 9850

Cocktail Masterclass5, 10, 11 & 12 OctoberAn exciting introduction to the world of cocktails, providing a practical foundation in the mechanics of mixology & cocktail preparation. £25 includes sparking wine & canapés on arrival & 2 cocktails.The Fitzwilliam Hotel / 028 9044 2080

Belfeast Bus Tour6 October, 2pmHop on our vintage bus and enjoy a tasty tourof our family of Belfast restaurants! Your journey starts in Coppi with bubbles and nibbles, then it’s off to Il Pirata for an Italian Sunday Sharing Roast paired with wines. Thenit’s on to the Barking Dog for dessert and a cocktail. Tickets £50 available at il Pirata.Coppi / 028 9031 1959

Posh Nosh Jazz Brunch6 October, 12-3pmEnjoy a delicious Sunday brunch accompanied by live cool Jazz melodies. £20.SS Nomadic / 028 9145 9090

BRW Lunch Club7-10 OctoberFriday lunch club will run Mon-Fri during BRW 2013. Cook a main & side and enjoy with a glass of wine for £25. (incls. a £5 voucher for James Street South/ Bar + Grill).James Street South Cookery School028 9560 0701

Wine a la Carte @ OX7 OctoberOrder 3 glasses from the ‘wine a la carte’ and OX will match your dishes to your wine. Wine priced individually, 3 course meal charged at £35. Booking essential.OX / 028 9031 4121

Michelin Takeover Night7 OctoberMichelin starred chef Richard Allen takes over the Dog for one night only. 40 lucky diners will enjoy this intimate evening of the best of food and wine. Tickets £100.The Barking Dog / 028 9066 1885

21 Social Lunch & dinner menu 2 course £14.95,3 course £18.95.028 9024 1415

4th WallLunch - A celebration of local ‘producers’ offood. 2 courses £10 Tue-Sat. Dinner - ButcherBlock for 2, or salt & chilli langoustines for 2, £25 incl 2 sauces, 2 sides & our 4th Wall house cocktail (Tue & Wed).028 9027 8707

Academy RestaurantLunch £5 - 2 course. Dinner £15 - 3 course.028 9536 7332

Alley CatBelfast Restaurant Week burger £8.028 9023 3282

AmPm Bohemian RestaurantTwo dine with wine for £29.95 per couple.028 9024 9009

Apartment Bar2 courses and a glass of house wine or soft drink for £13.95 available from 12pm. A retro priced evening where all our dishes will be priced at Y2K prices. Four daily specials showcasing local suppliers and ingredients. Includes a local drink chosen to perfectly compliment the dishes. 028 9050 9777

Berts 5 course French regional menu £32.50. Mon-Fri 5-10pm, Sat 12-6pm, Sun 12-10pm.028 9026 2713

Bia @ An Chultúrlann2 course lunch menu £7.95.028 9096 4184

Bistro 401 (Titanic Belfast)Main course only for £9.95.028 9076 6386

Birdcage£15.50 per person ‘Bird Munch’ mix & share menu (based on a group of 6 people).028 9066 3101

Bourbon at Queen’sSet menu 2 course evening meal £13.95,3 course evening meal £15.95. 7 Oct steak &Peroni £12.95. 10 Oct food from the 70s & 80s with 4 course set menu for £19.95 hosted by U105 DJ Carolyn Stewart.028 9023 9950

Café VaudevilleShowcasing dishes produced in a Josper oven. Dishes priced from £6.50 to £28.028 9043 9160

Canteen at the Mac2 course lunch £10 (main and dessert).028 9023 5053

The Causerie (Europa Hotel)Lunch & dinner 2 courses with tea and coffee £15. 3 courses with tea and coffee £20 (£10 steak supplement applies).028 9027 1066

Cellar Restaurant - Belfast CastleLunch 2 courses with comp tea/coffee£14 (not Sundays). Dinner 2 x 3 course meals for £40 with comp glass Prosecco on arrival. Tues-Sat 5-9.30pm. Max party 12 persons.028 9077 6925

The Chubby Cherub Ristorante2 dine with wine for £29.95 per couple.028 9031 2964

Cloth Ear2 and 3 course menu with matched craft beers, £22.95 and £26.95. £16.95 and £19.95 without beers.028 9026 2719

CoCo1 course £11.95, 2 courses £14.95,3 courses £17.95 (excludes Saturday).028 9031 1150

Cutters Wharf2 courses £15.95. 3 courses £19.95.028 9080 5100

Special Events

Brilliant Burgundies7 OctoberSHU presents Brilliant Burgundies, a wine tasting dinner in association with the renowned Burgundy producer, Louis Jadot. Tickets £60.Shu / 028 9038 1655

