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Host your event at the Academy Restaurant

The Academy restaurant offers a refined, welcoming venue for corporate dining, private events, and client hospitality.

With menus shaped by local produce and delivered by the next generation of hospitality talent. Overlooking St Anne’s Cathedral on York Street, the Academy provides an elegant city centre escape where locally sourced, seasonal ingredients are transformed into exceptional dining experiences.

The Academy creates a unique space where the future of hospitality is shaped and where guests can experience it first-hand.

Belfast city centre skyline near Academy Restaurant at Ulster University.
Hospitality and culinary students welcomed during a live dining event at Academy Restaurant.
Pork medallion with roasted potatoes, seasonal vegetables and rich sauce at Academy Restaurant.
Elegant restaurant dessert with artisan presentation and ice cream at Academy Restaurant.
About us

Where craft, care, and future talent meet

The Academy is a high quality, student-led restaurant and educational hub in the heart of Belfast, delivering exceptional food and service while training the next generation of hospitality professionals.

The Academy offers a refined, welcoming setting for corporate dining, private events, and client hospitality. With menus shaped by local produce and your specific event needs.

Overlooking St Anne’s Cathedral on York Street, the Academy provides an elegant city centre escape where locally sourced, seasonal ingredients are transformed into exceptional dining experiences.

Academy Restaurant team member holding the restaurant menu in a contemporary dining room.
Fresh scallop dish with microgreens served at Academy Restaurant Belfast.
Ulster University hospitality student providing table service to guests at Academy Restaurant.
Academy Restaurant combines culinary creativity and professional presentation to deliver memorable fine dining experiences from starter to dessert.

A Venue for every occasion

Academy creates a unique space where the future of hospitality is shaped and where guests can experience it first-hand.

  • Award winning dining
  • Guest Wi-Fi
  • Belfast city centre location
  • Accessible access
  • Green Key accredited
  • Multipurpose meeting and event space
  • Paid public parking nearby
  • Taxi and bus services nearby
Tailor your event

An exclusive dining venue with flexible event space

Our venue offers breakfast, lunch, and dinner options, making it ideal for corporate events throughout the day.

With a seated dining capacity of up to 88 guests (excluding private dining areas), the space is perfect for formal business meals, client entertainment, or team gatherings. For more informal events such as canapé receptions or standing networking events, the venue can accommodate up to 120 guests.

To support corporate hosting, we also provide staging and a PA system, ensuring your presentations, speeches, or business events run smoothly.

Handcrafted petit fours, biscuits and chocolate treats served at Academy Restaurant.
Contemporary dining room at Academy Restaurant Belfast with elegantly set tables.
Corporate industry professionals taking part in a discussion event at Academy Restaurant Belfast.
Guests dining in the contemporary restaurant setting at Academy Restaurant Belfast.
Host memorable events in Belfast

Tailored Event Planning

A central and stylish venue, perfect for meetings, events, private dining and celebrations.

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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 3rd in the UK for Hospitality, Event Management and Tourism (Guardian University Guide 2026.)

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