10 budget-friendly bites in Belfast

Author: Elise McClellandPublished 18th Oct 2023

Belfast offers a range of budget-friendly dinner options that allow you to savour the city's culinary delights without breaking the bank.

The cost-of-living crisis shouldn’t mean the end of fab meals out with friends.

Whether you're in the mood for traditional food or international cuisine, here are some budget-friendly places to eat in Belfast...

Cuban Sandwich Factory

After conquering St. Georges Market, you can now treat yourself to the delicious Cuban sandwich Factory down Botanic.
This tasty wee spot has meal deals if you are dining alone, with a friend, or as a group of 4.
The sandwiches are all under £7 and well worth a visit!

Tribal Burger

Delicious dishes under £13 and a lunchtime offer! For a limited time, you can buy a lunchtime voucher for only £9.50! These vouchers are usually £15.50. when you buy a lunchtime voucher you can save up to £6 on a burger and fries. The voucher can be used 7 days a week any time up until 4 pm.

Town Square

A tasty mixture of meals with vegan-friendly options, with all dishes under £15. As well as a fantastic food selection, they have amazing drinks on offer. A variety of alcoholic, soft drinks and hot beverages. All of their cocktails are under £10 and for those non-drinkers, delicious mocktails are also available.

Little Wing

With the 'Little Wing Little Bill', you can get 2 courses, with a glass of wine, prosecco, a soft drink, beer, or cider for £16.50.
If you want to go for the 'Lunch at Little Wing' offer you can grab any 6" pizza and a mini insalata or chicken Caesar salad for £6.95 available from 12-4 pm.
If you just want to grab and go you can grab a 'Soda and Slice' which includes a slice of 24" of pepperoni or margherita pizza and a selected soft drink for only £4, available from 12-4 pm.
And finally, for those broke students, Little Wing provide 20% discount. To qualify for this discount, you have to provide a valid student ID. T&Cs apply.

Hell Cat Maggie’s

With food options starting at £5 and kids' meals prices at £4.95, Hell Cat Maggie's is a must!
The drinks menu starts at £4, with all cocktails under £10. An affordable place for a meal or drinks no matter your budget.

Boojum

If you don't know what Boojum is, you must be living under a rock.
All you have to do is choose from the wide selection of burritos, fajitas, burrito bowls, salads, nachos, and quesadillas and design it how you like it. Deciding on your rice, meat, and fillings.
When you download the Boojum loyalty app, after 10 purchases you get a free meal, and after unlocking 4 free meals you win a Boojum t-shirt.

Ryan's Bar & Restaurant

With offers of 2 courses under £14, and seasonal dishes, classic dishes, and burgers all £15 or less and steaks at £21. Vegan options and a kids menu are also available.
The bar and restaurant has a large selection of drinks and cocktails under £10.

Parlour bar

A student favourite with live music and a weekly quiz, The Parlour is an affordable favourite.
With £4 pizza deal on Mondays from 3 – 6 pm and everything on the main menu for £11 or less.
With this affordable favourite, you can also earn loyalty points on their Kudos app. By scanning the app every time you buy food or a drink you can earn 1 point for every pound spent. When you gain 100 points you get £2 off your bill.

Little Italy

You'll get an affordable slice of Belfast when you head to Little Italy. 12" pizzas all under £10 and Garlic bread only £2.50.

Yo! Sushi

Full of offers and deals all year round, kids are also invited to eat for free this Halloween. At Yo! Sushi, fun and food go hand in hand. By playing BingYo you must collect every coloured plate of food off the conveyor belt of food. When you complete a row from your BingYo card you get 20% off your next visit.

Yo! Sushi also have a stamp rewards scheme. Every time you spend £10 in Yo, you receive 1 new stamp. After collecting your first 3 stamps you can receive a £5 voucher, after collecting 6 stamps you receive a £10 voucher and when you collect 10 stamps you can collect a £20 voucher!

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