Date spot in Belfast
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Book dinner at the Michelin-starred restaurant on the banks of the Lagan, with seasonal tasting menus built around produce from Northern Ireland's farms and coast.
Oxford Street, by the river
Address: 1 Oxford Street, Belfast BT1 3LA- Restaurant
- Rain-proof ☔
- A treat
- Romantic
- Foodie
Why it's a good date: The one to save for an anniversary: serious cooking in a calm, unfussy room. Book well ahead.
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The Lagan Towpath
Lagan Towpath, from Stranmillis to Shaw's Bridge
Address: Shaw's Bridge car park, Malone Road, Belfast BT9 5YN- Outdoors
- Free
- Best in Spring, Summer, Autumn
- Active
Walk or cycle the towpath beside the River Lagan out of the city, through meadows and woods to the old stone arches of Shaw's Bridge.
Why it's a good date: It's flat, green and surprisingly peaceful for somewhere so close to the city. Hire bikes for a longer day, or walk out and treat yourselves to lunch on the way back.
Divis and the Black Mountain
Divis Road, above west Belfast
Address: Divis Road, Hannahstown, Belfast BT17 0NG- Outdoors
- Free
- Dog friendly
- Best in Spring, Summer, Autumn
- Active
Follow the tracks and boardwalks across the open hilltop above west Belfast to the summit of Divis, the highest of the Belfast Hills.
Why it's a good date: Wild, windy and quiet, with the city at your feet and, on a clear day, the Mournes and the coast of Scotland. The National Trust is doing work up there, so check what's open before you go.
The Giant's Causeway
Causeway Road, Bushmills, about an hour and a quarter north
Address: 44 Causeway Road, Bushmills BT57 8SU- Trip
- Outdoors
- Cheap and cheerful
- Dog friendly
- Out of town
Head up the Causeway Coast to scramble over the thousands of six-sided basalt columns stepping down into the sea, then walk the cliff-top path for the view back down.
Why it's a good date: It's the famous one for a reason, and a proper day out together. Go early or late to miss the coach parties, and make a road trip of it along the coast.
