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John Dorys Ballyhackamore

Posted on January 18, 2012 by

John Dorys Ballyhackamore Family-run John Dory’s said it had now increased its workforce to around 80 people after opening a new ‘chippy’ in Ballyhackamore, east Belfast. All of its senior staff are trained and promoted through its in-house training programme, which includes NVQ levels two and three. Director Mark Polley said: “The staff are our [...]

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Pizza Hut Ballyhackamore

Posted on January 18, 2012 by

Pizza Hut Ballyhackamore   Pizza Hut is of course a well established favourite of Pizza lovers everywhere!  So probably no better place to open one than in Ballyhackamore -  the eating out location of east Belfast. This Pizza hut is of course a delivery only establishment. Its not sit in, but does a burgeoning delivery [...]

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The Lonely Poet

Posted on January 6, 2012 by

 Just outside the Ballyhackamore area, lies the Lonely Poet bar and restaurant. Firmly established as a local favourite, The Lonely Poet is a wee gem of a watering hole attracting a mixed bag of customers from all over the area. From the mature ladies who lunch to families with small children or regulars propping up [...]

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Il Pirata Italian Restaurant

Posted on December 20, 2011 by

Il Pirata is Ballyhackamore’s latest addition to the growing eating establishments. Sited in the former KFC (almost opposite Horatio Todds, it offers simple rustic and Italian food, served up in a spacious and vibrant environment.  With its cool, trendy interior, it promises to be very popular with  the many visitors who come to Ballyhackamore seeking culinary delights. [...]

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KFC Ballyhackamore Opens

Posted on October 31, 2011 by

The New KFC drive though opened this week in Ballyhackamore.  Local residents had been vocal in their objections to the new store but the Plannings Appeal Committee earlier this year overturned a previous decision by the Department of Environment Planning Service to refuse planning permission. Michael Herbert, owner of Herbal Restaurants tried to allay residents’ [...]

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Work Begins On KFC Drive Through

Posted on September 9, 2011 by

The new Kentucky Fried Chicken Drive Through -  things are taking shape. Work is underway on the new KFC drive-through which will be opening in Ballyhackamore, opposite Belmont Church Road.  What’s the general feeling about this new drive-through?   Any resdients like to share their thoughts?

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