The best of Belfast Cocktail Week
The Belfast bars our customers rate most: voted into the top three for their bar or their signature cocktail, praised most in our customer survey, or with the most hearts in our vote. 7 stops, about 31 minutes on foot from first to last.
Fitzwilliam hotel Belfast
1Most popular bar April 20263Third favourite cocktail April 2026About 12 min walk to The Morning Star
Muriel's Cafe Bar
2Second most popular bar 2025About 2 min walk to The Spaniard
The Spaniard
2Second favourite cocktail 2025About 7 min walk to The Watson
The Watson
3Third most popular bar April 20261Favourite cocktail 2025
More routes
Short walks of 3 to 5 stops for different nights out, put together from what we know about each venue. Open one to see the map and stops, print it with walking directions, or load it into your own trail and change it.
Cathedral Quarter crawl4 stops · about 8 min walk · 4 partner bars in the Cathedral Quarter, all a short walk apart.
Old Belfast4 stops · about 10 min walk · 4 partner bars in the city centre, all a short walk apart.
- Revolucion de Cuba Belfast
- The Morning Star
- The Northern Whig
- Malmaison Belfast
Great Victoria Street and the Linen Quarter4 stops · about 5 min walk · 4 partner bars in the Linen Quarter, all a short walk apart.
Late night route4 stops · about 22 min walk · 4 stops known for keeping the night going. Check closing times before you head over.
- Ritas
- Revolucion de Cuba Belfast
- 39 Gordon Street
- The Maverick
Drinks outside route5 stops · about 8 min walk · 5 stops with terraces or outdoor seating for the drier nights.
- The Morning Star
- The Northern Whig
- The Deer's Head
- The Stock Exchange
- Haymarket Belfast
Make your own trail
My Belfast cocktail trail
Pick how many stops you want and where to start, and we'll line up the nearest bars in walking order. Drag the boxes to change the order, add any stop from the list below, and the map and walking times update as you go. When it's ready, print it or send it to your group on WhatsApp.
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Every stop on the map
Every one of the 50 venues on the trail, so you can see what's near you. The numbers match the list below. Zoom in to explore, tap a number for the venue, or print the lot.
Choose from 58 of Belfast's best venues
Every venue with its address, opening times, website and what our customers said. The numbers match the map. Add any of them to your own trail.
Stop 1: Hickson's Point
An Irish pub in the Titanic Quarter, a short walk from Titanic Belfast.
1 Olympic Way, Queen's Rd, Belfast BT3 9EPDirectionsOpening times (Google Maps): Mon to Thu closed, Fri to Sun 10am to 5pm
Stop 2: Char + Mash
A bar and grill in the arena complex in the Titanic Quarter, handy before a gig or a game.
Opening times (Google Maps): Mon to Thu noon to midnight, Fri and Sat noon to 1am, Sun noon to 10pm
Stop 3: Novellis at AC Hotel By Marriott Belfast
Novellis, AC Hotel by Marriott Belfast, 90 Donegall Quay, BT1 3FEDirections
Stop 4: Novelli (AC Hotel by Marriott)
Jean-Christophe Novelli's restaurant at the AC Hotel on the River Lagan, with a terrace over the water.
Photo: Seatons of Sailortown on Google MapsStop 5: Seatons of Sailortown
Opening times (Google Maps): Every day noon to 1am
Stop 6: The Maverick
A long-running bar on Union Street, at the heart of Belfast's LGBTQ+ scene, with music and an outdoor area.
Opening times (Google Maps): Mon to Fri 5pm to 1am, Sat 2pm to 1am, Sun 2pm to midnight
Stop 7: The Watson
3Third most popular bar April 20261Favourite cocktail 2025A bar on Little Donegall Street in the Cathedral Quarter, with music and sport.
“Excellent staff really nice revenue and lovely cocktail. Food was also excellent”Belfast Cocktail Week customer, 2025
Opening times (Google Maps): Mon to Wed noon to 11pm, Thu noon to midnight, Fri and Sat noon to 1am, Sun noon to 11pm
Stop 8: The Stock Exchange
A cocktail bar in the Haymarket complex on Royal Avenue, with outdoor space.
Haymarket Belfast, 84 Royal Avenue, BT1 1JNDirections028 9692 3061Instagram4.8 on Google (201 reviews)Opening times (Google Maps): Mon to Thu noon to 11pm, Fri and Sat noon to 1am, Sun 1pm to 11pm
Stop 9: Haymarket Belfast
A bar and eatery with a terrace at Haymarket on Royal Avenue, serving burgers, nachos and pub classics.
