Belfast Guide · Where to Drink

10 Best Places to Drink in Belfast

From Victorian gin palaces to craft beer haunts, Belfast's drinking scene is as characterful and welcoming as the city itself.

No. 01
The Crown Liquor Saloon
Historic Victorian Pub · Great Victoria Street
A National Trust gem with ornate snugs you genuinely never want to leave.
No. 02
The Duke of York
Traditional Pub · Cathedral Quarter
Cobbled alley setting, walls plastered in nostalgia, pints poured perfectly every time.
No. 03
Whites Tavern
Historic Pub · Cathedral Quarter
Reputedly Belfast's oldest tavern, all low ceilings and warm, lived-in charm.
No. 04
Kelly's Cellars
Traditional Irish Pub · Bank Square
A proper old-school local with trad sessions that shake the ancient walls.
No. 05
The Merchant Hotel Bar
Cocktail Bar · Cathedral Quarter
Opulent Victorian surroundings make every cocktail feel like a genuine occasion.

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No. 06
Established Coffee and Bar
Craft Bar · Hill Street
Laid-back Cathedral Quarter spot with rotating craft taps and a cracking atmosphere.
No. 07
The Sunflower
Craft Beer Pub · Union Street
Pizza hatch, security cage still standing, and some of Belfast's best craft pints.
No. 08
Dirty Onion
Bar and Outdoor Terrace · Hill Street
Belfast's oldest wooden building now hosts serious craic and a fine whiskey list.
No. 09
McHugh's Bar
Historic Pub · Queens Square
Housed in a building dating to 1711, with atmosphere that money simply cannot fake.
No. 10
Lavery's
Legendary Local · Bradbury Place
Multi-floor institution beloved by students and locals alike, open late and always buzzing.
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