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The Great Room (Merchant Hotel)

Name: The Great Room (Merchant Hotel)
Address: 35-39 Waring Street, Belfast, BT1 2DX, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom
Price range: ££££–£££££ — afternoon tea £35–£55, dinner £60–£90 (~$44–$70 / $76–$114)
Rating: 4.8

CuisineModern European / Afternoon Tea
CategoryFine Dining
Rating★ 4.8
Price££££–£££££ — afternoon tea £35–£55, dinner £60–£90 (~$44–$70 / $76–$114)

By Elena Kovač Updated 2026-05-22 Reviewed by Daniel Mercer

Signature dishes

Afternoon tea with local scones and finger sandwiches
Pan-fried halibut
Dry-aged sirloin

Good to know

Known for: Belfast's most elegant dining room in a restored Victorian banking hall
Hours: Daily breakfast 7am–10:30am; afternoon tea 12pm–5pm; dinner 5:30pm–9:30pm
Reservations: Essential for dinner and afternoon tea

Location

35-39 Waring Street, Belfast, BT1 2DX

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