King’s Head Cooking Competition7 OctoberEmail us your recipe. Finalists get to cook and have their dishes judged in the Kings Head, during restaurant week. The winning dish will receive a prize and have their dish featured on the Kings Head menu.The King’s Head / 028 9050 9950

The Big Fat Food Quiz7 OctoberFoodie quiz with fantastic special prizes.Bourbon at Queen’s / 028 9023 9950

Rugby Waiters8 OctoberLocal rugby stars will swap league tables towait tables. All proceeds will go to Friends ofthe Cancer Centre and the Oscar Knox Appeal.Café Conor / 028 9066 3266

Roman Banquet8 OctoberAn opportunity to feast on all that il Pirata has to offer. From cichetti to pizette, risotto to piatto and their mouth watering, home-made porchetta. £35 including drink on arrival & glass of house wine.il Pirata / 028 9067 3421

Coffee Brew Bar Masterclass8 October, 10am & 7pmJoin us for our Coffee Brew Bar Masterclass Enjoy extensive coffee tasting and discover the brewing methods from the experts. Booking required. Tickets £10.Canteen at The MAC / 028 9023 5053

Big Food Quiz8 OctoberA night of fun, food questions and team participation rounds. With spot prizes on the night. Free entry.The King’s Head / 028 9050 9950

6 Course Gourmet Wine Tasting Dinner 8 October, 7pmShowcasing the best of local produce, each course will be paired with a fantastic wine selected by our expert from McAlindon Wines. Drinks reception at 7pm Dinner served from 7.30pm. Ticket price £39.95Horatio Todds / 028 9065 3090

Faulty Towers8 & 9 OctoberA live theatre dining experience. 3 courses £39. A 2 hour eat, drink and laugh sensation.The Northern Whig / 028 9050 9888

Game of Thrones Banquet8 & 10 October, 7pmTwo very special evenings of food, drinks and a few surprises along the way inspired by hit show Game of Thrones. Dinner is banquet style. £25. 40 places max.Ryan’s Bar & Restaurant / 028 9050 9850

Cook Your Own Lunch8 & 10 October, 1-2pmCook and eat a lunch dish with glass of wine for £15. Booking essential.Belfast Cookery School / 028 9023 4722

Local Beer Tasting Evening9 OctoberYour chance to sample some wonderful locally brewed, handcrafted artisan beers from the Hilden, Whitewater, & Clanconnel Micro Brewery’s and maybe even a few surprises.The John Hewitt / 028 9023 3768

Espresso East£5.25 signature menu. 028 9047 3280

Filini (Radisson Blu)3 courses and a bottle of wine for 2 people for £50.028 9043 4065

Folklore3 courses for price of 1, all day, every day of Belfast Restaurant Week £7.95.028 9031 1951

GingerootTwo courses £9.95.028 9031 3124

The Grill Room at Ten Square2 course ‘celebrate northern produce’ menu, accompanied by a glass of wine matched to each course £30.028 9024 1001

Happy Angel 3 course Thai style menu £15.028 9047 3333

Harlem Café2 courses for £11.95.028 9024 4860

Home Pop-Up RestaurantHome skinny menu. 2 course lunch £12, 3 course lunch £14.50. 2 course dinner £14.50, 3 course dinner £18.50.028 9023 4946

Horatio ToddsSpecial BRW tasting plates available every day. Each plate will be a trio (3 small starters 3 mains and 3 desserts) starter plate priced at £7.95, main plate at £14.95 and a dessert plate at £6.95. These will be a chef’s selection and will change daily.028 9065 3090

The Ivory Restaurant & Bar2 courses £17.95, 3 courses £22.95. Prices include cocktail on arrival and tea/coffee to finish.028 9032 4577

James Street South£10 Linen Lunch (complete main course). 3 course set lunch menu at £18.50, will receive a complimentary glass of wine. Lunch offers 12-2.45pm Mon-Sat. Evening supper menu Mon-Sat from 5.45pm. 2 courses £22.50, 3 courses £26.50. Includes complimentary glass of wine.028 9043 4310

The John HewittAll main courses £8.95 including free tea or coffee.028 9023 3768

Junction Restaurant (Holiday Inn)3 courses £22.95.028 9032 8511

The King’s Head7 course a la carte menu celebrating the many award winning products that ‘Hannon meats’ have won this year.028 9050 9950

The Kitten Bar & Restaurant2 main courses with bottle of house wine for £22. 2 course meal for 2 people with a bottle of house wine for £27. 3 course meal for 2 people with a bottle of house wine for £32.028 9023 8700

