From a quiet snug to a lively beer garden. Find a Belfast pub for your next round.
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2-16 Dunbar Street
39 Gordon Street is tempting for its Late Night Live Music, Great Cocktails and Good Craic! If you’re looking for one place that does it all look no further! ❤️
Trad sessions · Live music · Open late · Outdoor seating
44 Howard Street, Belfast, BT1 6PG
A Belfast cocktail bar serving pizza, small plates and good company. Warm, lively and made for meet-ups, group nights, birthdays and celebrations. Perfect for mid-week plans, after-work drinks and nights that need to feel easy.
Trad sessions · Live music · Food · Open late · Outdoor seating
Banana Block, Newtownards Road
Banana Block is a new living museum and events space set within a historic linen mill and inspired by the curious connections between Belfast and bananas. Peel the banana a little further and you'll find a space for original ideas, creative learning and new connections.
Live music
169-175 Cavehill Road, Belfast, BT15 5BP
An award winning community pub and restaurant on Cavehill, North Belfast. Dog friendly with a fantastic south facing terrace getting the sun all day long. Our staff can’t wait to welcome you!
Trad sessions · Live music · Food · Outdoor seating
18-22 Hill Street, Belfast, BT1 2LA
We are a vibrant arts space in the heart of Belfast’s Cathedral Quarter, The Black Box was established in 2006 as an alternative, fringe-style theatre space. We are now one of the leading lights of the city’s arts and entertainment sector and over the last two decades, our dedication to accessibility, quality and innovation have made us one of the most beloved venues in town with audiences and artists alike. We are passionate about removing barriers to accessing great events and improving the ability for all to experience, enjoy and engage with the arts. We programme and present work across all platforms, from music, literature, and theatre, to film, comedy, live art, cabaret and talks. Most importantly, we provide a unique incubation space for emerging artists, curators and promoters to experiment and try out great new ideas, laying the groundwork for the future of our arts sector. As a not-for-profit arts venue, the Black Box works closely with community initiatives, as well as with many of Belfast’s highest profile festivals.
Trad sessions · Live music
Boundary Taproom, Portview Trade Centre, 310 Newtownards Road, Belfast BT4 1HE
East Belfast venue and bar hosting events across the EastSide Arts Festival programme and Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann!
Outdoor seating
Bullhouse East
Bullhouse East is a popular craft beer bar located in East Belfast, known for its diverse selection of locally brewed beers and a dog-friendly atmosphere. It also features a wood-fired pizza oven and hosts various events, making it a vibrant social venue.
Live music · Food · Open late · Outdoor seating
40A Church Lane
Located in the heart of Belfast's vibrant Cathedral Quarter, Bullitt Hotel is a contemporary boutique hotel with two buzzing social spaces - an open plan lobby and alfresco courtyard. The lobby serves food all day, breakfast through to evening, and being just a short walk from many key Fleadh venues, Bullitt is an ideal base for visitors and musicians throughout the festival! The courtyard is Bullitt's pop-up festival hub, with the outdoor bar space hosting Fleadh Yard Party Sessions, where musicians are welcome throughout the day. Open daily from 11am - late, 2–9 August 2026.
Trad sessions · Live music · Food · Open late · Outdoor seating
16-20 Dunbar Street
Common Market Combines a great atmosphere, a fantastic place to eat, drink & socialise! All in the heart of Belfast City Centre. We've got options for everyone with a wide variety of street food vendors open 7 days an week! Three fully functioning bars with the best alcoholic offering! Fantastic beers, cocktails wines & spirits.
Trad sessions · Live music · Food · Outdoor seating
2-4 Antrim Road Belfast BT152AA
A lovely traditional Irish bar off Carlisle circus, welcoming, warm and friendly for musicians, pints or coffee.
Trad sessions · Live music
1 Ulster Street, Belfast BT1 3ES
The iconic Custom House Square will host live acts and DJs with free entry on Thursday 6th and August 7th.
