The Dock in Belfast

Warm welcome, quiet cafe perfect for a hot drink and cake after visiting titanic museum. Donations are optional. Highly recommend

Popped in after the Titanic Experience. Had researched local cafes & come across this 'social enterprise' one - I'm a fan of this set-up so it was a must. Must mention the absolutely charming gentleman who volunteers as a 'greeter' & tells people about what they do, why & how - there's one salaried person & 60 volunteers! - we had a lovely chat with him, & we both made a point of saying thank you & goodbye to him when we left. Very good coffee & cake, & my scone & jam was delicious (& huge!) & I had a nice chat with the lady behind the counter. There is no actual charge for what you eat & drink - you are asked for a contribution - I would like to think most customers give what they think is fair & add a bit more on top!

This cafe is an absolute gem. The people are so kind and polite and the service was some of the best I have ever experienced. The concept has given me faith in humanity and I would recommend to anybody visiting the titanic quarter to pop in and have a brew with the knowledge your not paying multi billion pound corporations but supporting a community and some incredible people

Great place on the way to titanic museum by the river. Lovely and really helpful and welcoming people and great cake and coffees. Highly recommend

What a lovely and unique little find. When we came in we were slightly confused as no menu but as you read on it says about donations. Chilled atmosphere and kind staff. Thank you

This got to be the best cafe I have been during my two weeks of holiday here. This cafe is run by volunteers and they are 100% donations-based. They have some treats (including GF ones), coffee and a wide selection of tea. Patrons are also welcomed to bring their own food and drinks. Dogs are allowed in as well. Saw couple of them & they were all leased and very lovely. The cafe is really spacious and comfortable. I wished I could visit them again & I highly recommend anyone around the area to give them a visit & drop some donations! (It’s a mere 2 mins walk from the Titanic Museum & SS nomadic) P.s All the staff that I met in the cafe were absolute sweethearts!

An amazing concept and lovely little cafe. Lots of different teas and cakes delicious - more than worth a visit. Pay a donation only but much nicer than the large cafes!

Brilliant Cafe in the Titanic Quarter in Belfast. We wandered in for a drink after visiting the Titanic Experience. It's run entirely on donations, you can have a cuppa and a snack. All the furniture is different and all the cups are too. The staff are really friendly, it's dog friendly too a and although they don't sell food if you purchase from one of the other outlets you can eat it in there. Altogether a Brilliant idea.

The Dock Cafe is located in the Titanic Quarter of Belfast between Odyssey and the SS Nomadic. I received a friendly welcome and the lady who served me prepared my drink and told me about the cafe. It is a place where you pay what you feel the service was worth. There was a really nice atmosphere about the place and it was very relaxing. After spending the day walking around the city I wanted a place to sit and rest my feet and relax before I continued exploring. They provide free wifi and the cafe is dog friendly as well. No wonder this place is one of the top places to get a hot drink in Belfast.

Lovely coffee and a great welcome from this community café. Comfy chairs, interesting gallery. Pay what you fancy before you leave!

Great place with a brilliant ethos..! Great for the community, coffee and scones were excellent… a must visit if you go to The Titanic museum…!

This quirky cafe provides great hot drinks and amazing cakes , but the main attribute is that this place relies totally on donations from its customers. Nothing is priced, you pay what you see fit. The fact its in its 12th year and is booming is testament to the local people . Great idea and well done .

Lovely cafe and really friendly staff. Teas and coffee very nice and the cakes are fantastic too. Loved it. Had a plain scone and it was fresh, tasty and filling

Wanted to find somewhere to sit the mother in-law down and that could accommodate the Dog, this place ticked both boxes. Basic tea and coffee and a range of cakes - and this is charged on a donation basis. You can pay donations either via cash, or debit/credit card or even PayPal. The decor was interesting and somewhat cosy, and the atmosphere very “chill” All in all an interesting concept - I don’t think Costa or Starbucks need worry any time soon but this place is a different proposition and I applaud what there trying to achieve!

