Guidebook for Belfast
Sightseeing
The Crumlin Road Gaol dates back to 1845 and closed its doors as a working prison in 1996. Explore over 150 years of history with a Guided Tour of Belfast's Infamous Prison. Open 7 days a week.
142 locals recommend
Crumlin Road Gaol Visitor Attraction and Conference Centre
53-55 Crumlin RdThe Crumlin Road Gaol dates back to 1845 and closed its doors as a working prison in 1996. Explore over 150 years of history with a Guided Tour of Belfast's Infamous Prison. Open 7 days a week.
Colourful 19th-century market, active Friday to Sunday for fruit, flowers, fish, fashion and crafts. Lovely hot and cold food and live music on Saturday and Sunday
167 locals recommend
St. George's Market
12 East Bridge StColourful 19th-century market, active Friday to Sunday for fruit, flowers, fish, fashion and crafts. Lovely hot and cold food and live music on Saturday and Sunday
Built in 1877 this imposing church house a famous triptych by Sir John Lavery in the side chapel. In 2015 Prince Charles visited the church on his official tour.
6 locals recommend
Saint Patricks Church
199 Donegall StBuilt in 1877 this imposing church house a famous triptych by Sir John Lavery in the side chapel. In 2015 Prince Charles visited the church on his official tour.
In addition to city offices, this ornate 1906 building has a cafe, public art & a Titanic garden
119 locals recommend
Belfast City Hall
Donegall Square NorthIn addition to city offices, this ornate 1906 building has a cafe, public art & a Titanic garden
Titanic Belfast is a visitor attraction and a monument to Belfast's maritime heritage on the site of the former Harland & Wolff shipyard in the city's Titanic Quarter where the RMS Titanic was built.
324 locals recommend
Titanic Belfast
1 Olympic WayTitanic Belfast is a visitor attraction and a monument to Belfast's maritime heritage on the site of the former Harland & Wolff shipyard in the city's Titanic Quarter where the RMS Titanic was built.
Belfast Central Library is a public library in Royal Avenue, Belfast, Northern Ireland. Opened in 1888, it was built by H & J Martin builders who built my place
6 locals recommend
Belfast Central Library
Royal AvenueBelfast Central Library is a public library in Royal Avenue, Belfast, Northern Ireland. Opened in 1888, it was built by H & J Martin builders who built my place
Until a recent renovation corrected its tilt, the Albert Memorial Clock was Belfast’s answer to Pisa’s leaning tower. Erected in 1865 in Gothic style to commemorate Queen Victoria’s consort.
14 locals recommend
Albert Memorial Clock Tower
17 Queens SquareUntil a recent renovation corrected its tilt, the Albert Memorial Clock was Belfast’s answer to Pisa’s leaning tower. Erected in 1865 in Gothic style to commemorate Queen Victoria’s consort.
Saint Malachy's is, perhaps, best known for its fan vaulted ceiling which is an imitation of the Henry VII Chapel in Westminster Abbey."It is as though a wedding cake has turned inside out"
St. Malachy's Church
24 Alfred StSaint Malachy's is, perhaps, best known for its fan vaulted ceiling which is an imitation of the Henry VII Chapel in Westminster Abbey."It is as though a wedding cake has turned inside out"
Food Scene
All-day, gastropub-style fare from sustainable sources served in a quirky, modern shabby chic diner.
56 locals recommend
Made in Belfast
4 Wellington StAll-day, gastropub-style fare from sustainable sources served in a quirky, modern shabby chic diner.
Ranked No 5 in Tripadvisor this restaurant with exposed brick decor and wooden tables in a bustling seafood restaurant and oyster bar with real ale. Recommended !
110 locals recommend
Mourne Seafood Bar
34-36 Bank StRanked No 5 in Tripadvisor this restaurant with exposed brick decor and wooden tables in a bustling seafood restaurant and oyster bar with real ale. Recommended !
Ranked No1 restaurant on Tripadvisor Holohan's is a family owned Irish restaurant situated on the Belfast Barge and permanently moored beside the Waterfront theatre. £7-£35 three courses
15 locals recommend
The Belfast Story
1 Lanyon PlRanked No1 restaurant on Tripadvisor Holohan's is a family owned Irish restaurant situated on the Belfast Barge and permanently moored beside the Waterfront theatre. £7-£35 three courses
This Indian restaurant is ranked No2 in Belfast by Tripadvisor ...Best Indian meal in Belfast.
6 locals recommend
Nu Delhi Restaurant Lounge
68-72 Great Victoria StThis Indian restaurant is ranked No2 in Belfast by Tripadvisor ...Best Indian meal in Belfast.
Chef focuses on classic cooking using the best of locally sourced produce with signature dishes including Strangford Lough Bouillabaisse and Organic Lamb..
40 locals recommend
The Muddlers Club Restaurant
1 Warehouse LaneChef focuses on classic cooking using the best of locally sourced produce with signature dishes including Strangford Lough Bouillabaisse and Organic Lamb..
Casual dining located behind Bank Square. "It's a sort of old saloon bar look and feel, lovely furnishings and lighting with big windows overlooking the street".
Havana Bank Square
56-58 Berry StCasual dining located behind Bank Square. "It's a sort of old saloon bar look and feel, lovely furnishings and lighting with big windows overlooking the street".