Live music · Food
6 Chapel Lane, Belfast
Brought to you by the team behind Lavery's. The Electric Light Station is the newest addition to Belfast’s live events scene, we have transformed an industrial warehouse on Chapel Lane into a unique home for music, nightlife and cultural events. With its stripped-back industrial aesthetic, high production value and central location, it’s a venue designed for everything from intimate performances to all-day festivals and late-night parties.
Trad sessions · Live music · Food · Open late · Outdoor seating
42 Botanic Ave, Belfast BT7 1JQ
The Empire Music Hall is a live music and entertainment venue located on Botanic Avenue in Belfast. Housed in a former church building, it hosts a wide range of events including live music, comedy, and club nights. The venue features regular weekly programming, including its long-running Tuesday night comedy show, and caters to both local and touring acts across multiple genres.
Trad sessions · Live music · Food · Open late · Outdoor seating
84 Royal avenue
Haymarket Belfast has something for everyone in the heart of Belfast's City Centre! Enjoy great drinks, food and live music and sport in The Courtyard; try out our Bottomless Brunch with free-flowing cocktails and a delicious meal! Take a shot at The Armoury - our simulated shooting range with drinks and food brought straight to your private booth; watch the drinks price crash at The Stock Exchange or enjoy interactive darts and competitive shuffleboard in our Activity Bar! Why not try our all new 'CRIMSON' speakeasy cocktail bar, or private themed karaoke room at 'MIC DROP'!
Trad sessions · Live music · Food · Open late · Outdoor seating
199 Upper Newtownards Road
Hearth is Ballyhackamore's own down-to-earth local, right on Upper Newtownards Road in East Belfast. Known for its warm, welcoming atmosphere, Hearth hosts live music every week and is proud to be home to East Belfast's only regular Ulster Scots trad music session, alongside great pints and all the major sporting action on the big screens. Whether you're settling in for a tune, catching the match, or just after a proper Belfast welcome, Hearth is the place where locals and visitors alike feel right at home.
Trad sessions · Live music · Open late · Outdoor seating
Kelly's Cellars, Belfast, BT1 1HL
Kelly’s Cellars is one of Belfast’s oldest pubs, tucked into Bank Street and steeped in history. Dating back to the 18th century, it’s known for its traditional Irish music sessions, no-frills character, and a layout that feels unchanged in the best way. Expect stone floors, snug corners, and a proper pint of Guinness, with a mix of locals, musicians, and visitors drawn in by its reputation as a genuine, lived-in bar rather than a polished take on one.
Trad sessions · Live music · Outdoor seating
12-18 Bradbury Place, Belfast, BT71RS
**Belfast's Oldest Family-Owned Bar** Founded in 1918 and still in the hands of the Lavery family, Lavery's has been part of Belfast's social fabric for over a century. Across three floors you'll find great pints, live sport, pool, shuffleboard, karaoke, comedy, live music and one of the city's most eclectic event programmes. A Belfast institution that continues to evolve while staying true to the character, hospitality and independent spirit that made it a local favourite in the first place.
Trad sessions · Live music · Food · Open late · Outdoor seating
17 Ormeau Avenue, Belfast, BT2 8HD
Limelight Belfast
Live music
74 Berry St, Belfast BT1 1FJ
Madden’s Bar is a traditional Irish pub located on Berry Street in Belfast. It is known for hosting live traditional music sessions seven nights a week, with additional daytime sessions often taking place. The bar has a late licence on weekends, typically operating until 1:00 AM. It is a long-established venue with a no-frills interior and is widely regarded as a regular meeting place for local traditional musicians.
Trad sessions · Live music · Open late · Outdoor seating
77 University Road, Belfast, GB BT7 1NF
Mandela Hall is a state-of-the-art, 1000-capacity live music, comedy and concert venue situated in the heart of Belfast's University Quarter.
Live music
A Wing Crumlin Road Gaol, 53-55 Crumlin Road, BT14 6ST
A must-see visit in Belfast: a modern transformation of a Victorian gaol into a working whisky distillery.
