Horatio Todd's Bar & Restaurant

Head up the Newtownards Road towards East Belfast and you'll find yourself in a proper neighbourhood spot that's all about good food and better craic. Horatio Todd's does that gastropub thing without the pretension—the kind of place where you can grab a casual pint and some decent grub, or settle in for a proper meal. The vibe is welcoming and lived-in, the sort of bar where locals actually want to spend their evenings, and the kitchen takes its work seriously without making a fuss about it. It's the real deal Belfast hospitality, the place you'd bring mates to without overthinking it.