Linen Hall Cafe
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About Linen Hall Cafe
Inside a library building facing City Hall on Donegall Square North, Linen Hall Cafe is a cafe set within that shared space rather than a standalone storefront. Seating sits alongside the library's public areas, giving visitors a place to stop while they're in the building. Service runs on a walk-in basis, with no reservations needed. The setting places it within easy reach of City Hall for anyone passing through the square.
Good to know
- ReservationsWalk-in only
- AccessibilityHas wheelchair-accessible entrance · Has wheelchair-accessible seating · Has wheelchair-accessible toilet
Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention open chicken sandwich, coffee, german biscuit and city hall views.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention open chicken sandwich, coffee, german biscuit and city hall views.
Customer Review Summary
Coffee draws steady praise, though one reviewer found the German biscuit flavourless and another felt hastily moved along after finishing their cup. The fry is called great, while an open chicken sandwich was described as merely okay, its chicken tasteless. Reviewers repeatedly mention friendly, attentive staff and the historic library setting overlooking City Hall, though service is called slow at times.
Customer Review Summary
Coffee draws steady praise, though one reviewer found the German biscuit flavourless and another felt hastily moved along after finishing their cup. The fry is called great, while an open chicken sandwich was described as merely okay, its chicken tasteless. Reviewers repeatedly mention friendly, attentive staff and the historic library setting overlooking City Hall, though service is called slow at times.
Featured reviews
- Noel Maguire
“Incredible food, service and environment! You can feel the energy in the Library.”
- C L
“First visit to the cafe today, having used the library before. Coffee was lovely, German biscuit flavourless. I had only just finished my coffee when a staff member came over saying he’d …”
- Luna October
“Such a cosy beautiful cafe within the library, the staff are friendly and attentive. The coffee and food is good and overall it is worth the visit!”
- X
“A small cafe in a historic library in front of the City Hall. Food has hits and misses, and service is slow. Still a unique tourist experience for people with extra time. …”
- Faye Tierney
“Beautiful building, staff friendly and efficient, a wee haven from the hussle and bussle of town but cafe itself is busy enough. gorgeous views over the city hall. Food well presented, some of the ingredients not as good as others: fry great, open chicken sandwich okay but chicken itself somewhat tasteless. Changing exhibitions in the tall gallery in library good to look at on way in and out.”
Amenities
- Has wheelchair-accessible entrance
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- Accessibility· 2
- Has wheelchair-accessible seating
- Has wheelchair-accessible toilet
Location
Cafes near Linen Hall Cafe
- Café Red4.82000.2 mi
ulster fry / mini fry, freshly ground coffee, poached eggs and smashed avocado
- The Cafe Rosa4.31670.2 mi
irish fry / large fry, generous portion sizes, coffee with whipped cream
- Pottingers Cafe Belfast4.33200.3 miOutdoor seatingVegetarian optionsVegan options
steak and guinness pie, caramel lattes, shakshuka
| Place | Rating | Distance | Mentioned in reviews |
|---|---|---|---|
| Linen Hall Cafe | 4.3121 | — | open chicken sandwich, coffee, german biscuit |
| Café Red | 4.8200 | 0.2 mi | ulster fry / mini fry, freshly ground coffee, poached eggs and smashed avocado |
| The Cafe Rosa | 4.3167 | 0.2 mi | irish fry / large fry, generous portion sizes, coffee with whipped cream |
| Pottingers Cafe BelfastOutdoor seating · Vegetarian options · Vegan options | 4.3320 | 0.3 mi | steak and guinness pie, caramel lattes, shakshuka |
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