The Ivy Belfast Brasserie

The Ivy Belfast Brasserie – Polished Glamour Opposite City Hall

There are restaurants that shout, and there are restaurants that purr. The Ivy Belfast Brasserie, perched across from the stately sweep of Belfast City Hall in Cleaver House, does the latter – with that familiar brand of Ivy elegance, part theatre, part comfort blanket.

Inside, it’s a world away from the weekday bustle outside. All day dining, that much-overused phrase, is actually taken seriously here – from breakfast meetings powered by flat whites and ambition, through to candlelit dinners where the wine list does the heavy lifting. The menu is as well-drilled as you’d expect: modern British fare, classic brasserie staples, and a menu that winks approvingly at the plant-based crowd without overplaying its hand. This is food designed to charm rather than challenge, and most nights it succeeds.

Private dining events at The Ivy Belfast Brasserie

And then there’s The Lewis Room, the Brasserie’s tucked-away private gem. Accessed through the storied Cleaver House, it’s an interior designer’s happy sigh: herringbone floors underfoot, timber panelling on the walls, and a tactful sprinkling of Adam Ellis wallpaper providing just enough flourish. There’s art, of course—colourful, confident – and enough natural light to make even the most reluctant speaker look halfway presidential at the head of the long table.

The space feels like a boardroom that took a sabbatical in Milan and returned wearing better shoes. It’s built for versatility – wedding toasts, corporate pitches, milestone birthdays – and the menus reflect that. Crafted by the Executive Chef, the offerings range from polished canapés to plated dishes that nod to sophistication without slipping into formality. It serves up charm, discretion, and quiet confidence – like a good maître d’ or a very expensive suit.

With seating for up to 20 guests, The Lewis Room doesn’t just host your evening – it elevates it. And if your event turns out to be less memorable than the décor, well, at least the lighting will be flattering.

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