Food establishments across Belfast are being encouraged to take part in Belfast Restaurant Week from October 7-13.
Now in its fifth year, the festival has evolved to allow hospitality venues to host creative experiences from food pairings to tasting menus to demonstrations and masterclasses.
Belfast Restaurant Week is led by Belfast City’s three Business Improvement Districts (BIDs) - Belfast One, Destination CQ and Linen Quarter BID.
'Rich Culinary Scene'
“Belfast Restaurant Week is a highlight of our food and drink calendar, with thousands of foodies supporting the celebration year-on-year and taking a greater bite out of what they know to be the local food scene," said Damian Corr, Manager at Destination CQ BID.
"The event is a celebration that is all about exploring and discovering Belfast's rich culinary scene."
Food Experiences
In 2023, Belfast Restaurant Week saw 49 restaurants taking part, leading to an estimated £190,000 additional spend across the city centre.
Over the coming months, offers and experiences available will be listed on the Belfast Restaurant Week website.
Night-Time Economy
Last month, Belfast's three city BIDs appointed Michael Stewart as the city centre’s first night czar.
A crucial element of the role is to support hospitality businesses to enhance the night-time economy.
'Flair And Creativity'
"Restaurant Week is a platform that makes sense - it showcases the flair and creativity of our establishments and offers consumers a compelling reason to get out and enjoy the food scene," said Damian Corr.
"I commend the BIDs for their continued efforts in creating a landmark event that brings the industry together whilst also opening up opportunity to drive footfall.”
