Belfast - Food Ideas?
Jan 9th, 2007, 12:39 PM
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Belfast - Food Ideas?
I've been reading up on the postings and trying to plan my trip to Belfast at the end of February.
See Cambe is very helpful local. Cambe, I have a challenge for you. I can't eat gluten so I'm trying to figure out where it's safe for me to eat out or to find gluten-free foods at a grocery store. When I was in London last May I was able to find a few items.
Thanks.
See Cambe is very helpful local. Cambe, I have a challenge for you. I can't eat gluten so I'm trying to figure out where it's safe for me to eat out or to find gluten-free foods at a grocery store. When I was in London last May I was able to find a few items.
Thanks.
Jan 10th, 2007, 12:07 PM
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Hi S,
Don't know if I will be of much help but here goes.
Grocery stores:
Try Tesco or Sainsburys - located al over Belfast
I have found this health food shop on the Lisburn Road very helpful
http://sitebuilder.yell.com/sb/show....02700906000040
In Restaurants - Just ask, you will find them very helpful
I don't really know anything about a Gluten Free Diet other than you can't eat wheat (is that correct?). The traditional Ulster Breakfast has eggs, bacon, tomato along with soda bread and potato bread which would contain wheat so ask for more bacon and eggs or an omelette.
Sorry, not much help but if you have a specific restaurant please post and I might be able to do some research.
Helen
Don't know if I will be of much help but here goes.
Grocery stores:
Try Tesco or Sainsburys - located al over Belfast
I have found this health food shop on the Lisburn Road very helpful
http://sitebuilder.yell.com/sb/show....02700906000040
In Restaurants - Just ask, you will find them very helpful
I don't really know anything about a Gluten Free Diet other than you can't eat wheat (is that correct?). The traditional Ulster Breakfast has eggs, bacon, tomato along with soda bread and potato bread which would contain wheat so ask for more bacon and eggs or an omelette.
Sorry, not much help but if you have a specific restaurant please post and I might be able to do some research.
Helen
Jan 10th, 2007, 02:18 PM
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Thanks Helen. I'll check them out. Yeap, no wheat for me. Basically the only safe grains are corn and rice. On top of that, I'm a picky eater so finding something safe and that I like is always an adventure.
Can I pick your brain regarding my schedule? I'm flying in to Dublin around 7 AM and plan on renting a car and driving to N. Ireland.
Depending on the weather, if it's sunny or not pooring rain I might just go directy to the causeway coast from Dublin. Wanted to hit the following cities/sites, Armagh, Derry, Dunluce Castle, Giant's Causeway, Dunseverick Castle, Carrick-a-rede Rope Bridge, Kinbane Castle, Ballycastle and Glenariff Forest Park. Do you think this is realistic?
If so should I take A28/A5 or A29/A6 to Derry? Is one route faster or more scenic than the other?
As for touring the city of Belfast, I've pieced together the following must see list. Plan on staying at the Pearl Court Guest House.
Ulster Museum, Botanic Gardens (is it worth going in Feb? Is there a greenhouse?), Queens Un., Lisburn Rd. (for shopping & now food), City Hall, Crown Liquor Saloon to see if not to actually eat or drink.
Debating about taking the Bombs & Bullets Black Taxi Tour. Is it worth it? Thought it was only 7-10 pds and per the website it's 25 pds.
Many thanks,
Kelly
Anything else you would recommend seeing/doing?
Can I pick your brain regarding my schedule? I'm flying in to Dublin around 7 AM and plan on renting a car and driving to N. Ireland.
Depending on the weather, if it's sunny or not pooring rain I might just go directy to the causeway coast from Dublin. Wanted to hit the following cities/sites, Armagh, Derry, Dunluce Castle, Giant's Causeway, Dunseverick Castle, Carrick-a-rede Rope Bridge, Kinbane Castle, Ballycastle and Glenariff Forest Park. Do you think this is realistic?
If so should I take A28/A5 or A29/A6 to Derry? Is one route faster or more scenic than the other?
As for touring the city of Belfast, I've pieced together the following must see list. Plan on staying at the Pearl Court Guest House.
Ulster Museum, Botanic Gardens (is it worth going in Feb? Is there a greenhouse?), Queens Un., Lisburn Rd. (for shopping & now food), City Hall, Crown Liquor Saloon to see if not to actually eat or drink.