Trad sessions · Live music · Food · Outdoor seating
29–31 Queen’s Square, Belfast BT1 3FG
Set in one of Belfast’s oldest surviving buildings, McHugh’s blends historic architecture with a busy, multi-room pub and restaurant setup. Expect exposed beams, stone floors, and regular live music and trad sessions, especially at weekends. It leans slightly broader than a pure trad pub but still holds its place in the circuit.
Trad sessions · Live music · Food · Open late · Outdoor seating
Oh Yeah Music Centre
# Oh Yeah Music Centre Located in Belfast's **Cathedral Quarter**, the **Oh Yeah Music Centre** is Northern Ireland's dedicated hub for music, supporting, developing and showcasing musical talent from across the region. Founded in 2005 and opened in 2007, the centre was established by a group of music industry figures including **Gary Lightbody**, **Stuart Bailie**, **Davy Matchett** and **Martin Neill**, who shared a vision of creating opportunities for emerging artists. Housed in a converted whiskey warehouse on Gordon Street, Oh Yeah has become a vital part of Belfast's cultural landscape, providing rehearsal spaces, recording facilities, mentoring programmes, exhibitions, educational initiatives and live performances. It has helped nurture generations of musicians while celebrating the rich musical heritage of Northern Ireland. Today, the centre continues to host concerts, talks, workshops, exhibitions and community events, welcoming artists and audiences from across Belfast and beyond. Its inclusive approach and commitment to developing new talent have made it one of the most important music organisations on the island. > *A home for music, creativity and emerging talent in the heart of Belfast's Cathedral Quarter.*
Live music
10 Callender Street, Belfast, Belfast, BT1 5BN
Steeped in tradition and back in session for Fleadh Belfast 2026. Peter Keegan's Irish Bar & Beer Garden is the place to gather between tunes, raise a glass with friends, and enjoy the craic. Pints pouring, tunes flowing.
Trad sessions · Live music · Outdoor seating
38-40 Great Victoria Street, Belfast BT2 7BA
Steeped in Irish tradition and packed to the rafters with bits of history, Fibber Magee’s is the genuine article and is one of Belfast’s most renowned spots for live Irish folk music. Pull up a stool by the fire, sip a pint of stout and enjoy the tunes. With fiddles, pipes and bodhráns… the craic is guaranteed 7 nights a week!
Trad sessions · Live music · Open late
57 Dock Street, Belfast, BT15 1LF
Seatons of Sailortown opened Autumn 2024 in the historic Docks area of Belfast. Celebrating all Belfast has to offer, its people, the place and its heritage.
Trad sessions · Live music · Food · Open late
20a Annadale Avenue, Belfast, BT7
Shaftesbury Bowling Club, with Clubhouse facilities including Bar. We welcome all ages, genders and abilities, from first time players to experienced bowlers.
Bar / Pub
Donegall Street, Belfast
Join us for a week of free live music and entertainment, showcasing the best local talent, from intimate sessions to energetic six-piece bands. Street food will be available throughout the event, with vendors offering a variety of dishes prepared using fresh local produce.
Trad sessions · Live music · Food · Outdoor seating
70-74 Ann St, Belfast BT1 4EH
Perched on the fourth floor of Bullitt Hotel, Tetto Bar & Restaurant is a stunning rooftop venue offering panoramic views across Belfast. Inside, the Italian inspired restaurant specialises in Neapolitan style pizzas, small plates and pasta. With a heated terrace offering an additional outdoor dining option, Tetto is a must visit this Fleadh! During the festival, musicians are warmly welcome to gather in the rooftop garden bar for informal sessions, making Tetto the perfect place to enjoy great food, drinks and traditional music with views across the city.
Trad sessions · Live music · Food · Open late · Outdoor seating
Castle Street
TG4’s Fleadh26
Trad sessions · Live music · Open late
65–65A Dock Street, Belfast, BT15 1LF
Historic Sailortown pub dating back to the 1860s, located on Dock Street near Belfast’s old docks. A traditional working-class bar with strong links to the city’s maritime past, now known for live music, community events, and a relaxed, no-frills atmosphere.