Opening times (Google Maps): Mon to Thu noon to 11pm, Fri and Sat noon to 1am, Sun 1pm to 11pm
Stop 10: Crimson Cocktail Lounge
A cocktail lounge inside the Haymarket complex on Royal Avenue.
“Crimson Lounge, great service, atmosphere was lovely.”Belfast Cocktail Week customer, April 2026
Opening times (Google Maps): Mon to Thu noon to 11pm, Fri and Sat noon to 1am, Sun 1pm to 11pm
Stop 11: The Deer's Head
A traditional 19th-century bar on Lower Garfield Street with its own brewery, pub food and live entertainment.
“Favourite cocktail and cute little booth to sit and enjoy it in.”Belfast Cocktail Week customer, April 2026
Opening times (Google Maps): Mon and Tue 11am to 10pm, Wed and Thu 11am to 11pm, Fri and Sat 11am to 1am, Sun noon to 10pm
Stop 12: The Northern Whig
A striking bar on Bridge Street with giant granite statues, food all day and a long cocktail list.
Opening times (Google Maps): Mon to Wed noon to 11pm, Thu to Sat noon to 1am, Sun 1pm to midnight
Stop 13: The Morning Star
1Favourite cocktail April 2026A 19th-century alehouse in Pottinger's Entry with a mahogany bar and terrazzo floor, serving steaks and pasta.
Opening times (Google Maps): Mon to Thu 11:30am to midnight, Fri and Sat 11:30am to 1am, Sun noon to 11:30pm
Photo: Helmar on Google MapsStop 14: Muriel's Cafe Bar
2Second most popular bar 2025Opening times (Google Maps): Every day noon to 1am
Photo: David S on Google MapsStop 15: The Spaniard
2Second favourite cocktail 2025Opening times (Google Maps): Mon to Sat noon to 1am, Sun noon to midnight
Photo: Pizza Punks Belfast on Google MapsStop 16: Pizza Punks
Opening times (Google Maps): Mon to Thu noon to 10pm, Fri noon to 11pm, Sat 11am to 11pm, Sun 11am to 10pm
Stop 17: The Foundry
A bar on Hill Street, in the middle of the Cathedral Quarter.
“. the cocktail was delicious and the atmosphere was nice”Belfast Cocktail Week customer, April 2026
Stop 18: Common Market
A street food market on Dunbar Street, with food traders and bars under one roof.
Opening times (Google Maps): Mon and Tue closed, Wed noon to 9pm, Thu to Sun noon to midnight
Photo: 39 Gordon Street on Google MapsStop 19: 39 Gordon St
Opening times (Google Maps): Mon and Tue closed, Wed 1pm to 11pm, Thu 1pm to midnight, Fri and Sat noon to 2am, Sun 1pm to midnight
Stop 20: 39 Gordon Street
A busy Cathedral Quarter bar with a patio, bar bites, beer and cocktails, plus live music nights.
Opening times (Google Maps): Mon and Tue closed, Wed 1pm to 11pm, Thu 1pm to midnight, Fri and Sat noon to 2am, Sun 1pm to midnight
Stop 21: Malmaison Belfast
3Third most popular bar 2025The bar and brasserie at Malmaison, in a grand old warehouse building on Victoria Street.
34-38 Victoria Street, Malmaison Hotel, BT1 3GHDirections028 9600 1405Website4.2 on Google (1,805 reviews)Opening times (Google Maps): Every day open 24 hours
Stop 22: Tipsy Bird
A cocktail bar on Ann Street with garden-style decor that brings the outside in, and areas you can book.
100 Ann Street, The Tipsy Bird, BT1 3HHDirections028 9099 3542WebsiteInstagram4.2 on Google (906 reviews)Opening times (Google Maps): Mon to Wed closed, Thu 4pm to 1am, Fri and Sat 1pm to 1am, Sun 1pm to 10pm
Photo: Mal Houston on Google MapsStop 23: The River Rooms
Opening times (Google Maps): Mon to Wed closed, Thu 5pm to 8pm, Fri 5pm to 8:30pm, Sat noon to 11:30pm, Sun noon to 5pm
Stop 24: Granny Annies
A gastropub on Chichester Street with comfort food served in front of a real fire in a brick-lined room.
Opening times (Google Maps): Mon to Thu noon to midnight, Fri and Sat 11am to 1am, Sun noon to 11pm
Stop 25: Revolucion de Cuba Belfast
A Cuban cocktail bar and restaurant in an Art Nouveau building on Arthur Street, with rum, tapas and a party atmosphere late on.