Knife and Fork Grill & Deliat Malone Lodge Hotel 5 course tasting menu £15.028 9038 8000

La Bastille3 courses £22. 9 Oct five course dinnerwith matching wines and a speaker to explain each wine. £50.028 9066 7500

La Scala Bistro (Stormont Hotel)Dinner and lunch menu. 2 courses with tea & coffee £15. 3 courses with tea & coffee £20. (£10 steak supplement applies).028 9065 1066

SQ Bar & Grill (Ramada Encore)2 courses and a glass of wine for 2 people £39. 3 courses & a glass of wine for 2 people £49. 028 9026 1809

St Georges Bar & Grill2 course set menu £13.95. 3 courses set menu £17.95. From 5-7pm daily.028 9024 0014

Stables Coffee ShopLady Dixon ParkTea/coffee & scone with cream and preserves for £2.50 before 11am. Soup & sandwich/panini for £5.95 (all day).028 9072 6245 ext 6660

The Restaurant atThe Fitzwilliam HotelDinner for 2 people & a bottle of house wine £55 per couple.028 9044 2080

Tony Romas3 course meal for 2 with a glass of house wine £39.95.028 9032 6777

Wagamama3 course set menu £18.95 with glass of wine.028 9023 6098

Special Menus

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With some great value offers and special menus in fabulous restaurants across the city, why not try something new or book a table at a tried and tested favourite?For the full programme go to visit-belfast.com/food

Madison’s Hotel3 courses for £35 per couple including a bottle of house wine. 028 9050 9800

Malmaison Brasserie2 courses £15.95. 3 courses £19.95.Includes a glass of bubbly. Valid for lunch or dinner Mon-Sat. Sunday lunch for two £30. Booking required.028 9022 0200

Malone House2 course lunch in Barnett Restaurant for £14 with tea/coffee and option of petit desert at £2.50 (not Sundays). Tea/coffee and scone with preserves and cream £3 before 11am.028 9068 1246

McHugh’s Bar & RestaurantMain course & glass of house wine £8.95028 9050 9999

Merchant Hotel Great Room Restaurant 9 course Tasting Menu with recommended cocktails £85. £65 without cocktails.028 9023 4888

Metro Brasserie1 course £10.95, 2 courses £14.95 including wine.028 9032 3349

Molly’s YardA 6 course tasting menu with Hilden beers to match each plate £30.028 9032 2600

Mourne Seafood Lunch: 2 courses £11.50, 3 courses £14.50. Dinner: 2 courses £14.50, 3 courses £16.50.028 9024 8544

The Northern Whig6 Oct Sunday carvery 1 meat £8.95, 2 meat £9.95, 3 meat £10.95. 10 Oct Old school menu 3 courses £14.95 (followed by old school disco & cocktail promos). 11 Oct Cajun sole evening 3 courses £16.95.028 9050 9888

The Orchard Café £5.95 signature menu.028 9066 0060

The Raj Indian Restaurant£10.95 Any Raj curry with small beer/glass of wine (lamb/free-range chicken £2 extra).028 9066 2168

RBG at Park Inn Hotel New York Menu - 2 Courses and a bottle of wine for 2 people for £35.028 9067 7707

Refresh Café (East Belfast Mission)Family friendly offers available 3-7pmMon-Fri and 11am-3pm Sat. Meals from our kids menu £2.95 including glass of juice. Age 12 and above can enjoy 50% off a dessert with every Big Bite purchased. Pensioners enjoy 15% off, or try our afternoon tea any day after 2pm for just £6.99 for 2 people.028 9073 8304

Robinson & CleaverTwo courses and a glass of wine for £15.028 9031 2666

Ryan’s Bar & Restaurant3 course food provenance menu £15.028 9050 9850

Safa 2 course lunch £9.95 and 2 course dinner £15.95.028 9023 3519

Salt Bistro2 course lunch £10, 3 course dinner £25.028 9023 8012

Shed Bistro3 course set menu £21.50.028 9064 2630

Spur Steak & Grill10oz New York Sirloin steak with a choice of two sides £14.95.028 9032 0744

Enjoy some fabulous foodie events throughout Belfast Restaurant Week including food tours, master classes, talks, tastings and pop-up events.