A lovely friendly cafe, right next to The Titanic Experience, well worth a visit. No charge but leave a donation, but don’t be tight

We were greeted by an elderly gentleman who told us about the special cause of the cafe. The cafe is unique in that they don’t charge you for drinks or food, but encourage you to make whatever donation you can. We had some hot drinks and 2 delicious scones. We both made a generous donation because of the lovely staff and the great atmosphere. The filtered coffee was beautiful and they even had a good choice of non- diary milks! It’s so nice to know that our money is going to help others. Would strongly recommend a visit.

Lovely place, lovely people, purchases done on a donations basis but worth every penny, homemade scones very fresh and tasty

Excellent what a concept staffed by friendly knowledgeable staff with great coffee and homemade cakes, a real community hub fantastic stuff

What a place! The choice of teas, my favourite drink. The cakes and scones are tasty. There are several varieties to choose from. After you've finished you're asked to make a donation (you can add gift aid too). They are a charity who feed the community on the donations of those who can pay. If you're passing then look in and enjoy. I recommend giving them a try and supporting their efforts. The staff are mostly volunteers and are really friendly and welcoming.

A wonderful place that was made extra special by the incredibly warm and welcoming Harry! This place is a must visit, its hugely impactful with its donations run values.

We called in here on passing, not knowing anything about the place, or how it was run. A helpful volunteer, Albert, soon told us all about it - a community run cafe and space, everything donated, with no prices, just a donation box to pay what you feel is right. We had coffee and tray bakes (both of which were surprisingly good) and a wander round looking at the artwork. Just a fabulous idea and a warm and welcoming place. I left with a big smile on my face.

This is a well located community cafe and space. There's a gallery and information on the local area. The coffee / drinks and scones are "free" and a donation is simply asked for, which is an interesting touch. The staff were warm, friendly and helpful, lots of local knowledge. Well worth dropping in if visiting the nearby Titanic Experience. Walking distance from Belfast central.

This is a little treasure of a find in the Titanic Quarter of Belfast. It’s a cafe with a twist. It’s qwerky spacious and you can rest your weary legs in the comfort of a sofa arm chair or at a table. You have a choice of a couple of coffees and selection of teas. A selection of fresh tray bakes and scones. The twist is it’s run by very lovely knowledgeable volunteers. You have what you like if you like it you pay a donation of what you think it’s worth, this can be done by cash or card. Absolute must visit if going to the titanic museum

Visited today and were made really welcome by Harry and Albert. Coffee was great as were the cakes - we’ll be sure to visit again on our next trip from Edinburgh

We brought a group of 20 into The Dock on a Friday afternoon after touring the Titanic Quarter, and it was well worth the stop. The staff made us more than welcome, and the concept of "building community" was very appealing. If you are in the area, be sure to stop and support The Dock, if nothing else just enjoy the tea, treats, and atmosphere!

What a great idea! The sort of place where you just start chatting to people you have never met before.

What a gem! A must visit if travelling to Belfast. Welcoming volunteers and staff. Albert we spied your name tag and we know you live a trip advisor review! Cake were gorgeous and coffee plentiful. This cafe works by donations! While we were sitting drinking...

Like a port in a storm, we stumbled across the Dock whilst considering getting a drink and were so glad we did. The concept is amazing , it felt so homely with the sofas and mismatched mugs. We enjoyed the teas (and a refill) and...

We loved this community concept. Lovely friendly staff and a wonderful atmosphere. Range of drinks and cakes/snacks.

Near the Titanic museum, this café runs on an honesty box principle, so you just pay what you think is right (you can even do that using PayPal). The people running it are very friendly and the service is efficient. Tea, coffee, cakes and cookies,...

Quirky cafe we fell upon on arrival in Belfast. It’s a charitable cafe so drinks and food are free but a donation is requested but not forced. It has so many interesting things to look at and the tea and scones were lovely. The volunteers...

Staff were so friendly and welcoming. We were able to bring our own food since they were only serving tea/coffee/cake. The fact this I donation only is fantastic- an asset to Belfast.

Me and my husband have been living here for such a long time, yet we had no clue this place exists. We came in for a coffee and a wee snacks - my god, traybakes were amazing!! I felt very welcome there - Albert is...

