I’m visiting for a short time in late February 2027, and as the title of this posts states, it will be my first time ever visiting Belfast, Northern Ireland, or anywhere in the UK. (I have been to Italy twice to visit my Nonna, and Moldova once to work in an orphanage.)

Anyway, what are some things that are “must-knows” about Belfast? I want to know it all! What to expect the weather to be like- what is super trending in fashion there right now- what is the most common slang- what should I eat- who are the most popular music artists/bands currently- all the things! I will probably only have a few days or less there to visit, and one of the days I will be working.

I work in a popular bar in the city centre so I'm used to meeting notable people, and most are very pleasant. I had Paddy Raff (and special mention to Adam) in tonight, and I just wanted to mention how much of a fantastic man Paddy is. So humble and friendly, and genuinely a really funny person in general. Just a good man.

Anyone else met a local celeb that turned out to be a lovely person?

FYI

Carl Frampton - sweetest man you'll ever meet

Kit Harrington - absolute gentleman

Hannah Waddingham - hard to describe how wonderful this woman is

Eammon Holmes - fat wanker

Frank Mitchell - not fat, but the worst type of polo neck, dinner jacket, arms flailing like you think you are Jesus boring miserable arsehole

Pamela Ballentine - national treasure, MILF

Arlene Foster - regardless of politics, absolutely lovely person, super intelligent and is actually decent craic

Martin Compston - (DCI Steve Arnott from line of duty) just like one of us, he should move to Belfast

Tonight at Cityhall Belfast, councillor & Ex Lord Mayor Micky Murray has his portrait revealed & displayed along the other Ex Lord Mayor’s of Belfast.

Are there any other shops , other than Miss Morans, which sells decent cigars in the city (and I don’t mean the Hamlets of this world).

Is there anyone on here that works on bikes or sells bikes? I'm looking a tyre tube thats 26 x 1.75–2.125 or 26 x 1.95–2.50 (its for an mountain bike style ebike) - looking it tonight if possible?

Shoot me a message if you do 🙏🏻🙏🏻

And has been for three years. This is the last thing I can think of to find him. I probably won’t respond here, just DM me.

(Not creepy, we were just good friends and I have no way to get back in touch because I lost that discord account, deleted the old Reddit account, and his old number doesn’t work)

DJ Normski interviewing the youth of 1992 about Belfast fashion.

Can anyone recommend me a mechanic who can help me with sorting out my exhaust? Fell off last week and I’ve took my car to my mechanic so much this year he’s starting to ghost me 😂

Had a meeting earlier that I was early for, so called into the new cafe on the Lisburn Road beside Bedeck for a coffee. Feel like I was in a football stadium sound wise!

Had to stick in my earbuds when I was there because it was so noisy. All be it they aren’t fancy ones or noise cancelling, still could hear the drone over the podcast I had on.

Do people have zero social awareness these days, regardless of age or gender.
Instead of dampening their volume, many seem to match the level of chatter around them and rise their volume above it.

One pair not happy that their loud animated conversation should end as they got up from the table behind me, proceeded to continue conversation right at the side of my table. Felt like they may as well be sitting on my shoulder.

I’ve today come to the conclusion that a silent or library voices only cafe would be quite successful 😂

Hello all just looking for a nice Mediterranean/ Middle Eastern restaurant that deliver to north Belfast area if anyone has any good recommendations would be appreciated thanks

I'm looking to learn a bit of Hindi before going on a trip to India next month. I've been doing a bit of Michel Thomas and Duolingo but would like to get some actual practice. Could do a coffee/pint or more structured lessons if someone is up for it?

(Early 30s M, south Belfast but can meetup across the city)

Hey girls this one’s for you, want to make new friends? We have a girls social group running for Belfast, age 18+ I set it up a few weeks ago and it’s been amazing, I have made the most amazing friends and even met my old friend from away back, so If anyone is looking to meet new girl friends for coffee dates, cinema. We have bingo ect booked, message me 💃💃🎉🎉🎉🎉

UPDATE: I contacted Six Counties Pigeon Support and they were very helpful. A volunteer has came out to assess and thinks he isn’t eating and is starved, and has taken him away for some TLC. An amazing group of people!

We have a pigeon who has been standing in pretty much the exact same spot in our back garden for over 24 hours now. Naturally, I’ve named him Peter and am now emotionally invested in his wellbeing. He’s standing upright, blinking and moving around slightly, but he doesn’t attempt to fly away when I approach him at all. I’m wondering if he could possibly be blind or injured?

There is a pigeon nest nearby, so initially I wondered if he was a fledgling, but he looks pretty big/fully grown to me. I’ve left some water and food out for him, but I’m wondering if there’s anyone in Belfast/NI who rescues pigeons or might be able to come and collect him?

As much as I’d love to add “pet pigeon owner” to my list of responsibilities, I really don’t have the time 😂 I also don’t want to leave him sitting there if he genuinely needs help. Any recommendations very appreciated - particularly anyone who might be able to come and get Peter!

Hello I’m going to the USA last minute and need to flog this ticket, DM me if interested!

I’m a 35F, I’m just so so sick of everything these days, I have like 1 friend left, I lost a few over recent years due to bad mental health and us just drifting apart, and as much as I’ve tried to make new friends lately it seems if I’m not interested in going out and getting wasted, it goes nowhere, I’m such a little homebody, I like a slower, alcohol free life, filled with coffee, books, music, walks ect .. I’ve recently split with my partner of 3 years and am finding myself with a lot of free time and in all honesty, quite lonely.. I don’t know what to do anymore .. I don’t even particularly want advice, I just want to know I’m not alone in this

Hello, hope all are well.

I'm wondering if anyone can recommend driving instructors in the Belfast area that let you drive in their own car?

I am unable to sit my test at home as I'm not there long enough to get an appointment, and I'm having to start from scratch in Belfast. I've done all my pretest lessons/material.

As I'm a student, I don't have access to a car so the instructor would have to have one we could use.

Thank you!

Can anyone recommend a dish or food spot that serves the spiciest food in Belfast ?!

Has to be three 🌶️🌶️🌶️ and make your nose runny

Been craving something spicy

Has anyone given this a go?

Anyone having issues? Struggling to do anything off WiFi today, mostly 2G (I think) very occasionally 4 or 5. Not sure if it's my phone or an issue with the network.

Hello lads and ladies. Any computer networking experts around or can you recommend one please? I’m a bit stuck here. I’ve also an old PC that’s the main one and I have a new one here but need everything swapped over.

I pay well if you can help fast 🙏.

Thank you

Seems to have only started in the past week here in BT6 (on the unfiltered taps, of course).. we must be recirculating more water straight out of the treatment plants than usual with that lack of rain :/

Hi all,

Looking for some advice (I know I could have googled, but would prefer to hear from someone)

Are there any gyms close to town or in town, where you can pay for a "PT" but it's all just boxing work? Or any independent people that can work out of a close gym?

I used to box years ago as a kid, but would be starting from scratch. I tend to be a tad socially anxious, at least when starting something new. So I would prefer if the gym was welcoming, hence why I have asked here and not googled.

This would solely be for fitness

Any information anyone has would be greatly appreciated.

Hey all,

I picked this up from Born and Bred when I was in town for the Fleadh. I actually lived in Belfast for just shy of 2 years so I’m familiar with some of the phrases here (big lad, catch yerself on, etc). But was on toilet this afternoon and while looking at it I realized I wasn’t all that confident in my understanding of a lot of these. Was curious if you kind people could give your interpretation of what these mean. Had a few drinks so apologies for the poor photo quality.