Revolucion de Cuba, 25-36 Arthur Street, BT1 4GQDirections028 9590 9249WebsiteInstagram4.3 on Google (5,486 reviews)Opening times (Google Maps): Mon to Wed noon to midnight, Thu noon to 1am, Fri and Sat noon to 2am, Sun noon to midnight
Photo: Jennifer Hitchcock on Google MapsStop 26: Home Restaurant
“Was somewhere that I really wanted to try and the food and drinks were both really good”Belfast Cocktail Week customer, April 2026
Opening times (Google Maps): Mon to Thu noon to 3:30pm and 5pm to 9pm, Fri and Sat noon to 3:30pm and 5pm to 9:45pm, Sun 1pm to 8:30pm
Stop 27: Rusty Saddle
A stylish bar and restaurant on Howard Street with club-like decor and a locally sourced menu.
Opening times (Google Maps): Mon to Thu noon to midnight, Fri to Sun noon to 1am
Stop 28: Fitzwilliam hotel Belfast
1Most popular bar April 20263Third favourite cocktail April 2026The bar at the Fitzwilliam, a high-end hotel on Great Victoria Street next to the Grand Opera House.
“Seating was available, service was quick and staff were all lovely”Belfast Cocktail Week customer, April 2026
Belfast City Centre, Belfast, BT2 7BQDirections028 9044 2080WebsiteInstagram4.6 on Google (1,817 reviews)
Stop 29: Halt Weavers Cross
A bar on Great Victoria Street, close to the new Grand Central Station.
Opening times (Google Maps): Mon to Sat 11:30am to 11pm, Sun 12:30pm to 11pm
Stop 30: No.4 Bar
The bar and grill at the Hilton on Lanyon Place, next to the Waterfront Hall.
4 Lanyon Place, Hilton Belfast, BBT1 3LPDirections028 9027 7000WebsiteInstagram3.7 on Google (23 reviews)Opening times (Google Maps): Every day 11am to 11:30pm
Photo: Zoe Todd on Google MapsStop 31: Shed Grill and Seafood
Opening times (Google Maps): Mon 5pm to 9pm, Tue to Thu noon to 4pm and 5pm to 9pm, Fri noon to 4pm and 5pm to 9:30pm, Sat 11am to 4pm and 5pm to 9:30pm, Sun 2pm to 9pm
Stop 32: Sweet Afton
3Third favourite cocktail 2025A bar and restaurant on Brunswick Street with banquettes, industrial touches, cocktails and a European menu.
Opening times (Google Maps): Mon to Sat noon to 1am, Sun noon to midnight
Stop 33: The Perch Rooftop Bar
A rooftop bar on top of a converted Victorian warehouse on Franklin Street, serving cocktails and pizza.
Opening times (Google Maps): Mon to Thu closed, Fri 5pm to 11pm, Sat 1pm to 1am, Sun closed
Stop 34: Ritas
1Most popular bar 2025A cocktail bar on Franklin Street known for its party atmosphere.
“Ritas great vibes”Belfast Cocktail Week customer, April 2026
Opening times (Google Maps): Mon to Wed closed, Thu 5pm to 11pm, Fri 3pm to 1am, Sat 1pm to 1am, Sun 1pm to 11pm
Stop 35: Moxy Belfast City
The bar at the Moxy on Clarence Street West, close to the Linen Quarter.
Stop 36: Three Sheets
A sports bar on Bankmore Square, close to the Dublin Road.
Opening times (Google Maps): Mon and Tue closed, Wed and Thu 4pm to midnight, Fri and Sat noon to 1am, Sun 2pm to 11pm
Stop 37: The Points
An Irish pub on the Dublin Road with folk music every night, Irish stew and a big whiskey selection.
Opening times (Google Maps): Mon to Thu 3:30pm to 1:30am, Fri to Sun 1pm to 1:30am
Stop 38: Liquor XXX
2Second favourite cocktail April 2026A cocktail bar on Ventry Street, off the Dublin Road.
Opening times (Google Maps): Mon to Wed 6pm to 1am, Thu 5pm to 1am, Fri 3pm to 1am, Sat 2pm to 1am, Sun 6pm to 1am
Stop 39: The Practitioner
A pub on University Street in the Queen's Quarter, with a beer garden and sport.
The Practitioner, Belfast, BT7 1FYDirectionsOpening times (Google Maps): Mon to Thu noon to 11pm, Fri and Sat noon to 1am, Sun noon to 10pm
Photo: Brendan Flanagan on Google MapsStop 40: The Jeggy Nettle
Opening times (Google Maps): Mon to Sat noon to 1am, Sun noon to midnight
Further out
Stop 41: Happy's
A bar on the Lisburn Road with a beer garden and sport on the screens.
Opening times (Google Maps): Mon to Thu 5pm to midnight, Fri and Sat noon to 1am, Sun 5pm to midnight
Stop 42: The Phoenix
A pub on the Antrim Road with sport on the screens.
