Belfast is brimming with various unique locations for you to take your workload this semester, whether you are in need of a coffee, a quiet bite to eat, or a catch-up with friends.
Check out 10 of the cosiest places for students to study in Belfast:
5. Linen Hall Library Café, 17 Donegall Square North, Belfast
Although this article is meant to help those seeking an escape from the library, this family run business is the perfect quiet retreat from the busy streets of the city centre. Located inside the oldest library in Belfast, the café offers mouth watering home cooked Irish dishes, as well as a variety of herbal teas and coffee. The old ornate style of the Linen Hall Café mixed with its selection of delicious foods makes it the perfect place for stimulating your studies.
For more information, go to linenhall.com/the-linen-hall-cafe Photo: linenhall.com
6. Hope Café, Queens McClay Library, 10 College Park East, Belfast
For those in desperate need of a break from The McClay Library need not look too far, as the Hope Café resides on its ground floor. With its spacious and warm layout, this café offers the perfect place to shift your study scenery and indulge in breakfast, lunch and all day snacks, or its large selection of sandwiches and salads. Being a part of Clements, students should expect no less than a great cup of coffee - it’s also not restricted to just Queen’s students.
For more information, go to clementscoffee.com/hope-cafe Photo: Hope Café via Facebook
7. Maggie Mays Belfast Café, 50 Botanic Avenue, Belfast
A favourite amongst students, Maggie Mays offers a great place to shift your studies, where you can enjoy all day breakfast, as well as a large menu of lunch, dinner, paninis and sandwiches.
The cafés are situated in and around many student spaces, meaning that their famous milkshakes are the perfect answer to your heavy workload.
For more information, go to maggiemaysbelfast.com Photo: Maggie Mays via Instagram
8. Tea House ,19 Royal Avenue and 8 College Street, Belfast
If you are looking to try something new, then Tea House should be your next venture. Located in Belfast’s city centre, this genuine bubble tea shop offers a wide range of refreshing teas and Asian street-food in a cosy and colourful atmosphere.
With very friendly and accommodating staff, this bubble tea shop would definitely be worth going to for studying this semester.
For more information, go to instagram.com/teahousebelfast Photo: Tea House via Instagram