Cathedral Quarter

Belfast's Cathedral Quarter is the city's buzzing, creative soul, where Belfast's vibrant cultural life bubbles visibly to the surface.

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This historic trading quarter is a maze of cobblestoned streets and warehouses that are now home to trendy bars, beer gardens, clubs and restaurants. Visitor attractions include the Metropolitan Arts Centre (the MAC), St Anne’s Cathedral, the NI War Memorial, the Oh Yeah Music Centre and the Discover Ulster Scots Centre. Full of colourful street art, this area of town is buzzing with music, entertainment and fun at night.

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Make time for afternoon tea in the luxurious Merchant Hotel to admire the opulent surroundings, huge domed ceiling and Ireland’s largest chandelier.

Restaurants in the Cathedral Quarter

Cathedral Quarter hosts St Anne’s Square, a bustling area of beautiful restaurants in which you really will be spoilt for choice.

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Bars in the Cathedral Quarter

If a few drinks is what you’re after, Cathedral Quarter offers a mix of bustling bars and cosy, traditional pubs.

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  • Angel And Two Bibles
    Angel And Two Bibles
    Pubs and Clubs

    Angel And Two Bibles

    0.61 KM

    Buzz for entry and climb the stairway to Belfast’s hidden speakeasy cocktail bar. Cosy up with a cocktail…

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  • Muddlers Club
    Muddlers Club
    Restaurant

    Muddlers Club

    0.52 KM

    Producing simple but elegant dishes in cool atmosphere, Muddlers Club is hidden away in Belfast's Cathedral Quarter.

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  • Dirty Onion and Yardbird
    Dirty Onion and Yardbird
    Pubs and Clubs

    Dirty Onion and Yardbird

    0.65 KM

    The Dirty Onion is Belfast's oldest building, with real Irish music and craic seven nights a week.

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  • White's Tavern, Garden & BeerHall
    White's Tavern, Garden & BeerHall
    Pubs and Clubs

    White's Tavern, Garden & BeerHall

    0.46 KM

    Refurbished in 2019, White's Tavern, Garden & BeerHall is located on Winecellar Entry, just off High Street in…

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  • The Jailhouse
    The Jailhouse
    Pubs and Clubs

    The Jailhouse

    0.43 KM

    The Jailhouse, and adjoining sister bar Henrys, offers a fantastic range of traditional food, local drinks and entertainment…

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  • Tetto
    Tetto
    Pubs and Clubs

    Tetto

    0.63 KM

    Tetto is Bullitt Hotel’s stunning rooftop restaurant and garden with incredible panoramic views of Belfast.

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  • Out of Office Brewing
    Out of Office Brewing
    Eat & Drink

    Out of Office Brewing

    0.6 KM

    Out of Office is a micro-brewery and taproom located above the Ulster Sports Club, which is an underground…

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  • The Reporter Bar
    The Reporter Bar
    Pubs and Clubs

    The Reporter Bar

    0.86 KM

    Located in the district which was once home to many of the city’s press offices, The Reporter Bar…

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  • The Deer’s Head & Bell’s Brewery
    The Deer’s Head & Bell’s Brewery
    Pubs and Clubs

    The Deer’s Head & Bell’s Brewery

    0.56 KM

    The Deer’s Head is Belfast city’s original brewpub with a fully functional on-site craft brewery, Bell's Brewery, on…

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  • The National
    The National
    Pubs and Clubs

    The National

    0.58 KM

    An intimate and unique setting with cocktail bar, nightclub and Belfast's biggest beer garden.

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Arts & Culture

The Cathedral Quarter is home to many arts and cultural venues, from art exhibitions to music tours, you can soak up the best of art in Belfast in the Cathedral Quarter.

 

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  • University of Atypical
    University of Atypical
    Art Galleries

    University of Atypical

    0.69 KM

    A year-round arts and entertainment programme dedicated to developing and promoting skilled artists who are disabled or deaf.

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  • The Oh Yeah Music Centre
    The Oh Yeah Music Centre
    Arts and Entertainment

    The Oh Yeah Music Centre

    0.68 KM

    A dedicated music centre in the heart of Belfast, visit the Oh Yeah Music Centre to see the…

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  • Golden Thread Gallery
    Golden Thread Gallery
    Art Galleries

    Golden Thread Gallery

    0.97 KM

    After 16 wonderful years on Great Patrick Street, Golden Thread Gallery is moving! They're leaving their current building…

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  • Belfast Exposed
    Belfast Exposed
    Art Galleries

    Belfast Exposed

    0.6 KM

    Belfast Exposed’s vision is to enrich people’s lives through the power of photography.

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  • Craft NI Gallery
    Craft NI Gallery
    Art Galleries

    Craft NI Gallery

    0.72 KM

    Craft NI Gallery, located within Belfast’s Cathedral Quarter at 115 -119 Royal Avenue, shows locally made craft, applied…

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  • The MAC
    The MAC
    Arts and Entertainment

    The MAC

    0.82 KM

    The MAC is a cultural hub; selecting, creating and mixing up music, theatre, dance and art.

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  • Young at Art
    Young at Art
    Art Galleries

    Young at Art

    0.67 KM

    Young at Art is Northern Ireland’s leading children’s arts provider.

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Festivals in Cathedral Quarter

The Cathedral Quarter is host to many annual festivals such as Cathedral Quarter Arts Festival, Festival of Fools, Culture Night and many more.

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Stay in the Cathedral Quarter

If staying in the hustle and bustle of Cathedral Quarter sounds right up your street, check out the luxurious hotels in the area for your perfect stay.

Cathedral Quarter Hotels

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  • Bullitt Hotel
    Bullitt Hotel
    Hotels

    Bullitt Hotel

    0.56 KM

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

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  • Malmaison Belfast
    Malmaison Belfast
    Hotels

    Malmaison Belfast

    0.74 KM

    Malmaison Hotels dare to be different. Housed in a listed building dating back to the 1800s, this boutique…

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  • Ramada By Wyndham
    Ramada By Wyndham
    Hotels

    Ramada By Wyndham

    0.84 KM

    Relax and unwind after exploring the best of the city at the Ramada Belfast, Cathedral Quarter.

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  • The Merchant Hotel
    The Merchant Hotel
    Hotels

    The Merchant Hotel

    0.67 KM

    The AA 5 Red Star Merchant Hotel in Belfast is situated in the heart of Belfast city centre’s…

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History & Heritage

Take a look back on the history of Belfast in the Cathedral Quarter. Find out which heritage trails will lead you down the path to your ancestors, reflect in the 100+ year old Cathedral, or visit the ‘must-see’ NI war memorial.

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