Planning on heading out in Belfast and unsure what type of bar you are in the mood for? Well, you are in luck as Belfast has a colourful and varied nightlife. The city is not only busy at weekends, but also during the weekdays.
Lively Bars & Cocktails
Belfast is brimming with trendy bars serving mouth-watering cocktails as well as local and international beers, wines and premium spirits. Expect an energetic vibe, DJs and live local musicians at these top spots.





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Traditional Pubs & Live Music
Find a cosy corner in one of Belfast’s traditional pubs and enjoy live Irish music, a lively atmosphere and the perfect pint of Guinness.





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Jazz Bars
Enjoy a night of live music from an array of ultra-talented musicians and singers in one of Belfast's best jazz bars.

Berts Jazz Bar & Restaurant
Berts encapsulates the sleek elegance of the art-deco era, complemented by live jazz, fabulous cocktails and mouth watering food. Find yourself instantly transported back to the chic, intimate jazz bars of 1930’s New York as you soak up the sophisticated atmosphere and let the cool jazz melodies wash over you.

Scott’s Jazz Club
Scott’s Jazz Club is a Friday night jazz concert at The Ballyhackamore Club, featuring the finest jazz musicians in Ireland and beyond. Every major European City has a jazz club where the cream of the crop of local musicians perform regularly in an intimate setting. Scott’s Jazz Club is that place in Belfast.
Nightclubs
For late night entertainment and dancing to the wee hours go to one of Belfast’s most popular nightclubs, where you’ll find the best in dance, RnB, funk, disco and electro music.

Limelight
Established as one of the most famous venues for live music in Belfast, The Limelight Complex hosts unmissable gigs, as well as lively club nights with DJs across three rooms and weekly drinks offers.
Comedy
Discover Belfast’s top venues for laugh-out-loud comedy, with weekly shows featuring local comedians and visiting talent.

Belfast Empire
Belfast Empire has been providing Northern Ireland with laughter for over 20 years. The weekly Comedy Club on Tuesday nights features headline acts from the UK and international comedy circuit. Don’t miss their comedy club offers on cocktails, wine, beers and more!

Limelight Comedy Shows
Keep a look out for live comedy shows at Limelight. Be prepared for a fantastic night with local and international acts. This venue is also known for hosting American comedian Kevin Hart and local comedian Colin Geddis. Join Limelight for their next big night of comedy!!
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