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Great welcome, excellent service, cocktails and delicious food. Will look out for sample menu events and look forward to returning soon
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A taste of Northern Ireland’s food and drink future. Local ingredients. Rising talent.
Looking for lunch or dinner in Belfast's Cathedral Quarter then look no further, The Academy Restaurant has a great selection on offer.
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The Academy Restaurant is where future chefs and hospitality talent sharpen their craft, explore new ideas, and bring Northern Ireland’s next food chapter to the table.
Address
Ulster University
York Street
Belfast
County Antrim
BT15 1ED
Telephone
+44 028 9536 7332
Opening Hours
- Monday – Thursday
- Lunch 12:30 – 14:30
- Friday
- Lunch 12:30 – 14:30
- Dinner 17:00 – 20:30
- Saturday – Sunday: Closed
Getting Here
The Academy Restaurant is located at Ulster University Belfast, in Belfast's Cathedral Quarter and is well connected by public transport and transport links.
Situated at the corner of York Street and Donegall Street with easy access to the M1, M2, M3, M5 and Westlink.
We are located at Cathedral Quarter as we overlook St Anne’s Belfast Cathedral and the new Cathedral Gardens.
Paid public parking, taxi and bus services nearby.
St Anne's Belfast Cathedral - 2 minute walk
Belfast City Hall - 11 minute walk and 6 minute car
York Street Train station - 15 minute walk and 5 minute car
Grand Central Station - 35 minute walk and 7 minute car
What Our Guests Say
Real experiences from our valued guests
Fabulous restaurant in all respects
Beautiful restaurant, lovely decor and atmosphere. Service was great, attentive and friendly and the food was to die for. Superb lunch menu.
One of our best meals in Belfast
You will be experiencing the culinary skills of some of the leading chefs of the future in Ireland and further afield.
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