Tag: belfast

The nice folk at the Ohh Social app invited Eating Ideas to the new Food Hall restaurant in the Cathedral Quarter of Belfast.  The outlet is located between York Street and Academy Street, perfect for the hoards of students looking for a coffee or bite to eat.  We were treated to some samples of the […]

I was invited to try the new savoury afternoon tea in Bert's Jazz Bar at the Merchant Hotel. Jazz, afternoon tea and savoury treats? Sounds like a perfect afternoon out to me!

It's World Gin Day today and I am officially excited about it! To mark the occasion, the lovely people at The Fitzwilliam Hotel in Belfast invited me to a special gin tasting and Cocktail making masterclass in partnership with Jawbox Gin. An invitation I couldn't refuse!

The nice folk at Newbridge Silverware have given Eating Ideas a goodie bag for one lucky reader to win. For a chance to win, all you have to do is enter below. The winner will be selected on Friday 2nd June.

The Four Winds has played a large part in my past.  I remember as a child, watching my mum and dad don their best outfits for a big night out there with friends and as I got older, it became a favourite local location for my friends and I. Over the years, it has been […]

The lovely folk at freshii, Belfast have given Eating Ideas breakfast for 4 colleagues for one person to win and share with their favourite work pals. Imagine just how popular you will be in work if you win this! To be in with a chance, all you have to do is enter below. The winner will be selected on Monday 22nd May!

The team in Corries Farm Butchers invited me to join their butchery course in their Ballyhackamore store. Never in my life did I imagine a future where someone might let me loose with a meat cleaver so how could I refuse?

The team at Alibi Bar in Belfast invited me to join them at their Jawbox Gin tasting night. Sample Jawbox Gin in a variety of cocktails and learn about the history of Jawbox Gin? That has to be the perfect job for me!

I was invited to try First Floor Bistro on the Ormeau Road in Belfast. Its a "bring your own bottle" venue with great service and fabulous food. It's definitely worth a visit! Here's how I got on...

Jean-Christophe Novelli has kindly given Eating Ideas a specially signed copy of his recipe book, "Simply Novelli" for one lucky reader to win. The book is packed full of his fantastic quick and easy French classics for you to try at home.

The lovely people at the Maldron Hotel, Belfast have given Eating Ideas a voucher for a night’s stay and a week’s airport parking for one lucky reader to win!  The hotel is conveniently situated right next to the Belfast International Airport and this prize is perfect for anyone jetting off on a week’s holiday or […]

Cast and Crew is a gem of a restaurant in the Titanic Quarter of Belfast.  It is situated in an old brick bunker that used to be an outpost of the First Trust bank. Sitting between The Titanic Visitors Centre and The Belfast Metropolitan College it lay unloved for a long time but has now been […]

I was invited by OhhSocial to join them at George's of the Market for the launch of the restaurant's new cocktail menu.  Cocktails? For me to try? - yes please- don't mind if I do!

The lovely folk at Solo Restaurant  & Bar in Belfast have given Eating Ideas a voucher for a meal for 2 for one lucky reader to win.  All you have to do is enter below.  The winner will be selected on Friday 17th February.

I was invited to meet with Alex, the owner of DinaDina who was keen to share his passion for home cooked Italian.  I had heard of DinaDina but had never paid a visit.  I knew that the restaurant has won several awards- best world cuisine in the Irish Restaurant Awards and best street food in […]

To celebrate the newly refurbished Tesco store in Newtownbreda, Tesco NI has given Eating Ideas a £50.00 gift voucher for one lucky reader to win. To be in with a chance, all you have to do is comment on this post saying why you should win! The winner will be selected at 12 noon on Thursday 15 December. Good luck everyone!