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The Metro Menu

And the Metro Menu Winners Are…

Belfast, you voted - and the results are in! After hundreds of nominations, sizzling shortlists, and a nail-biting final vote, we’ve crowned the Metro Menu champions.

A massive thank you to everyone who took part in the campaign and helped celebrate Belfast’s buzzing food and drink scene. You’ve shone a spotlight on some of the city’s most-loved cafés, restaurants and bars, and your support has been nothing short of delicious.

Your winners:

  • Brunch & Beyond: Stereo
  • Casual Cravings: Mourne Seafood Bar
  • Metro Mains: Waterman
  • Belfast Beverages: Bullhouse East

A huge congratulations to all our winners - find out more about how the tours went here.


About The Metro Menu

The Metro Menu is a foodie celebration of Belfast’s best local food and drink spots, brought to life by Translink in partnership with Taste & Tour.

From public nominations to an expert panel-picked shortlist, the campaign showcases cafés, restaurants and bars right across the city - all easily reached on Metro! 

This year’s winning four will feature on an exclusive Metro Menu Food Tour this August – the tastiest trip in town, one bite (and bus journey) at a time.

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.

A photo of Metro Menu Judge Sean McGreevy
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. 

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...

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..