Small, historic, brimming with the best craic! These bartenders don't get enough credit for all they endure day in, day out....plenty of larger pubs don't see this much foot traffic. The modern covered outdoor patio with electric heaters is a great extension of the space (although nothing beats being inside and cozy close to live music on a cold rainy day!) Stop in for a pint and a bowl of their famous stew - hearty and only available until it runs out each afternoon! read more

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So this one is a classic and favorite of just about every Guinness loving Hero out there. I personally thought the atmosphere was charming and the pints delicious and creamy. My only regret was that I visited this pub during the day, for I feel my experience might have been better when live music was playing some of the Irish favorites. That being said, this pub is renowned favorite, and always manages to claim a top spot on just about everyone's top ten list. read more

For sure give this place a try if ever in Belfast , had every Uber and taxi driver recommend it. Stopped by last night but it was packed so came by this afternoon and find it one of those places you want to try. The HARP is cold and as always poured well in Ireland. Can sit inside or out and the crowd seems mix of locals and tourists. And they play some good Irish tones at least will we are here .... Cheers read more

Kelly's Cellars - One section of the interior - Pubs Near Me - Belfast, BFS

A great local spot, crowded with locals and some tourists. We hung around for a couple beers and the live music and milling crowd. The cellar ambiance ads an old world charm and warm feeling. read more

Kelly's Cellars - Cozy interior and friendly crowd - Pubs Near Me - Belfast, BFS

Thank goodness for food tours because otherwise, I'd never have walked in. Kelly's Cellars dates back to 1720 (older than America!) and is one of the oldest in the city. It's like stepping back in time. It does not look like much from the outside and, to be fair, it doesn't look like much on the inside. But that's all good because it was an awesome stop. Because it's a food tour, it can't just be beer so with our freshly poured Guinness, there was a bowl of Irish stew and a slice of fresh bread. Does anyone need anything else to survive? It's a little dark, there were some people who looked a little young to be drinking at 1 in the afternoon and the bartender was super busy pouring Guinness. Awesome! [Review 1899 of 2024 - 876 in United Kingdom - 22921 overall] read more

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Place is hopping. Love the live music and all the vibe this place has. Inside and out!!!! Awesome place to hang out and people watch. read more

Kelly's Cellars - Magners cider!!!! - Pubs Near Me - Belfast, BFS

Crowded, but so much fun. Live music, good service, friendly people! Highly recommend! read more

Came here on a Tuesday afternoon and got three beers. Quick service, and a decent amount of seats for how busy it gets. Ambiance is on the darker side, definitely a traditional Irish pub. The bartenders were super nice. read more

We went with hi expectations and were really impressed with the physical place. Classic pub and really busy. We went to the dinner level upstairs and found it really charming. It seemed pretty understaffed. One waitress for the dozen tables or so. Received a flat ginger ale with our Jameson. Our bad for not asking for a replacement. Food was ok but nothing better than regular pub fair. Seafood chowder was bland with not much seafood. Beef stew was ok. I was pretty put off by the 10% surcharge added to the bill. I found it after leaving. Surcharge for what? Sneaky and kinda poor. We won't be back. read more

I spent a couple evenings here a week ago. I was traveling by myself. The staff couldn't have been more friendly and quick to serve. The crowd also was very friendly. Some of the best Guinness I had in all of Ireland. Great live music both nights. Highly recommend this place to anyone looking for a good time and a good pint. read more

This was my second time to visit Kelly's while in Belfast . What a fabulous experience. Of course we had Guinness always a win in Ireland. When we came in we were super lucky to sit in at the corner table near the fire right next to locals jamming their tunes ! What an original pub with a taste of local not just tourist . Craic! read more

Kelly's Cellars - Warm fireplace - Pubs Near Me - Belfast, BFS

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This place was popping! It's clearly a place that a lot of university students go to but it was still a cool pub to grab a drink. They had a nice outdoor seating area with plenty of seating. Not to emotion that it's an historic pub and you can tell how old this place is once you go inside. read more

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We came here a few times and it never disappointed. Sometimes there is a band playing outside and the whole patio area gets packed that it can be hard to find a table but people tend to move through relatively quickly. Inside is a quaint Irish pub with friendly service. read more

Best pint of Guinness I've had so far. I went twice in my visit to Belfast last month. Has both inside seating and an outdoor patio. read more

Kelly's Cellars - Pint of Guinness - Pubs Near Me - Belfast, BFS

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A great pub all around. Friendly staff and bartenders. A little hidden up front at the street. Quickly opens up to a fairly large pub. Pliant of seating inside and out on a weekday. Pints and whiskey weee on the menu for us. A solid find and worthy of a repeat. read more

Kelly's Cellars - Pubs Near Me - Belfast, BFS

My first pub stop after arriving in Belfast and we easily found a wee table and enjoyed 2 magnificent pints of Guinness poured with love and shamrocks! read more

