Blinkers
Quick info
About Blinkers
Blinkers is a diner-style cafe in Belfast at 1 Bridge St, used as a filming location for "Derry Girls". That gives viewers of the show a place to sit down for a meal in the setting. The menu centres on the Ulster Fry, served with potato bread, and the Large Fry comes with 2 of each item. A full soda with bacon, sausage and black pudding is also on offer, and burgers cover the rest of the diner side. Breakfast service starts in the morning, and the cafe takes walk-ins. Vegetarian options are on the menu, and the kitchen caters for allergy requests.
Good to know
- ReservationsWalk-in only
- ParkingPaid street parking
- AccessibilityWheelchair: entrance, seating
- Good for kidsGood for kids · High chairs · Kids' menu
- DietaryVegetarian options
Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention ulster fry, full soda sandwich, potato bread and burger bun.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention ulster fry, full soda sandwich, potato bread and burger bun.
Customer Review Summary
The Ulster Fry draws most reviewers, who describe a full breakfast with potato bread that one diner especially loved, and some come because the cafe appeared as a filming location for Derry Girls. Close behind is the full soda, a sandwich of bacon, sausage and black pudding that one returning visitor called the single best sandwich they have eaten, while another praised the soft, light bun on a burger. Reviewers describe a busy diner with friendly staff, fast service and good coffee, and several call it good value. Portions split opinion. One table that ordered large fries found them smaller than expected, with no beans, mushrooms or tomato, and said the food arrived only after they asked. Another diner was glad the fry was a lot of food even though friends called it a small version. Vegetarian options and allergy catering also earn mentions. One reviewer closes by noting that staff sorted out a problem with a companion's breakfast.
Customer Review Summary
The Ulster Fry draws most reviewers, who describe a full breakfast with potato bread that one diner especially loved, and some come because the cafe appeared as a filming location for Derry Girls. Close behind is the full soda, a sandwich of bacon, sausage and black pudding that one returning visitor called the single best sandwich they have eaten, while another praised the soft, light bun on a burger. Reviewers describe a busy diner with friendly staff, fast service and good coffee, and several call it good value. Portions split opinion. One table that ordered large fries found them smaller than expected, with no beans, mushrooms or tomato, and said the food arrived only after they asked. Another diner was glad the fry was a lot of food even though friends called it a small version. Vegetarian options and allergy catering also earn mentions. One reviewer closes by noting that staff sorted out a problem with a companion's breakfast.
Featured reviews
- Google user
“Stayed in a nearby hotel but like to make sure we use local business as much as possible and Blinkers was amazing for breakfast! Ive a number of allergies and they catered for them no bother at all! Highly recommend”
- Google user
“Excellent restaurant and well priced. Food excellent. I took my brother and his wife in today for a meal (they are from Yorkshire) and flying back home today.”
- Google user
“This place is the best! Great food. Served in no time. Great atmosphere and service. Haven’t tried the coffee yet but if it’s good this is the best place I’ve ever been to. And just ask my kids; I’m very particular about cafes. Very nice vego options”
- Google user
“Great little diner! Quite a busy little place due to it's good value. £6 breakfast! Can't complain. Great coffee, friendly staff.”
- Google user
“I'd heard that an Ulster Fry was an iconic meal in Belfast, so when I walked past Blinkers and saw it on the menu, I decided to give it a try. Overall, I enjoyed it, although I've friends who say that this was a small version of a traditional Ulster Fry. If that's the case I'm glad, because it was a lot of food.”
Highlights
- Great coffee
- Great dessert
- Great tea selection
- Popular for breakfast
- Popular for lunch
- Popular for dinner
Amenities
- Wheelchair accessible entrance
- Paid street parking
- Outdoor seating
- Takeout
- Dine-in
- Good for kids
Show more amenities
- Vegetarian options
- Alcohol
- Cozy
- Onsite services
- Beer
- Coffee
- Dining options· 7
- Breakfast
- Brunch
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Dessert
- Seating
- Table service
- Offerings· 2
- Quick bite
- Wine
- Popular for· 1
- Solo dining
- Atmosphere· 1
- Casual
- Crowd· 2
- Groups
- Tourists
- Highlights· 2
- Great dessert
- Great tea selection
- Facilities· 1
- Restroom
- Accessibility· 1
- Wheelchair accessible seating
- Family-friendly· 2
- High chairs
- Kids' menu
Location
Cafes near Blinkers
- The Cafe Rosa4.31670.1 mi
irish fry / large fry, generous portion sizes, coffee with whipped cream
- Metz Espress4.54510.1 miVegetarian options
fish curry with rice, caramel square, tea served in teapot
- Pottingers Cafe Belfast4.33200.1 miOutdoor seatingVegetarian optionsVegan options
steak and guinness pie, caramel lattes, shakshuka
| Place | Rating | Distance | Mentioned in reviews |
|---|---|---|---|
| BlinkersOutdoor seating · Vegetarian options | 4.41,002 | — | ulster fry, full soda sandwich, potato bread |
| The Cafe Rosa | 4.3167 | 0.1 mi | irish fry / large fry, generous portion sizes, coffee with whipped cream |
| Metz EspressVegetarian options | 4.5451 | 0.1 mi | fish curry with rice, caramel square, tea served in teapot |
| Pottingers Cafe BelfastOutdoor seating · Vegetarian options · Vegan options | 4.3320 | 0.1 mi | steak and guinness pie, caramel lattes, shakshuka |
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