Shops & Street Food Review

Sawers

★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Sawers is one of those places where I could happily spend far too much money without noticing - part deli, part food shop, part lunch stop, with shelves packed with cheeses, meats, sauces and chocolates. The Belfast Alligator was seriously good, and as a Belfast institution dating back to 1897 it feels particularly representative of the city's food culture. I want to work my way through the entire sandwich menu.

DishBelfast Alligator sandwich - shredded Irish BBQ roast beef, mature cheddar, rocket, red onion and chipotle sauce

Priceff

Buy It Again?Yes

Best Thing About It

The Belfast Alligator - rich, tender beef, savoury cheddar and just enough chipotle heat, all held together by substantial ciabatta.

Could Be Better

Slightly more expensive than an ordinary sandwich shop, though the ingredients justify it.

Location — 5-6 Fountain Centre, College Street, Belfast, BT1 6ES, Northern Ireland

Deli Belfast institution Since 1897