Garrick Bar

My hubby ordered a Guinness of course. Great atmosphere. Very crowded. It's in an alley way off the…read morebeaten pass.

We were all over Ireland and North Ireland last week and spent a couple nights at this nice bar and…read morethe super cool area just outside it (with all the lit umbrellas). Really enjoyed the bar and the area. Have to remember that they don't take tips anywhere in Ireland or North Ireland. I kept telling the bartender to keep it (I'd hand him a 20 for 18 bucks of booze) and he'd just walk away - no acknowledgement or anything. Were able to try some good whiskey's here including A Friend in Hand whiskeys (this is an amazing whiskey store just down the street). The whole time we were there we got no rain (same as our first time) so we sat outside a lot, people had cute pups out there. Super nice. Didn't know UK stuff was on yelp, hope to leave a few good reviews here.

Back room

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Kelly's Cellars

4.4(89 reviews)

0.3 mi

This must have been my good luck bar because we happened upon it by accident and as we were waiting…read morefor a drink a stool happened to become available right in front of a group of trad musicians! The bartenders were friendly and the vibes were great. We really enjoyed the hour or so we spent here.

Classic cool Irish pub which started in 1720. Walls are full of various Irish memorabelia. Wanted…read moreto try their infamous stew but we were unfortunately too late The place was JAMMED packed w/mainly local folks, young & old. VERY loud. Had a couple pints and a bit of crack. Hope to try the stew next visit. Waiters mighty busy & on top of their game!!! Inside & outside seating w/heat lamps

Outdoor seating

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The Crown Liquor Saloon

3.8(214 reviews)

On our last day in Belfast, I said I need to experience dining in or have a drink at The Crown Bar…read more I was lucky enough to get a reservation at the dining room upstairs. The ground floor bar area was packed and busy! It was a good vibes. We sat and had dinner in a quiet setting upstairs. We enjoyed our food and drinks. My margarita was delicious. The lamb irish stew was yummy, finished it. It was a great experience!

I wanted a place where I could try multiple classic traditional Irish dishes, and I found this…read moreplace - a very popular spot! During the time I visited, it wasn't very packed so I was seated swiftly. The kind staff accommodated my request to get a corner table. The vibe can be describe is a classic. I really enjoyed all the dark stained wood furniture - gave it such an "old Irish saloon" vibe...maybe because it is haha. I did not have much time to spend in Belfast, so I tried to taste as many traditional dishes as possible with being just one person. With that being said, I ordered a few of their notable dishes - Crown Bar Irish Stew, Steak & Ale Pie, and to finish it off, the Sticky Toffee Pudding served with both the custard and ice cream (really thankful the server offered to give me two toppings, and they were both delicious). All the dishes were great, and are definitely hearty. The stew as well as the pie filling had a rich roux - nice, thick and flavorful. I will say, the pie pastry was not as flaky as I would have liked it; kind of too thick. Overall, it was a great taste of Ireland

Wooden Dragon

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Margarita

Fibber Magees

4.1(35 reviews)

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We were looking for a place we could have a pint and listen to music. Fibber Magees is the place…read more Again it has the traditional look of an Irish pub you'd come to expect. The entrance is behind the building which is a little odd, but it is connected to the restaurant/bar in front of it. You can walk through both as there are doors creating a throughway.

This was a great pub and was a great way to spend an evening in Belfast. It got a bit busy, but it…read morewasn't terribly crowded. Service was great.

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Guinness and Harp

Bittles Bar

4.1(26 reviews)

0.1 mi•City Centre

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So I know that Belfast locals may take issue with this one, as the owner has a bit of gruff…read morereputation. I think it stems from his refusal to serve half-pints--which I didn't even know was a thing--but you can't ignore the fact that Bittles Bar is a beautifully iconic pub. The building reminds me of NYC's Flatiron building, with its streamlined but cozy interior. The pubs walls are covered in local history; it really is like stepping back in time. And of course, the Guinness is delicious and certainly worthy of a full pint. Another plus in Bittles favor is that it has a nice selection of bar swag. The shirts and hats are really worth every penny, and you are bound to wow friends and family back home when you sport a hat that proudly proclaims: "No Half Pints"

We came here at the recommendation of our uber driver to try the best Guinness in Belfast. The…read moreplace is super tiny and it was packed when we arrived. It was a bit rainy outside so the bartender apologized that it was a sitting bar and we couldn't be served inside and seemed surprised when we said we were fine to drink outside. Canadians, eh? It didn't end up being for very long anyways as the bartender came and grabbed us as soon as he saw someone leave. Very nice staff. And it was a really good Guinness, though somewhat expensive.

Outside doors

Inside bar area

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Guinness

Maddens Bar

4.3(24 reviews)

0.4 mi

Seemed to be very much a local pub and it was pretty busy when we went in the afternoon. I got to…read moretry the Rí Rá beer. At first it was standing room only as it's quite small but a nice person brought us over to their table. We saw this happen a couple times. Very cool. Wish I'd returned another time.

