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The Academy Restaurant Welcomes

The Dead Rabbit's Jack McGarry

A  special collaboration between Ulster University, The Dead Rabbit, and Academy Restaurant will take place across two nights with an Industry Networking Event for culinary and hospitality professionals to get first-hand insight into innovation, storytelling, guest experience and building a globally recognised brand.

The Culinary Salon will be a specially curated Culinary Salon dinner with menus designed by Jack and the Dead Rabbit team in collaboration with Ulster University culinary and hospitality students, featuring influences from The Dead Rabbit, a venue known for its Guinness, Irish coffee, and world-class cocktails.

Throughout the events, students will work closely with Jack and gain an insight into world-class cocktail craftsmanship and the importance of innovation and storytelling to build a successful, world-renowned brand.

The Culinary Salon event will be open to the public. Tickets will be available to purchase from 12 noon, Tuesday 22 September.

THe Dead Rabbit NYC exterior signage
Irish Coffee
Jack McGarry Co-founder of the dead Rabbit mixing cocktails
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Join us to celebrate Jawbox's 10th Birthday. A night of exceptional local flavour and dishes prepared by future talent.

Skilled mixologist preparing cocktail at the Academy Restaurant
The future of Restaurant dining

Taste What's Next

At the Academy, Ulster University’s student-led restaurant, the future of hospitality is being prepared, plated, and served by the next generation of culinary talent.

Enjoy thoughtful food, local ingredients, and a dining experience shaped by ambition, craft, and care. At the Academy, you are not just dining out, you are contributing to the future of Northern Ireland’s food and hospitality industry.

Standards of Tomorrow, Served Today.

Modern dining area at Academy Restaurant, Ulster University Belfast, featuring contemporary seating and warm ambient lighting
Plated gourmet starter with microgreens and artisan bread at Academy Restaurant, Ulster University Belfast."
Gourmet main course featuring grilled fillet, seasonal root vegetables, and rich jus at Academy Restaurant Belfast.
Modern, brightly lit dining area at Academy Restaurant, Ulster University Belfast campus, featuring floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking St Anne's Cathedral.
CHAMPIONING NORTHERN IRELAND

Best In Class Local Producers

At the Academy Restaurant local ingredients and future talent meet. Come and taste what’s next.

Our Producers

The standards of tomorrow, served today. experienced today. inspired today.

The Academy Restaurant is where the future generation sharpen their craft, explore new ideas, and bring Northern Ireland's next chapter in food and hospitality to the table. This is dining with purpose. This is where tomorrow’s standards begin.

What's On

Upcoming Events

Join us for exclusive dining experiences, masterclasses, and culinary celebrations.

Award Winning

Dining Experience

Proud winners of Taste of Ulster awards, celebrating exceptional local produce, culinary excellence, and outstanding dining experiences. The Academy was the first restaurant in the UK and Ireland to win the Green Key Sustainability certification. The industry experience gained by Ulster University students at the Academy Restaurant have contributed to Ulster University’s ranking as 2nd in the UK for Hospitality, Event Management and Tourism (Guardian University Guide 2026.)

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