Pubs, Cafés and Markets

Enjoy a drink or bite to eat with your pooch in these popular spots in Belfast, many with outdoor seating.

The Reporter Bar

  • 3 Union Street

Located in the district which was once home to many of the city’s press offices, The Reporter Bar honours Belfast’s newspaper printing and publishing heritage, while supporting local produce from all over Northern Ireland. Situated on Union Street, neighbouring the Irish News offices and the old Belfast Telegraph building, the intimate bar’s warm and welcoming…

The Reporter Bar

Bullhouse East

  • 442-446 Newtownards Road

Belfast's very first permanent taproom, serving 20 taps of the freshest craft beer and woodfired pizza Belfast has to offer. Located in East Belfast, next to CS Lewis Square, Bullhouse East is Belfast's very first and original brewery taproom by Bullhouse Brew Co, serving 20 taps of the freshest craft beer. With the shortest lines in Belfast, you're guaranteed a…

Bullhouse East

The Crafty Vintner Tasting Room

  • 705 Lisburn Road

Belfast’s premier café and bar with a stunning outside terrace and state-of-the-art enomatic wine machines. The Tasting Room is family friendly and the perfect place for a catch-up with friends and family throughout the week. A selection of delicious pizzas & small plates, snacks, cheese & charcuterie are served daily. Boasting 4 Enomatic wine dispensers…

The Crafty Vintner Tasting Room

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

Pug Uglys

  • 21 Bedford Street

Welcome to Pug Uglys, old dog, new tricks bringing you a quirky Irish venue in the heart of Belfast. Pub with food, pug pizzas, live music, comedy, quizzes and more. 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…

Pug Uglys

Lamppost Cafe

  • 19 Upper Newtownards Road

Visit The Lamppost Cafe, a CS Lewis inspired, family run café in East Belfast…

Lamppost Cafe

Parks and Walkies

From chasing sticks to meeting locals, your dog will love exploring Belfast’s parks, gardens and walkies trails. Just remember to keep them on a lead, and pick up dog waste and put it in the bin.

Botanic Gardens

  • College Park

Botanic Gardens is an important part of Belfast's Victorian heritage and a popular meeting place for residents, students and tourists. Botanic Gardens was established in 1828 by the Belfast…

Sir Thomas & Lady Dixon Park

  • Upper Malone Road

Sir Thomas and Lady Dixon Park in south Belfast is one of the city's most popular parks. The park is home to the City of Belfast International Rose Garden, which attracts thousands of visitors to…

Sir Thomas & Lady Dixon Park

Stormont Estate

  • Upper Newtownards Road

Stormont Estate is a major tourist and visitor attraction on the outskirts of Belfast.  There are beautiful gardens, a variety of walks, fitness and adventure trails, a playground, picnic and…

Stormont Estate

Cave Hill Country Park

  • Cave Hill

Visitors to Cave Hill Country Park can enjoy panoramic views across Belfast from vantage points on the hillside. Park features include Cave Hill Adventurous Playground, archaeological sites, Cave Hill…

Cave Hill Country Park

Drumglass Park

  • Lisburn Road

Drumglass Park is located between the Lisburn and Malone Roads in south Belfast. It is popular with families and young children. It also hosts music events in the summer, and is commonly known as…

Drumglass Park

Dog Friendly Stays

There’s no need for your pooch to stay home alone. Belfast has a range of pet friendly accommodation providers designed to suit all tastes and budgets.

Hilton Belfast

  • 4 Lanyon Place

In the heart of the city centre, beside the Belfast Waterfront Hall, the Hilton epitomises the lively…

Hilton Belfast

Galgorm Resort

  • 136 Fenaghy Road

Northern Ireland's premier luxury hotel and spa, situated only 30 minutes from Belfast. Galgorm…

Galgorm Resort

Fitzwilliam Hotel

  • Great Victoria Street

The Fitzwilliam Hotel with its uniquely relaxed, comfortable character, stands discretely in the heart of…

Fitzwilliam Hotel

The Old Inn

  • 15-25 Main St

Nestled in the charming village of Crawfordsburn, located just 15 minutes from Belfast and five minutes…

The Old Inn

AC Hotel Belfast

  • City Quays

The AC Hotel Belfast, located on the waterfront, is the first Marriott hotel in Northern Ireland. The…

AC Hotel Belfast

Bullitt Hotel

  • 40A Church Lane

Bullitt Hotel is a stylish and cleverly designed hotel with an urban atmosphere, offering top-quality…

Bullitt Hotel