Beer Gardens in Belfast

Nestled along a narrow cobbled alleyway in the historic Half Bap area, the Duke offers a traditional Belfast welcome, craic and music. The Duke of York is a traditional Belfast bar crammed with original mirrors and memorabilia, boasting cold beer, great Guinness and the largest selection of Irish whiskeys in Ireland. The extensive beer garden and smoking area is festooned with award-winning flowers and plants.

This old bonding warehouse has been transformed into one of Belfast’s coolest bars. With its unmissable wooden facade and heated outdoor bar, The Dirty Onion is a great spot to enjoy a chilled pint on a sunny evening in the Cathedral Quarter. Open daily from 12 noon, no booking required – it’s first come, first served.

Whites Garden offers a relaxing outdoor space, customers can enjoy small plates, fresh cocktails and live sport on the big screens. You can book through their website however it is not required. Whites Garden also has a retractable roof which can be opened during the good weather

The Jailhouse, and adjoining sister bar Henrys, offers a fantastic range of traditional food, local drinks and entertainment alongside the rich history of their name sake Henry Joy. Spend the brighter days, lunch breaks and summer nights down on Joy’s Entry sharing cocktails in the courtyard.

The National boasts an indoor-outdoor feel with live plants growing from the rafters and a very tempting cocktail menu put together with local produce. Outside the large beer garden hosts tables and a bar amongst large planters made from sleepers. Open daily from 12 noon, with food served from COQ Burger until 8pm. No booking required.

The Tetto garden is the ultimate spot for soaking up those city views while sipping on the finest cocktails in town, with DJs every Friday and Saturday. Perfect whether you’re planning a daytime session or a big night out!

Established as one of the city’s main venues for live music, hosting international touring acts, sell out club nights and local live bands. Already established as the most famous venue for live music in the country, having hosted legendary shows from the likes of Oasis, Arctic Monkeys, Snow Patrol and Manic Street Preachers, The Limelight Complex has recently enjoyed a major overhaul. Enjoy drinks in the sunshine on their rooftop garden.

Filthy McNasty’s is the hotspot of the Dublin Road area, open 7 nights a week with live music every evening & streaming all sporting fixtures on the big screens. Filthy’s infamous garden and lane are a popular attraction, hosting DJs and bands throughout the week.

The Deer’s Head is Belfast city’s original brewpub with a fully functional on-site craft brewery, Bell’s Brewery, on full display inside this newly refurbished saloon bar. Enjoy their unique selection of drinks in their vast beer garden.

Belfast’s oldest family-owned pub hosts a vibrant atmosphere for socialising and fun. Their beer garden is the perfect spot to enjoy the good weather with a refreshing drink and catch up with friends.

Set in the heart of the Lisburn Road, The Bowery is South Belfast’s premier neighbourhood pub for fantastic food, classic drinks, live sport and entertainment. Expect a warm welcome, stunning décor and exceptional service from all the team. Whatever the weather, enjoy al fresco drinks on their fully heated and covered outside Terrace and watch the world go by on the Lisburn Road.

Granny Annies is one of the renowned venues in Belfast for live music seven days a week. Enjoy the music with a drink in their award-winning beer garden which is open throughout the year.

The Tipsy Bird is a quirky style bar in Belfast’s city centre with amazing cocktails and live music. The Tipsy Bird have a beautiful roof terrace with its own separate bar area which is the perfect spot to try out their amazing drinks menu.

The Morning Star is one of Belfast’s most historic and picturesque pubs dating back to 1810 and run by the McAlister family since 1989. They serve a range of craft local beers both bottled and draught, stock fine Irish Whiskeys & have an exciting menu of local gins, all of which can be enjoyed in their beer garden through Pottinger’s Entry.

Head to Fountain Lane for great local grub, local drinks, live traditional music, great Belfast history and craic each and every day in the heart of Belfast city centre. The perfect spot for a catch up with friends or a well deserved break from your retail therapy, with benches outside to make the most of the good weather.

Cutters is the go-to spot in Belfast when the sun comes out. On the banks of the River Lagan, you can enjoy delicious food, cocktails and barbecues throughout the summer months while enjoying beautiful views over the River Lagan. If Northern Ireland’s famous forecasts aren’t behaving, there are retractable awnings and blinds that allow al fresco dining all year round. No bookings required – tables are allocated on a first come, first served basis.

Belfast’s very first permanent taproom, serving 20 taps of the freshest craft beer and woodfired pizza Belfast has to offer. A woodfired pizza oven in their heated outdoor beer garden means you’ll not go hungry, and if pizza isn’t your thing Bullhouse also serve up local cheese and meat platters, alongside rotating seasonal bar snacks.

Pug Uglys is a fresh, fun and vibrant bar found on Bedford Street at the heart of linen quarter area of Belfast. Famous for its tasty and moreish quirky pub grub, Pugs boasts of live music, live sport coverage and a good pint! Their beer garden sits right out front along Bedford Street.

The award-winning Horatio Todd’s Bar and Restaurant in east Belfast has a cosy outdoor space perfect for sipping on their cocktails and nibbling on pizzas and tapas. No booking required.

Flaxx is an outdoor social space designed and created especially for the linen quarter. Linen House have the pleasure of providing food & drinks for any public enjoying this colourful space. Flaxx is the perfect area for post work drinks on  a Friday. Take a stroll down Brunswick street, you’ll not miss it. Food & drink from their sister Sweet Afton.

The Doyen is a stylish and traditional bar on Belfast’s Lisburn Road, boasting live music, cocktails, sport and a gastropub menu – plus an expansive outdoor seating area. You can book on their website but walk-ins are welcome too.

The Points is a traditional Irish pub situated in the heart of Dublin Road Belfast. A warm inviting Irish Traditional Bar focusing on Whiskey’s & Ales with Traditional Live Music 7 Nights A Week plus The Points Irish dancers every Friday & Saturday evenings. Enjoy their seating area out front watch the world go by.

Holding over 150 people, The Parlour’s Back Yard is the perfect place to chill out with friends in the Queens Quarter. No booking required – also available for private hire.

Belfast’s premier café and bar with a stunning outside terrace and state-of-the-art wine machines. Boasting 4 Enomatic wine dispensers, The Crafty Vintner offers customers a unique and interactive way to taste wines from around the world. The machines allow everyone, no matter their expertise, to sample a selection of 32 wines by the glass at the touch of a button.

The Errigle Inn on Ormeau Road in south Belfast has over twenty different beers on tap that include not only big names, but a variety of craft beers from local distilleries. Enjoy your drinks in the beer garden at the front of the pub. No booking required.

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