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Sublime, sky-high sips start here. Welcome to The Observatory – The Grand Central’s jewel and the most spectacular and luxurious of liquor lounges. Take a seat and marvel over never-before-seen views of Belfast and beyond.
From pavement to panorama, this is the tallest bar in all of Ireland and it makes for a phenomenally dreamy destination. Take in the view, pore over the dazzling menu and savour the most masterful mixology creations in Belfast’s most memorable cocktail lounge. C O C K T A I L S
Experiential Mixology
Choosing your perfect mixed elixir is effortless at this elevation. Our masterful mixologists have mapped the flavour notes, sweetness, sharpness and potency of each cocktail – so you can easily pick a preference. Stay true to your favourite notes or decide on a whim. Either way, wonder awaits. Sweet/Floral
Botanical Gardens St. George’s Market
University Quarter The Golden Mile
Harland’s Belfast Wol Castillo The Gas Works
Cobbled Streets Sir William’s Serve
Linenopolis City Hall
The Albert Titanic Quarter
Napoleon’s Nose
Sharp/Warming
Low Higher Low Alcohol Content Cocktails in the Cosmos
We take our liquors and libations very seriously at these starry, starry heights. Our list mixes untouchable classics, mixologists’ latest trends and unique creations inspired by Belfast’s coolest city quarters – all stirred, shaken and frothed to absolute perfection. Bewitching sips await you.
Linenopolis
Citrus Vodka, Sweet Vermouth, Absinthe, Orange Bitters, Lemon, Orange, Maraschino, Tonic
£15
Harland’s Wolff
Calvados, Cognac, Xante, Grand Marnier, Demerara, Absinthe, Acids
£15
The Albert
Armagnac, Lemon, Strawberry, Pernod
£15 Botanical Gardens
Gin, Lemon, Grapefruit, Elderflower, Passionfruit, Whites
£17
The Gas Works
Jägermeister, Spiced Rum, Saline, Angostura, Orange, Stout & Nutmeg Reduction, Lime, Egg
£16
Cobbled Streets
Irish Whiskey, Lime, Mango, Peychaud’s Bitters, Dessert Wine, Apricot Brandy, Whites £15
Belfast Castillo
Cachaça, Rum, Martini Bianco, Lemon, Sugar, Dill
£15 The Golden Mile
Mulberry Gin, Elderflower, Peach, Cherry, Fernet, Saline
£15
Titanic Quarter
Scotch, Pineapple & Camomile Reduction, Fino Sherry, Lemon, Sugar £15
University Quarter
Turkish Apple Infused Gin, Apricot Brandy, Raspberry, Citrus, Whites, Peach Bitters, Seltzer £15
Napoleon’s Nose
Japanese Whiskey, Cinnamon Orgeat, Lime, Crème de Banane, Pineapple, Angostura, Absinthe
£15 City Hall
Rye, Olorosso Sherry, Ginger, Lime, Bitters
£15
St. George’s Market
Arrack, Lemon, Elderflower, Green Chartreuse, Cucumber, Basil, Whites
£15
Sir William’s Serve
Bushmills 21, LBV Port, Bendictine, Grand Marnier, Whisky Barrel Bitters
£89
St. Anne’s
Seasonal Berry Tea, Lemon, Raspberry Cordial, Fresh Pineapple
£9 W I N E
L I S T
Wine List
Champagne
Glass Bottle
Bollinger Brut NV £18 £95
Veuve Cliquot Brut NV £75
Bruno Paillard Brut Premiere Cuvee NV £95
Ruinart Blanc De Blanc NV £120
Bollinger La Grand Annee 2007 £180
Dom Perignon 2008 £280
Krug Grande Cuvee NV £320
Louis Roederer Cristal 2009 £350
Rosé Champagne
Bottle
Bollinger Brut NV Rosé £110
Laurent Perrier Cuvee Rosé NV £105
Bollinger La Grand Annee Rosé 2007 £180
English Sparkling
