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Belfast Pubs, Clubs & Nightlife
The hospitality of Belfast is legendary and there's no better way to enjoy the 'craic' and the banter over a few drinks in one of the many famous pubs. Or get your refinery on and head out to one of many nightclubs and trendy bars for a cocktail or two and some hip music.
Traditional Pubs
The Crown 46 Great Victoria
Street Belfast +44 (0)2890 279 901
This famous bar is owned by the National Trust and is a superb example of
a Victorian 'Gin-Palace'. Set in the centre of Belfast, it's a great meeting
place where tourist and locals regulars mingle in the charm of this great
building.
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The Duke Of York, 7 -11 Commercial Ct Belfast +44 (0)28
90241062
This pub is down a cobbled alleyway in the Cathedral Quarter, on one of Belfast's
oldest streets. Gets a good crowd in, and can be so busy that the street
outside is full at times.
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McHughs Bar, 29-31 Queen's Square Belfast +44 (0)28 9050
9999
Built over 300 years ago, this grade A listed bar is Belfast's oldest building.
Near Custom House Square and the Albert Clock, it's definately one of
the best ale houses in town. Worth a visit for its historical side and its
seriously good pub grub.
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Trendy Bars
Bar Bacca, 43 Franklin Street Belfast
Chilled, relaxed, and a calm atmosphere make this one of the best in our book.
This café bar serves Thai, Indian and Chinese cooking during the day,
but the apron comes off at night and turns into a smooth laid back lounge bar
at night. Music runs from garage and house to acid jazz.
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The Apartment, 2 Donegall Sq West Belfast +44 (0)28 9050
9777
A fabulous glass fronted bar overlooking Belfast City Hall. Trendy types
sip cool cocktails. Great music, good food and a nice crowd
give this bar a good atmosphere.
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The Spaniard,
3 Skipper Street Belfast +44 (0)28 9023 2448
This little gem set in the bustling cobbled streets of the Cathedral Quarter
was voted best bar in Belfast. The bar downstairs is small but perfectly formed,
and has an atmosphere that is just buzzing. Can get very busy and due to its
size, finding a seat can be hard. Apart from that, go and try this place out.
Excellent.
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The Cloth Ear, Waring Street Belfast
This is the public bar of the The Merchant hotel, a luxurious 5 star hotel
in the Cathedral Quarter. Eccentric designer bar attracting a twenty something
up crowd. Good for a lazy afternoon lunch with some mates.
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