Shed Bistro says thank you for a decade and counting

One of Belfast’s finest bistros has celebrated its 10th birthday with a special event which saw the venue offer guests live music and bar service for one night only.

Shed Bistro, which opened in June 2013 and doubled in size in 2020 following a £200,000 investment by husband-and-wife team Jonny and Christina Taylor, has established itself as one of the most popular restaurants in Belfast. Over 160,000 diners have enjoyed lunch and dinner since in the restaurant’s first decade with thousands more enjoying recipes from the bistro following the publication of Shed Bistro’s first cookbook ‘Neighbourhood Cooking’ in December last year. It has also employed nearly 150 people since it opened.

“Shed Bistro was born on the Ormeau Road and as we celebrate our tenth birthday we’re proud of our role as the neighbourhood’s premier restaurant where people of all ages and backgrounds can come and enjoy some of Ireland’s best food in a relaxed but stylish environment. We are dedicated to bringing the highest quality ingredients from across the island to the plates of our guests and always favour small independent producers who we know well,” said Christina.

“Our kitchen is like our restaurant and the people who work here – open, busy and focussed on delivering the best for our guests. I’m personally proud that Shed Bistro now has a firm place in the heart of the people of Belfast and the Ormeau Road – whether it’s a birthday celebration, Sunday lunch or business dinner, I love that Shed Bistro continues to be the number one choice for so many people.”

Shed Bistro has also been a regular winner of major awards during its time on the Ormeau Road – Bistro of the Year for Northern Ireland in The Food Awards Northern Ireland, Casual Dining Restaurant of the Year in County Antrim in the NI Hospitality Awards and, just recently, LCN’s Café Bistro if the Year.

“We’re delighted that so many people joined us for our tenth birthday celebrations” added Christina, “and we look forward to seeing guests from near and far joining us over the next ten years. I want to thank the people of the Ormeau Road and South Belfast for their support over the last decade also – without you Shed could not have become what it is today.”