Hospitality on another level, Brilliant service, lovely staff, exceptional tray bake Plenty of choice in the specialities teas different blends of coffee, definitely recommended to pay a visit. Lovely chilled out vibe!

So good we came back the following day. Love the idea of this place - it’s a donation café, so you pay what you want after you’ve eaten and drunk. Staff ( who are all volunteers) are very friendly, cookies were delicious and sofas were...

What a find! We were looking for a wee cuppa before our visit to Titanic & I think we have talked as much about The Dock as we have about Titanic! From the welcome at the door, the explanation of the ‘honesty box’ system to...

Just as it describes itself. This was the perfect antithesis to the corporate and commercial world of the Titanic museum (which was also great). My son and I enjoyed our packed lunch before enjoying great tea and cake and a chance to breath before getting...

Brilliant idea , great service and a very worthy cause . Opens Tuesday to Saturday 11.00-16.00 You pay what you th8nk the service is worth

Great little find after visit to Titanic exhibition. Operates on a honesty box. Everything has been donated to the cafe and staffed by volunteers. Selection of teas and coffee, drinks. Food changes daily depending on donations. Great selection. Trust is the key word here and...

Lovely cafe with a new concept-honesty box- contribute at your discretion. Big space, comfy sofas, and choice of buns, tea or coffee and cakes. Great space to relax.

We discovered the dock when out walking the titanic quarter with our kids on a trip up from Dublin. We wanted to pop in somewhere to rest the legs so just went in assuming it was a standard coffee shop - it was anything but!...

Great café staff really looks out for the students. Free coffee, Tea and buns, great spot to chill with friends. Would be great if they opened on a Monday.

Great little cafe with a honesty box and pay what you feel it is worth. Comfy seats, free Wi-fi and very friendly staff. What’s not to like.

Just looking for a coffe and came across this amazing place. Wonderful service and very friendly volunteers. Warm welcome for all, would highly recommend.

This is a donation only cafe, where there are no set prices, you pay what you think it's worth. We paid £10 for 2 coffees and 2 scones and 1 tray bake. Dont expect top of the range coffee, it's really just filter coffee but...

On route heading to the Titanic quarter we had a pit stop at the Dock for a wee cuppa. This cafe is provided by Volunteers and its a donation for the cuppa and a wee fresh baked scone/cake. The people that work and volunteer are...

I found this café by pure chance when walking the Maritime Mile in the Titanic quarter. What a find and such a great concept! You make a donation rather than direct payment. This can be done with cash or via a PayPal app. Lovely, strong...

Warm inviting friendly no fuss, perfect for a family lunch. Spar and subway nearby, facilitating the varying needs and preferences of families life! Staff so helpful. Just the heads up that they only do scones teas coffee. Well worth financially supporting for their humble approach...

We had just arrived in Belfast with my family ready to do the open top tour and fancied a drink. Spotted the signs and popped in, we were met by a lovely lady at the door who explained that it was all done on donations...

Just brilliant. No set prices, you pay what you think its worth. Quiet, calm, peaceful, great volunteer staff. It even has a prayer garden. Goof coffee too and comfortable seating.

A great place. Atmosphere is warm and friendly, even in a covid-19 world. Tray bakes are scrumptious.

F.R.I.E.N.D.S @ TQ If Central Perk existed The Dock cafe is it. The perfect little hideaway where friends meet and all of life’s ups and downs are laid bare around the coffee table year after year. The epicentre of community in a ever expanding quarter....

I thought this was a great idea for a coffee shop. We enjoyed our visit and it was good to be able to take the dog as well. Nice atmosphere and nice cakes and scones etc. We would definitely go back. Only slight drawbacks are...

Absolutely wonderful jewel , very friendly,great food, caring and heart of community - what a find :)

Just popped fur a coffee in while passing. Love the relaxed, friendly atmosphere. Calm music, comfy sofas, and dockside view. The Dock is a truly refreshing concept run by volunteers using a "no pressure" honesty box system...And the coffee and cakes are much better than...

