Special Events

For a flavour of the Caribbean, check out ‘A Night in Havana‘ on 9 October in Havana, Bank Square, with live music & salsa dancing while you dine. If you like to eat to the beat, there’s more at Oktoberfest at The Errigle Inn on 5 October with special menus, brass bands, Bratwurst & Pretzels.

If a premium side of beef is more your bag, then be sure to pencil in the Beef Baron’s Banquet at SHU, an essential date in the diary for lovers of all things bovine. This year’s event on 9 October promises to again be beef nirvana for steak aficionados.

Ox’s Vegetarian Tasting Experience on 6 October will celebrate the humble vegetable as they present a 5 course vegetarian tasting menu with matching wines and seasonal creativity. The Northern Whig will indulge you with a 6 course Gourmet Night which includes a glass of Prosecco on arrival, a cocktail and entertainment in the shape of live music performances including an acoustic session, local artists and 5 piece Soulstar.

But what’s dinner without a splash of something on the side, and why not make it Champagne? Reserve your place at the Louis Roederer Cristal Dinner at The Great Room Restaurant, Merchant Hotel on 9 October to experience fine dining at its finest, world class wines & champagnes, and an exquisite meal. Take part in the Bistronomy Menu at Berts Jazz bar for a 4 course meal with matched cocktails.

From 4–11 October city centre artisan chocolate boutique Co Couture will be dishing up a selection of handcrafted desserts at their Dessert Club. Keeping things sweet, grab your golden ticket for a magical evening for the Willy Wonka Experience Night on 9 October at Knife & Fork Grill and Deli. For afters, take a look around The National where, in the beer garden, there will be a mini cheese market set up 4-5 October, which you can enjoy with a drink.

Perk yourself up at the Coffee Brew Bar Masterclass at Canteen at the MAC on 11th October to enjoy extensive coffee tasting and discover the best brewing methods from the experts.

Test your culinary knowledge with The Kings Head Big Food Quiz 7 October, with free entry and prizes throughout the evening! Go all out with the celebrations and join Tina & Rod (Tribute acts!) at Cabaret Supper Club, 8 October, accompanied by a delicious main meal.

See more special events at visit-belfast.com/food