EastSide Visitor Centre, Cafe & Gallery

Located on C.S. Lewis Square, EastSide Visitor Centre is full of information on east Belfast's key attractions, famous faces and places. Caffe Nero operate the ground and first floors of this iconic building. Quality coffees, scones, treats and savory snacks are on offer.

Opening Hours: 7 days a week: 8am-6pm

EastSide Gallery: Exhibition Space & Meeting Room Hire - The Gallery is on the 2nd floor and is managed by EastSide Partnership. It holds temporary exhibitions with capacity for up to x50 pax standing, x40 pax theatre-style. The space is available for public hire for meetings, exhibitions, small events and classes. Contact: visitorcentre@eastsidepartnership.com with enquiries.  

Guided Tours & Self-Guided Trails - Local tour guides can be booked in advance for; local history, street-art, peace & politcal murals, C.S. Lewis & Narnia, Van Morrison & music, George Best.  All enquiries to: visitorcentre@eastsidepartnership.com 

Getting to EastSide Visitor Centre

Public Transport (Translink)

Glider G1: from Belfast City Centre take Glider G1 towards Dundonald. Exit at either Connswater or Holywood Arches (C.S. lewis Sq) stop for EastSide Visitor Centre.

Metro (bus):from Belfast city centre take the following buses: 3A City Centre- Holywood Road- Knocknagoney | 4A/4B/4C City Centre- Dundonald | 20/ 20A City Centre- Dundonald

NI Railways: The nearest station to EastSide Visitor Centre is Titanic Quarter Halt. To get to Titanic Quarter Halt take a train heading to Bangor from Great Victoria Street or Lanyon Place stations in Belfast.

Walk/ Cycle

Belfast Bike: there is a Belfast Bikes docking station at C.S. Lewis Square. By Greenway: use the Connswater Community Greenway from Titanic Quarter to walk or cycle to EastSide Visitor Centre in around 20mins.

Car Parking

There is plenty of car-parking at Connswater Retail Park, across the road and a short walk away.