Bottle
Henners Brut Reserve NV - Sussex, United Kingdom £60
White
125ml Bottle
Catalina Sounds Sauvignon Blanc 2018 £9 £45 Marlborough, New Zealand
El Jardin De Lucia Albarino 2017 £10 £50 Rias Baixas, Spain
Eymann, Sonnenberg Riesling 2017 £12 £60 Pfalz, Germany
Domaine Claude Riffault Sancerre Les £13 £65 Chasseignes 2017 - Loire, France
Henri Prudhon Saint Aubin, Sur Le Sentier £13 £65 Du Clou 1er Cru 2017 - Burgundy, France
Domaine André Ostertag, Les Jardin £75 Pinot Gris 2017 - Alsace, France
Xanadu Reserve Chardonnay 2016 £115 Margaret River, Australia
Chateau De Puligny-Montrachet, Puligny-Montrachet 2016 £120 Burgundy, France Wine List
Red
125ml Bottle
Ontañón Reserva 2010 £9 £45 Rioja, Spain
Chateau Milon Grand Cru 2017 £11 £55 St Emilion, France
Au Bon Climat Pinot Noir 2017 £12 £60 Santa Barbara, USA
Pulenta Estate Gran Corte 2015 £13 £70 Mendoza, Argentina
Chateau Musar 2012 £14 £80 Bekaa Valley, Lebanon
Monte Del Fra Amarone Classico £17 £95 2013 - Veneto, Italy
Domaine Michèle & Patrice Rion Nuits-St Georges, Vieilles Vignes £100 2015 - Burgundy, France
Chateau Batailley 5éme Cru Classé £110 2011 - Pauillac, France
Chateau Leoville Poyferre 2éme £275 Cru Classé 2012 - St Julien, France
Tenuta San Guido ‘Sassiciaia’ Bolgheri £325 2001 - Tuscany, Italy
Chateau Lynch Bages 5éme Cru Classé £400 2005 - Pauillac, France
Opus One 2010 - California, USA £725
Penfolds Grange 2009 - Australia £850
Chateau Latour 1éme Cru Classé £1150 2006 - Pauillac, France
Rosé Wine
125ml Bottle
Domaine Du Grand Cros, Espirit De £10 £55 Provence Rosé 2018 - France
Dessert
375ml 70ml Bottle
Stratus Riesling Ice Wine £14 £60 2015 - Niagara, Canada
Vintages subject to availability
Wines provided by Drinksology S P I R I T S
Irish Gin Serves £15 – The Observatory is delighted to offer you a range of our premium gins, sourced from various corners from the Island of Ireland. Our mixologists have partnered each Gin Serve with its own unique garnish, that enhances the flavour of the botanicals within each Craft Gin.
Jawbox Small Batch Lime Wedge, Fresh Ginger, Schweppes 1783 Golden Ginger Ale
Echlinville Lemon Slice, Black Pepper, Schweppes 1783 Salty Lemon Tonic
Gunpowder Grapefruit Slice, Grapefruit Bitters Schweppes Soda Water
Symphonia No 1 Orange Slice, Schweppes 1783 Crisp Tonic
Boatyard Double Lemon Peel, Dehydrated Green Apple, Schweppes 1783 Golden Ginger Ale
Jacquard Juniper Berry, Lime Wedge, Schweppes 1783 Light Tonic
Shortcross Orange Peel, Schweppes 1783 Crisp Tonic
All Spirits are served in 35ml serves unless otherwise stated Spirit Selection
Irish Gin Selection £11
Jawbox (Kircubbin)
Gunpowder (Drumshanbo)
Boatyard Double (Enniskillen)
Boatyard Old Tom (Enniskillen)
Von Hallers (Drumshanbo)
Echlinville (Kircubbin)
Shortcross (Crossgar)
Jacquard (Strawhill)
Symphonia (Benburb)
Gins from around the World
Monkey 47 £12
Monkey 47 Sloe £12
Copperhead £11
Bathtub £11
Hoxton £12
Hendrick’s £10
Tanqueray 10 £12
Malfy Con Limone £10
G’Vine Floraison £10
Schweppes 1783 Premium Mixer Range £4 – Crisp Tonic Light Tonic Salty Lemon Cucumber Tonic Golden Ginger Ale Muscovado Dark Observatory Signature Spirit Serves £15 – Kirker & Greer Shamrock Irish Whiskey Coca Cola Herbal Mixer, Lemon Slice