Debating about taking the Bombs & Bullets Black Taxi Tour. Is it worth it? Thought it was only 7-10 pds and per the website it's 25 pds.
Many thanks,
Kelly
Anything else you would recommend seeing/doing?
Jan 12th, 2007, 11:31 AM
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Hi Kelly,
I am bit confused here
Are you flying in and out of Dublin?
Are you staying the whole time in Belfast and day tripping?
How much time do you have?
I will start with Belfast
Firstly I will check on Monday (15th) if the City hall and the Ulster Museum will be open - both are closing for refurbishment but not sure when.
Botanic Gardens is not big and adjoins the Ulster Museum and is next door to Queens so you can check on the day you are there. If it's a sunny day it would be a nice place to stop for a picnic lunch and yes there is a Victorian Palm House with some exotic plants in it.
Pearl Court Guest house is in a good location but I don;t know anything about its reputation.
Lisburn Road - I love it, try Swanstons deli as it might suit your dietary needs and is excellent.
Lots of people like black taxi tours, I have never been on one and have no interest in going into sectarian housing estates and visiting our troubled past but then I live here so it might be different.
The cathederal area of Belfast has had a face lift and is beconing quite trendy, there are also some nice Victorian buildings there. I did a CS Lewis walking tour recently and really enjoyed it. You see where his family home was, his father's solicitors office and a tour round Campbell College which was the school he went to and is a beautiful - if crumbly old building.
The rest
Armagh is on the way from Dublin to Belfast (good for you it is a lovely city and no one goes there).
The Antrim Coast is drivable from Dublin (I could do it in 3 hours but that would be motorway driving)
I would suggest that you stay there for a few days and do Dunluce, Carrick-a-rede, Causeway, Ballycastle, Glenarriff, Kinbane and Dunseverick. You would need about 3 days.
Sorry can't help with Derry
Helen
I am bit confused here
Are you flying in and out of Dublin?
Are you staying the whole time in Belfast and day tripping?
How much time do you have?
I will start with Belfast
Firstly I will check on Monday (15th) if the City hall and the Ulster Museum will be open - both are closing for refurbishment but not sure when.
Botanic Gardens is not big and adjoins the Ulster Museum and is next door to Queens so you can check on the day you are there. If it's a sunny day it would be a nice place to stop for a picnic lunch and yes there is a Victorian Palm House with some exotic plants in it.
Pearl Court Guest house is in a good location but I don;t know anything about its reputation.
Lisburn Road - I love it, try Swanstons deli as it might suit your dietary needs and is excellent.
Lots of people like black taxi tours, I have never been on one and have no interest in going into sectarian housing estates and visiting our troubled past but then I live here so it might be different.
The cathederal area of Belfast has had a face lift and is beconing quite trendy, there are also some nice Victorian buildings there. I did a CS Lewis walking tour recently and really enjoyed it. You see where his family home was, his father's solicitors office and a tour round Campbell College which was the school he went to and is a beautiful - if crumbly old building.
The rest
Armagh is on the way from Dublin to Belfast (good for you it is a lovely city and no one goes there).
The Antrim Coast is drivable from Dublin (I could do it in 3 hours but that would be motorway driving)
I would suggest that you stay there for a few days and do Dunluce, Carrick-a-rede, Causeway, Ballycastle, Glenarriff, Kinbane and Dunseverick. You would need about 3 days.
Sorry can't help with Derry
Helen
Jan 13th, 2007, 06:05 AM
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Hi Kelly -
I agree with all of Helen's suggestions. (She helped me tremendously.) One thing I'd add re: food in Belfast is that I enjoyed St. George's Market. It's only open on weekend mornings. It's a combination farmer's market and flea market; very colorful -- and a perfect place to find fresh fruits, vegetables, cheeses, meats, etc . . . Even if you don't buy any food there, it's a fun way to spend an hour.
I agree with all of Helen's suggestions. (She helped me tremendously.) One thing I'd add re: food in Belfast is that I enjoyed St. George's Market. It's only open on weekend mornings. It's a combination farmer's market and flea market; very colorful -- and a perfect place to find fresh fruits, vegetables, cheeses, meats, etc . . . Even if you don't buy any food there, it's a fun way to spend an hour.
