Nightclubs in Belfast

For night clubs and excellent dance venues, the main area in Belfast is in and around Botanic and Shaftsbury Square, although the Laganside area is an up-and-coming area of the city which, through much development, will be a main competitor for the university area.  Recently Belfast has seen an explosion of top class dance talent gracing the city and this trend only looks set to continue as the buzz around Belfast increases. It's certainly an exciting time for the city and there's no better time to get out for boogie!

Manhattan
Known as the M-Club the Manhattan plays host to vast amounts of club and dance enthusiasts or enjoy one of their special theme nights, their favourite being 70s theme on a Friday night.
Address: 23-31 Bradbury Square
Tel: (028) 9023 3131

The Fly
The Fly, located near the Botanic area is a lively spot for young people. The night club if theme around flies, with huge metal flies and spiders hanging from the roof and stairwell.
Address: 5-6 Lower Crescent
Tel: (028) 9023 5666

Madisons
The trendy night club is renowned for its mixed dance music at the weekend and live music in the Bistro on Thursdays and Sundays.
Address: 59-63 Botanic Avenue
Tel: (028) 9033 0040

Milk
Milk is one of Belfasts newest and most exciting clubs. Check out their web-site for club listings and other information ranging from DJs to comments from visitors to the club.
Address: 14 Tomb Street
Tel: (028) 9027 8876

Thompsons Garage
A happening and vibrant club for the young people of Belfast, Thompsons Garage hosts international DJs and is one of the most popular club venues in town.
Address: Pattersons Place, Donegall Sq. East
Tel: (028) 9032 3762

Limelight and Katy Daly's
Katy Daly's offers live music as well as club nights. The Limelight (next door to Katy Daly's) is a popular venue for dance music.
Address: 17 Ormeau Ave
Tel: (028) 9032 7007

The Empire
The Empire music hall, as it is known hosts a variety of different evenings from comedy on Tuesday night to Irish themes on Thursday nights. The Empire is renowned for comedy and it is where Northern Irish comedian Patrick Kielty had his first break.
Address: 40-42 Botanic Ave
Tel: (028) 9032 8110

Bobs and Storm
Bobs is one of the trendiest and liveliest bars in the city, and incorporates the nightclub Storm which is famous for its mix of club and dance music
Address: 52-42 Lisburn Road
Tel: (028) 9033 2526