You tend to walk past the dock, but I have ventured inside to an unexpected world. Great atmosphere, great conversation, great choice. I no longer go past, but stop!

Pay what you like, cash and card. Great atmosphere, decent cakes, volunteer run, art exhibitions, interfaith and non-faith gathering venue but Christian led, great teas, dog friendly, LGBTQ+ friendly, good location, very kind volunteer staff.

I stopped here after a visit to the Titanic Experience. I wasn't sure what to expect when I read the sign 'Honesty box'. The man behind the counter explained that you pay what you think whatever your drink/ cake is worth. I really enjoyed my...

Wavy Walk What a lovely reprieve from the wind The people here are so kind Lorraine is just a ray of sunshine What a lovely friendly find

The place has a really good vibe right when you walk in. The honesty box is great as people who can afford it can donate to keep the place running so that those who are less fortunate can have a hot soup for lunch and...

This cafe serves you coffee/tea and eats of your choice, and relies on the customer being honest, and placing a donation in the “Honesty box” to cover the costs. It’s it is staffed by two full time employees, and a number of volunteers, who are...

Visiting the Dock always brightens up my day. A beautiful space filled with art, cosy corners, friendly staff and a great atmosphere. You will find something for everyone - soups & stews/ buns & traybakes; Speciality tea and a good strong filter. If you don’t...

My first visit to The Dock was fantastic. I stopped in to have a cuppa with my brother and we were both absolutely delighted by the pleasant surroundings and atmosphere. All the staff were so friendly and happy to help, other visitors were all enjoying...

I made a random stop when I stumbled across this great place with a real 'bohemian' vibe. Their business model relies on honesty (you pay according to what you think it deserves/you can afford, which I hope serves them well. I enjoyed the coffee and...

Was not sure what to expect. Lovely cafe. Staff very friendly and helpful. Had soup and bread roll one day very good. Tried cakes couple of times, was not disappointed. Strongly recommend this cafe

Run by volunteers and based on the concept that you pay what you think is fare, atmosphere great, and lovely to be able to grab a drink and eat your own food if you want. Limited menu but marvellous place V convenient for resting tired...

Vry informal cafe. Bring your own if ou want. Supply tea, coffee some food. You dont have to pay if you dont want to. Its an honesty cafe so given donation.

This was to be a quick lunch after the Titanic and before Botanic gardens. It ended being 2 hours of relaxation.. great simple food and socialising.

Have been to the dock cafe a couple of times. The volunteers are friendly and helpful. The cafe is comfy and a lovely space to read a book or meet a friend for coffe. And now on a Sunday the space is created into a...

Welcoming cafe with wonderful staff and volunteers. Honestly box is a great Idea. Highly recommended

Lovely comfy seating and a decent cup of tea + traybake. Very nice quality. The honesty box is a nice idea, hope they do well.

We have never been before. You do not pay for your food and drinks in the traditional way it is by donations you pay what ever you feel it is worth. We had soup which was excellent a drink coffee and tea and a cakiee....

Friends visiting, introduced them to dock. They loved it. Never heard of an honesty cafe in a major city. One lady that volunteered came and talked to us and was so genuine. Recommend this place to everyone.

Looking for a cafe with a difference, then this is it. We were heading to the Titanic Museum (went to Game of Thrones exhibition instead!) and found this cafe. Friendly, helpful volunteers working here. Excellent cakes and biscuits - so tasty that we went back...

What a great idea! Love this place. Delicious coffee and treats that you don't pay for, but rather make a donation to the 'honesty box'. A very cool space with lots of seating and had such a great community feel. A perfect spot to check...

I have been going to this cafe for years as a student, love it to bits. However I have recently been made feel very unwelcome by one man in particular, who seems intent on chasing students out of his establishment and assuming we don't pay...

I visited here for breakfast a few weeks ago. Place was really busy. Service was excellent. Food delicious and plenty of it. Just a bit too much for me. staff were friendly. Would definitely go back again if I was in the area. Would have...

