Belfast's most popular 'bring your own bottle' restaurants

Sophie McLaughlin

19 April 2024 at 11:19 am·3-min read

Temple Restaurant -Credit:Justin Kernoghan/Belfast Live

Belfast's food and drink scene is bursting with fantastic places to get a delicious meal and fun night out.

If you want to guarantee you have your perfect drink at hand or want to save some money to spend more on dinner, Bring Your Own Bottle (BYOB) restaurants are a great option.

With a handful of great spots across the city, you'll not have to worry about your favourite beer or wine not being on offer for your meal - be sure to check out each resturuant's policy before you visit.

Here are the top spots to bring your own in Belfast:

Bo Tree Kitchen

Located on University Avenue in the heart of Belfast's Holylands, Bo Tree Kitchen is one of the city's greatest hidden gems offering authentic Thia cuisine.

The cafe style setting and BYO option makes it a great place for a chilled out meal packed with flavour.

Queen's Pizzeria

Foodies are spoilt for choice with establishments offering corkage in and around Belfast.

Queen's Pizzeria on University Road offers authentic Italian Style Pizza like no other served in the heart of Belfast's thriving student area.

Nora's Palace

Nora's Palace offers Lebanese food in a casual, relaxing environment on Amelia Street in Belfast.

The restaurant is great value and regularly has discounts on. That, coupled with their 'bring your own' policy, makes this a brilliant option for your next meal out.

Goodfellas

An institution in West Belfast, Goodfellas is an Italian restaurant that is a firm favourite of locals and guests alike.

The BYO option is an added bonus to this popular spot.

Hope Street Restaurant

Hope Street uses high quality local ingredients — The mixed platter at Nora's Palace -Credit:Instagram/@that_foodguy_ni

Hope Street is located in the city centre and offers fresh, high quality Northern Irish ingredients creating a varied menu with the focus firmly on great seasonal produce.

With friendly and efficient service, whether you’re a local or new to the city, it is the perfect place to catch up with friends, and family or celebrate those special occasions.

Macau

A family run Chinese Restaurant on the Ormeau Road in Belfast.

Macau is a great option for those wanting to bring their own while enjoying some tasty Chinese cuisine outside of the city centre.

Belvedere Cafe

This popular 'bring your own' restaurant is family-friendly and serves wholesome food in a cosy surrounding.

Just three miles away from Belfast city centre on the Cregagh Road in East Belfast, Belvedere is the perfect spot to meet up with family and friends for some dinner and a drink.

Temple

emple restaurant has been a culinary staple in Belfast since 2007 boasting a rustic, homley atmosphere.

Located in Andersonstown, it is one to add to the list if you are planning a BYO meal out.

Let us know in the comments if we have missed your favourite BYOB spot in Belfast...

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