Excitement builds across Northern Ireland this week as licensed and unlicensed premises such as pubs, cafés and restaurants are able to reopen in an outdoor capacity from April 30.
But do not stress if you haven’t anywhere booked for a big night out on Friday, we have comprised a list of city centre bars and restaurants offering walk-in tables.
The National
One of the city's favourite beer gardens is delighted to welcome its customers back later this week - no bookings required.
The Thirsty Goat
You’d be ‘kidding’ yourself if you were excited for a night in The Thirsty Goat. Tables absolve for both booking and allocation on arrival.
Cutters Wharf
With have ample seating for al-fresco drinking and dining, no booking is required as they will be operating on a first-come-first-served basis only.
The Dirty Onion
Operating on a completely first-come-first-served basis, this Cathedral Quarter favourite is ready to welcome back you and your dog.
The Cloth Ear
Serving up al fresco drinks and tasty toasties, The Cloth Ear outdoor bar will be open for you to enjoy on Friday.
The Maverick
Their new outdoor terrace is ready just in time to celebrate the reopening day with all their loyal customers.
The Bone Yard
A great location right in the city centre for your first night out since Christmas - all of their bookable tables are already gone for this weekend but don’t worry, their picnic benches are ready for walk-ins.
The Hatfield House
This student favourite is bound is be very busy on reopening and is not taking any bookings.
Babel
Rooftop garden with pizza and cocktails sounds like an absolutely perfect way to welcome back the bars.
The Marcus Ward
The Marcus Ward will have a number of tables available for both booking and on a first-come-first-served basis when they reopen if you are looking for a pint and some pizza.
Bootleggers
Open on Friday for walk-ins only, tacos and beers are definitely worth the wait in this city-centre restaurant.
The Points
This lively spot on the Dublin Road will be welcoming back customers on a first-come-first-service system only on Friday so get down early.
The Sunflower
No longer will it be a ‘ Pub We Miss ’ as The Sunflower is saying welcome back on April 30 on a completely walk-ins basis.
Union Street Bar and Restaurant
They are currently not taking bookings for the weekend so be quick because it’s first-come-first-served.
The Bowery
Located on Lisburn Road, The Bowery’s terrace will be unreserved seating for both those who want food or a drink.
The Morning Star
Good food and good beer will be calling you back once again when they reopen their outdoor space on Friday.
39 Gordon Street
This busy spot has both tables available for food bookings but also a number of spaces allocated for walk-ins with no need to buy a ‘substantial meal’.
Ryans Belfast
As their outdoor space is limited, this Lisburn Road restaurant will only be taking walk-ins this week.
The Jailhouse
Nestled into Joys Entry, both Henry’s and The Jailhouse do not require you to book when they reopen on Friday.
The Practitioner
Located in the Queen's Quarter, this lovely outdoor terrace is open for those who don’t have a booking for drinks this Friday night.
Fountain Lane
A historic Belfast pub to enjoy a cold crisp pint with your mates which does not have to be pre-booked.
Filthy McNastys
With a great outdoor space, the Filthy’s beer garden is officially open for business once again this week on a first-come-first-served operation.
The Botanic Inn
Get your Guinness at the ready as this pub is likely to be a busy one on Friday as they are not implementing a booking system.
