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.

This is a great traditional, Irish pub. They had live Irish music playing. I loved the atmosphere…read more The service was great.

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

This is one of my favorite pubs in Belfast. The decor is a feast of Guinness memorabilia-I love…read morechecking out the various Guinness signs throughout the bar. The bartenders were extremely nice and poured some creamy pints of Guinness. The pub has wonderful seating, a very comfortable spot to sit back and chat with friends. Btw, they have a nice selection of whiskeys, and some special blends from A Friend in Hand down the street.

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.

The food was great but we were confused where to go. The Sunday menu did not have all the food…read moreoptions we hoped for. But in the end the stew was great, the ciders were refreshing, and another round of fish of chips never hurt anyone. If you can figure out which door leads you to the correct restaurant to get a seat and order then you should get the stew. It was really good.

Small, historic, brimming with the best craic! These bartenders don't get enough credit for all…read morethey 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!

So this one is a classic and favorite of just about every Guinness loving Hero out there. I…read morepersonally 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.

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.

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

Tried to go last night 14 Mar 2026. Walked around the entire building and into a few wrong places…read more Finally spoke to someone at restaurant next door. This place is permanently closed. Don't waste your time.

Great concept, helpful and friendly staff. Love the products! Best place to get quality souvenirsread more

Second visit and just as nice as the first. Food is…read moreexcellent. Boxty is best. Desert delicious. Service friendly and quick.

Closing time listed as 9:00pm, actually 7:00pm on a Sunday. Maybe you should update your hours?…read moreGirl walked in right behind me with the same problem, she was also turned away. The guy with blue eyes behind the bar asked how long I was in town for, hoping that I would come back after being turned away... NO THANK YOU . Excellent service for my first hour in Ireland . Update 04-28-2026: wow, I can't believe how both the business and employee (Pearse Duffy) both responded. Completely unprofessional, Dishonest, and Disrespectful treatment of a traveler who just wanted a warm meal. Whatever you're talking about having "all orders 2 hrs before posted time" isn't working because the tall Asian woman in the white sweater walked in and out, just after I did. So I'm not the only one who is being mislead and dismissed for your ignorance and arrogance. You clearly need to make your hours more obvious, change how you display them, or do something else, because I am not the only person having this problem. What you're current doing regarding your hours, or handling of negative reviews is not working! I posted this review to help both this business and any future potential customers from making the same mistake that I did. The correct response would be : I'm so sorry that happened to you, will change it right away. But to call me obnoxious for pointing out a valid criticism? Bizarre behavior from an established restaurant. As for Pearse Duffy, the disgruntled employee who turned me away after laughing at me, noted that it is his 2nd week working in the harassing Facebook message that he sent me, and it shows... The correct response would have been; I'll tell my manager right now to update the hours on Google so that this doesn't happen again. I'm so sorry, what can I do to make this right? Not laughing at me, stalking me, and sending me a harassing message on my Facebook profile. If he contacts me again, I will be submitting all of this information to the local authorities, and filing a police report. This is not how you handle an upset customer, as either a business or an employee. This is exactly how you ruin your reputation and get fired. Stalking an upset customer and then sending them a harassing message over an honest review is grounds for immediate dismissal in any industry. This is a terrible look for your employee, your management, and your business. This is no way to handle a business or a customer, I hope someone who knows how to sees this updated review.

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.

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 stopped in here for a drink right before closing on a Friday night and there was plenty of…read moreseating. This pub was so cute and we really enjoyed the relaxed atmosphere compared to other Belfast pubs. The place did smell like pee in the front door though.