Category: Ballyhackamore restaurants

KFC Ballyhackamore Opens

October 31, 2011 | Comments (4)

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’ fears.

“This is a new generation store and we’ve tried to blend the building into the local area,” he said. “We’ve used noise abatement and other special equipment which deals with odours and have erected the building in record time with the help of McLaughlin and Harvey.”

Carrickfergus-based McCue Fit-Out helped furnish the store, and said it has worked with Herbal Restaurants for over 30 years.

“Our partnership began in 1981 with one of Herbel Restaurants’ first outlets in Dunmurry and both firms have excelled together since,” Les McCracken, Managing Director of McCue Fit-Out said.

“In any industry, 30 years is a long time to sustain a business relationship and this is one worth celebrating.”

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Kentucky Fried Chicken For Ballyhackamore

February 28, 2011 | Comments (2)

The recent decision not to allow a Kentucky Fried Chicken drive though to be built in Ballyhackmore, opposite the Belmont church road, has now been controversially overturned. 

The decision to allow the KFC drive-through takeaway in a residential area could mean fast food outlets being allowed next to homes and schools anywhere in Northern Ireland, an MP has warned.

The drive-through plan was knocked back by the DOE — but the Planning Appeals Commission has now controversially overturned the decision.  East Belfast MP Naomi Long warned that the overturning of the decision to refuse permission for the drive-through restaurant on the Upper Newtownards Road would result in a “completely inappropriate” development next to a school in a residential area — and could have implications for the rest of Northern Ireland.

The development was also opposed by Belfast City Council’s Town Planning Committee.

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Jasmine Restaurant

November 16, 2010 | Comments (4)

Jasmine is Ballyhackamore’s sole Indian restaurant. Open around two years now, it offers another flavour in the local dining scene. Although quite a small restaurant, its decor is warm and inviting and provides a nice ambience for its customers.   The menu is typical Indian fare, cooked nicely and attractively presented. One advantahge is that it is ‘bring your own’, meaning that you can save by bringing your own alcoholic drinks. An off licence is conveniently situated next door for this purpose.  

Jasmine also offer a take away delievery service, offering Indian takeways to the local community.

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Aldens Restaurant Ballyhackamore

November 5, 2010 | Comments (1)

renamed  -  please see article on Neills Hill

aldens ballyhackamore

Aldens is a smart upmarket restaurant, established over 10 years now in Ballyhackamore. It has enjoyed a position at the forefront of the Belfast fine dining scene since 1998.

The restaurant is a 10 minute drive from the city centre, and is at the junction of the Sandown Road and the Upper Newtownards Road. Parking is available in the nearby Sandown Road public car park, or there are limited spaces across the road.

For over a decade the restaurant has kept its high standards and provides a warm welcome to both locals and outside visitors alike. The elegant contemporary bar / reception area is ideal to peruse the menu and sample a choice of olives with a pre-dinner drink. Comfortable seating and elegantly presented tables give the restaurant a cool, but classy, ambience.

The cooking is top rate and the menu offers very good value, especially the mid week and Sunday lunch set menus. Top class ingredients provide dishes such as the ‘Seared Foie Gras’ or ‘Carpaccio of Venison’ a touch of luxury.

Aldens use local produce  as much as possible with venison, beef and shellfish, sound favourites

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Little Wing Ballyhackamore

May 25, 2010 | Comments (10)

The latest addition to Ballyhackamore’s eating spots opened its doors on 22nd June.  Little Wing is one of a chain of Pizza restaurants under the Little Wing Brand. This latest eating establishment promises to be another little jewel in the crown what is becoming a rather enviable restaurant goldmine in Ballyhack.

A large variety of  mouth-watering pizzas, coupled with tempting desserts, should definitely satisfy the palates of its hungry customers.  

The classic margherita pizza,  baked and then scattered with parma ham, fresh rocket and parmigiano;  right through to great pasta dishes, such as Penne pasta coated in a Roman style pancetta and Parmigiano sauce, makes this place worth a visit!

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The Point Bar And Grill

April 15, 2010 | Comments (6)

The Point Bar and Grill in Ballyhackamore followed the redevelopment of one of East Belfasts oldest bars -  the Belmont. Since it has opened, the residents of the Ballyhackamore area have embraced it with open arms.  The Ballyhackamore and Belmont area had been wating a long time for a quality drinking/eating establishment.

The Point Bar and Grill is the perfect place to meet friends and family for a relaxing meal or a night out on the town, as it serves only the best in modern cuisine. The menu is inventive and enticing with a wide range of food on offer, from fillet steak to Asian style monkfish, medallions of pork to stuffed butternut squash. It has even been known to dish up Ostrich Using the finest in local ingredients, there is something guaranteed to tantalise everyones tastebuds.

The Point Bar and Grill provides fast, efficient service and great quality food in a relaxed atmosphere.With evening entertainment 7 nights of the week, a visit is much more than just a dining experience.

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