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Scenes | Dinner at The Barking Dog, Belfast

One of the things I sincerely miss about Belfast when I'm at university is all of its quirky and eclectic bars and restaurants, and there really is a lot of them. I basically spent the entirety of my last week of university, in fact, dreaming of my return to my home city where I could soak in the wintry ambience of its bustling beer gardens, dining out and getting tipsy with old friends amidst the hum of city sounds.


Thankfully I have a friend with an equal penchant for alcohol and good food in Gemma and on Thursday night we decided to take a little dander into Belfast for dinner and drinks. I'd managed to nab a last minute table at The Barking Dog on the Malone Road which was really lucky since it's normally so busy, especially around Christmas time.


Our table was by the window which was nice since the restaurant is in the University Quarter of the city, right by where the Queen's University student accommodation is so you could see all the students passing by outside, heading out. The table was also candlelit and decorated with roses and holly which was lovely.

Gemma and I both opted for turkey and ham for our meal- it is Christmas after all!- and I have to say, it was amazing


After dinner we headed out to a bar called 'Filthy McNasty's', though despite the name, which my English friends think sounds absolutely horrific, there's not really anything particularly filthy or nasty about it. It's probably the most popular bar in Belfast at the minute, made up of a quirky indoor bar, beer garden, cocktail bar and nightclub, the 'Gypsy Lounge' which has an interior made up to look like an old gypsy caravan. It's one of my favourite city haunts for sure.

We didn't stay for too long, just for one drink before calling it a night, but overall I had a lovely evening and I'm looking forward to many more like it before I head back to uni!

11 comments

  1. This looks so lovely and cozy! The ambiance of little places like this are the best for holiday dinners.

    xx Kathryn
    http://www.throughthethicket.ca

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    1. I very much agree! As an aside, you have an absolutely glorious blog, Kathryn! xx

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  2. This place looks really cozy and just peaceful! Plus, that dinner looks really good!

    Eena
    www.eensybits.com
    x

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  3. Aw this looks so nice! Delicious food too, ideal for just before Christmas :) x

    Jasmin Charlotte | UK Lifestyle Blog

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  4. Looks like you had such a lovely evening! The food looks amazing. Going out for dinner is such a nice thing to do! :)

    xx Mimmi, Muted Mornings

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    1. I know, eating out is one of my favourite things to do :) xx

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  5. This is such a nice scene. :) And now I'm hungry...

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  6. I love the pictures. They are so pretty. Your dinner also looks scrumptious. :)
    I love being back from college too!
    http://fishnetsxd.blogspot.ie

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    1. Aw thanks! Yeah it was so good! Can't wait for Christmas dinner tomorrow :) xx

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