Trad sessions · Live music · Food · Open late · Outdoor seating
1 Lanyon Place, Belfast, BT1 3LP
# Belfast Barge Moored on the banks of the River Lagan in Belfast's Titanic Quarter, **Belfast Barge** is a unique floating cultural venue housed aboard a restored historic barge. Originally built in 1960 as a working cargo vessel, the barge has been carefully restored and transformed into a vibrant space for exhibitions, performances, talks, community events and cultural activities. Its distinctive setting offers visitors a memorable way to experience Belfast's maritime heritage while enjoying contemporary arts and cultural programming. Situated close to the city's historic docklands, Belfast Barge reflects the important role that waterways, trade and industry have played in Belfast's development, while providing a welcoming venue for events throughout the year. During **Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann**, Belfast Barge offers an intimate and atmospheric setting where music, storytelling and culture can be experienced in a truly unique environment. Moored on the River Lagan at Lanyon Quay, we are owned by the not-for-profit charity Lagan Legacy > *A floating cultural venue where Belfast's maritime heritage meets contemporary creativity.*
Trad sessions · Live music
466 Antrim Rd, Belfast BT15 5GE
The Chester Bar is a local pub serving great food, brilliant drink offers and open to all new and regulars!
Trad sessions · Live music · Food · Outdoor seating
44-50 Omeath Street ,Belfast ,BT68ND
Traditional Pub , with Live Music Thursday ,Friday, Saturday from 9pm to Late ,Sunday 7pm to Late . Great Range of Local beers and Spirits.
Trad sessions · Live music · Open late · Outdoor seating
1-3 Lower Garfield St, Belfast BT1 1FP
A traditional saloon bar in the city centre with a fully operational on-site craft brewery.
Trad sessions · Live music · Food · Open late · Outdoor seating
30–42 Waring Street, Belfast BT1 2ED
The Second Fiddle is The Dirty Onion’s sister bar and home to local trad and folk music offered 4 days a week from Thursday through to Sunday. Its a hub for Irish culture and art offering an Irish Speaking Circle and bodhran lessons weekly alongside its monthly events. If Irish trad and folk music is your thing then look no further!
Trad sessions · Live music
11-21 Donegall Street, Belfast, BT1 2FF
Food, Drink, Music, Dancing and Craic
Trad sessions · Live music · Food · Open late · Outdoor seating
7-11 Commercial Court, Belfast, GB BT1 2NB
The Duke of York is a traditional Belfast bar crammed with original mirrors and memorabilia, boasting cold beer, great Guinness and the largest selection of Irish whiskeys in Ireland. Discover live music from Thursday - Sunday; traditional, acoustic and rock. In 1998, internationally-acclaimed Northern Irish band Snow Patrol played their first gig in the bar. The extensive smoking area outside is festooned with award-winning flowers and plants.
Trad sessions · Live music
312-320 Ormeau Rd, Belfast BT7 2GE
5-roomed pub showing live sport on big screen TVs, plus traditional music sessions and a garden
Trad sessions · Live music · Food · Open late · Outdoor seating
58 North Street, Belfast, BT1 1LA
Belfast’s pop-up Fleadh hub — live music, bars, street food, sessions and festival craic at North Street Car Park, 2–9 August 2026. Featuring the Session garden where musicians are welcome at any time, and the Heineken Marquee, with live music daily during the Fleadh from 3pm till late
Trad sessions · Live music · Food · Open late · Outdoor seating
29 Chichester Street, Belfast, GB BT1 4JB
The Garrick Bar is a historic pub in Belfast city centre, established in 1870 and regarded as one of the city’s oldest bars. It features a traditional Victorian interior with wood panelling, tiled floors, and classic fittings. The venue is split across multiple spaces, including a front bar and back bar, and hosts regular live music alongside food and drink service. It remains a well-known and long-standing part of Belfast’s pub and cultural scene.
