Great British Pubs

Best Pubs in Belfast

Looking for the best pubs in Belfast? Belfast's Pub scene blends Victorian gin palaces, traditional Irish bars, and a thriving craft beer culture across the Cathedral Quarter and beyond. From long-established locals to busy town-centre bars, drinking out in Belfast reflects the wider pub culture of County Antrim. Whether you want real ale, pub food, or a quiet corner for a pint, Belfast's top hostelries are a fine introduction to the area.

The best pub in Belfast Must visit
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Victorian National Trust Gin palace

The Crown Liquor Saloon★★★★★

46 Great Victoria Street, Belfast, County Antrim, BT2 7BA

National Trust-owned Victorian gin palace with ornate gas lamps, cosy snugs, and mosaic tiles. Belfast's most iconic Pub.

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  1. Highly Recommended

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    Highly Recommended Cathedral Quarter Live music

    The Duke of York★★★★★

    7-11 Commercial Court, BT1 2NB

    Cathedral Quarter institution down a cobbled alley, plastered with vintage mirrors and Belfast memorabilia. Live music most nights.

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  2. Recommended

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    Recommended

    The Harp Bar★★★★★

    48 Hill Street, BT1 2LB

    Lively traditional bar on Hill Street with a packed programme of live Irish music and a warm, convivial atmosphere.

    Live music Traditional Hill Street Maps

More pubs in Belfast

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    Arts bar

    The John Hewitt

    51 Donegall Street, BT1 2FH

    Named after the Belfast poet, this bar supports local arts with regular gigs, exhibitions, and a fine selection of Irish whiskeys.

    Whisky Donegall Street Local favourite
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    Historic

    The Kitchen Bar

    36-40 Victoria Square, BT1 4QG

    Historic Pub dating to 1859, rebuilt after the Blitz. Excellent food, well-kept stout, and a central Victoria Square location.

    Food Victoria Square Local favourite
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    The Dirty Onion

    3 Hill Street, BT1 2LA

    Converted warehouse Pub with a huge beer garden, open fires, and one of the best outdoor drinking spaces in the Cathedral Quarter.

    Beer garden Warehouse Cathedral Quarter
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    The Garrick Bar

    29 Chichester Street, BT1 4JB

    Belfast's oldest Pub, established 1870. A classic Victorian bar with stained glass, snugs, and impeccable pints.

    Oldest Pub Victorian Snugs
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    The Sunflower Bar

    65 Union Street, BT1 2JG

    Famous for its security cage on the door, a relic of the Troubles. Now a beloved community Pub with great beer and live music.

    Iconic Live music Union Street
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    The Errigle Inn

    320 Ormeau Road, BT7 3GE

    South Belfast institution since 1935. A proper local with sports on the telly, quiz nights, and a loyal Ormeau Road crowd.

    South Belfast Community Pub Ormeau Road
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    The Spaniard

    3 Skipper Street, BT1 2DZ

    Stylish Cathedral Quarter bar in a 17th-century building with a rooftop terrace, craft cocktails, and a curated beer list.

    Rooftop terrace Craft beer Historic building