A warm welcome to The Malone in Belfast, Co Antrim, among Northern Ireland’s finest, four-star boutique hotels. It is just minutes from the bustling heart of Belfast. The team here thinks you’ll love the tradition, tranquillity, elegance, and warmth of this Victorian townhouse hotel, set in the leafy avenues of the University Quarter and opening onto Belfast’s Lisburn Road. The Malone is a veritable secret, hidden treasure boasting everything you want in a hotel: spacious bedrooms and suites, function rooms for inspirational wedding celebrations or corporate events, and the very best of that famous Irish hospitality, every step of your stay. The Guinness is perfectly poured in the Greyhound bar – enjoy with a bowl of steaming mussels or indulge in a meal to remember in the Gallery Restaurant.

Here at The Malone, they have generations of experience in welcoming guests. First opened in 1945 as ‘The Bowness’, for the last 20 years, The Malone has been owned and run by two generations of the Macklin family.

Offering a warm Irish welcome, they invite you to relax and unwind here!

Facilities and Capacity

A dedicated ceremony site is available for couples to use at this location. The Malone Suite provides an elegant space where almost newlyweds can exchange vows and begin the first chapter of their life together. Here, chairs may be laid out on either side of the aisle so that guests have an ideal vantage point for the big moment. At the head of the room, the couple can stand, hold hands, and declare their love for one another. The space is defined by mirrored ceilings with exposed beams, lending the area a graceful refinement. After the ceremony, the newlyweds can make their way to a site of their choice to enjoy some photo opportunities. The Malone is not far from The Botanic Gardens and a number of other landmarks, meaning that beautiful backdrops are readily available. When the time comes for the wedding breakfast and grand reception, everyone can make their way inside to enjoy the rest of the evening.

The Deramore Suite offers a spacious room where everyone is welcome to gather and enjoy each other’s company. Tables and chairs may be set up for the all-important meal as invitees settle in to enjoy the occasion. A top table offers somewhere for the couple and select wedding party members to sit and deliver toasts. Overall, the maximum capacity of The Malone is 240 people while as few as 30 people can also enjoy the venue.

Services Offered

A variety of wedding packages are available for couples to peruse. The three main offerings are the Embrace, Cherish, and Eternity collections, and these can be customised to suit. Dedicated staff, including an expert wedding coordinator and master of ceremonies, take pride in ensuring that The Malone lives up to expectations. What’s more, catering specialists delight in crafting delectable fares. Various other features include tasteful accommodation, a dance floor, entertainment facilities, parking, and much more.