the pocket — Belfast

Restaurant · Belfast

the pocket

4.6 (1,325 reviews)
££ 📍 68 Upper Church Ln, Belfast BT1 4QL

About the pocket

Weekend queues here can run past 45 minutes, so this is one for a morning when nobody is on the edge of a meltdown — but once you're in, service moves quickly without hurrying you along, and the room is relaxed enough that a baby at a table of four adults doesn't feel like a problem. High chairs, a kids' menu and buggy access are all sorted, plus outdoor seating if you'd rather spread out. The brunch cooking is genuinely careful: chorizo with poached egg, crispy kale and crushed spiced hazelnuts on sourdough; chicken French toast; a Bombay hash with standout bhajis; shakshuka with vegetarian meatballs. Coffee draws real praise, tea arrives with a timed hourglass, and vegan and vegetarian options are properly considered rather than an afterthought. It is on the pricier side — one parent calls it worth it "for a treat".

Kid-friendly features

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Kids menu ✓ Yes
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Highchairs ✓ Yes
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Outdoor space ✓ Yes
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Baby changing ✓ Likely
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Buggy friendly ✓ Yes
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Vegan options ✓ Yes
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Gluten free ✓ Likely
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Noise level Lively
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Booking Walk-ins welcome
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Best for All ages

Tags

#breakfast restaurant#cafe#coffee store#highchairs#kids menu#outdoor seating#restaurant
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Three Family Friendly UK Restaurant Activity Packs spread across a table — colouring, drawing and origami pages for kids.

The Free Restaurant Activity Packs Your Table Will Love

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.

  • Colouring
  • Origami
  • Drawing lessons
  • Table questions

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