Judges voted their ice cream the best in the UK at the Champion of Champions final of The National Ice Cream Competition run by The Ice Cream Alliance – the trade body for the UK’s £1billion ice cream industry

here’s a selection of  the kind of great ice cream that Morelli’s has to offer -

Banoffee Pie… Chocolate vanilla and honeycombe ice cream, marshmallows, crunchy biscuit, chopped banana, toffee and chocolate sauce topped with fresh cream

Hot Fudge Sundae Chocolate and vanilla ice cream, hot fudge sauce, chocolate vermicelli and marshmallows

Banana Boat Chocolate and vanilla ice cream, a fresh banana, fresh cream and strawberry and chocolate sauce

After 8 Mint and vanilla ice cream, mint sauce, chocolate vermicelli, fresh cream and an after 8 mint

Yellow Man Honeycombe and vanilla ice cream, marshmallows, honeycombe pieces, caramel sauce and fresh cream

Strawberry Wonder Strawberry and vanilla ice cream, fresh strawberries, strawberry sauce and fresh cream

Cookies and Cream Toffee and chocolate sauce, crushed “Oreos”, Chocolate, Cookie and Vanilla Ice Cream, more crushed “Oreos”, fresh cream and topped off with a whole cookie

Nuts galore Chocolate and vanilla ice cream, chocolate sauce, nuts and fresh cream

Knickerbocker Glory A classic favourite. Strawberry, vanilla and mint ice cream, jelly, mixed fruit, fresh kiwi, strawberry sauce and fresh cream

Monkey Business Only for kids. One or two scoops and whatever topping you choose

so why not visit and indulge in some wicked pleasures!

Morelli’s

44 Belmont Road

Belfast

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.

CLICK HERE FOR NEILLS HILL MENU

Neills Hill Brasserie
229 Upper Newtownards Road,
Belfast BT4 3JF
tel: (028) 9065 0079

Some refurbishment has taken place inside the restaurant with a lean towards the same ‘shabby chic’ style of Il Pirata. Recognisable as the old Gourmet Burger Bar interior, but with a new cool decor.

The menu has changed considerably, out goes the predominantly burger orientated menu and in its place, a menu, again similar in parts to Il Pirata.  All day brunch, looks very appetising -  with a choice of Porridge, Honey and roast banana or pancakes with crispy bacon and maple syrup.  The ‘small plates’ , popular at Il Pirata, have also been introduced at Ace.

Burgers and sandwiches are still on the menu, with a lesser choice of burgers, but a clever new addition of ‘dogs and sliders’  Dogs of course, being a very popular american food.  There is an exciting range of yumpy looking ‘dog meals’.

All in all, an extensive and innovative menu and definitely one for you to try at the next opportunity!

Ace Restaurant

20-22 Belmont Road,
BELFAST,
BT4 2AN

(028) 9047 3333

A relatively recent addition to the Belmont Road eateries is the cool Cafe Smart establishment. With its attractive,  eye catching exterior, it beckons in the hungry locals.  It’s not just a coffee shop, it has plenty more to offer besides.

Choose from a delicious selection of sandwiches, paninis and home baking, all which are freshly made on site. Enjoy your carefully prepared lunch surrounded by some outstanding artwork from a number of N.Irelands most prominent artists.  There is also a great range of  select coffee from Colombia and a range of organically produced Fairtrade teas.

Some of the great artwork on display at Cafe Smart comes from the following artists.
Gretta Bowen
Marie Carroll
Chris Hill (Photography)
Gladys Maccabe
Max Maccabe
Simon Maccabe
Elizabeth Morrow
Markey Robinson
Neil Shawcross
Joop Smits
Susan Stairs
Tim Weir

Opening Hours

Monday – Saturday: 0830 – 1700

Now Open Thursday until 10pm

Sunday: Closed

Phone: 90471679

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

028 9065 9611

The  Belmont Road Zip Yard is one of a chain of Zip Yard Shops, which were first opened  in 2005 after there was clearly a high demand for garmet alterations. With people no longer having the time or skills to tackle even the simplest of hems, the Zipyard service fulfills a much needed service.

People who want their garments altered, whether they are ‘every day’ items or ‘special occasion’ items, can get their clothes altered by trained Zip Yard professionals who work quickly and efficiently, in clean modern premises. the Belmont roasd branch being a prime example.

At The Zip Yard we pride ourselves on being the first garment alteration retail outlets to appear on the high street. Our success has been built on high quality and the speed and efficiency of service -  along with convenient locations and competitive pricing. All of this, along with our modern hi-tech tracking system allows us to provide a service that guarantees 100% customer satisfaction everytime.

Zip Yard Belmont Road

49 Belmont Road
Belfast
BT4 2AA

Tele: 02890 654676

Opening Hours:
9.15am-5.30pm Mon –Fri
10am-4pm Saturday

The Ballyhackamore branch was formed in 1967 with assistance from the Derry Credit Union. The driving force was Father PJ O’Hare of St Colmcille’s church in Ballyhackamore. The first Board meeting held in March 1967 consisted of Jerome Dawson, Val McMurray, Jimmy O’Reilly, Myles McCormick, Jackie Brown, Tom Fleming, Brendan Small and Paddy O’Kane.

Early business was conducted in St Colmcille’s Parochial Hall and finally in 1969, the service moved to newlyfound premises of 171 Upper Newtownards Road. In 2002 new premises were opened at 171-173 Upper Newtownards Road.

Address

Ballyhackamore Credit Union
171-173 Upper Newtownards Road
Belfast
BT4 3HZ

Tel: 028 9047 1753

Fax: 028 9065 6097

Email: bhcu@btconnect.com

There has always been a strong showing of local Ballyhackamore estate agents. In fact, beside eating establishments, it probably has one of the highest ratios of estate agents in any small village community.  Along with estate agents there are also a number of mortgage advisors located in the village.  Anyone looking to buy a house in Ballyackamore will find a lot of choice on offer, from many available smaller apartments, right up to beautiful detached property

Philip Johnston is one of the longest standing estate agents in this area, having been here many years and helping countless people move home in the Ballyhackamore area.

Philip Johnston

350 Upper Newtownards Road
Belfast
BT4 3EX
Tel – 028 9065 5555
Fax – 028 9047 1320

Cowley Property

Cowley Property is privately owned by George Martin & David Purce who have over 50 years of estate agency experience selling and letting property.

Ballyhackamore Branch

225-227 Upper Newtownards Road,
Belfast, BT4 3JF
Phone: 028 9065 6000

Ulster Property Sales are the largest independent Estate Agency network in Northern Ireland. With 6 Branches in prime locations in Belfast and a further 6 Branches strategically located in other major Towns. They also have an office here

Ballyhackamore UPS

324 Upper Newtownards Rd

Belfast BT4 3EX

Tel:(028) 9047 1515

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

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