Location: Belfast
Top Things to do in Belfast
What to do and see in Belfast, Northern Ireland: The Best Nightlife
With a population of almost 300,000 in the city proper, Belfast has grown into a cosmopolitan destination and become a popular weekend break spot. With feelings of optimism and life pulsing through the city, Belfast makes for an energizing getaway. It's never been easier to tour the city, thanks to a number of intriguing bus, taxi, boat and pedestrian options. Don't miss the Ulster Folk Museum or the Belfast Cathedral, and make sure to experience some of the award-winning restaurants, bars, clubs, galleries and theaters.
Restaurants in Belfast
1. Belfast Pub Crawl
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 67 reviews
Belfast hosts some fantastic traditional pubs with some excellent Irish Music. Get into the heart and soul of Belfast and experience it all on our Traditional Irish Pub Crawl, showing off the City, its sights, and sounds, with some interesting stories along the way.
2. Monday Night Comedy Club
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 93 reviews
under 25s and students get in for £3!! THE FIRST TEN CUSTOMERS TO ARRIVE WILL BE ENTERED INTO A RAFFLE TO WIN a £10 PAVILION VOUCHER! 6 comedians! Some brand new, some old pros! Each with 5-10 minutes to make you laugh (bar the opener and headliner)! Every monday for the last 9 YEARS Luke McGibbon (@Msieuinternet) and Ross Mitchell have hosted them all in the pavilion, a lovely and intimate venue! "A warm, welcoming and inclusive night" Culture NI "My favourite place to do comedy in Belfast" Rich Hall "Definitely an ideal way to spend a monday evening" Gigging NI
Reviewed By B3835EXchristinet
Brilliant night here and amazing value for money! So much local talent and class atmosphere. Can't wait to go back!
3. Taste and Tour
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 351 reviews
Taste and Tour is a series of multi award winning food and drink tours with a 5 star Tourism NI rating. With our signature Belfast Food Tour, Gin Jaunt and Belfast Bites Tour, amongst others, we’ve made it our business to lead guests to Belfast’s brightest and best flavours. Our local guides will lead the cheer, helping guests discover the people, the history and the top tastes in the city. For us, it’s not just about sharing knowledge, it’s about leading guests to fun, discovery and feeling good about our city. We are cheerleaders of local. We are Taste and Tour.
4. Duke of York
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 579 reviews
This club is popular among locals and tourists alike.
Reviewed By McQuaid - Rossnowlagh, Ireland
My husband and I visited here on a Wednesday night and we thought it would be very quiet but not at all. The band started at 10.30pm and played til after 12.30. Great atmosphere, people were really enjoyed the music etc. The Cathedral Quarter is a nice spot to visit if you are in Belfast Would definitely recommend a visit
5. Felons Club
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 72 reviews
This Catholic-area club often features live bands.
Reviewed By Kwilliams31 - Belfast, United Kingdom
Went to felons today with the family for Sunday lunch it was first class the food was amazing and the customer service was top class
6. Kelly's Cellars
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 503 reviews
This pub is best known for its delicious food and traditional music.
Reviewed By kierangyves354
What more can we say about Belfast oldest pub my brother and I adore this place electric buzz Great staff and next door to the best chippy in Belfast unreal thumbs up
7. The Belfast Empire
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 139 reviews
Reviewed By John-0205-17
We were supposed to be seeing a band in the larger concert hall upstairs but the gig was cancelled. We still went to Belfast anyway and went to The Empire just to see what it was like. Glad we did. Great atmosphere, friendly staff and brilliant live music. It's in the University area of the city near to Botanic train station. We went on a Sunday night, not really expecting much to be on because people are back in work on the Monday. They must go in later in Belfast. The place was bouncing. A good selection of beers and they had lots of large screens dotted around the place. They show all the live sports. By the end of the night people were up dancing all over the place. Just a really friendly pub/venue with a great feeling about it.
8. Citi Golf
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 113 reviews
CitiGolf is a fully licensed entertainment facility, incorporating Golf, Big Screen Wii / Xbox, Karaoke, food and drink in the heart of Belfast city center. Whether you are on your own or part of a large group, Citigolf is a fun venue for all to enjoy.
Reviewed By Galgormaddicts - Belfast, United Kingdom
Went here before cinema as we. We're early brilliant place great fun good staff and well. Priced would highly recommend for young ones and groups
9. Black Box
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 67 reviews
The Black Box is a multi-purpose arts venue in the heart of Belfast's bustling Cathedral Quarter. With art, music, literature, film, comedy, cabaret and all points in between! The Green room hosts free events Wed to Sat and sells pizzas and drinks.
Reviewed By 86frankiet - Belfast, United Kingdom
I hadn't been for a while but enjoyed 2 fantastic jazz gigs there on Sunday. Whether it is the GreenRoom or the BlackBox I always find the bar staff accommodating, friendly and very helpful. This is a lovely, relaxing venue where the staff go out of the way to welcome everyone. Dime Notes from London were great by the way.
10. Maddens Bar
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 147 reviews
Reviewed By saffronvwb - Belfast, United Kingdom
Maddens Bar on edge of City Centre as you head towards the wonderful west Belfast is full of rustic charm and Belfast craic, humour and welcome. One of the finest selection of whiskeys in the city of which many of the new bars offer big Maddens collection had a genuine feel to it with real dust on the top shelf stuff! I had a few beers here recently on a Friday afternoon. Staff were 1st class and there was a real nice feel to the place. If you’re after a stand out Belfast Bar this is the 1!
