Bars in Belfast; Cafes in Belfast; Pubs in Belfast
A trip to Belfast wouldn't be a trip to Belfast if you didn't explore some of the City's many and varied pubs and bars. From the antique tiling of The Crown Bar to the uptempo atmosphere of The Fly you're sure to enjoy a drink (or two).
As well as pints of Guinness, local Caffrey's ale, Belfast Gin and dozens of varieties of Irish whiskey, you can enjoy fine music of every kind in Belfast's many bars. Sit back and enjoy the 'craic' (which, in case you wondered, means good conversation and banter!) as you soak up some of our unique atmosphere.
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Kitchen Bar This traditional Irish bar dating 1859 offers traditional Irish music with a friendly crowd.
Address: 1 Victoria Square
Tel: (028) 9032 4901
McHughs Bar & Restaurant This bar is open daily and offers live entertainment from Thurs-Sat, which features top entertainment and attracts crowds of locals and visitors with bands playing a wide range of music styles.
Address: 29-31 Queen Square
Tel: (028) 9050 9999
Bittles Bar This rather interesting triangular shaped building is decorated with gilded shamrocks. It specialises in traditional food such as sausages & champ or Irish Stew.
Address: 70 Upper Church Lane
Tel: (028) 9031 1088
The Morning Star This historically listed pub has a menu which features traditional Irish as well as the more unusual such as crocodile. Originally a coaching house, this pub boasts winner of the British Airways Best Pub Food Award as well as being the runner-up in All Ireland Seafood Pub of the year and a Member of the Taste of Ulster.
Address: 17-19 Pottinger's Entry
Tel: (028) 9032 9310
Whites Tavern
This pub founded in 1630 retains the spirit of a by-gone age. Situated in its aptly named cobbled lane, this public house is a hidden treasure in the heart of the city. With its homely feel and good craic you will return time and time again.
Address: 2-4 Winecellar Entry
Tel: (028) 9024 3080
The Crown Liquor Saloon Owned by the National Trust, the Crown bar is one of the jewels in Belfasts entertainment sector. Located opposite the newly refurbished Grand Opera House, the Crown has the most perfectly preserved Victorian pub interior in the province.
Address: 46 Great Victoria Street
Tel: (028) 9024 3187
Benedicts Situated at the top end of the golden mile, Benedicts 'fun pub' has proven popular with the over 25s, providing entertainment to 1 am at the weekends. A blend of Disco and live bands provide the punters with a multitude of variety to choose from.
Address: 7-21 Bradbury Place, Shaftesbury Square
Tel: (028) 9059 1999
The Bodega Bar Open from Monday to Friday, the Bodega bar in the city centre offers quality pub grub in comfortable surroundings in a slightly Spanish feel.
Address: 4 Callender Street
Tel: (028) 9024 3177
Monico Bars
Located in the heart of the busy shopping area, this bar has a range of spacious lounges for you to relax and enjoy the atmosphere.
Address: 17 Lombard Street
Tel: (028) 9032 3211
Morrisons Spirit Grocers This bar located near the city centre attracts a mixture of students, journalists and business people all enjoying the good beer, entertainment Address: 21 Bedford Street
Tel: (028) 9024 8458
Robinsons
One of Belfasts best known bars, situated on the golden mile area, combines four venues under one roof; traditional music, late night club, and a pub. Address: 38-42 Great Victoria Street
Tel: (028) 9024 7447
Rotterdam Bar Open daily this bar is renowned for it’s Irish Folk music sessions on Sundays and Tuesdays. During summer it attracts large crowds through live music sessions, although during winter customers prefer to relax beside the fire whilst enjoying the music.
Address: Pilot Street
Tel: (028) 9074 6021
The Shenanagan Rooms One of the most popular pubs in Belfast, accessible to all due to its central location. A wide variety of live bands can be viewed on Friday and Saturdays, with weekly live premiership football and disco at the weekends.
Address: 21 Howard Street
Tel: (028) 9032 3313
Tel: (028) 9023 0603 (Restaurant)
Laverys One of Belfast's most famous bars, kept in the Lavery family since 1918. Popular with the young and old, it is a must for locals and tourists alike. Serving food from 12 - 3 pm, live bands to suit all needs, DJs and a quiz night on Tuesday are some of the delights to be savoured.
Address: 12-16 Bradbury Place
Tel: (028) 9087 1100/1106
The Blackthorn This small Belfast Pub pulses with the with the warm heart of the city and its people. A workingmans pub, its wooden chairs and stools are filled with an electic mix of dockers, journalists, accountants and warehousemen reminising about the days events.
Address: 3 Skipper Street
Tel: (028) 9032 8032
The Botanic Inn Recently refurbished to an open plan style, the 'Bot' on the Malone Road is a happening place with good food, good service and friendly staff. The ground floor traditional pub manages live entertainment, pub grub and its famous Sunday Carvery. The Record Club is a popular spot for students taking a break from the studies, playing a mixture of young and old tunes.
Address: 23-27 Malone Road
Tel: (028) 9066 0460
Cutters Wharf Situated on the banks of the river Lagan it is an ideal location. Inside the bar is modernly decorated or you can relax in the large courtyard during the summer months
Address: Lockview Road, Stranmillis
Tel: (028) 9080 5100
Madisons This bar within the Madison Hotel hosts live entertainment in the bar Thursday-Sunday nights, and there is an extensive wine and cocktail menu to choose from whilst you are being entertained.
Address: 59-63 Botanic Avenue
Tel: (028) 9033 0040
The Fly The recently extended Fly is an alternative mecca for young professionals and a firm favourite among Belfast’s elite.
Address: 5-6 Lower Crescent
Tel: (028) 9023 5666
Queens Cafe Bar This cafe bar which has recently been refurbished is known as one of the trendiest places to eat, located in the heart of Belfasts city centre.The Queens Cafe bar opens Monday - Wednesday 11.30am - 9pm and Thursday- Saturday 11.30am-11pm.
Address: Queens Arcade
Tel: (028) 9032 1347
Kellys Cellars Established in 1720, Kelly's Cellars is a reminder of how pubs used to be. An unpretentious drinking mans' pub, Kelly offers nothing to distract a man from his pint. A constantly changing panorama of Belfast life, there's never a dull moment in Kellys.
Address: 30 Bank Street
Tel: (028) 9032 4835
The Duke of York Once in the heart of the city's newspaper district, the Duke of York is filled with the paraphernalia of the printers trade. Small wooden snugs lend intimacy and privacy to the atmosphere, while a series of brass horsehoes set into the cobble stoned entry commemorate the many nameless drays who once travelled amongst the narrow entries to deliver beer to the thirsty customers.
Address: 11 Commercial Court
Tel: (028) 9024 1062
The Garrick At the heart of the city's commercial core, the Garrick has recently been restored, retaining its cosy, welcoming ambience from a time when the nearby streets were the citys Bohemian quarter. Now owned by a sports fan the pubs walls are decorated with portraits of golfing heros, including Irelands own fairway legend Fred Daly.
Address: 11 Montgomery Street
Tel: (028) 9032 1984
Maddens Small and busy, the pub hums with the rhythms of Celtic life, rarely does an evening go by when someone does not produce a guitar for a session filled with ancient melodies. Once inside Maddens, the modern industrial city outside suddenly seems very far away.
Address: 74 Berry Street, Smithfield
Tel: (028) 9024 4114
Apartment Apartment is a relatively recent addition to Belfast. Serving a variety of styles of food and drink in a contemporary and stylish interior it looks set to establish itself quickly as one of Belfast's places to be seen.
Address: Donegal Square West
Tel: (028) 9050 9777
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