The Europa Hotel in Belfast has completed a £550,000 investment that has turned its former Piano Restaurant into The Parlour, a new space for afternoon tea, small plates and cocktails, and refreshed its Piano Lounge.

The entrance to the Europa Hotel in Belfast, a curved stone frontage with the Europa sign beneath the hotel’s tower

The Parlour is an open-plan space running alongside the Piano Lounge, designed for relaxed daytime dining, afternoon teas and evening gatherings, with views out over the city.

The room has been completely reimagined with new furnishings, bespoke finishes and contemporary interiors that combine soft neutral tones, rich blue upholstery and subtle brass detailing.

The Parlour in the evening, with blue velvet chairs and banquettes, fluted columns, circular pendant lights and small plates on a table

The Europa’s famous piano has been repositioned within the space, taking pride of place in a dedicated area for live music and entertainment.

A black grand piano beside a table of small plates and drinks in The Parlour, with blue velvet chairs and draped walls

The Parlour is now home to the hotel’s Afternoon Tea, one of its most popular offerings. In the evening, it serves a menu of small plates alongside a wide selection of wines, Champagnes and signature cocktails.

Afternoon tea on a three-tier stand with glasses of fizz on a white table, with green patterned chairs
Small plates, tacos and two cocktails on a white table beside brass lamps

The investment has also given the Piano Lounge a refreshed look, with new furnishings, new banquette seating and a long cocktail table where guests can enjoy a drink or wait for a table. A new Italian marble floor has also been laid outside the Grand Ballroom.

“The introduction of The Parlour represents an exciting new chapter for the Europa Hotel. We wanted to create a unique new space that complements the heritage and reputation of the hotel while responding to the changing ways our guests want to socialise, dine and relax. The Parlour provides a beautiful new setting for afternoon tea and evening drinks, while the refreshed Piano Lounge enhances one of the most iconic spaces one of the most iconic spaces within the hotel. Demand for the Piano Lounge continues to grow and this investment allows us to expand our offering, create additional seating capacity and introduce exciting new food and drink experiences for both local guests and visitors to the city.”

Andy McNeill, General Manager, Europa Hotel

Classic Rooms at the Europa Hotel start from £140 on a bed and breakfast basis.

Europa Hotel Belfast Opens The Parlour After £550,000 Revamp
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