Find the best traditional pubs with warm, lively atmospheres in Belfast, complete with snugs, traditional music sessions and the perfect pint of Guinness.

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Duke of York

  • Commercial Court

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. Discover live music from Thursday - Sunday; traditional…

Duke of York

The Garrick Bar

  • 29 Chichester Street

The Garrick Bar is a traditional pub in the heart of the city centre serving food every day from 12pm. Well known for trad music sessions and showing sport regularly. The Garrick Bar was established in 1870 in what was a former marble & stone yard of William Low. Rumour has it that from around 1840 he was selling liquor under the counter. At some point in the 30 years that…

The Garrick Bar

Dirty Onion and Yardbird

  • 3 Hill Street

The Dirty Onion is Belfast's oldest building, with real Irish music and craic seven nights a week. The Dirty Onion is Belfast's oldest building. Dating back to 1780, the building was used as a bonded spirit warehouse from 1921. It was then known as 'STACK N' – a reference to its position on the north side of Waring Street – and still bears a giant…

Dirty Onion and Yardbird

White’s Tavern & Garden

  • 2-4 Winecellar Entry

Refurbished in 2019, White's Tavern, Garden & BeerHall is located on Winecellar Entry, just off High Street in Belfast City Centre. Deriving its name from the many wine and spirit merchants who called Winecellar Entry their home, White’s Tavern was established in 1630. This is when the building received Belfast’s first-ever tavern license. Whites is the…

White’s Tavern & Garden

Lavery’s Belfast

  • 12 - 18 Bradbury Place

Lavery's: Belfast's Oldest Family-Owned Pub Established in 1918, Lavery's proudly holds the title of Belfast's oldest family-owned pub. Managed by the Lavery family for over a century, this historic bar has become a renowned and cherished destination for visitors from around the world. Step inside Lavery's and feel the warmth of true Irish…

Lavery’s Belfast

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Crown Liquor Saloon

  • Great Victoria Street

The most famous pub in Belfast. You won't find another place like it. Step in to discover a traditional pub of unique character, revered for its eclectic range of real ales and its heartily classic pub food, which are served, as they should be, with a generous measure of…

Crown Liquor Saloon

Robinsons Bar

  • 38-42 Great Victoria Street

One of Belfast's oldest and biggest bars, Robinsons hosts five venues under one roof. Robinsons Bar is one of Belfast's longest established bars and provides great choice for your night out. Lounge Think of a wood panelled cigar club, with plush velvet upholstery, a…

Robinsons Bar

Morning Star

  • 17-19 Pottinger's Entry

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. In the heart of Belfast, nestled between bustling streets, lies The Morning Star— a beacon of tradition, resilience, and familial…

Morning Star

Henry’s & The Jailhouse

  • 4 Joys Entry

Step off the bustling streets of Belfast city centre and into one of its most historic and atmospheric entry — Joy’s Entry, home to Henry’s & The Jailhouse. Adjoining sister venues offering a unique blend of local heritage, traditional food and drink, live…

Henry’s & The Jailhouse

Fountain Lane

  • 16 – 20 Fountain Street

Fountain Lane has been feeding and watering Belfast since 1901. With a wealth of history as a tavern for the city, call in for good food, great drinks, local music, live sport. From 1840 Fountain Lane’s name originated from the two fountains that were situated on Fountain…

Fountain Lane

The Points Bar

  • 44 Dublin Road

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. With…

The Points Bar

Northern Whig

  • 2-10 Bridge Street

The award-winning Northern Whig offers great food and drink with even better hospitality. Acting as a gateway to the Cathedral Quarter and only a 5-minute walk from Belfast city hall, this versatile yet stylish establishment offers the best in local produce as well as great…

Northern Whig

The Second Fiddle

  • Cotton Court

The Second Fiddle is a contemporary Irish music venue that showcases Irish culture and art. The Second Fiddle is home to some of Belfast’s best Irish trad and folk musicians who regularly play four times a week from Thursday to Sunday. The venue hosts a wealth of Irish…

The Second Fiddle

Errigle Inn

  • 312-320 Ormeau Road

Serving fabulous food and drink, The Errigle Inn features five bars, roof gardens, a beer garden and live televised sporting games. The Errigle Inn has a reputation for serving fabulous food and drink. Set on the outskirts of Belfast City Centre, The Errigle Inn provides an ideal…

Errigle Inn

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  • 33-35 Grosvenor Road

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  • Belfast Grand Central Station

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