We had a great time at the Crown Bar which is right across from the Europa Hotel where the conference was (most bombed hotel in Europe, bombed 30+ times during the troubles.) An acquaintance of ours in Dublin from Belfast had recommended we go there and the day we arrived on the train we looked around for some place to eat. We hadn't planned on eating bar food, but we were not disappointed at all by our choice to eat at the Crown. It too suffered damage during the troubles, but it has been restored to beautiful Victorian splendor and coziness by the National Trust. When we went inside we saw tables of people eating and drinking in little private nooks. I looked over at their tables assuming such a treat as a private table like that must have been reserved. But, when the waitress led us to our own table, table number 1, we were delighted to find a cozy table nook which would fit about 2 to 3 and a half/ 4 modern sized people comfortably, with its own wooden little door for privacy, leather seats and charming animal carvings all around made of dark wood. There were mirrors decorated with Victorian style roses in faded pinks and blues, and happy looking little fat birds singing on tree branches! I loved the place so much that I was sure I would be back every day during the conference and would definitely have a good time in Belfast if all I did was sit in the Crown Bar. However, after our tasty and enjoyable meal there (Luis' had a burger and I had fish cakes) we didn't end up coming back during the trip(which is why there are no pictures here of the inside of the Crown.) In any case we thoroughly enjoyed ourselves and will always remember such a pleasant lunch!