We live in Belfast and have never visited ‘The Dock’. Lovely atmosphere, pleasant staff, really enjoyed our soup coffee and traybakes. Can’t believe we have missed this little gem on our doorstep. Would totally recommend a visit.

Walk in pick a nice tea, get a soup and a roll. Pop what you think in the pay boxes. This really works.

This is a very comfortable cafe - food is good but obviously limited as the staff are all volunteers. The day we were there was a very sunny day and lots of people were sitting outside. Inside was packed out. Great atmosphere, really lovely helpful...

Never in my life have I been to a place as wholesome as this. The tea was fabulous, and the carrot cake was the best I've had in my life. This was the most wholesome cafe I have ever been to with a great atmosphere....

Dropped in after a morning in the Titanic museum. After a brief intro from one of the volunteers we found ourselves a comfy sofa and then ordered a delicious chicken soup and artisan bread with coffee. We topped that off with a couple of tray...

Came across this delightful place after a visit to Titanic Experience. Warm welcome and felt no guilt about eating our packed lunch alongside the lovely cup of coffee and tray bakes we purchased there. Well done guys.

Very sweet little cafe over looking the titanic and docks. Lovely staff all volunteers, very relaxed atmosphere with lovely service.

We were recommended to visit hear and out of curiosity we wondered over. Well what can I say it has to be up there with my most memorable travel memories. It really shouldn't work but it does. The staff are so friendly, the cakes were...

Was passing here coming from the Titanic experience. Met by someone as I walked in who explained the concept. Honesty Box pay what you want. Simple choice and all done well. Friendly volunteers and great art.

We discovered this place a number of years ago and it has become our favourite cafe in Belfast. Any time we cycle near, we ride over, lock the bikes outside and relax on a comfy sofa, read a book or two, sip some coffee and...

Very welcoming cafe with plenty of comfy seating. Good coffee and tray bakes served by very pleasant volunteers.

Stumbled across this place by chance and glad we did! Had never experienced an honesty cafe before! Staff were so welcoming and coffee was really lovely not to mention the delicious cakes

Visited during the maritime festival. Lovely selection of scones + pastries. Hot soup tea + coffee. Great idea that people can make a donation + give what they can afford. Very busy when we visited but everyone as made feel welcome. A nice place to...

Lovely spot with gr8 intentions. Great 4 lunch and watching the world go by. Or just some alone time

On June 10th we visited the Titanic Experience in Belfast and wanted to eat as we came out. Almost opposite we saw, and entered, The Dock Cafe to discover that there were no price lists. Customers are asked just to contribute as they feel able....

I called in with my family during the Maritime Festival, Titanic quarter was very busy, I had never heard of The Dock, or of the concept of the honesty box, we just wanted a cup of tea, but when we saw the vegetable soup we...

The warm welcome in this cafe is only surpassed by the excellent food on offer. There are no prices - you pay what you consider to be appropriate and put the money in an honesty box Really well rewcommended

Today, I had the pleasure of finding this hidden gem. My husband and I were looking for somewhere to have lunch before we visited an exhibition. We were helped immediately, and asked had we been there before, and how the cafe “worked” We had tea,...

What a lovely place. I was looking for a healthy lunch and found it here; delicious vegetable soup with tasty bread roll. Then coffee (strong) and a not so healthy, but a sensible size, rocky road Staffed by friendly volunteers and with an honesty system...

I rarely choose tea in a cafe because it is usually one tea bag and too much water for my taste. Given such a great choice of different teas, I decided to try their Earl Grey - my favourite at home. A generous portion of...

A great place where you leave a donation for your snack. Great coffee, comfortable seating, lovely cakes and soup at lunchtime. Dogs welcome Staff helpful and friendly Just Brilliant

An honesty box cafe, mainly staffed by volunteers. The quality of what is on offer is fabulous, though. I had a beautifully made cherry scone, with a bowl of fresh tasting vegetable soup, with a tasty bread roll. I also had some very pleasant Earl...

WE were recommended to try here while visiting the Titanic exhibitions. THere was a choice of 2 soups with a roll, cakes and drinks and the price is what you think your food is worth. Plenty of space and you can even bring in food...