What's the best brunch in Belfast?

Local favourites include St George's Market and the all-day kitchen at OX. We prioritise spots that take walk-ins or open early on weekends.

Do I need a reservation for brunch in Belfast?

The marquee spots fill up by 11am on Saturdays and Sundays — book ahead, or arrive before 10 for a walk-in seat at a counter.

We flag every venue that runs a bottomless mimosa or cocktail menu inside the brunch shortlist.

Brunch · Belfast

Where to brunch in Belfast — neighbourhood cafés, all-day breakfast counters and weekend institutions.

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St George's Market
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Friday–Sunday Victorian covered market — Belfast Bap, oysters and live jazz.

OX
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Modern Irish · Oxford Street
Michelin-starred riverside tasting menu — wild and foraged focus.
Mourne Seafood Bar
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Seafood · Bank Square
Day-boat oysters and chowder — start with the seafood platter.
Made in Belfast
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Modern Irish · Cathedral Quarter
Quirky vintage interiors and a roaring weekend brunch.
Maggie May's
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Ulster fry · Botanic Avenue
The proper Ulster fry — soda farl, potato bread, white pudding, the lot.

Local favourites include St George's Market and the all-day kitchen at OX. We prioritise spots that take walk-ins or open early on weekends.