James Nicholson Wine Evening9 OctoberAn expert from the famous Crossgar wine merchant will be on hand to offer advice and samples of some of their excellent wine.Café Conor / 028 9066 3266

Art of Food and Wine Night10 October, 7.30pm“Around the World in 80 Minutes” is a night of wines from across the globe accompanied by delicious tasting dishes. £35.Canteen at The MAC / 028 9023 5053

Retro Night10 OctoberA night of motown, funk & soul with a 4 course set menu £19.95.Bourbon at Queen’s / 028 9023 9950

Random Acts of Theatre & Food 10 OctoberA celebration of local performers and ‘producers’ of food. Includes a five course menu with bubbles on arrival & bursts of singing & theatre. Price £40.4th Wall / 028 9027 8707

Tasting Menu10 October, 7.30pm4 course set tasting menu consisting of fine Northern Irish produce. Priced at £29.Sonoma (Hilton Hotel) / 028 9027 7000

Spanish Tasting Night10 OctoberA 6 course Spanish food evening with carefully matched wines for each dish. Our wine supplier will be on hand to pass on his expert advice. £25.The King’s Head / 028 9050 9950

The Beef Baron’s Banquet10 OctoberEach course will showcase the beefusing different cuts and cooking methods. Tickets £80.Shu / 028 9038 1655

Tasting Menu10 OctoberFive course tasting meal with five cocktails in Zen’s Geisha Den. £34Zen / 028 9023 2244

Posh Nosh Edwardian Pop Up10 & 12 October, 7.30pmA lavish 3 course meal inspired by Titanic times and served onboard its tender vessel, SS Nomadic. No license BYO. Tickets £50SS Nomadic / 028 9145 9090

Hannon Meat Tasting Evening11 OctoberA tasting evening celebrating the award winning Hannon meats products. We will be joined by their staff for some background information on each award winning product. £25.The King’s Head / 028 9050 9950

There’s a New Sherriff in Town11 OctoberA night of craic and good music with local band The New Sherriffs.Café Conor / 028 9066 3266

Jazz Age at Harlem11 & 12 OctoberHarlem will evoke the 1920’s with an inspired Jazz Age event. Our Chefs will recreate dishes inspired by the era to be served up under the Art-Deco windows of Harlem. Live Jazz Music. Harlem Café / 028 9024 4860

Kids Cooking Demo12 October, 3pmEnjoy a leisurely afternoon lunch and hand your kids over to us for some creative pizza making. £6 per child. Max 20 places.Ryan’s Bar & Restaurant / 028 9050 9850

Special Events continued...

Fringe Events

Titanic Taste Tour8 & 10 October

This 5 course gastronomic walking

tour, gives you a taste of life in Belfast

over a century ago with a modern

twist. Starting from the Dock Café and

including Titanic Belfast, Crane View

Kitchen and S.S. Nomadic, our theatrical

guides will take you on a 2.5 hour

journey of good food, local music and

Belfast craic. £25.

Organised by Titanic Foundation /

028 9024 6609

Secret Cocktail Club 10 OctoberA stunning, one-off celebration of The

Cocktail. The venue is a secret. The

organisers are anonymous. The drinks

remain unknown. What we do know is

that it promises to deliver an amazing &

unique experience. Price & venue TBC.

Secret Cocktail Club / Details will be

unveiled on visit-belfast.com

Co Couture Dessert Club10, 11 & 12 October

Visit Co Couture’s chocolate boutique

to enjoy a selection of our hand crafted

desserts using the best of fresh and natural

ingredients...and of course chocolate!

Booking in advance is recommended.

Co Couture Dessert Club /

07888 899 647

Fashion Friday11 October, 5-7pm

The fun kicks off when the Cookery School

at James Street South hosts a Fashion

Friday demo with chef Niall McKenna

demonstrating how to cook carbohydrate-

free meals (including sushi making). A

cocktail will be served. Tickets £25.

Belfast Fashion Week / Cookery School at

James Street South / 028 9043 4310

Fabulous Fashion Teas12 October, 2pm

The opulent Merchant Hotel hosts a fabulous

Fashion Tea with designer emporium

CRUISE. This up-close-and-personal look

at the season’s top end designer collections

is an intimate and indulgent way to enjoy

fashion at its most elegant. Tickets £30.

Belfast Fashion Week / Merchant Hotel /

028 9026 2717

Cookery Demonstrations12 & 13 October

Some of St George’s Market traders

will be showing off their culinary skills

in live cookery demonstrations. From

local food to Indian and Spanish.

Learn from those who sell the

products. Free admission.

St George’s Market / 028 9024 6609

Style Sunday at Shu13 October, 2-4pm

This glamorous four-course gourmet

luncheon accompanies trend

forecasts, a mini fashion show and

seasonal style tips from some of the

country’s top style experts. Tickets

£45 per person available from Shu.

Belfast Fashion Week /

Shu Restaurant / 028 9038 1655

Enjoy a generous side order of supporting events

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