48 Gt. Victoria St, t. 028 9024 2986
Its location opposite the Europa Hotel and Great Victoria Street Bus and Rail Station, and close to the Grand Opera House, ensures this traditional Belfast bar attracts a steady stream of suits, shoppers, sightseers and night owls. Daily drinks promos keep the holiday budget in check, and there’s a great selection of local pub grub. We’re talking Irish classics such as Creamy Seafood Chowder, Beef & Guinness Pie and Baked Irish Ham and Champ (that’s mashed potatoes and spring onions to the uninitiated). The spacious interior boasts an open fire, old-style mahogany and brass bar, and counter, table and snug seating. Sports fans will relish the large screen coverage of their favourite game. And, on Friday and Saturday nights, a party crowd rocks up for live music in the upstairs bar.
Open daily 11.30am-late.