Belfast Nightlife: 6 Best Local Bars & Nightclubs in Belfast

Brewbot Belfast

By Lyndsay

Craft beer has really taken off in Belfast and Brewbot offers something a little different than your usual pub. The staff are friendly & very helpful finding a beer that you'll like. The atmosphere is somewhat of a German beer hall but cosier and they have plenty to keep you entertained in the way of games like Battle Ship, Jenga and Connect4.

by Lyndsay

Muriel's Café Bar

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By Rachel

First choice for a night out

Muriel's Café Bar

Muriel's is a quirky yet classy cafe bar situation in a quiet side street in Belfasts city centre. Muriel's serves food, drinks and has very inventive and knowledgable staff. On a good day Muriel's is a perfect location to sit outside and enjoy watching the world go by - on a rainy day people watching is great from inside too!!

by Rachel

The Spaniard

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By Conchúr

Coolest Bar in Belfast

The Spaniard

This bar reminds me of being in a dark, quirky bar in the gothic quarter of Barcelona. If you like rum then you'll be in heaven here. It has a huge selection. Lovely wine too and a great atmosphere. It's quite small which may not appeal to some but what it lacks in space it makes up for in character. In the heart of the Cathedral Quarter too!

by Conchúr

The Marcus Ward

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By Simone

music sounds better with drinks

The Marcus Ward

Locals like it for the good selections of beers and cocktails, for its music and dj set during the weekend. It's very spacious, you can have a quite drink with your date or party with your friends. It's a very nice place

by Simone

Pavilion Bar

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By Mariona

Comedy Night (Mon) and Open Mic (Wed)

Pavilion Bar

There is always something going on in the Pavilion. It migh seem like a classic sports pub, but they have Stand up comedy every Monday, pub quizzes, open mic with free drinks for performants on Wednesdays... The food is nice and it's always full when there's some sport event. There is also a pool room and a rooftop garden.

by Mariona

The Limelight

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By Conchúr

A Belfast Landmark

The Limelight

Everyone in Belfast knows the Limelight. A complex of bars open since 1987. The live music venue has hosted huge names in the music industry from Oasis to Snow Patrol. Belfast-born are very proud of this establishment as it has become world famous with Oasis themselves hearing about their 1st number one record whilst playing there in 1994.

by Conchúr