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Griffin Restaurant
The newly refurbished Griffin Restaurant is not only one of the most popular in
Belfast it also boasts a wonderful collection of paintings by renowned Ulster
artists including Markey Robinson, Marie Carroll and Graham Knuttle.
Menus are changed frequently and everyday the chefs prepare two starter and
main course specials at the Griffin. Lunches for £11.50 will usually include
locally caught fish. Popular with business people as well as families, the
Griffin also has an excellent wine list.
Prices again provide great value for money for evening dining. Home made soup
for £3.25 or Grilled Fillet Steak for £15.75 and everything in between means
diners come back again and again.
Gelston's Corner
Bistro in the bar, Gelston's Corner, is immensely popular and served Monday
- Friday 12.00 to 9.00pm and Saturday to Sunday 12.00 to 7.00pm with prices
ranging from £2.95 to £9.50. A traditional décor provides cosy corners and
plenty of room for small to large groups. New comers will feel like old timers
in the bar atmosphere of Gelston's Corner which has proved a hit with the locals
for the last 40 years. Homely yet efficient the friendly and professional staff
are attentive to the needs of all diners.
Regarding the origin of Gelston's Corner at Strandtown, it is believed that
the present Stormont Inn at the corner was known as Gelston's Public House. In
1870 Strandtown was a village separate from Belfast and had a population of some
140.
Mrs Gelston owned the property which was an inn, groceries and provisions
store in 1870. Even though she was only there for a short while she succeeded in
leaving her name behind for Gelston's Corner is still known and used. Mr Hugh
Gelston, Mrs Gelston's predecessor in roughly 1880 was then the grocer, spirit
and provision dealer in Strandtown.
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