The Underground Bistro opens on Belfast's Lisburn Road

This new spot offers Belfast foodies something fresh and different 🍽

(L-R) Restaurant Manager Gary Smith with Chef Leon Davis
Author: Emma DicksonPublished 19th Jul 2023

A new restaurant has opened on Belfast’s bustling Lisburn Road, The Underground Bistro. The eatery is set to bring a unique and exciting food offering to the area.

The restaurant is a second venture for the entrepreneur behind the Lisburn Road’s popular Springsteens restaurant. The new venue is an entirely different concept, providing customers with a relaxing space filled with an eclectic mix of vintage furniture and design elements.

The Underground Bistro’s team of trained chefs have created an extensive menu featuring everything from brunch to desserts, with innovative dishes that include ‘Cloud Cakes,’ a batch of matcha-scented, fluffy pancakes with cherry hibiscus syrup, chantilly cream and mixed berries.

Gary Smith, Manager of The Underground Bistro, says, “Belfast has an excellent restaurant scene, and we are delighted to launch a brand-new addition to the Lisburn Road area.

“With The Underground Bistro, we have combined a first-class eating experience with a quirky aesthetic and calming ambience. Our classically trained chefs have created a menu with amazing flavours from around the world and we’re excited to welcome everyone to come along and try it.”

The menu offers Belfast foodies something fresh and different, overseen by Head Chef, Leon Davis.

Leon comments, “We have assembled a top team of chefs who are bursting at the seams with talent and ideas.

“Their goal is to tantalise tastebuds with innovative dishes, whilst also producing the good old classics that we all know and love.”

Fusing old and new, The Underground Bistro’s décor was curated by Springsteens Manager, Cassie Quinn, who sought inspiration from her global travels and love of food.

It features furniture that was sourced at local auctions and upcycled to create a truly unique atmosphere and a warm and inviting space that is perfect for any mood or occasion.

The Underground Bistro will be open between 9am and 6pm from Monday to Sunday for the remainder of July.

From mid-August, the restaurant will extend its opening hours to offer a night-time menu which will offer high-quality food in a casual setting.

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