Recently, we were asked to be part of a new Metro Menu campaign in partnership with Taste and Tour, award-winning chef Chris McClurg, and Translink to celebrate the best food and drink spots across the city, and shine a light on the talent behind some of our favourite venues.
Food lovers were invited to enter a competition to help design an exclusive Belfast-inspired food experience – the first ever “Metro Menu” food tour, hosted by Taste & Tour onboard a Metro bus, featuring the public’s favourite restaurants, cafés, and pubs across Belfast which are accessible via Metro services.
And everyone who entered the competition could win two tickets for an unforgettable culinary journey, which would incorporate some the most popular hospitality venues across the city!
So now that all the votes are in, we were invited to experience the first-ever Metro Menu tour, celebrating Belfast’s best-loved local food and drink venues as chosen by the public, on an exclusive sneak peek brought to life by Translink and Taste & Tour.
Starting at Belfast’s City Hall, the tasty itinerary included four of our favourite foodie spots; Mourne Seafood Bar, Waterman, Stereo, and Bullhouse. Take it from us, this was a fabulous evening of stunning food and drink.
What an amazing opportunity to connect with the city’s most exciting hospitality venues, hear the story behind the campaign, and experience how Metro continues to support the cultural heartbeat of Belfast.
Translink’s vision is to make public transport the first choice for travel today and for tomorrow, and Metro makes it so easy to explore and connect the city’s foodie spots, from local legends to hidden gems, and with Translink’s mLink ticketing app, you can avail of unlimited travel across the city via Metro and Glider for just £4.00, from breakfast through to dinner: less than the price of a fancy coffee!
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We’ve designed our very own “Metro Menu” – join us as we travel around Belfast with Metro to visit some of our favourite places to eat and drink.
As part of a new campaign in partnership with Taste and Tour and award-winning chef Chris McClurg, Translink is celebrating the best food and drink spots across the city, and shining a light on the talent behind your favourite venues.
Food lovers are invited to help design an exclusive Belfast-inspired food experience – the first ever “Metro Menu” food tour, hosted by Taste & Tour, onboard a Metro bus.
Simply submit your favourite restaurants, cafés, and pubs across Belfast, that are accessible via Metro services and you could WIN TWO TICKETS for an unforgettable culinary journey, which will incorporate some the most popular hospitality venues across the city!
Metro makes it so easy to explore and connect the city’s foodie spots, from local legends to hidden gems, and with Translink’s mLink ticketing app, you can avail of unlimited travel across the city via Metro and Glider for just £4.00, from breakfast through to dinner: less than the price of a fancy coffee!
Have your say in shaping the “Metro Menu” and support your local foodie faves – the voting platform is open now and closes on 4th July, then the shortlisting will begin!
Read more and link to nominate your favourites here :-
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Taste & Tour website HERE
Meet Our Guest Judge
We’re thrilled to have award-winning chef Chris McClurg joining us as guest judge for The Metro Menu! As a Great British Menu finalist and one of Northern Ireland’s most respected culinary talents, Chris brings his exceptional expertise and passion for local produce to our judging panel.
Having made his mark on the national food scene, Chris is the perfect ambassador to help us celebrate Belfast’s thriving food culture and discover the dishes that truly represent our city’s vibrant culinary identity.
How Metro Menu Works
1. Share Your Favourites
Tell us about your go-to food and drinks spots across Belfast, that can be reached via Metro (i.e., within a 10 minute walk from a Metro bus stop) – restaurants, cafés, bars and pubs… while our focus is food, we won’t pretend it’s not best enjoyed with something refreshing!
2. Public Shortlist
Our panel of judges, including guest judge Chris McClurg and the hospitality experts from Taste & Tour, will review all entries and create a shortlist of establishments, ensuring representation from across the city.
3. Cast Your Vote
Once the shortlist is announced, you’ll have the chance to vote for your favourite restaurant, café, bar or pub…
4. Menu Development
The winning establishments will form ‘The Metro Menu’ and determine the route for our exclusive Metro Food Tour – the ultimate Belfast-inspired food experience, designed by you and hosted by experts, Taste & Tour.
5. WIN The Ultimate Food Tour
Everyone who submits their favourite spots and / or votes for the winning establishments will be entered into a draw to win tickets for one of two exclusive Food Tour dates – an unforgettable culinary journey through Belfast aboard a special Metro bus, featuring delicious food and drinks for a unique and memorable night out.
Why Metro?
Metro is woven into the very fabric of Belfast, connecting you to the city’s thriving food and drink scene, from breakfast through to dinner! With services running from 5:20am until 11pm and unlimited day travel for just £4, Metro makes exploring the city’s tastiest spots easy and affordable – one bite and bus journey at a time…
Key Dates
Keep an eye on Translink social media channels for date announcements!
- Public submissions open: Thursday 5th June – Friday 4th July 2025
- Shortlist announcement: Late July
- Voting period: Late July – early August
- Winners announced: Mid-August
- Food Tours: Thursday 28th & Friday 29th August
