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Discover unique dining experiences, themed evenings, guest events and seasonal celebrations at the Academy Restaurant.
Sip and Share
Introducing our new Sip and Share experience.
Settle in, slow down, and share something worth talking about.
Our new £25pp Sip and Share menu is designed for people to come together, share great food and wine, and enjoy quality time with friends – a curated selection of small plates paired perfectly with a 375ml carafe of house wine each.
£25 per person
Available every Friday 4-6pm
Book your table today and experience it for yourself.
Jawbox 10th Anniversary Dinner
7 Oct, 6:30 PM – 9:00 PM
Join us to celebrate Jawbox's 10th Birthday. A night of exceptional local flavour and dishes prepared by future talent.
At the Academy we encourage fresh thinking, curiosity, and experimentation.
Our menus, events, and approach are always evolving, driven by the energy of our new talent. This is where the future of Northern Ireland’s food scene is happening, and you can experience it.
The Academy Restaurant creates a unique space where the future of hospitality is shaped and where guests can experience it first-hand.
The Academy is a high quality, student-led restaurant and educational hub at the heart of Belfast, delivering exceptional food and service while training the next generation of hospitality professionals.
The Academy offers a live dining experience where every service supports student development through events, culinary salons, menu tasting and dining experiences.
The Academy is proud to have a strong sustainability and local sourcing ethos, including Green Key accreditation.
The Academy has deep food and drink industry connections, positioning it as a respected part of Northern Ireland’s food ecosystem.
Visit the Academy Restaurant to discover new and emerging culinary talent and experience creativity, innovation, and changing menus.
Global Culinary Excellence at the Academy
Since opening, the Academy Restaurant has welcomed an array of leading culinary, hospitality and industry experts through a programme of events, culinary salons and tasting sessions. Featuring renowned names including Valentine Warner, Ching-He Huang, Ken Hom, Mark Hix, Andi Oliver and Yasmin Khan, these events have inspired learning, creativity and connection across the food and drinks community.
Culinary Greats Inspiring the Next Generation
Our past events with some of the most influential names in food, hospitality and industry have educated our students highlighted expert insights and provided unforgettable experiences for guest and student alike.
- Valentine Warner 23 March 2026
- Georgine Hayden Culinary Salon 06 February 2025
- Mark Hix 04 March 2025
- Danilo Cortellini 02 April 2025
- Ching-He Huang 20 February 2024
- Marc Millon 30 February 2024
- Ken Hom 30 September 2024
- Chris McClurg 14 November 2024
- Conor Spacey 26 October 2023
- Honey & Co 07 November 2023
- Felicity Cloake 30 January 2023
- Cyrus and Pervin Todiwala 8 February 2023
- Robin Gill 23 March 2023
- Andi Oliver 03 May 2023
- Romy Gill MBE 15 February 2022
- Jeremy Lee 01 March 2022
- Yasmin Khan 15 March 2022
- Akwasi Brenya-Mensa 12 April 2022