This nightclub is a relative newbie to the Northern Ireland entertainment scene. It opened its…read moredoors in December 2009 and has been a huge success ever since, especially over the Summer with all of the returning students and the little ones having finished their GCSEs and thinking they have "earned" a night out. No you haven't. All you have earned is a slap of the face and some extra homework. After hearing incredible things about the "High Five Mondays" we decided that we just had to go and check this place out. Bus booked, alcohol not on board (but on board) we left for the magic city of Cookstown. For those of you who are unware, Cookstown is like the Las Vegas of Northern Ireland... Kind of... Not really unless you squint really hard... Hmm... When we arrived I was amazed by the sheer size of the place, it had two floors, connecting rooms and a lot of seating area which comes in very useful when you have a girlfriend who insists on wearing shoes she can't walk in but still has to bring because apparently they look nice and match her outfit. Anyway, though I'm not a 'club' person, the experience was quite good. The lighting and projector screens are some of the best I've seen and with the "text your request" you are guaranteed to get a shout out on the dance floor without having to yell at the DJ for a pen and a notepad. On Mondays nights drinks are only £2.50 and there is a huge selection to choose from, I was really surprised with this because normally there is a list of five or six when a promotion like this is on. "High Five Mondays" only runs when the universities and colleges are closed but I hear weekend nights are as good as Monday so I'd definitely recommend this place for a great night's craic. Just bring comfortable shoes.

I'm told this is the best club in Northern Ireland, and I can't dispute that, as I haven't been to…read moreany others! However I can tell you that it is seemingly (to me) in the middle of nowhere, and open, really, really late. I was here on a quieter night, propping up the bar with The Rallying Greengrocers, a pair of brothers famous for putting up a decent showing in the RAC despite actually owning a fruit and veg shop in real life. Ah, the days before rallying was wrecked by the FIA eh Anyway, check out the only superclub I've ever seen with a stag's head on the wall!

Definately the best nightclub in the triangle area. It has several different rooms all boasting…read moredifferent types of music. To be fair I have only really stayed in Lush, its dance music and can be guaranteed to be packed on a saturday night.

Tbh this wouldnt be somewhere I would rush to get too. It has a repuatation for illicit substances…read moreand alot of street fighting in the early hours. I would avoid at all costs in fact.

Bad reputation, especially for violence and drugs etc. If going out in the area, i'd find somewhere…read moreelse! Cookstown has a lot of places to go out, so it's not like you're gonna run out of options!

Adhoc stop on way to giants causeway. Neat little pub, good burger and fries and of course a pint…read moreof Guinness. Stop in

Useless excuse for a nightclub. Place will be wedged with sweaty, drunk people who will do anything…read moreto get to the bar. Most of the time you can't get to the bar at all

Stopped by about 9:20 pm on a Friday and it was very chill - only a few people here, but I…read moreunderstand that it picks up. We enjoyed some C & C (Cider and Cher) in the light of the CCCP sign. Great ambiance and service. Really cool and unique vibe. Props for the trans pride flag flying outside.