Kelly's Cellars - Cozy! - Pubs Near Me - Belfast, BFS

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After a long tour, we decided to go on a historical bar hopping experience thanks to Apple Maps. We found our way to Kelly's Cellars and bought Guinness and other beer. We paid at the counter, they took card and we sat outside. The staff was busy and so was the patio. People were having a good time and it seems like locals are loving life. We checked in via UnTappd and then moved onto another beer. Review #60 of 100 in 2023. read more

Kelly's came up on my search for bars in Belfast as the oldest pub in Belfast and a must visit. This bar is fun, drinks are super cheap, the crowd consists of locals grabbing a pint after work and there was us. Kelly's was built in the 1700's, that's old! This pub remains old fashioned, with a vaulted ceiling, worn down bar furniture, but that's what marks the charm and heritage on this old establishment that oozes old traditional values. I really enjoyed the local musicians playing together in a circle towards the back. The employees and the friendly locals is what makes this place very welcoming and fun. We drank inside and then migrated outside and met a local who photographs for Kelly's and posts on their Facebook page, from what I remember his name was "Coln" but I did take a picture with him! He was very nice, friendly and we learned a lot from him with regards to this piece of old Belfast and the current times. Overall, great bar, good times, cozy, sliante!!! read more

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Never expected to find this little gem. Stepped off the cruise ship for a pint, and was not disappointed. Friendly staff, great atmosphere. Perfect place for a Guinness. read more

Kelly's Cellars - Pubs Near Me - Belfast, BFS

Great atmosphere. Indoor and outdoor seating. Friendly bartenders. Good location close to lots of other things. Almost missed this, but happen to spot it walking by. Glad we stopped! read more

If 20 stars were available, I would do that! The Irish stew is to die for, fresh Guinness on draught and Harp too! Oh my lord, I literally dream of this and now my belly is full. Thanks be to god, I am in Belfast again! read more

First stop on our tour to Belfast, this centuries old pub is unpretentious and a great spot to sit inside or outside. @Guinness @trafalgar @BelfastTourism read more

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We visit Belfast the city of my birth at least three times of the year. First step when we get off the plane is to go to Kelly's Cellars. In June we were at home and popped into Kelly's Cellars. I had just sat down and was facing the door that opened and a man walked in. It was my brother. I shouted to him while at the same time telling all around me that this was my brother. Everyone clapped. What a home coming, what a safe and wonderful place to have as an anchor of love. read more

Belfast Pub Crawl Stop 2. Made a quick stop; starting with what is described as the most traditional Irish pub in Belfast. We grabbed a half pint of Guinness, settled into the indoor pub area, and felt semi-uncomfortable by the somewhat dismissive staff. Seems like a place for locals only, like we wandered into the wrong place. We ended up moving to the outdoor area, finishing up, enjoying the experience more as we got to observe the local murals. read more

Great place to grab a drink and pizza in a 303 year old pub. Totally blown away by the fiddler rendition of U2's One while enjoying the outdoor gazebo. read more

Kelly's Cellars - Pubs Near Me - Belfast, BFS

From what I initially thought was a comedy club, Kelly's was a great location to end my trip to Belfast. According to a local guide, and by a local guide, I mean random dude I bumped into while entering this establishment, this spot is home to some of the freshness Guinness in Belfast. Like legit, straight from the brewery, fresh from the tap type stuff. While this may sound like overhyping, the texture is the real game changer here. Almost velvety coming down, and I've never said that about a beer before. read more

My first night in Ireland, I stayed in Belfast. I was told I needed to have a Guiness at Kelly's Cellars to start my trip out right. It was a bit of a walk from where I was staying but well worth the trek. Of all the cities and pubs I went to on my trip, this was the most memorable experience. Shortly after I ordered a Guiness, an Irish band began to play traditional music (at the table they were sitting at). When you think of going to an Irish Pub this is what you imagine. If I get the chance to party in Belfast again, this is where you will find me. read more

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We had just finished a walking tour of Belfast and the tour ended in front of Kelly's Cellars, one of the oldest (if not the oldest) pub in Belfast. It was established in 1720 and has been in operation ever since. This is an incredible authentic Irish pub / not an Irish themed pub but the real thing. Some of the folks on our walking tour stuck their heads (and cameras) inside for a quick look but we decided to stay for lunch. When I asked if they had a lunch menu, the waitress said the lunch choices are stew or stew. So, we decided to have some stew. We were served some very ample portions of stew with an authentic Irish brew - what could possibly be any better for lunch. 2 stews + 2 pints was just 16£ and change. You order at the bar and the food/beer is at you table in minutes. In Ireland, they don't call it Irish stew -- it's just stew to the locals - but this was some of the best Irish stew I've ever had. And, based on the number of customers at lunchtime, this appears to be a favorite among the locals. read more

