Bubbacue Bellyfull

When in town at the weekend I was hungry (even more so after walking around Saint George's Market). I decided to go and be even more flumpish after an extremely fat weekend. After some thought I thought Bubbacue; I'd heard it was good from a friend from uni who'd been there before.

This restaurant takes it's inspiration from the South in America - simplistic food, yet food full of flavour. Bubbacue has taken the American tradition of slow cooking food at a low temperature, for optimum taste. It can take as long as 18 hours to cook a dish such as Brisket - but it's worth it! As many as 12 different spices are used to prepare meat, before it being smoked with hickory wood.

There are many different accompanying sauces to choose from, but I recommend the 'Extra Smokey Barbecue Sauce' (I just love barbecue flavours!) The three homemade sauces take inspiration from: Kansas City, Memphis and South Carolina. Have a read at the enclosed menu information below, I found it real interesting to learn about  food and the American culture it comes from - it's nice to have that background information as I think it really adds to the experience.

It was surprisingly busy; Belfast usually dies somewhat on Sundays. After placing our order and paying we were quickly shown a table. This was a plus, as it means we didn't have to wait around for a bill ages afterwards. Spicy Sausage and BBQ Chicken Platters were chose.

It was tasty food and is a literal hands on experience to eat (which I love) so the use of cutlery is optional. Thankfully, there was kitchen roll on standby for a messy eater such as myself. I loved the corn bread; I could literally sit and eat a whole one. The cornbread also is a great way to experiment tasting the variety of sauces.


The food tasted great and it matched with the building and atmosphere. Bubbacue has a rustic, yet homely feel: with the red vinyl chairs and tartan tablecloth,  the brickwork and minimal paintwork and the photographs on the walls depicting different heartfelt scenes.


Bubbacue has been open since November of last year and is hoping to extend their lease to long-term. Bubbacue is on 12 Callender Street in Belfast City Centre (next to Sew 'N Sew). They offer both sit-ins and a takeaway service (and hopefully someday a delivery service too). It's a great place for the people of Belfast to go and is for all of the family. They cater for both walk-ins and parties (but I'd recommend booking in advance for parties or big groups). Please note, Bubbacue only accepts cash for payment so ensure to have pennies on you before going!

Bubbacue is open Tuesdays to Saturdays from 12 to 8 at night and is open Sundays from 1 in the afternoon to 7 at night.

I really enjoyed the Bubbacue experience and would recommend that you try it too. I'm really looking forward to going back!