Trad sessions · Live music · Food · Open late
10 Glengall Street, Belfast BT12 5DL
Located in the old Europa bus station, a vibrant bar with 7 fantastic street food vendors, huge Red Bull fan zone showing live sport. Plenty of indoor and outdoor seating. Hosting live music, pop up markets, comedy, wrestling events and much more. Seconds away from Great Victoria street (Europa Hotel), Grand Central Station, Sandy Row and Glengall Street. Halt will be an Open Session venue every day of the Fleadh!
Trad sessions · Live music · Food · Outdoor seating
130–134 Ormeau Road, Belfast BT7 2EB
The Hatfield House is a long-established bar on the Ormeau Road, known for its traditional interior, including original fixtures and detailed ceiling work linked to craftsmen from the RMS Titanic era. Now over 145 years old, it remains one of the few Belfast pubs to retain much of its original character. The venue operates across multiple spaces, including the Copperplate bar and the Liquor Library, a large sports-focused area with multiple screens and pool tables. It also features a function space, beer garden, and roof terrace. Live entertainment runs regularly, alongside DJs, sport, and a full food and drinks offering.
Trad sessions · Live music
61-63 Castle Street, Belfast, GB BT1 1GH
A proper Belfast city-centre pub on Castle Street. Traditional, lively and full of character, with live music, good pints and a warm welcome right in the middle of town.
Trad sessions · Live music · Food · Open late
51 Donegall Street, Belfast, BT1 2FH
The John Hewitt Pub, located in the Cathedral Quarter, right in the centre of Belfast, is one of the most famous Pubs in the Country. And from 2022, it has been entrusted to Boundary Brewing Co-Operative (Newtownards Road). We are really humbled, and equally excited about such an amazing opportunity; to help build on the legacy of the Hewitt as a socially minded, community based, beer centric hub in Belfast, offering world class hospitality!
Trad sessions · Live music · Food · Open late · Outdoor seating
55 Ridgeway Street, Stranmillis, Belfast, GB BT9 5FB
The award-winning Lyric Theatre is the only full-time producing theatre & leading arts venue in the North.
Live music
17-19 Pottingers Entry, Belfast, BT14DT
The Morning Star
Trad sessions · Live music · Food · Open late · Outdoor seating
2-10 Bridge Street Belfast
As Fleadh 2026 comes to town, The Northern Whig is delighted to be part of the celebrations. We will be serving food throughout the day, showcasing the best of local produce, while hosting a fantastic line up of local musicians and live entertainment. Whether you are a Belfast local or visiting from afar, we look forward to extending a warm Northern Whig welcome and providing the perfect place to relax, enjoy great food, great music, and soak up the festival atmosphere.
Trad sessions · Live music · Food · Open late · Outdoor seating
471-473 Ormeau Road
We're a friendly local community pub and look forward to welcoming musicians, visitors, and locals alike during the Fleadh Cheoil. Throughout the festival, our doors will be open for relaxed, ad hoc traditional music sessions, providing a warm and welcoming space to gather, play, listen, and enjoy the atmosphere. Whether you're bringing an instrument, joining in a tune, or simply soaking up the music, everyone is welcome to come along, share in the craic, and celebrate the spirit of the Fleadh with us. To make the occasion even more special, we'll be offering exclusive festival drink promotions throughout the week, along with a specially curated Fleadh food menu featuring delicious favourites and hearty dishes to keep you going between sessions. We can't wait to welcome you and be part of the celebrations.
Trad sessions · Live music · Food · Open late · Outdoor seating
296 Ormeau Road, Ballynafeigh, Belfast, GB BT7 2GB
The Pavilion, or The Big House as it’s known on Ormeau Road, is one of the best live venues in Belfast. Three floors, three moods — six pool tables up top, a proper live room in the middle, and a Victorian public bar holding court on the ground floor.
