BEST CAFE FINALIST - The Little Mill

Your Name: Marianne Lyons

Your Organisation/Company: The Little Mill Bistro Ltd

Your favourite thing about West Belfast: The people and how welcoming they can be especially the people that you meet everyday in shop from young to old people

Your First Job: Shoe shop

What it taught you? Working from you a young age made set me on the right path on how I should always work and I have taught my children the same

What do you think are the key ingredients needed to make a person or organisation the Best of the West? Thoughtfulness. Welcoming. Honesty caring

The Little Mill Bistro, nestled in the heart of the community, blends Belfast’s rich heritage with genuine local hospitality. More than a café, it’s a welcoming space for all, offering artisan coffee, locally sourced food, and premium outdoor catering—bringing people together through culture, connection, and a passion for great service.