Three Belfast spots named among best hotel restaurants in the UK
New research suggests thattravellers are increasingly choosing where to stay based on the restaurant
Three Belfast hotel restaurants have been named in the top 50 across the UK.
OpenTable, one of the world’s leading providers of online restaurant reservations, has launched its Top 50 Hotel Restaurants in the UK list as new research suggests that travellers are increasingly choosing where to stay based on the restaurant.
The study conducted by OpenTable and KAYAK reveals 71% of people in the UK believe that hotel restaurants have improved over the years.
Their research shows:
- 33% booked a hotel specifically for its restaurant
- 42% believe hotel restaurants showcase local culture and flavours
- Over half (56%) have ended up spending more on food and drinks at a restaurant than any other activity during their trip
OpenTable data also showed that in 2024, diners spent 36% more per head at hotel restaurants compared to non-hotel alternatives and over the past 12 months, “Experience dining” at hotel restaurants on OpenTable grew 70% year-over-year among travellers.
To help diners and travellers discover their ideal hotel dining destination while in the UK, they have listed the top 50 hotel restuaruants to check out - inlcuding three in Belfast.
Bert's Jazz Bar and The Great Room, both in The Merchant Hotel in Belfast's Cathedral Quarter were named alongside Jospers at Ten Square as the best hotel restaraunts in Northern Ireland.
Here is what OpenTable had to say about each spot:
Bert's Jazz Bar
Berts Jazz Bar encapsulates the sleek elegance of the art deco era, complimented by the very best in live jazz, fabulous cocktails and mouth-watering food.Transport yourself back to the Art Deco glamour of 1930’s New York and the Jazz Age in Belfast’s only dedicated Jazz bar and restaurant: Berts Bar at The Merchant Hotel. Soak up the sophisticated atmosphere and let the cool jazz melodies wash over you. A handpicked list of cocktails completes the extensive drinks selection. A French bistro style menu is complemented by an extensive wine list and, of course, exemplary service. Berts offers live jazz seven nights a week.
Jospers at Ten Square
The clue is in the name....and for the juiciest, most flavorsome steaks around, no matter how you take it, it's hard to beat a Josper-cooked steak!
The secret is our Josper grill, a very particular style of Spanish charcoal oven, which is regarded by chefs worldwide as the finest method of cooking super tender steaks, while locking in all those wonderful flavours.
So whether it's Sirloin or Rib Eye you prefer, the unique smoky, barbecue-style taste of our locally sourced, prime aged steaks is, we believe, out of this world!
The Great Room
The Great Room Restaurant is undoubtedly one of Northern Ireland’s most extraordinary restaurants.
Thanks to the remarkable original Victorian interior with its glass cupola, Ireland’s largest chandelier an array of plasterwork detailing, the space is second to none.
Needless to say our chefs search tirelessly to bring the finest seasonal ingredients together in eloquent dishes in thoughtfully prepared menus, just one of the reasons The Great Room Restaurant was awarded 2 AA Rosettes.
All this is complemented by expert service and a wine list to which all the superlatives apply!
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