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2 Royal Avenue: Belfast’s cultural hub uniting communities

It’s a place in the middle of the city where you can dance, sing, play, watch live music, borrow books or sit in the warmth and eat your packed lunch – all for free.

Number 2 Royal Avenue opened to the public three years ago this month after Belfast City Council bought the listed building in late 2021.

Since then it has grown in popularity with people from all backgrounds, catering for everyone from toddlers, to teenagers to line-dancing pensioners.

“It’s just a really lovely oasis in the centre of the city. It has a really lovely community vibe, very relaxed,” mother-of-two Judith Crozier told BBC News NI.

Ms Crozier prefers the space to normal cafe environments where she feels children have to “sit still”.

“I have a four-year-old and a two-year-old and they can stretch their legs,” she explained.

“People are friendly and welcoming, so it’s a real no stress spot for kids.”

As well as a small library, the building has a play area for toddlers and hosts regular family-friendly activities.

There is no entry fee and many events are free of charge.


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