A Peculiar Tea

Modern European restaurant · Belfast

A Peculiar Tea

Modern European restaurant · Belfast

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44 University Rd, Belfast BT7 1NJ, United Kingdom

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Inventive tasting menus & themed decor change regularly  

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A Peculiar Tea

"Chef-owner Gemma has created a theatrical, playful and highly personal restaurant, where the décor and evening tasting menu change theme every 8-10 weeks. Good quality ingredients are used to create innovative, distinctly flavoured dishes. Service comes from cheery, enthusiastic staff and the lunchtime ‘afternoon tea’ is a treat you won’t want to miss." - Michelin Inspector

https://guide.michelin.com/en/belfast-region/belfast/restaurant/a-peculiar-tea
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Where to Eat, Stay, and Play in Belfast, Northern Ireland

"For a non-traditional afternoon tea, A Peculiar Tea is where you will find chef Gemma Austin concocting all sorts of magical dishes in her self-described “emporium of imagination.” You can also opt for the six-course tasting menu with or without a wine pairing."

https://www.cntraveler.com/story/where-to-eat-stay-and-play-in-belfast-northern-ireland
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Bekah_lowry@google.co.uk Asecret

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Amazing through and through! The food was fabulous on the tasting menu, paired with with the recommended wine.. outstanding! So creative and I love the theme ideas! We have just come home from the Alice in wonderland evening, and we will certainly be back to try the others… hoping a Harry Potter theme will be back soon! Atmosphere would have been fabulous, just a little bit of a rowdy table near us, not a big deal really and certainly not the restaurants fault but shouting to speak to my partner was a little irritating 😂 Staff were more than attentive and extremely on point! Thank you for a wonderful evening xx

emilia Gordon

Google
This is my favourite restaurant! A Peculiar Tea changes their menu every few months to a new theme and since we discovered the place, my best friend and I haven’t missed a single one. We have also never been disappointed by a single moment. The food is always incredible, every single dish is delicious, the themed cocktails are wonderful and are decorated with such care and attention to detail. The staff are so personable, friendly and knowledgeable about what they’re serving. The decor is always coordinated to whatever theme the menu is at the time you go. The thought that goes behind every element is astonishing- it’s more than a meal, it’s a real experience. Couldn’t recommend this anymore than I do, and will be continuing to visit religiously.

Amy Lillington

Google
Had an amazing morning for my first visit to A Peculiar Tea. I cannot rate this place highly enough. All members of staff were so friendly and incredibly helpful. The staff even managed to arrange a separate selection of savoury treats for my mum who does not like cheese. The care and detail in all aspects of this establishment were thought about. The attention to detail in the decor, menu and service was truthfully outstanding. I will definitely be back again and recommending to everyone I know. Thank you for making my mum’s 60th birthday treat so fantastic!

Tom Reynolds

Google
A very different and excellent restaurant experience. Some amazing tastes from a 7 course sample menu with tasting wines. Similar experiences left me feeling hungry. Certainly not here. Head and shoulders above an Indian Michelin starred restaurant in the South of England. Enthusiastic staff and excellent service. The experience isn't cheap.

Tonoya Barua

Google
I had heard of A peculiar tea before from friends and I wanted to experience it myself .. You are incredible.. had one of the best experiences there . The theme for our dinner was Harry Potter .. and was it creative ? … 5 for that !! Food was not only creative but it was delicious … Service staff were very attentive . The tasting menu for the price was absolutely worth it .. thanks for making our dinner special !

ThaIion

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My word what an experience! I must say it was definitely on my top 3 best meals I have ever had. As a Harry Potter fan the meal and the atmosphere only made the whole thing so much more special. The starters burst into action with their amazing flavours, specially the mackerel pate accompanied with a lovely homemade cone and a lovely sitrus yuzu. Next came a cheeky side of lovely chewy sweet bread with a creamy umami butter. So good we ate it before the next course came, which was not our best move due to the lovely sauce that came with the next dish, which was a lovely piece of white delicate Halibut. For the main the heft hunk of meat, a sugar cured pork chop was next. It was amazing, juicy, sweet and delightful. My partner couldn’t finish hers just showing how big it was, but for me it only meant more meat for me. The best part was the bones left from the pork chop that I later gave to my dogs, who as I did delighted in the amazing flavours of the pork. Finally, came the dessert, sweet and light. The maple and tahini snitch was outstanding. Overall, the experience, the meal and the service were top notch. Totally recommend a visit. I will be returning for any other themes that may happen in the future.

Tenebrous

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We were visiting from England and love ourselves a weird restaurant experience - we came for the 80's Game Shows themed tasting menu and it was amazing. Each course focused on a particular game show, with a fun game to play accompanying the food (which was absolutely amazing and tied into the game show for that course). The staff were excellent - knowledgeable, friendly and cheerful, and they really helped make the evening special. We will definitely be booking more weekends in Belfast specifically to visit A Peculiar Tea again!

Ruthy Norton

Google
Knowledgeable staff, excellent service, but more importantly, creative, inventive vegetarian options. The cocktails are a luxurious touch, so definitely have one (mocktails too!). It's so nice to have a high tea that delivers on every level. A few of Belfast's bigger establishments could learn a thing a two from this Chef. Huge thanks , Ruthie