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The Metro Menu

Your Ticket to Taste More Belfast

Public voting is CLOSED… for now!

A huge thank you to everyone who nominated their favourite Belfast foodie spots. We’ve had hundreds of entries and some seriously delicious recommendations!

Now it's over to our expert judging panel, who are carefully reviewing your nominations to shortlist the most-loved venues from every corner of Belfast. The heat is on. 

But this isn’t over…

The final voting stage is coming soon, where our judges will ask you to pick your top favourite from their shortlist… you’ll get one last opportunity to shape the official Metro Menu Food Tour.

Even better… by voting (even if you didn’t vote in phase one), you’ll be in with a chance to win tickets for the tour itself!

Want to be first to know when the shortlist is revealed?

Click here to get a reminder straight to your inbox.

Meet Our Judging Panel

Chris McClurg

We're thrilled to have award-winning chef Chris McClurg joining us as guest judge for The Metro Menu! As a Great British Menu finalist and one of Northern Ireland's most respected culinary talents, Chris brings his exceptional expertise and passion for local produce to our judging panel. 

Having made his mark on the national food scene, Chris is the perfect ambassador to help us celebrate Belfast's thriving food culture and discover the dishes that truly represent our city's vibrant culinary identity.

Photo of award-winning chef, and Metro Menu guest judge, Chris McClurg standing with a Belfast Metro bus
A photo of Metro Menu Judge Caroline Wilson

Caroline Wilson

Caroline Wilson is Founding Director of award-winning food and drink experience provider, Taste & Tour. Caroline swapped her legal career to start a food tour business in Belfast almost ten years ago. It all started with a desire to show off the very best of Belfast's hospitality scene and the incredible produce of Northern Ireland in a fun and informative way - and this ethos remains to this day. 

Sean McGreevy

Sean McGreevy is Belfast Area Manager for Translink. He is responsible for managing all Metro and Glider service operations across Belfast, with around 6k services operating each week, and delivering over 30 million passenger journeys annually. With the introduction of over 160 zero emission vehicles across the fleet, Metro offers a modern, greener, convenient and good value bus service throughout the city.

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A photo of Metro Menu judge Sophie Smith

Sophie Smith

Sophie Smith is a Culinary Arts Management student at Ulster University, with experience spanning both local and international kitchens. She began her culinary journey under Chef Gemma Austin at A Peculiar Tea in Belfast and recently completed a placement at the prestigious 3-star Michelin restaurant, The Inn at Little Washington in Virginia. Sophie has demonstrated her skills nationally at WorldskillsUK and IFEX and is dedicated to her growing career in hospitality. 

How Metro Menu Works

1. Share Your Favourites

Tell us about your go-to food and drinks spots across Belfast, that can be reached via Metro (i.e., within a 10 minute walk from a Metro bus stop) - restaurants, cafés, bars and pubs… while our focus is food, we won’t pretend it’s not best enjoyed with something refreshing!

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2. Public Shortlist

Our panel of judges, including guest judge Chris McClurg and the hospitality experts from Taste & Tour, will review all entries and create a shortlist of establishments, ensuring representation from across the city.

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3. Cast Your Vote

Once the shortlist is announced, you'll have the chance to vote for your favourite restaurant, café, bar or pub…

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4. Menu Development

The winning establishments will form 'The Metro Menu' and determine the route for our exclusive Metro Food Tour – the ultimate Belfast-inspired food experience, designed by you and hosted by experts, Taste & Tour.

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5. WIN The Ultimate Food Tour

Everyone who submits their favourite spots and / or votes for the winning establishments will be entered into a draw to win tickets for one of two exclusive Food Tour dates – an unforgettable culinary journey through Belfast aboard a special Metro bus, featuring delicious food and drinks for a unique and memorable night out. 

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A photo of award-winning chef Chris McClurg at the Metro Menu launch event at Belfast City Hall

Why Metro?

Metro is woven into the very fabric of Belfast, connecting you to the city’s thriving food and drink scene, from breakfast through to dinner! With services running from 5:20am until 11pm and unlimited day travel for just £4, Metro makes exploring the city’s tastiest spots easy and affordable – one bite and bus journey at a time...

Key Dates

Keep an eye on Translink social media channels for date announcements!

  • Public submissions open: Thursday 5th June - Friday 4th July 2025
  • Shortlist announcement: Late July
  • Voting period: Late July – early August
  • Winners announced: Mid-August
  • Food Tours: Thursday 28th & Friday 29th August

By submitting your entry, you'll automatically be entered into our competition to win a place on 'The Metro Menu Food Tour' for you and a friend. See here for more information and terms and conditions..