Neill's Hill Brasserie

Head up the Newtownards Road towards East Belfast and you'll find Neill's Hill doing what it does best: making you feel like a regular even on your first visit. The vibe is unpretentious but polished – the kind of place where they've clearly thought about every detail, from the wine list to the way they plate things, without ever getting precious about it. You're looking at the sort of menu that respects seasonal ingredients and doesn't faff about with unnecessary fuss: good steaks, proper fish, vegetables that actually taste like something. The room itself has that lived-in warmth you want from a neighbourhood spot, and at these prices it represents proper value for what you're getting.