Ballyhackamore Restaurants
Some people say Ballyhackamore on the Upper Newtownards Road is becoming the new Stranmillis, however in a lot of ways it is even better. There is a village feel about this part of the road just like Stranmillis, but it has many more restaurants all first class in their own right.
The choice of food is varied, from Chinese and Indian to local fare. All price ranges are catered for, from the high end at Alden’s to Little fat Buddha which is more reasonable. Botanic Inn’s are taking over Café Rouge and it will no doubt become another high point on the road with bar facilities to be included as well as a restaurant. Some competition for The Point no doubt?
Ballyhackamore Village also has an array of smaller café’s and coffee shops providing very cosy surroundings for when one needs to take the weight of one’s feet. Ballyhack also boasts an excellent bakery and a delicatessen for the more adventurous palate. Why not discover the delights for yourself one of these weekends.
Category: Ballyhackamore restaurants
Ballyhack does indeed have a ‘village’ atmosphere and the present restaurants, cafes and shops are fine, but the proposed ‘drive through’ restaurant at the corner of Knock Hill Park and Upper Newtownards Road is a step too far. Lets keep the boundaries of Ballyhack as they are and reject this americanisation of our local culture.
I agree totally. we have enough, and a good balance right now
I havent heard about the drive through place.. can someone give me an update? that would be disasterous,
An update on the proposed KFC Drive through at Knockhill/Upr Newtownards Road: The original planning application was for small retail units with offices and apartments to the rear. This then changed to a KFC drive though with parking. A well organised campaign helped highlight resident’s objections. The City Council eventually rejected the planning permission. This has been appealed by the developers, Lesley, and a decision from the Planning Appeals body has yet to be made. I agree, it would be disastrous – this creeping commercialisation, especially the expansion of fast food retailers, will destroy the character of Ballyhackamore and surrounds.