Even before we replaced Kelly's Tabletops with wooden bespoke tops, we loved it. It's always a great place to meet old friends & new. Remember - friends are strangers you haven't met yet! You always feel like a friend when you're in Kelly's. read more

Kelly's Cellars - Solid wood table tops commissioned by Dark Horse Workshops - Commissioned by Kelly's Cellars. May 2022 - Pubs Near Me - Belfast, BFS

Made a quick stop in Belfast before heading back to Dublin and we found Kelly's Cellars, a traditional Irish pub built in 1720. My friends grabbed some Guinness and I stuck with Bushmills. There is indoor and outdoor seating and everyone is friendly. If you're looking for some traditional beef stew, I would trust ordering here! We were focused on drinking so we didn't order anything to eat. Great place to hang out on a sunny day! read more

Kelly's Cellars - Pubs Near Me - Belfast, BFS

Wow! True Irish charm for an American tourist like me. Enjoyed a pint of strongbow and a pint of Guinness. Friendly bar staff and pretty cool crowd. Authentic Irish music playing inside. Fairly busy for a Tuesday evening. Fun, welcoming atmosphere with charming quirks. Watch your head on the way to the washroom! read more

My favourite bar in Belfast. Reminds me of my granddad. Love this place. Very simple and great Irish stew read more

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Even though its touristy and crowded I still love it. Great pints of Guinness and they had a stew on the one day we were there in a warmer. Its deffinately an old-style Irish pub in a new, shinier Belfast. Inside is an older crowd and outside is more of the hip, Euro-types smoking and drinking cider on ice. Ill stay inside, thanks.. read more

Started our second night in Belfast at Kelly's Cellars. Planned on one pint but the music and people convinced us to stay for more. Highly recommend adding KC's to your pub list for Belfast. read more

Kelly's Cellars - Pubs Near Me - Belfast, BFS

A bar that is trying to be a typical Irish bar. We where there on a wet Saturday afternoon and the bar was packed. The usual array of drinks and walls covered in Irish stuff. Bad point was how hard it was to get a seat inside, the guys playing instruments where a great touch but took up a good bit of room. Good points was the rather large covered area outside for over flow. A good bar if you are looking for an "Irish" bar real close to the centre of town. read more

Kelly's Cellars - Wine for the ladies, beers for the boys - Pubs Near Me - Belfast, BFS

Had a pint of Guinness in Belfast's oldest traditional Irish pub. There's indoor and outdoor seating. Kelly's Cellars is the place that I needed! read more

Highly recommended by a local, Kelly's Cellars is one of locals' favorite spots to grab cold ones, catch up with friends and enjoy the good times. If Guinness is your choice of beverage, then you're in luck. Guinness here is cheaper than most pubs in the area, plus they also have live music every Friday... an awesome way to jump-start the weekend! It has the local charm without looking too intimidating... Plenty of outdoor seating at the front and fresh air definitely makes anyone happy to be outside. Cheers! read more

Kelly's Cellar really is the cliche of everything you expect when you think of an Irish pub! Its got fantastic live music most nights, cheap great tasting beer and Good old Irish stew on offer- they even sell cockles from behind the bar! I adore the atmosphere of the place and the minute you walk in it's like being catapulted back in time to the traditional and lively! The decor really is something to be seen! Every nook and cranny is filled with memorabilia from old notes, beer bottles and promotional posters. You could spend the whole day in there and still be able to point out something new! The craic, as they say, is mighty and situated in the centre of Belfast, tucked away behind castle court its central to everything in Belfast and really is the one place a visit to Belfast wouldn't be complete without! A fantastic night out filled with live traditional music and plenty of banter! read more

Kelly's Cellars - Pubs Near Me - Belfast, BFS

Visited Kelly's on a Friday night last Summer after learning about the establishment in Rick Steve's guidebook as a "Place to Eat". There was a crockpot and a couple bowls on the back bar seemed like everyone was more interested in a couple of pints. Having taken a liking to Guinness Porter I was happy to see it on tap! Traveling through North Ireland it seemed impossible to order a mixed drink. This was not a problem at Kelly's they were happy to mix up a bloody mary complete with tabasco sauce. After a couple pints it's not hard to imagine folks having pints 300 years ago, forming the United Irishmen and having a go at a Revolution since we sat under a portrait of Theobald Wolfe Tone who frequented Kelly's. Good craic, good pints and mixed drinks, friendly locals and a history lesson what more could you ask for? just remember to eat first. Teach Ui Challeigh Kelly's Cellars est 1720 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZGgNBeYMPDA 4/23/2016 read more

Kelly's Cellars - Kelly's Friday night - Pubs Near Me - Belfast, BFS

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Fun, lively, cheap beer, and I'm told this is the "local authentic Irish pub". Service was great, vibe was amazing, had a great time visiting this joint! Must check out. read more