On that rare occasion the sun shines on Belfast and like owning a convertible car, restaurants show off their al fresco dinning facilities. So where do you head for lunch when the sun shines?
The 2013 winner was Treehouse at the AM:PM complex. There are now some truly excellent haunts in the city to make your meal in the open air a memorable one, so scroll down and choose from our selection of the best places for alfresco dining and vote for yours!
Take our poll and suggest any we have missed. (Must be Belfast only)
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The potted hen off course, just gorgeous
Had lunch on the balcony for my daughters birthday in June. ..even her 74 yr old Nana loved it..and had a cheeky cocktail! Perfect place to be on a sunny day x
Great for hen parties
Had lunch on the balcony for my daughters birthday in June. ..even her 74 yr old Nana loved it..and had a cheeky cocktail! Perfect place to be on a sunny day…love The Ivory
I visited ivory restaurant in Belfast many time se in past two years and always was very special like being on first date
The food is very nice and staff are the best out there always very helpful, especially Fisnik & Adam. Since they open new balcony I would say is the best place to dinne al fresco in Belfast
Best of look guys. Artur
Best view of belfast and two terraces. Awsum food and service!!!
The ivory has the Best food and service in Belfast topped with an amazing balcony with a great view and a comfortable/relaxed and modern designed restaraunt,the ivory is top notch
The Ivory gets my vote. Food is great, staff are hard working, attentive and friendly and the al fresco balconies are open all day (evenings too) and all year round.
The ivory without question gets my vote, the food and staff are amazing, good luck guys, tasha xx
I vote the Ivory…great food, service and balconies to choose from! It has to be the winner!
Always my first choice for dining in Belfast! Fantastic food, cocktails and great service!
Me and my wife were staying up in Belfast for a few days. I have always wanted to call in to the ivory restaurant for a meal so glad we did, had a lovely meal and nice wine. Staff were friendly we had a great evening…
The Ivory – views , space and very sassy !!!!
Great afternoon with my daughter having cocktails on the balcony. A lovely relaxing time on a beautiful afternoon
Great place. Fantastic food and staff very attentive send lovely.
I wish l was there again
The Ivory, great food, fabulous atmosphere, surroundings and location and always fantastic service!!
Cutters definitely hard to beat
Real hip resturaunt-in the heart of city….stunning views-and good food,in a relaxed chilled atmosphere,staff are excellent bye the way-a must visit when in Belfast!!
Great food and friendly staff. Can’t recommend enough!
Unbelievable restaurant with even better staff. Atmosphere is brilliant and the head chef is second to none. Best restaurant full stop.
Amazing food and atmosphere
Love this place 🙂
The Ivory Restaurant, fantastic food, fantastic atmosphere, fantastic staff who always deliver fantastic service. I would always have the ivory as my first choice. I would highly recommend a visit to everyone !!!!
Love, love, love The Ivory! Fantastic location and staff!!