Housed in a former bank, this grand Victorian hotel. Dining and nightlife options include a white-tablecloth restaurant, a nightclub and a jazz bar.
48 locals recommend
Cloth Ear
16 Skipper StHoused in a former bank, this grand Victorian hotel. Dining and nightlife options include a white-tablecloth restaurant, a nightclub and a jazz bar.
Drinks & Nightlife
The Cloth Ear is The Merchant Hotel's comfortable public bar. The ideal environment to relax and enjoy yourself in style. Traditional design features with a healthy dose of eccentric touches !
16 locals recommend
The Potthouse
16 Skipper StThe Cloth Ear is The Merchant Hotel's comfortable public bar. The ideal environment to relax and enjoy yourself in style. Traditional design features with a healthy dose of eccentric touches !
"The Dirty Onion welcomes you to one of Belfast’s oldest buildings reintroduced as a traditional public house with a modern twist. Live traditional music seven nights and two afternoons a week"
82 locals recommend
The Dirty Onion
3 Hill St"The Dirty Onion welcomes you to one of Belfast’s oldest buildings reintroduced as a traditional public house with a modern twist. Live traditional music seven nights and two afternoons a week"
"Traditional Belfast bar crammed with original mirrors . Cold beer, great Guinness and the largest selection of Irish whiskeys in Ireland. Music Thursday-Sundays: traditional, acoustic and rock."
104 locals recommend
Duke of York
7-11 Commercial Ct"Traditional Belfast bar crammed with original mirrors . Cold beer, great Guinness and the largest selection of Irish whiskeys in Ireland. Music Thursday-Sundays: traditional, acoustic and rock."
Ollie's club at The Merchant Hotel... Belfast's most sophisticated nightclub!
10 locals recommend
Ollie's Belfast
35 - 39 Waring StOllie's club at The Merchant Hotel... Belfast's most sophisticated nightclub!
"A very small but cosy bar downstairs with rock 'n' roll memorabilia on walls."
39 locals recommend
Spaniard
3 Skipper St"A very small but cosy bar downstairs with rock 'n' roll memorabilia on walls."
This old-world pub offers real ales and gastropub fare, plus regular live, traditional Irish music.
33 locals recommend
The John Hewitt Bar & Restaurant
51 Donegall StThis old-world pub offers real ales and gastropub fare, plus regular live, traditional Irish music.
Kelly’s Cellars is Belfast’s oldest traditional Irish pub. It’s famous for the best pint of Guinness in Belfast, served with our homemade Irish beef ste. Built in 1720, it is in the city centre.
78 locals recommend
Kelly's Cellars
30-32 Bank StKelly’s Cellars is Belfast’s oldest traditional Irish pub. It’s famous for the best pint of Guinness in Belfast, served with our homemade Irish beef ste. Built in 1720, it is in the city centre.
Arts & Culture
The MAC is home to international art exhibitions, the very best in live theatre, experimental works and all manner of weird and wonderful goings-on
65 locals recommend
The MAC
10 Exchange StThe MAC is home to international art exhibitions, the very best in live theatre, experimental works and all manner of weird and wonderful goings-on
The Oh Yeah Music Centre. Yeah was recognised at the NI Tourism Awards. This was for the Belfast Music initiative (Music Bus Tour, Music Exhibition, iPhone app, Belfast Music Week
7 locals recommend
Oh Yeah Music Centre
15-21 Gordon StThe Oh Yeah Music Centre. Yeah was recognised at the NI Tourism Awards. This was for the Belfast Music initiative (Music Bus Tour, Music Exhibition, iPhone app, Belfast Music Week
The Odyssey Complex, which consists of the Odyssey Pavilion, SSE Arena Belfast and W5 is a large sports and entertainment centre situated in Titanic Quarter.
72 locals recommend
SSE Arena Belfast
2 Queens QuayThe Odyssey Complex, which consists of the Odyssey Pavilion, SSE Arena Belfast and W5 is a large sports and entertainment centre situated in Titanic Quarter.
A home for live music, theatre, literature, comedy, film, visual art, live art, circus, cabaret and all points in between’.
32 locals recommend
Black Box
18-22 Hill StA home for live music, theatre, literature, comedy, film, visual art, live art, circus, cabaret and all points in between’.
Imposing, restored 1895 theatre and opera venue staging touring musicals, comedy, dance and drama.
66 locals recommend
Grand Opera House
2-4 Great Victoria StImposing, restored 1895 theatre and opera venue staging touring musicals, comedy, dance and drama.
Shopping
Ultra-modern mall, topped by a glass dome and holding over 70 stores and restaurants, plus a cinema
48 locals recommend
Yogen Früz
1 Victoria SquareUltra-modern mall, topped by a glass dome and holding over 70 stores and restaurants, plus a cinema
Essentials
"Belfast Metro is a smaller store stocking a smaller range of groceries than our Superstores"
14 locals recommend
Tesco Metro
91-93 Royal Ave"Belfast Metro is a smaller store stocking a smaller range of groceries than our Superstores"
Everything Else
Make the Visit Belfast Welcome Centre your first stop when you arrive in the city or contact us for information in advance of your stay. Located in Donegall Square North (opposite Belfast City Hall).
20 locals recommend
Visit Belfast
9 Donegall Square NMake the Visit Belfast Welcome Centre your first stop when you arrive in the city or contact us for information in advance of your stay. Located in Donegall Square North (opposite Belfast City Hall).