International visitor here. I am visiting Belfast for a few days on a multi-city trip from…read moreoverseas. First thing, the side of the building says "Kremlin" and on the other block there's a sign for "Shoe Factory," both of which show up when you search for gay bars in Belfast. I walked up on the Shoe Factory side and there was no signage explaining where the entry is. Thus, I headed over the Maverick, where I had a pleasant cocktail and drag show. From there, I went onto the sidewalk and saw the sign for Kremlin and walked up the steps. Two gentleman explained to me that's not where the entry is, it's around the corner. So for those out of towners like me, in the center of the alley street there is a group of bouncers and a line - that's how you get both into Kremlin AND Shoe Factory (in case you stumble across this review while googling, now you know). Security checks IDs so be sure you're carrying something valid. I had a EU and US passport - showed the bouncer my EU passport and he gave me an odd look, which made me wonder - maybe they don't get many tourists? There was a £6 cover charge, which you can pay by card. I went inside and on the Kremlin side, they had good drink specials. Ordered one cocktail but the dance floor and bar were dead, so I headed to Shoe Factory, which was more my vibe. While I was there, I was taking some videos of the atmosphere and people dancing and sending it in a group chat to my friends in the US to show them how Belfast gets down. When I went to get another drink at Kremlin - since that side of the bar is dead, I started to video the dance floor and then decided not to because it was dead. The bartender at Kremlin (a she) asked me if I knew the girls on the stage / she had to ask me like 3 times cause I couldn't hear her, and I told her no, and she walked away to grab security. They escorted me out and when they brought me outside, the security guard told me I was taking inappropriate videos of girls and being a creep, and needed to leave. lol. For one, I'm not into girls...and second...I was taking video of multiple spots to share on my blogs, with my friends, and in reviews. I wasn't gonna argue so I just left. Needless to say, here is what I have to say in a nutshell: *Belfast does not have a "gay" scene. It is very small, so if you're looking for a gay bar on a visit, I recommend you skip that part of your trip and find something else to do. *I am not sure if this place is a "locals" only place and if maybe I looked out of my place with my foreign IDs, non-Irish accent, and cultural difference. For example, in Amsterdam and in the US, clubs would *want* you to take video and post them in reviews so they can attract more visitors. *in future bar/club visits, I'll ask the bartenders/staff when and if it's appropriate to take pix and videos - which of course, they are going to take as "weird" but apparently that's what you need to do. Don't assume. At the same time, they could've handled it better and told me not to record and/or ask more questions than assume I'm some kind of pervert. *I would not recommend this place to anyone. As I said above, have a nice cocktail somewhere else and don't expect to find a thriving gay scene in Belfast. *I am not sure this business really wants people other than locals because there was no "clear" signage or direction on how to enter. If it wasn't for the dudes on the steps of Kremlin, I would've never made it inside. Also, the way the security guard looked at me after checking my ID, suggested some kind of prejudice. It would not surprise me if maybe to the staff inside I wasn't welcome (again, a very "local" crowd).

I have only ever been to The Coach once, and I did not like it at all. Sorry folks, but I wont be…read moreback inside it

The coach is well known throughout Northern Ireland as being one of the biggest and best nightclubs…read morein the area. The downstairs nightclub caters to the young crowd, maybe 18-21 while the upstairs nightclub caters towards the older crowd. Entry prices vary depending on which night of the week you go and if there is a special theme. The area can be quite rough when closing time comes so i would advise anyone going here to have a taxi booked or a lift arranged so that you can get away from any possible trouble. Open wednesday, friday and saturday night. The bar is pleasant and friendly. Prices in both the nightclub and bar are reasonable.

I shouldn't really do a review based on a drunken night! But I think I had a good night..we had…read moredrinks in the bar at the top of a very steep staircase & then we ended up in a club like place with a dj booth..dance floor & big cave like bed areas. I don't think I'm explaining this right at all. Off the side of the dance floor they have leather bed like seats..anyway this was great for when the dancing feet got sore. Drinks wise I think all I tried was the tequila shots...gooood & then they do Estrella bottles which are v gooood in my eyes!! I must try this spot again soon..don't even know if it's still on the Belfast hot list as this was back in May this year..hope it is though.. I'd like an Estrella, a dance & a wee lay back on them beds!

Firstly I would have loved to run off with the painting on the stairway. That was the first think…read moreI noticed the painting and furniture were totally my taste. Love that it is situated over three floors. Although not so sure how good that would be if you were drunk. It can get very busy quickly. If personal space is a issue, then this isn't the place for you. I had to grab into my chair for fear of being absorbed into the dancing mass. The music was great, the bars on each floor are tiny. Had a good night. But too truly finish the review I would need to go back when I'm drinking. Purely for a health and safety, stairs to drink risk you understand.