Fomerly Aldens, Neills Hill is the new revamped and very chic looking brasserie in Ballyhackamore. Most people who love their food will be familiar with Aldens – a name synonymous with fine dining in Belfast. Aldens has been long established as one of the finest restaurants in Northern Ireland, but now the owners are aiming to embrace the new wave of reasonably priced eating establishments which have been springing up, particularly in the ‘cool’ Ballyhackamore area.
Neills Hill has only recently been launched (April) and looks set to capture the imagination of Ballyhackamores discerning diners. An exciting, but more affordable, new menu has been created; which aims to appeal to those of us who like fine food, but at a reasonable price. With a comfortable and more informal ambience, it seems poised to attract a host of new customers, perhaps unfamiliar with Aldens previous fine dining experience.
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Neills Hill Brasserie
229 Upper Newtownards Road,
Belfast BT4 3JF
tel: (028) 9065 0079
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Not the ‘grandest’ Restaurant in Ballyhackamore, but nevertheless, very popular, is the Good Fortune Chinese restaurant. Open now well over 10 years, its a busy little restaurant, situated in Library Court (in the same block as ballyhack Library) . It’s a small, understated little eatery, but still draws its regular diners, particularly at weekends, when it can become very busy.
It’s not the largest inside and the tables may be a little close together for some peoples liking, but it still has a warm ambience of its own. Serving all the ever popular chinese dishes and making a pretty good job of it; indeed their honey chilli chicken comes highly recommended.
Another big attraction for its customers is that it is a ‘bring your own’ restaurant. So straight away you will enjoy savings on your alcoholic drinks while there. Ballyhackamore is of course, not short of places to buy booze, with the nearest off licence only a short walk away.
The Good Fortune enjoys the ‘overspill’ from its bigger neighbour across the road - the Mandarin city. So many people who can’t get into the Mandarin will often just walk across to the Good Fortune. However, its still a busy place and if you haven’t booked at the weekend, chances are you won’t get a table . Som we recommend you book in advance.
Good Fortune Ballyhackamore
Unit 3 Library Court
402 Upper Newtownards Road
Belfast BT4 3GE
028 9065 9611
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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 greatest asset. We are very fortunate to have a high calibre of staff within our six branches.
“These are very challenging times so our aim is to provide a high standard of product, good customer service and value for money.” The new John Dorys is situated in part of the large BP /Spar garage on the Newtownards road in Ballyhackamore
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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 trade to the local east Belfast community.
Situated in one of the new units that are part of the old Northern Bank, it is an ideal location for popping inmto for a quick take way Pizza, or phone through for your delivery
221 Upper Newtownards Road
Ballyhackamore
tel: 028 90671000
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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 the bar The Poet offers something for everyone.
The food is exceptional with a cross between bistro dining and pub grub offering fresh, local food cooked to order- no reheated burgers here!! Despite The Lonely Poet’s upmarket appearance both inside and out it offers a warm friendly atmosphere and is decidedly down to earth- most of the customers (and it was busy at the time) seem to be on a first name basis with the staff.
The Poet also offers live music every Friday, Saturday and Sunday night as well as a pub quiz on a Thursday. This combined with their fantastic food offer- any two courses from their bistro menu with a drink for £14 as well as kids eat free Monday to Thursday is sure to cement their position as the venue of choice for breakfast, lunch, dinner and drinks!
“Great food, great atmosphere, great night!”
“One of the best evenings I have had in a long time”
“Good Food, Good Staff”
All taken from Tripadvisor.co.uk“Great craic with amazing food”
The Lonely Poet, Kings Square, Kings Road, BT5 7EA
www.lonelypoetbelfast.com
02890 401248
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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.
It offer a great variety of Italian food, from bruschettas and salads, through to bigger dishes such as Salmon and pork main meals. It also provides a selection of ‘smaller plates’ for those with a more ‘pickish’ nature. It’s also licensed, with a good range of beers and even cocktails, so something for everyone
Il Pirata certainly looks as if it will be a firm favourite with the local foodies. Opening nights saw almost a full house, savouring its buzzing ambience. There are no bookings, so its a matter of just turning up .
Il Pirata
279-281
Upper Newtownards Road
Ballyhackamore,
Belfast
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