Coming to Northern Ireland this spring? Celebrate St Patrick’s Day in Belfast and experience Irish culture in the heart of Belfast and beyond. Sample tasty Irish food and drink and enjoy Belfast’s nightlife. Or follow in the footsteps of the saint himself on the St Patrick’s trail.
St Patrick’s Day Events
Celebrate St Patrick’s Day in Belfast and experience Irish culture in the heart of Belfast and beyond.
Irish Food and Drink
Best Places for Guinness in Belfast
Looking for the perfect pint of Guinness in Belfast? Read our local’s guide to the city’s best pubs for a taste of the black stuff.
Local Cuisine in Belfast
Ever eaten a boxty? Or sipped on an Irish coffee after a tasty, traditional meal? Find out where to discover authentic local food and drinks in Belfast.
Whiskey Tours and Experiences
With pubs, tours and tastings galore, Belfast is a whiskey-lover’s dream. Discover top whiskey experiences in Belfast.
Top Places to Discover Saint Patrick
Northern Ireland is Saint Patrick’s heartland and there are many places to learn about our patron saint just a short drive from Belfast, including his first church and burial site. Take an epic journey and discover the man behind the myths.
Irish Culture in Belfast
Celebrate St Patrick’s Day by getting in touch with some Irish culture in Belfast! Experience a ceili dancing lesson or visit an Irish language and arts centre.
Cultúrlann McAdam Ó Fiaich
Cultúrlann produces a vibrant arts programme that promotes Irish language and culture and provides a meeting place for visitors and locals alike.
Real Belfast Céilí
Authentic Irish ceili dancing experience where you will learn some traditional Irish ceili dances to live music, rounded off by some local traditional cuisine!
Áras Uí Chonghaile (James Connolly Visitor Centre)
Áras Uí Chonghaile is an award-winning modern, inspirational, visitor centre based in the heart of Belfast’s Gaeltacht Quarter and located only yards from where James Connolly, a man of formidable ideas and remarkable vision, lived on the Falls Road.
Traditional Music in Belfast
Belfast’s pub culture thrives on traditional music sessions. Grab a pint and immerse yourself in the sounds of Irish trad in these bars and venues with regular traditional live music.
Belfast Nightlife
Belfast Pub Trail Map
Enjoy a great range of Irish beers in Belfast, thanks to Diageo's Pub Trail Map.
Belfast Nightlife
Whether you enjoy tasty cocktails or a night on the dancefloor Belfast has the ideal spot for you.
Traditional Pubs in Belfast
Find the best traditional pubs with warm, lively atmospheres in Belfast complete with snugs, traditional music sessions and the perfect pint of Guinness.
Book Your Stay
Stay for the night with these fantastic accommodation offers! From luxurious packages to affordable stays in city centre hotels, there’s something to suit every budget.
St Patrick's Events
-
Find Out More
Mary Ann McCracken’s Belfast Walking Tour ToursMary Ann McCracken’s Belfast Walking Tour
27 May - 24 Jun 2022Experience Mary Ann McCracken’s Belfast, as you walk in the footsteps of this remarkable abolitionist, philanthropist and social…
-
Find Out More
Exhibition: The People Who Built Titanic Belfast 2022 HighlightsExhibition: The People Who Built Titanic Belfast
24 - 31 May 2022Take a walk down memory lane with a special photography exhibition showcasing The People Who Built Titanic Belfast.…
Plan Your Visit
Getting Around Belfast
Belfast is compact and bijou, so getting around the city is easy on foot, by bike or by taxi
Getting Here
Northern Ireland has three airports, sea crossings from England and Scotland, and a direct rail link from Dublin.
Car Parking in Belfast
Secure car parking is available across Belfast. See our guide to car parks in the city.
