Glamorous and elegant, without feeling pretentious, the Seahorse Restaurant, with its high ceilings and sumptuous decor, is a marvellous setting for a lavish afternoon tea, chilled cocktails or delicious dining and fine wines.

Using local, seasonal produce the team create inspiring culinary delights for you to savour. Prepare to be delighted by the extraordinary dishes made using seemingly ordinary ingredients.

In the mornings, light streams in through the floor-to-ceiling windows literally highlighting the bounteous breakfast. The breakfast menu showcases some of the finest produce that Northern Ireland has to offer and you can choose everything from a full Irish breakfast to boozy Bushmills Whiskey porridge made with Armagh oats, as well as other classic breakfast dishes and light bites too.

The Grand Café is a casual contemporary bistro-style dining space serving breakfast and an all-day menu. As always, local ingredients are turned into delicious dishes that encompass all tastes and dietary requirements. It would be remiss to visit the Grand Café and not tuck into one of the best scones in the city. Trust us on this. Light and fluffy and fresh from the oven smothered in local butter and jam, it is a truly scrumptious treat. We also suggest a glass of juice made with the finest, and world-class, Armagh apples.

The Observatory is the jewel in the crown that is the Grand Central Hotel. Ireland’s highest bar, you can sip in the sky as you take in the awe-inspiring panoramic views that surround you. This trendy and cosmopolitan space is the height (no pun intended!) of style and luxury.

The Observatory’s team of expert mixologists carefully craft cocktails that will cater to your tastes, while those who prefer other alcoholic beverages will be spoiled for choice with the extensive selection of locally distilled and brewed spirits and beers. Local distillers such as Shortcross and Jawbox are listed by local region or town. As with the hotel’s other dining spots, the sense of place is felt strongly at the Observatory as their menu of cocktails is named after famous Belfast landmarks. Have your taste buds tantalised with the Botanical Gardens or St. George’s Market cocktails before you visit the landmarks in question during your trip to Belfast.

Drinks are also categorised by alcohol content and taste profile. The Observatory team have truly anticipated your every wish and requirement when selecting your beverage of choice! You can also enjoy an intriguing Celestial Afternoon Tea during the day, which brings this popular food experience to a new level. Sip on an array of teas or crafted coffees as you dine on handcrafted delicious creations. Thomson’s Tea a longstanding Belfast business expertly blends the teas on offer and these are specially selected by Hastings Hotels. The house selection of coffee is roasted in Co. Antrim by one of the country’s leading specialists. This makes for a super glamorous afternoon experience if we do say so ourselves!