Belfast has easily become the centre for hospitality and nightlife with an array of fabulous food and drinks options continuing to pop up across the city.
There is a bit of something for everyone and we are frequently seeing our long-standing favourites being met with a number of hot new venues to only enhance the choice and variety on offer.
The hospitality and nightlife scene in Northern Ireland is thriving and despite the pandemic having a knock-on effect on many businesses, 2022 has provided us with some welcomed additions to what the city centre has to offer.
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Here are a number of places that have opened this year to check out:
Angel & Two Bibles
Situated in the historic Brewery Quarter, Angel & Two Bibles pays tribute to its namesake bar established in 1739, and offers a high-quality experience.
With craft cocktails, a stunning rooftop terrace and an 'Instagrammable' cocktail bar, it is a breath of fresh air in the city centre.
Bare Bun
Calling all vegans - a new burger place has made its mark on the Lisburn Road and their plant-based fast food looks to die for.
Bare Bun is powered by plants and will no doubt revolutionise the vegan food scene in the city (but that doesn't mean you have to be a vegan to enjoy the mouthwatering meals they have to offer!)
The Teal Monkey
Founded in 2022, The Teal Monkey is known for revolutionising the way people eat and enjoy food.
They take pride in their ability to discover the most unique flavours from around the world and share them with the people of Belfast.
Dilly and Dolly's
Opened with the aims to be 'the most Instagrammable coffee shop in Ireland', Dilly and Dolly's has been stopping people in their tracks since their opened their location on Ann Street.
The quirky coffee shop is known for its delicious gelato, tasty coffees and treats that almost look too perfect to eat.
Orto Pizzabar
Opening up in the former Cafe Conor premises on Stranmillis, Orto has been the word on everyone's lips when it comes to ordering a pizza in Belfast over the last couple of months.
Stonebaked right in the middle of the restaurant, their range of both tomato and white-based pizzas have been sending social media into a frenzy since opening.
Read our review here.
Seed
Another new addition to the Lisburn Road sure to appeal to all those on a health kick.
With multiple locations in Co Tyrone, the health food restaurant have expanded to the big city to offer customers a fresh alternative for their lunch on the bustling South Belfast Road.
With a massive salad bar and burrito options, it will no doubt be a major sucess.
Trademarket
Belfast's newest outdoor market has taken off since it opened last month and is showing no signs of slowing down.
With a variety of food vendors serving things such as burritos, bagels and pies - there is almost too much goodness to choose from when heading out to Trademarket.
With two fully licenced bars, it really is the best of both worlds.
Trait
The Lisburn Road has quickly become the coffee shop capital of Belfast and we are not annoyed at the choice on offer.
Another great spot has popped up in recent weeks, serving freshly baked treats and top-quality coffee.
Trait who have been fuelling comber with their daily caffeine fix has recently expanded into Belfast and is the perfect spot for a catch-up with friends.
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