Trad sessions · Live music · Food · Open late · Outdoor seating
44 Dublin Road, Belfast BT2 7HD
The Points is a purpose-built trad venue with a strong focus on live Irish music every night. With a dedicated stage, open fire, and a heavy whiskey and ale offering, it leans more performance-led than session-led, making it one of the most consistent places in Belfast to catch trad at scale.
Trad sessions · Live music · Open late · Outdoor seating
1 Union St, Belfast BT1 2JF
Your New Favourite Wee Local PXL_20260405_130020085.RAW-01.COVER.jpg The Reporter is an LGBTQ+ dog-friendly bar open 7 days a week from 2pm until 1am
Trad sessions · Live music · Outdoor seating
491–493 Falls Road, Belfast, BT12 6DE
Traditional West Belfast pub on the Falls Road, widely regarded as one of the oldest bars in the area. Known for its strong local character, historical significance, and atmosphere rooted in the community.
Trad sessions · Live music
21 Howard St, Belfast BT1 6NB
Stylish bar and restaurant with upscale, club-like decor and a modern, locally sourced menu.
Food · Open late · Outdoor seating
65 Union Street, Belfast, GB BT1 2JG
Opened in December 2012 the Sunflower Public House is a hub of live music in Belfast city centre. Located right behind Belfast Central Library it is a 5 minute stroll from the heart of the Cathedral Quarter. Pub of the Year 2015
Trad sessions · Live music · Food · Open late
124-144 Royal Avenue, Belfast BT1 1ND
** GIGS MOVED. PLEASE CHECK OFFICIAL FLEADH ZONE CHANNELS FOR UPDATES** From Monday 3rd – Saturday 8th of August the iconic Telegraph Building will be open to the public with a full programme of music featuring over 30 live acts and DJs.
Trad sessions · Live music · Open late
22 Bradbury Place, Belfast, BT71RS
Belfast's original craft beer bar & taproom
Trad sessions · Live music · Food · Open late
1 Bankmore Square, Belfast BT7 1DH
THREE SHEETS IS A NEIGHBOURHOOD BAR SERVING FOOD AND DRINKS TO LOCALS AND NEW VISITORS ALIKE. WE’VE GOT ENTERTAINMENT, POOL AND DARTS, LIVE SPORTS AND FOOD!
Food · Open late · Outdoor seating
45 Botanic Avenue, Belfast, BT7 1HZ
Town Square is Belfast’s shortcut to the good bit. A fast, familiar café-bar where plans don’t need planning and good times come easy. From bold coffee to proper pints, brunch to late-night cocktails, we cut the faff so you can just get here and get going. For ten years, we’ve been the city’s go-to for fast, fun, familiar. The spot the group chat always agrees on. Everything’s built for ease - walk-ins, quick service, and food you actually want to eat. We serve comfort-first dishes, local drinks, and a bit of cheek on the side. The energy’s casual, the tone’s dry, and the atmosphere’s alive from first coffee to last call.
Trad sessions · Live music · Food · Outdoor seating
98 High Street, Belfast
Ulster Sports Club is a multi-floor bar and music venue. Retro decor, vintage sports bar aesthetic and functional on-site Brewery and Taproom.
Trad sessions · Live music · Food · Open late · Outdoor seating
25-51 York street, belfast
Ulster University Belfast offers modern, state-of-the-art facilities in the heart of the artistic and cultural centre of the city’s Cathedral Quarter. The new Belfast campus, one of the largest higher education capital builds in Europe, provides purpose-built active learning spaces including lecture theatres, specialist studios and social settings. During the Fleadh, it will be the ideal host for Scoil Eigse.
Live music · Food
2–4 Winecellar Entry, Belfast BT1 1QN
White’s Tavern is widely regarded as Belfast’s oldest pub, dating back to 1630 and tucked into Winecellar Entry. It’s a multi-room space that blends historic tavern atmosphere with a more modern beer hall and garden, but the core draw remains its traditional sessions and open-fire snug feel. A proper anchor point for trad in the Cathedral Quarter.
Trad sessions · Live music · Food · Open late