Belfast City Centre Pubs

Sure the craic is good! Our pub tour covers six pubs in the city centre and the price incudes a bowl of stew and a beverage in one of the bars. Customers can buy further beverages as we visit each hostelry. There’s a story at each bar; enjoy!

The ever popular Sunflower Bar. The iconic street art in this area of Belfast is legendary. The Sunflower hosts comedy and music nights and its security gates were typical of pub and club front doors during The Troubles.

Exterior of a pub named 'Sunflower' with a green and white canopy. Text on the building reads 'Public House and Live Music.' Entrance features a green metal gate and an open door.
Front of the Northern Whig House, a brick building with a sign for "The Northern Whig." The entrance features large windows, outdoor seating with tables and chairs, and plant arrangements.

The Northern Whig building, in the heart of the Cathedral Quarter was constructed in 1820. The building has gone through a variety of uses from a ‘Gentleman’s Club’, then offices for the Northern Whig newspaper until 1963, after which it was just office space. It was also damaged in the 1941 Belfast Blitz. The building finally became a bar in 1997.

Pubs of the Belfast Entries

Exterior of a historic pub called Whites in a cobblestone courtyard, featuring white walls, black trim, and greenery on the façade. A colorful mural is visible on the side, along with a bright yellow door. Outdoor seating includes benches and barrels, and nearby buildings are visible.

White’s Tavern and The Morning Star.

Street view of The Morning Star pub with hanging sign and mural.

Other famous Belfast bars

Quaint low ceilings of Kelly Cellars and the skills of Italian tilers on show at the Crown Bar, complete with snugs inside.

Interior of a rustic bar with stone walls featuring Irish phrases, a drawing of a face, a tall bar stool, and a counter with drink trays and coasters. The ceiling displays dartboards and other memorabilia.
Exterior of vintage pub "The Crown Saloon" with ornate architecture, stained glass windows, and a decorative wrought-iron gate. Chalkboard signs advertise fresh oysters.