Hendrix Restaurant| Belfast
Stranmillis, Belfast
Restaurant in Belfast, United Kingdom
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Price
$20–30per person
Dress
Smart Casual
Why go
Hendrix | Belfast is worth considering for an easy Stranmillis meal, especially when convenience matters more than a destination dining brief. Wine-focused diners should manage expectations, since there is not enough public detail to judge cellar depth; compare with Saga or Deanes at Queens if the night needs a clearer culinary identity.
About Hendrix Restaurant| Belfast
Is Hendrix Restaurant| Belfast worth considering in Belfast? Yes if the brief is a direct restaurant plan built around practical details. Hendrix Restaurant| Belfast is in Belfast, operates Tuesday to Sunday with Monday closed, and lists a smart casual dress code. If you need specifics such as cuisine, named dishes, chef story, prices, awards, or a drinks programme, check directly with the restaurant before you go.
Book it for clear hours and a smart casual plan
The useful read here is simple: choose Hendrix Restaurant| Belfast when the opening hours fit your schedule and you want a Belfast restaurant with a smart casual dress code. It is closed Monday; opens 4–9 PM Tuesday and Wednesday; opens 12–9 PM Thursday and Sunday; and opens 12–10 PM Friday and Saturday.
It is best not to build expectations around a tasting format, cellar direction, named dishes, awards profile, or service style without checking first.
Where it fits in a Belfast shortlist
For a Belfast shortlist, Hendrix Restaurant| Belfast is best compared on practical fit rather than invented menu claims. Deanes at Queens and Saga are other named options to consider if you are weighing where to book, while Molly's Yard, Ginger Bistro, and Tao Noodle Bar Cafe may also be part of a broader Belfast dining search.
The practical verdict: consider Hendrix Restaurant| Belfast when its opening hours and smart casual dress code match the plan.
Planning details
- Hours
- Monday: Closed · Tuesday: 4–9 PM
- Location
- 92 Stranmillis Rd, Belfast BT9 5AE, United Kingdom
- Reservations
- Book on ResDiary
- Website
- hendrixbelfast.co.uk
- Phone
- +442890024400
The take
The Take
The Vibe
Hendrix reads like a dependable neighbourhood restaurant anchored in Stranmillis rather than a city-centre spectacle. Consistency, careful sourcing and technical discipline give the place a quietly refined air. It isn’t pitched as a tourist draw but as a spot locals return to, which yields a low-key, confident vibe: sophisticated and unshowy, built around solid cookery and reliable seasonality rather than flash. The result is a refined, approachable dining room that rewards repeat visits.
Best For
Hendrix suits date nights, small celebrations and group dinners where the primary aim is well-executed food and thoughtful sourcing. As a neighbourhood address in the BT9 corridor, it attracts locals who value consistency and kitchen craft, so occasions focused on enjoying plates together rather than spectacle work best. Positioned alongside Belfast’s serious independents, it reads as an evening destination for diners who want restaurant-level technique in a familiar, relaxed setting rather than a tourist-focused experience.
Ordering Tips
The signature plates are Nduja Penne, Double Chorizo Burger, Baja Fish Tacos and Patatas Bravas. The venue’s stated emphasis on Northern Irish sourcing means dishes that showcase local seafood or well-handled proteins are likely to highlight the kitchen’s technical discipline. Prioritise those provenance-forward mains or pasta courses to get a clear sense of the restaurant’s strengths; expect seasonally driven choices to be the most reliable reflections of the menu.
Venue details
Ambiance
Cosy interior with vibrant, upbeat atmosphere, open kitchen theatre, and seasonal decorations.
