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.

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.

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.

This place is very nice and has a good rooftop to get some drinks. Reservations required for the…read moretables but walk ins allowed to sit at the bar. We got the Jug, it was good but didn't have much alcohol in it. We also got the lemon meringue and watermelon sugar drink which were VERY good. Definitely a cool place for cocktails, recommend NOT getting the jug though.

My wife and I would be in Belfast for the night, so finding some cool bars to enjoy a drink in the…read morecenter of town was on our list of things to do. Through Yelp, I had heard about The Perch that from the pictures looked like a cool place to grab a drink. Little did I realize how cool the bar really is when we made our way down this side street and discovered the entrance. The outdoor rooftop bar is located on the fifth floor in the historic Linen Quarter, which can be accessed through a series of twisting and turning hallways before reaching an old school sliding door lift, which one of the door people take you up. Upon reaching the rooftop, you certainly understand why the owners call the bar "The Perch" because it feels like a bird perch between the various bird perches hung over the bar and the overall decor that has an open-air approach, combined with both a 19th Century steampunk meets polynesian feel. Unlike most bars, The Perch only has in stock a few spirits on the shelves (whether this is due to the pandemic or the actual intent). But from my observation, there seems to be a purpose for this as they focus on making a handful of cocktails -- and making them well, they do. The Brambles was my favorite cocktail that was refreshing and delicious, while the Aperol Springs was tasty but strong. But having a couple of delightful drinks but us to a place of spiritual purity and understanding. Highly recommended if you're in town and looking for a cool and chill bar with a sweet ambiance and funky way to enter.

It's a cute cafe and bar in downtown Belfast. The gin selection is good but wouldnt say it was…read moreamazing and the cocktails didnt necessarily highlight the gins given the amount of sugar and other ingredients in them. I think they may have had gin flights but we didnt see anything about that. They get their food from next door (burgers and tacos) which is fine and perfectly acceptable.

It was our first time in Belfast and decided to do our own pub crawl (especially if you have too…read moremany beers). Luckily we were not driving so Muriel's was our second stop. Since we had already had lunch we sat at the bar for a beer. We were greeted by a nice bartender. We told her we were looking for either a beer or cider. There are a few tables outside to enjoy the weather and a few tables inside. The bar area downstairs is small with quite a sizable collection of bras hanging from the ceiling. We ordered a Hilden Belfast Blonde and a Small Axe Session IPA. It wasn't super busy so talked to the bartender about travel. As another bartender walked in we also discussed beer and cocktails. He told us that flavored Gins were popular. He let us smell a few of the popular ones since we are not big gin drinkers. Decided to stop in the ladies room before leaving and found an interesting group of old photos while there. We didn't try any food but loved the beer and cocktail options and really enjoyed talking to both the bartenders. Stop by and check it out.

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.

Food was delicious and we were able to watch a game at the same time. Cocktails we tried included…read moreFrench martini (yum), dark & stormy, margarita and of course a Guinness. We tried a variety of items: pie special (chicken and mushroom in a peppercorn sauce), Cajun chicken special, chicken stack and fish and chips. All were delicious and the service was solid. Location is great and the people are friendly. Parking was a little tight but that's all of Ireland IMO. Would definitely recommend We also tried the apple cinnamon crumble and it was wonderful

Brilliant local pub; staff was amazing (they helped us borrow the phone to solve airport issues),…read morethey made beer recommendations, and were all around just pleasant to interact with. Parking was pretty easy, there are loads of street parking spots on side streets; lots of tables inside, outside, and a back restaurant area off the bar. We chose to sit in the bar area, viewing their massive tap list, with loads of local craft brews (complete with Untapped check-ins). We ordered the Potato, leek, sausage platter and the Chicken Burger with sweet potato fries. The mashed potatoes had a great pop of flavor, the Yorkshire pudding was fluffy not soggy, and the sausages melted in my mouth. The Chicken Burger had a unique flavor spice profile, with wonderfully crisp sweet potato fries. We also ate some sticky toffee pudding for dessert, that had a warm buttery goodness to it. I definitely recommend stopping by for food!

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.

The atmosphere was good with live music on Friday night. Good beers, burger was so so, but chicken…read morewith curry was really good. The service was excellent!

I first heard about this bar when I was pulling all nighters at Queen's to finish my final project…read morewhilst at Uni. We would be sitting in the editing room and somebody would say at midnight - 'I could do with a drink', somebody then said that you could go down to the Hatfield on the Ormeau road and get a carryout out of the side door. And so you could. That story probably paints this bar in quite a bad light. It certainly has a bit of a reputation for being a bit rough due to its location and tendency to sell after hours booze out the side door. But I've always quite enjoyed anytime I've been here. Its a bit old school and I wouldn't expect too many thrills and spills but it is a nice enough pub to go out for a few drinks. There is live music on from time to time and has a nice atmosphere if there is a good crowd in. The locals and staff are friendly and the selection and prices are pretty much standard for the city. It's maybe a little bit out of the way if you are on a pub crawl or a night out in the city but if not, then you could definitely do worse.

This was a perfect little bar to stop in and get fish and chips and one of the best Irish coffees…read moreI've ever had. I'm so glad we came here. It was hard to taste any other fish and chips after having theirs because they didn't compare to these. I highly recommend coming here.

On the way to meeting friends for dinner, this was a nice stop for a shot of Bushmills…read morehttps://www.yelp.com/biz/the-old-bushmills-distillery-bushmills-2?hrid=J4jyJwalMhdw5vs1Gw0mTg to pregame. No slight to Jameson but if you're in Northern Ireland then you should be drinking Northern Ireland whiskey. A bit loud at 6pm on a weekday with the after work folks but a space at the bar opened up and I was able to place an order. They do have great looking food here. The portion of chicken wings looks pretty amazing and the burger was massive. It's hard to miss the brightly painted red building where it's always Guinness Time. And don't miss looking up at the tin ceiling. [Review 1871 of 2024 - 854 in United Kingdom - 22893 overall]