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Best Bars near Belfast Central Library

Discover the best bars near Belfast Central Library. Find inspiration for your trip with our curated list of top-rated spots, local favorites, and hidden gems.

The 10 best bars near Belfast Central Library

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Sunflower Public House

Belfast's authentic corner pub with Troubles-era charm, live music nightly, wood-fired pizzas, and a buzzing garden—where history meets hearty ales and eclectic vibes.

65 Union St, Belfast BT1 2JG
4.7 Excellent 2,222 reviews
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The Reporter. Bar

A cozy, quirky, dog-friendly bar in Belfast with great bottled beers, live music, and a welcoming atmosphere for all.

Union St, Belfast BT1 2JF
4.6 Excellent 118 reviews
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The Dark Horse

Quirky Cathedral Quarter pub with historic artifacts, poetic courtyard, Game of Thrones door, and superb drinks amid Belfast's cobbled charm.

30 Hill St, Belfast BT1 2LB
4.5 Excellent 558 reviews
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Duke of York

Belfast's whiskey-packed heritage pub, brimming with vintage relics and live craic in historic Commercial Court—a timeless toast to the city's resilient spirit.

7-11 Commercial Ct, Belfast BT1 2NB
4.6 Excellent 4,328 reviews
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Harp Bar

Plush Victorian pub in Belfast's Cathedral Quarter, pouring extensive whiskies, craft beers, and live music with authentic Belfast craic.

35 Hill St, Belfast BT1 2NB
4.5 Excellent 3,056 reviews
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The Black Box

Belfast's intimate arts hub: live music, comedy, theatre, and casual bar vibes in a historic townhouse setting.

18-22 Hill St, Belfast BT1 2LA
4.6 Excellent 878 reviews
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The Northern Whig

Historic Belfast bar and grill blending 19th-century charm with modern style in the vibrant Cathedral Quarter.

2, Northern Whig Building, 2-10 Bridge St, Belfast BT1 1LU
4.3 Very Good 2,100 reviews
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Monico Bars

Classic Belfast pub on Lombard Street pouring pints, serving stews, and screening sports in a lively city-center haven.

17 Lombard St, Belfast BT1 1RB
4.2 Very Good 423 reviews
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The Dirty Onion and Yardbird

Live music pub downstairs, rotisserie chicken upstairs—Belfast's Dirty Onion and Yardbird deliver flavor, tunes, and Cathedral Quarter energy in one unforgettable venue.

3 Hill St, Belfast BT1 2LA
4.4 Very Good 4,789 reviews
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39 Gordon Street

Vibrant Cathedral Quarter cocktail bar pulsing with live music, craft drinks, and tasty tacos in Belfast's historic heart.

39 Gordon St, Belfast BT1 2LH
4.2 Very Good 477 reviews
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