Belfast city and districts
Singles in and around East Belfast
East Belfast is the home of Stormont, CS Lewis and the shipyards, with a strong local feel and plenty of green space. For a first date there's a walk around the Stormont Estate, a stroll in Victoria Park, or a wander through CS Lewis Square. Check opening times before you go.
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First date ideas in East Belfast
Three easy places to meet someone new in East Belfast. Check opening times before you go.
The Stormont Estate
Wide parkland and a long tree lined avenue up to Parliament Buildings, with views over the city. Free to walk and good for a slow first date.
Victoria Park
A large park with ponds and nature trails beside Belfast Lough, popular with walkers and birdwatchers. Wear sensible shoes and check the weather.
CS Lewis Square
A public square on the Newtownards Road with sculptures inspired by the Narnia stories, close to the Connswater Greenway. Easy, public and good for a stroll.
Around East Belfast
Neighbourhoods and nearby towns: Ballyhackamore, Belmont, Sydenham, Dundonald, Castlereagh, Knock and Strandtown.
Getting there: Sydenham has a railway station on the line to Bangor, and Dundonald is on the Glider route. Metro and Glider buses run along the Newtownards Road and the Upper Newtownards Road into central Belfast.
Go Belfast Dating covers the whole Belfast area, so you can join from East Belfast and search nearby towns too. New to dating again? Our guide to dating safely is a good place to start.
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Questions about dating in East Belfast
What is a good first date in East Belfast?
There are plenty of easy options: a walk around the Stormont Estate, a stroll in Victoria Park and a wander through CS Lewis Square. Choose somewhere public, keep it short and check opening times before you go.
How do I get to East Belfast?
Sydenham has a railway station on the line to Bangor, and Dundonald is on the Glider route. Metro and Glider buses run along the Newtownards Road and the Upper Newtownards Road into central Belfast.
Can I join Go Belfast Dating from East Belfast?
Yes. Creating a profile is free, and when you sign up you pick your area so we can show you singles nearby. Go Belfast Dating covers the whole Belfast area, so you can search other towns too.
Is it safe to meet someone from online dating in East Belfast?
Meet somewhere public, tell a friend where you are going and keep the first date short. Every member is ID verified, and our guide to dating safely has more tips.