Tags
Vibe
Best For
Experience
Accessibility
At the Table
- Dress Code
- Smart Casual
- Noise Level
- Lively
- Service Style
- Upscale Casual
- Meal Pacing
- Standard
- Capacity
- Medium
- Kitchen
- Modern
- Menu Format
- A la carte, Small plates
- Drinks Focus
- Cocktails
- Dietary
- Vegetarian friendly, Vegan options, Gluten-free options
- Outdoor Seating
- Yes
Signature Dishes
- Nduja Penne
- Double Chorizo Burger
- Baja Fish Tacos
- Patatas Bravas
Know before you go
Know Before You Go
- Getting there
- 92 Stranmillis Rd, Belfast BT9 5AE, United Kingdom
Planning details
Hours
- Monday
- Closed
- Tuesday
- 4–9 PM
- Wednesday
- 4–9 PM
- Thursday
- 12–9 PM
- Friday
- 12–10 PM
- Saturday
- 12–10 PM
- Sunday
- 12–9 PM
Location
92 Stranmillis Rd, Belfast BT9 5AE, United Kingdom · Directions
Also consider
Also Consider
- Saga, Modern Cuisine, ££
- Deanes at Queens, Modern British, ££
- Molly's Yard, Notable alternative
- Tao Noodle Bar Cafe, Notable alternative
- Ginger Bistro, Notable alternative
Restaurant context
How It Compares
Choose Hendrix Restaurant| Belfast for the easiest, lowest-friction Stranmillis plan. Against Saga, which is listed as Modern Cuisine at ££, Hendrix is the safer choice when location and flexibility matter more than a clearly signposted modern-cooking identity. Saga is the better first pick for diners who want the meal itself to feel more defined.
Deanes at Queens is the stronger call for a more established Modern British experience at ££, especially for visitors trying to make one Belfast dinner count. Hendrix works better as a casual neighbourhood booking; Deanes at Queens works better when the room, cooking style, and occasion need to carry more weight.
If Hendrix is full or the group wants a broader Belfast feel, cross-shop Molly's Yard and Ginger Bistro before Tao Noodle Bar Cafe. Molly's Yard and Ginger Bistro are more natural substitutes for a relaxed restaurant dinner, while Tao Noodle Bar Cafe is the pivot when the priority is something quicker and less occasion-led.
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Compare Hendrix Restaurant| Belfast
| Venue | Location | Cuisine | Price | Awards |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hendrix Restaurant| Belfast | Belfast | No published awards | ||
| Saga | Belfast | Modern Cuisine | ££ | Star Wine Lists 2026 · #12026 New York Times Best Restaurants in New York City · #432026 OAD Top Restaurants in North America Ranked · #572026 Relais Chateaux Restaurants2026 Wine Spectator Best of Award of Excellence2026 La Liste Top Restaurants2025 World's 50 North America's Best Restaurants · #332025 Wine Spectator Best of Award of Excellence2025 Michelin 2 Stars |
| Deanes at Queens | Belfast | Modern British | ££ | Michelin Guide Great Britain & Ireland 20262025 Michelin Bib Gourmand2024 Michelin Bib Gourmand |
| Molly's Yard | Belfast | No published awards | ||
| Tao Noodle Bar Cafe | Belfast | No published awards | ||
| Ginger Bistro | Belfast | No published awards |
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
What should a first-timer know about Hendrix Restaurant| Belfast?
Treat Hendrix Restaurant| Belfast as a Belfast restaurant with clear opening hours and a smart casual dress code. It is closed Monday; opens 4–9 PM Tuesday and Wednesday; opens 12–9 PM Thursday and Sunday; and opens 12–10 PM Friday and Saturday.
Is lunch or dinner better at Hendrix Restaurant| Belfast?
Hendrix Restaurant| Belfast opens from 12 PM on Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, and from 4 PM on Tuesday and Wednesday.
Is Hendrix Restaurant| Belfast good for a special occasion?
That depends on what you need from the occasion. Hendrix Restaurant| Belfast supports a smart casual Belfast booking.
What are alternatives to Hendrix Restaurant| Belfast in Belfast?
Other Belfast options to compare include Deanes at Queens, Saga, Molly's Yard, Ginger Bistro, and Tao Noodle Bar Cafe. Use Hendrix Restaurant| Belfast as one option in the shortlist, then confirm the current menu, availability, and any practical requirements directly.