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Hi Kelly,
The Ulster Museum is closed until 2009 (major refurbishment) but the City Hall doesn't close until July 2007 and it will be closed for 22 months (10 million pounds being spent on it)
Helen
The Ulster Museum is closed until 2009 (major refurbishment) but the City Hall doesn't close until July 2007 and it will be closed for 22 months (10 million pounds being spent on it)
Helen
Jan 16th, 2007, 12:55 AM
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http://www.coeliac.ie/food.htm
If you email [email protected] they will send you a list of restaurants and hotels that cater for coeliacs in the Republic of Ireland - but they may cover some parts of N.I. also.
There is a UK site where you can search for restaurants/hotels in the UK &NI that are gluten free/friendly:
http://www.gluten-free-onthego.com/default.asp
Here is a restaurant in Belfast that may interest you:
http://tinyurl.com/y8eual
If you email [email protected] they will send you a list of restaurants and hotels that cater for coeliacs in the Republic of Ireland - but they may cover some parts of N.I. also.
There is a UK site where you can search for restaurants/hotels in the UK &NI that are gluten free/friendly:
http://www.gluten-free-onthego.com/default.asp
Here is a restaurant in Belfast that may interest you:
http://tinyurl.com/y8eual
Jan 18th, 2007, 04:05 AM
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I'm flying in and out of Dublin. I'm actually going to touring Ireland with my University's English Department as an Alumni from 2/24 to 3/4, but the group isn't going to N. Ireland, so I'm flying in a couple days early to check it out myself. I have 2.5 days to see what I can, but I need to be back in Dublin Saturday by noon to meet up with the group to start our tour of Dublin.
Bummer on the Ulster Museum, guess that means I'll have to just come back another time.
Thanks lawchick for the info on the coeliac, I'll check out those sites and contact them right away.
Dublin - I see that there's a rugby match, Ireland vs. England that's going on 2/24 in Dublin. Can anyone recommend a good, non smokey place to watch the game. Wanted to get tickets, but "ouch" on the prices. Also, my friend wants me to get her a football or rugby jersey from Ireland, can anyone recommend a store where I might be able to get both?
Thanks so much,
Kelly
Bummer on the Ulster Museum, guess that means I'll have to just come back another time.
Thanks lawchick for the info on the coeliac, I'll check out those sites and contact them right away.
Dublin - I see that there's a rugby match, Ireland vs. England that's going on 2/24 in Dublin. Can anyone recommend a good, non smokey place to watch the game. Wanted to get tickets, but "ouch" on the prices. Also, my friend wants me to get her a football or rugby jersey from Ireland, can anyone recommend a store where I might be able to get both?
Thanks so much,
Kelly
Jan 18th, 2007, 04:33 AM
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All bars and all public places in the republic of Ireland are smoke free - so go to any bar to watch the match.
The jerseys can be bought in any tourist shop - but if you want an authentic one its probably better to go to a sports shop.
There are some "traditional" rugby pubs in Dublin - some old stalwarts for rugby days are-
Kielys of Donnybrook
Searsons - Baggot St.
Beggars Bush
- actually any pub near Landsdowne road
BUT..........now the matches have been moved to Croke Park which is the other side of the city. I would say the above pubs will be fun anyway, but if you would like to be nearer the match to "soak up the atmosphere" Quinns in Drumcondra...or McGowans in Phibsboro are probably good bets
mind you I don't like any of these pubs particularly
The jerseys can be bought in any tourist shop - but if you want an authentic one its probably better to go to a sports shop.
There are some "traditional" rugby pubs in Dublin - some old stalwarts for rugby days are-
Kielys of Donnybrook
Searsons - Baggot St.
Beggars Bush
- actually any pub near Landsdowne road
BUT..........now the matches have been moved to Croke Park which is the other side of the city. I would say the above pubs will be fun anyway, but if you would like to be nearer the match to "soak up the atmosphere" Quinns in Drumcondra...or McGowans in Phibsboro are probably good bets
mind you I don't like any of these pubs particularly
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Myticketmarket has them at http://www.soldouteventtickets.com starting at GBP 275 each for Terrace Standing, up to GBP 875 for Category 1 Side View Reserved Seats. I don't know what that works out to in Euros, but it's about a zillion times more than I want to pay. Yikes!
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