
City Picnic
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About City Picnic
City Picnic is a family restaurant in Belfast city centre, at 6 Castle St. Gluten-free buns, pancakes and burgers are on the menu, and the staff are aware of coeliac and cross-contamination concerns, which serves guests who avoid gluten or have allergies. The kitchen works through Picnic Bowls and Proper Beef Burgers alongside crispy wings, tacos and pizzas, and breakfast is served as well. The drinks list includes milkshakes, draught beer, wine and mocktails, with frozen cocktails such as a frozen margarita. Sides include curry sauce and chips and onion rings. A private dining room is available for groups.
Good to know
- ReservationsAccepts reservations
- AccessibilityWheelchair: entrance, restroom, seating
- Good for kidsGood for kids · High chairs · Kids' menu
- DietaryVegan options · Vegetarian options
Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention gluten free options, frozen cocktails, chicken burger and pizza.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention gluten free options, frozen cocktails, chicken burger and pizza.
Customer Review Summary
Gluten free food is what reviewers raise most, with the gluten free buns praised for a crisp outside and soft inside, plus gluten free pancakes at breakfast and a curry sauce and chips with onion rings described as a treat. One reviewer says most of the menu can be made gluten free and that staff take care over allergies and cross contamination. Close behind, the city-centre setting draws mentions of an urban feel and background music, and a few diners find the staff warm and friendly. Pizzas with frozen cocktails are enjoyed by some, though one visit found the pizzas undercooked and sloppy, with a chewy chicken burger that seemed cooked from frozen and inattentive service. Another reviewer describes a chicken burger that fell apart, with green bits in the goujons, and says nobody checked on them before they left. Others call the food only okay for the price, mention a stained teapot, and note that wings to go arrived in a pizza box. One server offered a courtesy frozen margarita after hearing a diner writes reviews.
Customer Review Summary
Gluten free food is what reviewers raise most, with the gluten free buns praised for a crisp outside and soft inside, plus gluten free pancakes at breakfast and a curry sauce and chips with onion rings described as a treat. One reviewer says most of the menu can be made gluten free and that staff take care over allergies and cross contamination. Close behind, the city-centre setting draws mentions of an urban feel and background music, and a few diners find the staff warm and friendly. Pizzas with frozen cocktails are enjoyed by some, though one visit found the pizzas undercooked and sloppy, with a chewy chicken burger that seemed cooked from frozen and inattentive service. Another reviewer describes a chicken burger that fell apart, with green bits in the goujons, and says nobody checked on them before they left. Others call the food only okay for the price, mention a stained teapot, and note that wings to go arrived in a pizza box. One server offered a courtesy frozen margarita after hearing a diner writes reviews.
Featured reviews
- Google user
“The food here is so good!! Most of the menu can be made gluten free and they take care to ensure a safe meal as best they can and are aware of allergies/cross contamination. Really delicious meats and surprised at how good the gluten free buns are– perfect crisp bread baked on the outside with soft on the inside. Highly recommend! Lots of indoor seating that can accommodate various group sizes. Bathroom available.”
- Google user
“Really tasty burger with gluten-free options. I ordered chicken wings to go, and it was okay; however, they packed my chicken wings in a pizza box. The presentation wasn't good enough. The staff was efficient and attentive.”
- Google user
“On our first ever visit to Belfast, we stumbled across City Picnic while strolling through the city centre, and we're so glad we did! The food was absolutely delicious, the service was warm and friendly, and the background music created a cool atmosphere. It was a fantastic little find that made our trip even more memorable. We'll definitely be back! Cheers from Houston, TX!”
- Google user
“Absolutely loved this place! Went for breakfast and had delicious gluten free pancakes and a delightful mocktail 😍 100% recommend, especially for coeliacs!”
- Google user
“Fantastic for gluten free options. Great food, especially the curry sauce and chips and the onion rings. What a GF treat.”
Highlights
“Casual Dining Restaurant, A City Center restaurant providing beautiful dining . The menu comprises of a number of categories including delicious,Picnic Bowls, Proper Beef Burgers, Crispy Chicken Burgers, Crispy Wings, Fabulous Tacos, Milkshakes, Beer on Draught, Cocktails and Vino.”
- Live music
- Popular for lunch
- Popular for dinner
- Popular for solo dining
- Vegan options
- Vegetarian options
Amenities
- Wi-Fi
- Wheelchair accessible entrance
- Accepts reservations
- Outdoor seating
- Delivery
- Takeout
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- Dine-in
- Family-friendly
- Vegan options
- Bar onsite
- Casual
- Onsite services
- Offerings· 12
- Alcohol
- Beer
- Cocktails
- Coffee
- Free water refills
- Hard liquor
- Late-night food
- Private dining room
- Quick bite
- Salad bar
- Vegetarian options
- Wine
- Dining options· 8
- Brunch
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Catering
- Counter service
- Dessert
- Seating
- Table service
- Highlights· 1
- Live music
- Facilities· 2
- Gender-neutral restroom
- Restroom
- Atmosphere· 1
- Trendy
- Popular for· 1
- Solo dining
- Crowd· 5
- College students
- Groups
- LGBTQ+ friendly
- Tourists
- Transgender safespace
- Accessibility· 2
- Wheelchair accessible restroom
- Wheelchair accessible seating
- Family-friendly· 3
- Good for kids
- High chairs
- Kids' menu
Location
Restaurants near City Picnic
- Queen's Café Bar4.35010.1 mi£15–30Reservations
seafood chowder, pie and mash, brie and bacon
- Bright's Restaurant4.51,3140.2 mi£15–30Vegetarian optionsGood for kids
ulster fry, fish and chips, potato farls and soda bread
- EDO Restaurant4.61,1950.2 mi£30–70Reservations
ham croquettes, paella, beef cheek
| Place | Rating | Distance | Price | Mentioned in reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| City PicnicOutdoor seating · Vegan options · Vegetarian options | 4.11,515 | — | £10–20 | gluten free options, frozen cocktails, chicken burger |
| Queen's Café BarReservations | 4.3501 | 0.1 mi | £15–30 | seafood chowder, pie and mash, brie and bacon |
| Bright's RestaurantVegetarian options · Good for kids | 4.51,314 | 0.2 mi | £15–30 | ulster fry, fish and chips, potato farls and soda bread |
| EDO RestaurantReservations | 4.61,195 | 0.2 mi | £30–70 | ham croquettes, paella, beef cheek |
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