A RECORD number of chefs and restaurants are set to take part in the first Belfast Restaurant Week of 2023.
The event will see more than 40 restaurants introduce special offers and incentives in an effort to boost trade for Belfast’s hospitality industry.
Running from February 20-26, the initiative is backed by the city’s three business improvement districts (BIDs): Belfast One, Cathedral Quarter and Linen Quarter.
Tzvetelina Bogoina, chair of Cathedral Quarter BID, said the last time the event ran in September 2022, restaurants experienced sell out events with some reporting a 70 per cent increase in lunch bookings and a 30 per cent increase in dinner reservations across the week.
The next event will see the 40 plus restaurants offering everything from lunch for £10, dinner for £20, unique offers, afternoon tea and special events.
The week will culminate with tasting demos in St George’s Market on February 25-26, hosted by TV presenter Pamela Ballantine,
"Building on the success of Belfast Restaurant Week previously, we anticipate that diners will come into the city centre in their thousands next week to experience the very best of what our much loved restaurants have to offer,” said Ms Bogoina.
“We are proud that in September 2022, restaurants experienced sell out events with some reporting a 70 per cent increase in lunch bookings and a 30 per cent increase in dinner reservations across the week.
“Belfast Restaurant Week offers our exceptionally talented chefs with a platform to showcase their flair and creativity while bringing affordability to diners.
“I would urge foodies and families, colleagues and couples to come into Belfast and treat themselves to an incredible dining experience throughout Belfast Restaurant Week.”
For participating restaurants and menus, visit belfastrestaurantweek.org.
