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Ginger Bistro

There’s no doubt that this is a place that is serious about the quality of both food and wine
Seats 70. Open D Wed 5pm-9.15pm, Thu from 4pm, Fri-Sat 12pm-9.30pm. Vegetarian Menu. Children welcome (high chair). Reservations required. Wheelchair access (toilets & public areas). Air conditioning. Closed L Wed, all Sun-Tue. MasterCard, Visa abbreviations

A flyer proclaims “Where there is life there is Hope Street, where there is Hope Street there is the Ginger Bistro” and that nicely sums up the attitude at redhead Simon ‘Ginger’ McCance’s chic and cheerful bistro on Great Victoria Street.


One of the most consistently excellent Belfast restaurants, carefully sourced ingredients have always been at the centre of this likeable chef’s philosophy and, although you will find wide ranging influences on his constantly changing menus, you can be sure that the food that tastes so good will be local if possible - and he loves to promote longterm partners like Ewing’s Fishmongers and Hannan Meats.


A dedicated vegetarian menu is offered alongside balanced menus suggesting appealing meat dishes like braised pork belly with creamy mash & rosemary jus - but seafood is what he likes to cook best: grilled sardines, for example or an aromatic tandoori of halibut with a warm hot, sweet & sour tomato chutney with green beans & pillaf rice.


And, although they don’t take themselves too seriously (there’s a light-hearted tone on blackboard notices etc), there’s no doubt that this is a place that is serious about the quality of both food and wine. Finish with a classic dessert (crème brulée with raspberry compôte, perhaps) or an Irish cheese selection.


Prices are reasonable and lunch/pre-theatre menus offer especially good value. In addition to carefully-chosen wines, there’s a full bar list.


Offering great food at affordable prices in a fun atmosphere, this is one of Belfast's most enduringly popular restaurants - and no wonder.

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  • Restaurant/Dining/Pub
  • Family Friendly
  • Location - Town Centre
  • No Smoking Establishment
  • Wheelchair Friendly
  • Contemporary Irish
  • Coeliac Friendly
  • Daytime/Coffee
  • Early Bird / Value Menu Available
  • Informal
  • Vegetarian Friendly (always at least 1 starter & 1 main course)
Last Updated: 25-11-2022
Author: Georgina Campbell
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68-72 Great Victoria Street , Belfast BT2 7AF
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Centre of Belfast, on corner of Great Victoria Street and Hope Street; near the Crown Bar.Centre of Belfast, on corner of Great Victoria Street and Hope Street; near the Crown Bar.
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