December has become one of the busiest months of the year at James St, as work parties, family get-togethers and friends catching up before the holidays fill the brick-walled dining room on James Street South.
Find Out MoreJames St. restaurant is everyone’s favourite restaurant in Belfast, whether celebrating a special occasion, catching up with friends, or hosting colleagues or customers for lunch or dinner.
Since opening its doors in September 2003, the restaurant has remained one of Belfast’s best places to dine, tasting great local produce. 100 Best Restaurants in Ireland 2023 by the Sunday Times, McKenna’s Guides to LCN Chef of the year.
With a focus on sourcing local, seasonal ingredients our restaurants are renowned for serving great food every day.
Pre-Theatre Dining
James St sits on James Street South in Belfast's Linen Quarter, within easy walking distance of the Grand Opera House, making it a natural stop for dinner before a show.
A 2 or 3 course set menu built with theatre-goers in mind: proper courses from a kitchen that also cooks for full evening service, served at a pace that gets you out the door and up the road in good time for curtain-up.
Find Out MoreVouchers
Looking for a gift or an unforgettable dining experience? Look no further than a voucher for any of our restaurants or The Cookery School, James St. Vouchers can be redeemed against food and wine, or bookable against any of our great events.
Buy a gift voucherApprenticeship Programme
We have been operating a Chef Apprenticeship since 2014 and we are keen to recruit 12 apprentices for our chef program and 12 apprentices for our Front of House Programme. The programme is for young people between the ages of 16 and 24.
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Opening Hours
Monday, Wednesday, Thursday: 5pm to 9.30pm
Tuesdays: Closed - Private Hire Available
Friday, Saturday, Sunday: 1pm to late