Bistro in the bar, Gelston's Corner, is immensely popular and served Monday - Friday 12.00 to 9.00pm and Saturday to Sunday 12.00 to 7.00pm with prices ranging from £2.95 to £9.50. A traditional décor provides cosy corners and plenty of room for small to large groups. New comers will feel like old timers in the bar atmosphere of Gelston's Corner which has proved a hit with the locals for the last 40 years. Homely yet efficient the friendly and professional staff are attentive to the needs of all diners.

Regarding the origin of Gelston's Corner at Strandtown, it is believed that the present Stormont Inn at the corner was known as Gelston's Public House. In 1870 Strandtown was a village separate from Belfast and had a population of some 140.

Mrs Gelston owned the property which was an inn, groceries and provisions store in 1870. Even though she was only there for a short while she succeeded in leaving her name behind for Gelston's Corner is still known and used. Mr Hugh Gelston, Mrs Gelston's predecessor in roughly 1880 was then the grocer, spirit and provision dealer in Strandtown.

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