Are there options for guests with dietary restrictions?

Yes, Good Food Ireland offers gluten-free, vegetarian, and vegan afternoon tea options tailored to your needs.

Is there a dress code for afternoon tea at the Grand Central?

Smart casual attire is recommended to match the elegant atmosphere.

How long does the afternoon tea experience last?

The experience typically lasts about 1 hour and 30 minutes.

Can I choose between seating locations within the hotel?

Yes, you can select either the Seahorse Restaurant for an intimate setting or the Observatory Bar for panoramic city views.

Is the Grand Central Hotel accessible by public transport?

Yes, the hotel is centrally located in Belfast with easy access via bus and taxi services.

Can I add champagne or other beverages to my afternoon tea?

Champagne and other drinks can be added to enhance your experience upon request.

Afternoon Tea at Good Food Ireland’s Grand Central Belfast

Located in the heart of Belfast, Northern Ireland, the Grand Central Hotel offers a sophisticated retreat from the city’s lively pulse through an elevated afternoon tea experience curated by Good Food Ireland. This isn’t your typical tea break — it’s a carefully crafted journey into refined taste and local hospitality within a setting that captures Belfast’s evolving charm.

The Grand Central Hotel stands amid a city rich with history and culture, where modern architecture intertwines with Belfast’s storied past. Guests can choose between two distinctive venues: the intimate Seahorse Restaurant, with its understated elegance and comfortable decor, or the Observatory Bar, which boasts sweeping panoramic views of the city skyline. Each offers a unique perspective for enjoying an array of expertly selected teas sourced from Kenya and Assam’s valleys, underpinning the ceremony of afternoon tea with genuine depth.

The menu itself is a highlight. A selection of handcrafted delicacies balances traditional Irish flavors with modern culinary finesse. Sandwiches feature local touches such as Guinness bread and Irish chicken with thyme mayonnaise, complemented by warm buttermilk scones with clotted cream and preserves. The patisserie tray tantalizes with items like elderflower rhubarb panna cotta and chocolate praline éclairs. Importantly, Good Food Ireland accommodates dietary needs across gluten-free, vegetarian, and vegan preferences without sacrificing flavor or presentation.

Beyond the plate, this experience offers a moment to pause and connect with the city’s vibrant atmosphere from a vantage point that few know well. Whether you seek a quiet afternoon with friends or a special occasion imbued with understated luxury, this afternoon tea embodies a distinctive way to taste Belfast’s hospitality and craftsmanship.

Good Food Ireland’s offering is a standout among Belfast’s culinary and hospitality options, blending locally inspired fare with world-class service and stunning urban vistas that invite both visitors and locals to savor the city uniquely.

About Good Food Ireland

Good Food Ireland is a curated network and marketplace for Irish food experiences based in Drinagh, County Wexford. The organisation connects travellers with local producers, chefs and hospitality venues to offer bookable food tours, workshops and tastings across Ireland. Experiences range from coastal oyster farm visits and shucking demonstrations to hands-on cheesemaking, sourdough workshops, farm tours and classic afternoon tea services at established hotels.

Good Food Ireland works with generational producers, artisan food businesses and historic hotels to present authentic tasting and learning opportunities. Featured experiences include oyster farm tours in Mayo and Kerry, cheesemaking and heritage tours on the Aran Islands, farm visits and cookery school garden tours in Cork, and a variety of afternoon tea offerings at hotels and castles across several counties. Workshops and private tours provide small-group, experiential formats suited to food-focused travellers and local guests.

Booking information, experience descriptions and partner details are provided for each listed trip so guests can choose dates, locations and formats that suit their needs. Good Food Ireland emphasises transparency about hosts, locations and activity types, helping visitors select experiences that match dietary needs, accessibility and scheduling preferences.

For visitors seeking a taste of Ireland through producer-led visits, tasting sessions and hands-on food workshops, Good Food Ireland provides a searchable, county-organised catalogue of experiences and direct booking options through its listings. Contact details and the Drinagh, County Wexford headquarters are listed on the site for enquiries and group bookings. Listings are updated regularly with seasonal availability and partner information. Online.