FRENCH DINING · NORTHERN IRELAND
You’ve been
expected.
Intimate dinners, remarkable places and the quiet
pleasure of being beautifully looked after.
Discover the next tables
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MORE THAN DINNER
Time slows down
around a good table.
The French Dining Society brings the spirit of French hospitality to Northern Ireland: accomplished cooking without ceremony, local produce at its best, and evenings made memorable by the people around you.
Come alone, with someone you love, or with friends. Take your place at a shared table where every detail is considered and nothing feels overstated.
“Luxury is not being seen.
It is feeling seen.”
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THE NEXT TABLES
Gatherings to
look forward to.
Each date appears once. Choose dinner when you book, then add the French wine pairing if you wish.
24
OCTOBER
THE HARRISON · BELFAST
An intimate autumn table
A multi-course dinner built around the finest ingredients of the season, served in one of Belfast’s most characterful venues.
Dinner £125
French wine pairing + £70
09
NOVEMBER
THE DARK HORSE · BELFAST
An Evening Chez Maxim’s
Four courses, canapés, music, art and a touch of Belle Époque mischief.
£105
NOVEMBER
28
THE HARRISON HOTEL · BELFAST
Christmas at The Harrison
A festive table, the French way, warm, generous and quietly celebratory.
£125
DECEMBER
07
THE MALONE HOTEL · BELFAST
A French Christmas
A French feast. A room filled with music. A night made for dancing.
£110
DECEMBER
12
THE WILD TABLE · QUATERLAND BAY
Christmas at the Wild Table
Intimate table shaped by open-fire cooking, live music and winter landscape.
£125
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A PLACE AT OUR TABLE
Intimate dinners,
beautifully
personal.
A small gathering in a carefully chosen venue. A seasonal menu by Marion, French wines and conversation that unfolds naturally. These are evenings to settle into, with thoughtful service and time to enjoy every course.
THE SETTING
Distinctive venues in Northern Ireland
THE TABLE
A small gathering, warmly welcomed
THE MENU
French cooking, seasonal local produce
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THE STORY
French at
heart.
At home in
Belfast.
Marion Lancial grew up in Normandy, where food is less a performance than a way of caring for people. After cooking for private clients and embassies in Washington, D.C., she made Belfast home.
Her cooking pairs classical French technique with the exceptional produce of Northern Ireland. Her tables are precise but never precious: elegant, generous and alive with conversation.
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BEFORE THE TABLE
A few things
you may wonder.
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Absolutely. Many guests do. Our shared tables are designed to make arriving alone feel easy and leaving with new acquaintances feel natural.
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Please share requirements when booking. We will always tell you clearly what can be accommodated for a particular menu.
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There is no formal dress code. Come as yourself, with a sense of occasion.
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Book your dinner first, then add the £70 French wine pairing on the product page. It adds wine, not another seat, so the guest capacity remains accurate.
A PLACE AT THE TABLE
Give them an evening
they’ll remember.
Choose a dining voucher for one or two, with or without the complete wine experience.
