Joy Inn
Lively Belfast Chinese restaurant with a kids' menu, high chairs and gluten-free options — worth booking ahead.

Restaurant · Belfast
A handy central Belfast stop for an early start — doors open around 8am and the room is genuinely spacious, so a pram isn't a problem and nobody's squeezing past your table. Food comes out fast and freshly made, which matters when someone's hungry and cross. The Full Fry gets the loudest praise (black and white pudding, soda and potato bread, the lot), and the porridge with fruit and honey is a reliable win for smaller appetites. Poached eggs with smoked salmon on crisp sourdough, the steak sandwich, and the chicken and mushroom pasta all get warm words. Portions are generous and around £18 fed two. Staff are happy to swap things on a plate if a child is fussy. Kids' menu, high chairs and outdoor seating; skip the table by the door, as it catches a cold draught every time someone comes in.

A little something creative for your next meal out. Filled with colouring, simple drawing prompts for cute animals, origami and conversation starters designed to bring more play, laughter and connection to the table. 3 free printable packs for toddlers, preschoolers and primary-aged children.
Lively Belfast Chinese restaurant with a kids' menu, high chairs and gluten-free options — worth booking ahead.
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