The Merchant Hotel, Belfast, The Roof Garden
The Merchant Hotel, 16 Skipper Street, Belfast, BT1 2DZ -
Up to
70 guests
Offers
catering
Internal Catering
allowed
The Merchant hotel is the only AA five Red Star hotel in Northern Ireland situated in the heart of Belfast city centre's historic Cathedral Quarter. 62 highly apointed rooms with a harmonious blend of Victorian grandeur and Art Deco inspired sleek modernity. Formerly the Head Quarters of the Ulster Bank which dates back to 1860, this part Grade A listed property was sensitively resorted to its original splendour and is quite unlike anything in Belfast with a multitude of exciting amenities. The Event Space at The Merchant hotel was built in 2010 offering a range of spaces, from our 16 person boardroom, ideal for smaller meetings or private dining; right through to our Rita Duffy suite, perfect for conferences, dinners for up to 200 people. We also have a beautifully landscaped Absolut Roof Garden, decorated seasonally with a striking and inventive theme. Our Roof Garden is unique to the city and is available all year for private events, catering for up to 70 guests.
Espaliered apple trees, box hedging and festoon lighting make this space a charming city oasis. Overlooking both Skipper and Waring Street, The Roof Garden offers wonderful views over the Black Mountain and Cave Hill. A fully retractable roof allows flexibility to cope with a range of weather conditions. Drinks and finger food can be provided for parties of up to 70 people.
An enduring appeal of this versatile space is our ongoing inventive theming. Each spring/summer and autumn/winter we transform this stunning space with a delightful seasonal theme.
Capacity & layout
Standing
up to 70
Theatre
up to 40
Pricing
& opening hours
Weekly schedule
monday
0:00 - 24:00
tuesday
0:00 - 24:00
wednesday
0:00 - 24:00
thursday
0:00 - 24:00
friday
0:00 - 24:00
saturday
0:00 - 24:00
sunday
0:00 - 24:00
Price type:
from £500 per day
from £500 per day
from £500 per day
from £500 per day
from £500 per day
from £500 per day
from £500 per day
Catering & drinks
Catering arrangements
Catering facilities
Refreshments
Alcohol
Amenities
Disabled access
Outdoor / Garden / Beach
Natural light
Table / chairs included
Heating
Premises parking
Audio & visual
Sound system
Microphone
WiFi
Space rules
Allowed events
Wedding ceremony licence
Licensed for alcohol
Cancellation policy
50% refundable 30 days before the event
Location
Reviews
Michelle
August 2024Went for birthday cocktails and dinner with my daughter last night. The bar staff were fantastic - very welcoming and appropriately attentive. A special big shout out to Jamal - who was just superb throughout the night. Coacktails were fantastic - and food was amazing
Suhas Thakral
July 2024I went here for cocktails and this was a recommendation and I thanked the person who recommended me this place! Amazing selection of cocktails with a beautiful menu along with great service! Our server gave great recommendations and not just for the cocktails but for where to go later! I would recommend the pistachio cocktail (it another name in the menus) and it was one of the best cocktails I have had and I have had a lot! It was creamy and smooth and you can taste every element! And it was whisky based which is amazing as the whiskey flavour did not overpower!
Kristina Maheral
July 2024I absolutely loved my stay at The Merchant. My mom flew in from Canada to celebrate my engagement and we stayed at The Merchant for a girls weekend. The staff were incredible and went above and beyond to make our stay special. I can't thank them enough. We had breakfast included, which was absolutely amazing with an incredible view in the great room. I will be recommending the hotel to all family and friends who visit Belfast in the near future. I really appreciate the exceptional service.
Gaynor Gordon
July 2024Have dined in the Great Room on numerous occasions but was very disappointed by my visit at the weekend & feel I must leave a review. I never left a review a few months ago when my partner who is vegan was given a dish at a wedding and the staff member came & told him they had mixed it up & he had eaten dairy. (I felt I’d let that slide as the staff member made an unfortunate mistake & I thought I would give the merchant another chance). But unfortunately standards have slipped overall. We started with vegetarian afternoon tea. The Indian theme was rather disappointing. Curry flavoured egg sandwiches on dry bread with mango chutney on the side didn’t compliment tea & cakes very well at all. The chocolate cake was dry & by that point we were just put off and didn’t even try the other desserts so can’t comment on those. We ordered Prosecco - it was poured at the table from a bottle that had already been opened & mostly drank from - this didn’t feel very special at all. Nothing was cleared away when we were done & when we asked for the bill, we were told that it would come to the table. We waited & no one came back so we ended up leaving the table with everything still on it & going up to pay. After paying £113 for this experience we tried to cheer ourselves up & went to the cocktail bar - the cocktail menu has been reduced greatly in recent years & the prices have almost doubled. This used to be my favourite spot in the city but £20 for a glass which is mostly a block of ice simply isn’t worth it. All in all very disappointing.
