9 Cracking Pubs To Visit For A Great Night Out In Belfast

Belfast boasts a lively nightlife, from historic pubs with great music to trendy rooftop cocktail bars and beer gardens. There is something for everyone to enjoy with all the craic.

We have compiled the ultimate guide to help you plan your next bar crawl. Here are nine of the best places in Belfast to plan your next hangout:

Located in the Cathedral area, this pub is popular among locals and tourists alike for a reason. It has a lively atmosphere, Guinness, and the largest selection of Irish whiskeys in Ireland. The traditional Belfast bar is special for being where the internationally acclaimed Northern Irish band Snow Patrol played their first gig in 1998. The pub, which has original mirrors and memorabilia, offers great live music and boasts outside seating.

Kelly’s Cellars is the place to go if you are dying to have an authentic, old-fashioned Irish pub experience. With its whitewashed walls and old-fashioned decor, the pub offers simplicity and a warm welcome. The bar serves typical Irish beers and other strong spirits, such as Irish whiskey and gin (a new Irish speciality). On most evenings, visitors enjoy a concert of traditional Irish music.

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This Irish pub has everything you could want – tradition, warmth, Irish whiskey, live Irish music, and, of course, craic. It is the perfect place to relax over casual drinks with its traditional decor, wooden furnishing, bar stools, and old-school nooks. The pub offers sandwiches, ales, and some traditional Irish music bars in Belfast. With a rich array of premium Irish whiskeys to try, live sports, music, friendly staff, and welcoming locals, it’s a great place to visit.

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Belfast’s biggest beer garden is a great space to relax and socialise with friends. Featuring a cocktail bar, nightclub, and café dining, the establishment offers paired-back cocktail menus, great food, and coffee. The cocktail bar on the first floor serves classic and more experimental Twisted Classic cocktails alongside premium spirits, beers, and impressive champagne. The nightclub on the upper two floors features live DJ entertainment from Thursday to Sunday, with access to the venue’s exclusive rooftop terrace via the third floor. Expect to hear everything from house, funk, disco, electro-swing, and R&B.

This establishment stands out for having five bars, roof gardens, beer gardens, and live televised sporting games. Located on the outskirts of Belfast City Centre, the Inn is known for serving great food and drinks. It has over twenty beers on tap, including Guinness, Heineken, Becks, Carlsberg, Coors, as well as draught beer. The Inn is a great time, no matter the occasion.

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Step into the most famous pub in Belfast. Formerly known as The Liquor Saloon in Great Victoria Street, the Saloon has a unique character due to its distinctive decor, which features burnished primrose yellow, red, and gold ceiling, mosaic tiles, brocaded walls, wood carving, ornate mirrors, colourful decorative windows, Balmoral Red granite topped altar bar, and ten differently-shaped cosy and elaborately carved wooden boxes, lettered from A to J. These drinking snugs have an antique bell system that alerts bar staff to the customer’s liquid needs. The Saloon offers an eclectic range of real ales and classic pub food.

This modern and chic rooftop bar screams elegance with its sophisticated decor and extensive cocktail list. It is known for its highly skilled bartenders and great DJs. The bar offers bottomless pizza, prosecco, beer, live entertainment, and cocktail trees. The Perch also offers tailored packages to suit the diverse needs of its customers. It’s a great place to unwind and enjoy the gorgeous city views of Belfast.

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Located in one of Belfast’s oldest buildings, this must-visit spot offers the quintessential Irish pub experience. The establishment has traditional live music playing seven nights a week. Upstairs, you will find Yardbird – a free-range rotisserie chicken restaurant. Here, food is served with various sides, craft beers, and other drinks. With its relaxing atmosphere and impressive whiskey and ale selection, this is a perfect place to hang out with friends.

Rita’s Bar is located in The Linen Quarter of Belfast. It offers a carefully concocted cocktail menu and a variety of seasonal and pop-up cocktail menus. It also boasts an extensive selection of spirits and has something for every drink connoisseur.

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