Rumbullion Coca Cola Smokey Mixer, Orange Slice, Cloves
Hennessy VS Coca Cola Herbal Mixer, Basil Leaves
Don Julio Blanco Coca Cola Spicy Mixer, Fresh Lime, Fresh Ginger, Salted Rim
Bowsaw American Whiskey Coca Cola Woody Mixer, Dehydrated Apple
Kirker & Greer Shamrock Irish Whiskey Lime Wedge, Schweppes 1783 Golden Ginger Ale
Pasote Blanco Tequila Lemon Peel, Schweppes 1783 Salty Lemon Tonic
Sagatiba Cachaça Lime & Lemon Wedge, Schweppes 1783 Golden Ginger Ale
Bozal Ensamble Mezcal Dehydrated Lime, Schweppes 1783 Salty Lemon Tonic
Johnnie Walker Black Fresh Lemon, Sugar, Schweppes Soda Water
Zubrowka Lime Wedge, Angostura, Sparkling Appletizer Irish Whiskey
Kirker & Greer Shamrock £7
Kirker & Greer 10 Year Old Single Grain £10
Red Breast 12 Year Old £14
Red Breast 21 Year Old £30
Red Breast Lustau Cask Finish £13
Jameson Caskmates Stout £8
Roe and Coe £9
Bushmills 10 Year Old £10
Bushmills 16 Year Old £16
Bushmills 21 Year Old £30
Midleton Very Rare £28
John Powers Three Swallows £8
Yellow Spot £22
Green Spot £11
Knappogue 12 Year Old £14
Dunvilles Three Crowns £9
Sexton £10
Scotch Whisky
Singleton Of Dufftown 12 £10
Talisker 10 £9
Haig Club £12
Johnnie Walker Black £8
Johnnie Walker Blue £25
Laphroaig 10 £10
Cardhu 12 £10
Japanese Whiskey
Nikka From The Barrel £10
American Whiskey
Bulleit Bourbon £8
Bulleit Rye £8
Bowsaw £10 Rum
Rumbullion £9
El Dorado 3 Year Old £9
Kirk & Sweeney 12 Year Old £10
Vodka
RubyBlue £9
RubyBlue Cask Finish £9
Ketel 1 £9
Boatyard £11
Tequila
Patron Silver £7
Don Julio Blanco £8
Don Julio Reposado £9
Pasote Blanco £7
Mezcal
Bozal Ensamble £10
Pisco
Barsol Supremo Mosto Verde Torontel £9
Cognac & Armagnac
Hennessy XO £28
Hennessy Paradis £102
Remy Martin XO £32
Remy Martin V.S.O.P £15
Chateau du Tariquet XO £14
Brandy & Calvados
Torres 30 Jaime £16
Pére Magloire VSOP Calvados £9 Beer, Stout & Cider (500ml)
Belfast Ale £8
Belfast Black Stout £8
Maggie’s Leap £8
Kilmegan Cider - Dry, Medium Dry, Elderflower £8
Bottle Beer (330ml)
Estrella Damm £7
Menabrea £7
Corona £7
Draught (Pint)
Inedit Damm £9
Observatory Pale Ale £9
Soft Drinks
We have an extensive selection of soft drinks available. Please ask your server.
Oscar Wilde Water Perfected by nature, deep beneath hills in the very heart of Ireland, Oscar Wilde Water is slow filtered for over a thousand years through volcanic strata and limestone beds before rising up in Artesian wells as a natural mineral water of exceptional purity and composition.
A recipient of no less than 7 International Gold Medal Awards for taste, quality and excellence, this unique source imbues Oscar Wilde Water with a delightful balance that makes it one of the finest drinking waters in the world.
330ml £4
750ml £8 F O O D Tantalise your Taste Buds
Charcuterie Board £20 Iberico Cured Meats, Tete de Moine, Celeriac Remoulade, Cornichons and Toasted Sourdough
Cheese Selection £20 Artisan Cheese, Smoked Chilli Jelly, Grapes and Ditty’s Oatcakes
Baked Camembert £25 Serrano Ham, Seasonal Chutney and Sourdough Crisps
Artisan Breads £8 Baked Breads, Black Olive Tapenade and Broighter Gold Basil Rapeseed Oil
Snacks for the Table Norcella Olives £4 Smoked Almonds £4 Padron Peppers £6