We came here because we wanted to check out one of the oldest bars in Belfast. There is seating…read moreoutside, downstairs and if open the upstairs too. The whole place is generally small. But the service was friendly and great. Initially we sat downstairs and the crowd is very friendly so we could squeeze ourselves into an area and enjoy some pints. We came back later that night to listen to music and was greatly disappointed. There was no amplification and it was too noisy to hear anything. But overall a fun place.

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Outside

McHugh's

4.1(52 reviews)

Great pub! Traditional, loud, fun. The bartender was helpful and the Guinness and cider was…read moredelicious oldest bar in Belfast 1711.

Just popped in for a pint and a snack after visiting W5. Had a great time…read more Classic pub atmosphere. Excellent service. Really enjoyed the tomato soup.ot was extra thick and served with some local Irish bread for dipping. We ordered a second side of bread. If I didn't have my kids with me on this trip, I could have easily spent a few hours hanging out in this very comfortable pub chatting up the locals and other tourists.

Tomato soup

Upstairs bar

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Exterior

Katy's Bar

4.4(30 reviews)

This would probably be my favourite bar in Belfast. I'm not quite the party animal I used to be…read moreback in the olden days, but I do like a night out from time to time, and Katy's is right up our street in terms of the crowd that go there, the music they play, and the general ambiance. They are in a handy city centre position and can be easily reached from anywhere in the city centre. If you're not drinking, there is parking right out the front (if you get there early enough!) if not there are plenty of side streets too! For weekend visiting, be sure to get there before 7-ish, or you may find that you won't get a seat, although it does calm down later on in the night when the Limelight opens and some of the patrons move next door to the club. I must make a point of going back to Katy's soon, it's been too long!

I have travelled a fair bit in my time. Unkind people tend to put it as I've been around a bit, but…read moreI prefer to think of it as romantic wanderlust. Anyway, apart from the wonderful Public Bar in Melbourne, and possibly Dubliners in Tokyo (actually no, their Guinness is questionable and their 'soda bread' is in fact wheaten), Katy Daly's is my all time favourite bar in the world. This says quite a lot if, like me, you fled screaming from these shores at the first possible opportunity and spent several years abroad. But I've come to realise on my frequent returns, to sign on, that Belfast is actually quite a cool wee city. And Katy Daly's is one of the main experiences for me that encompasses that vibe. Imagine my shame and horror last year in Australia when one of the lead items on the news was the spides in the Village burning the Roma population out of the area. And when any July overseas the pictures beamed in from Belfast are of riots, bottle-throwing spides and triumphalist sweaty-faced Orangemen doing their damnedest to make sure no-one can get down the Lisburn Road. 'Belfast isn't like that!' I'd wail to anyone who'd listen, and plenty who wouldn't. 'Look at Katy's for example!' A rock bar with great music both live and on the jukebox, an unpretentious and friendly crowd, the best pub quiz I've ever been to (yes, even better than Melbourne's), friendly staff who remember your usual (ahem), and good food at good prices, makes Katy's a must visit for any tourist who thinks Belfast is all burning buses and bodhráns. Oh, and most unusually, and welcome, for an average city bar - the ladies are normally outnumbered by the men. Most of whom are of an alternative ilk and not decked out in Ben Sherman and Timberlands, and therefore are generally gentlemanly instead of trying to cop a quick grope as you go past them on the way to the loos (Bot, I'm looking at you). Many of them are long-haired and tattooed to boot. Yummies. In fact, I'm sitting in Katy's right now writing this. Goddesses bless mobile broadband.

0.2 mi•The Cathedral Quarter

Cosy pints

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Whites Tavern

4.1(91 reviews)

This was our first find during our Belfast travels and quickly taught us to always check what's…read moredown alleyways. It was only about 4:30pm so not too crowded and we sat at the bar. The bartender was incredibly friendly and told us all about the bar, the culture, etc. It's also where I tried Heverlee Beer.

We came to Whites hoping to have some dinner but their kitchen had closers. So, we grabbed a…read morecouple beverages & sat by a very cozy fire enjoying a couple beverages.. Very relaxing. Especially comfy lighting There are different sections you can sit in at Whites. Mighty spacious & attractive spot.

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The bar

Filthy McNastys

3.4(42 reviews)

0.4 mi•City Centre

bit cheeky night out good food butnot everyone got dessert, but was delicious!!! just the way itw…read moreas advertised!!! out of all places also cleanest and in its raw form!! lads would visit again ! ps djsetwas bosh

Total Trash Bags. I have always had strong Irish Pride and was under the impression, we were all in…read moreunison, especially in Ireland. I couldn't have been more wrong! Our tour group (20 adults) felt the immediate diversity in this town, the moment we entered. We were turned away from this bar as well as several others in the area from having an Irish southerner as our guide. We couldn't wait to get away from the bad vibes and go towards a more positive part of town. (AKA not protistan territory). Shame on Filthy McNasty, who clearly lives up to their name.