Opening times (Google Maps): Every day 11am to midnight
Photo: Errigle Inn on Google MapsStop 43: The Errigle Inn
Opening times (Google Maps): Mon to Thu noon to midnight, Fri noon to 1am, Sat 10:30am to 1am, Sun 10:30am to midnight
Stop 44: Northern Lights
A bar on the Ormeau Road with outdoor seating and sport.
Opening times (Google Maps): Mon to Thu 4pm to 11pm, Fri 1pm to 1am, Sat noon to 1am, Sun noon to 11pm
Photo: The Chelsea on Google MapsStop 45: The Chelsea
Opening times (Google Maps): Mon to Wed noon to 11pm, Thu noon to midnight, Fri and Sat noon to 1am, Sun noon to 11pm
Photo: The Bowery on Google MapsStop 46: The Bowery
Opening times (Google Maps): Mon to Thu 5pm to 11pm, Fri and Sat noon to 1am, Sun noon to 10pm
Stop 47: The Chester
A sports bar on the Antrim Road in north Belfast, with a beer garden and every big game on the screens.
Opening times (Google Maps): Mon and Tue noon to 11pm, Wed noon to 11:30pm, Thu noon to midnight, Fri and Sat noon to 1am, Sun noon to midnight
Photo: Ben Madigans Bar & Kitchen on Google MapsStop 48: Ben Madigans Bar & Kitchen
Opening times (Google Maps): Mon and Tue noon to 10:30pm, Wed and Thu noon to 11:30pm, Fri and Sat noon to 1am, Sun noon to 10pm
Stop 49: Horatio Todd's
A gastropub on the Upper Newtownards Road in east Belfast, with a glass-fronted room, European food and cocktails.
Opening times (Google Maps): Mon and Tue noon to 11pm, Wed noon to 11:30pm, Thu noon to midnight, Fri and Sat noon to 1am, Sun 1pm to 11pm
Photo: Mark Reel on Google MapsStop 50: The Devenish Complex
Opening times (Google Maps): Mon to Sat 11:30am to 1am, Sun 11:30am to midnight
Also in Belfast
2Taps Wine Bar
CAVE
Liquid Club & Lava Lounge
McConnell's Distillery Bar
Bootleggers
The Beehive Complex
The Whitefort
Cutters Wharf
Built from the venues that have taken part in Belfast Cocktail Week, updated every night. Venues Google lists as closed are left off until they reopen. Opening times, phone numbers and ratings are from Google Maps.
More of Belfast after dark
Good to know
What are the best cocktail bars in Belfast?
On our trail, the best of Belfast Cocktail Week is Liquor XXX, Ritas, Fitzwilliam hotel Belfast, The Morning Star, Muriel's Cafe Bar, The Spaniard and The Watson. They're the venues our customers rate most, from survey votes for the best bar and best cocktail, comments and hearts in our vote. Every one has taken part in Belfast Cocktail Week.
How long does the best of Belfast Cocktail Week take to walk?
About 31 minutes on foot across 7 stops, not counting time at the bar. Most people pick four or five stops for a night, so make it your own and drop any you want to skip.
What other routes are there on the Belfast cocktail trail?
Cathedral Quarter crawl (4 stops, about 8 minutes), Old Belfast (4 stops, about 10 minutes), Great Victoria Street and the Linen Quarter (4 stops, about 5 minutes), Late night route (4 stops, about 22 minutes) and Drinks outside route (5 stops, about 8 minutes). Open one to see its map, print it with walking directions or make it your own trail.
Can I make my own Belfast cocktail trail?
Yes. Choose how many stops you want and where to start, and we'll line up the nearest venues in walking order. Add or remove stops, drag them into a different order, then print it with walking directions or send it to your group on WhatsApp.
Is the Belfast cocktail trail free?
Yes. The trail, the routes and the printable maps are free. You pay for drinks at each venue. During Belfast Cocktail Week a wristband unlocks a signature cocktail at every venue taking part.
Is there a printable Belfast cocktail trail map with walking directions?
Yes. Every route, and any trail you make yourself, has a Print with directions button. You get a page with the map and street names, each stop's address and opening times, and turn-by-turn walking directions with the time between stops.
Which bars are on the Belfast cocktail trail?
58 venues that have taken part in Belfast Cocktail Week, including Hickson's Point, Char + Mash, Novellis at AC Hotel By Marriott Belfast, Novelli (AC Hotel by Marriott), Seatons of Sailortown and The Maverick. The trail updates itself every night as venues join or close.
Belfast Cocktail Week
Belfast Cocktail Week is on now, until 15 November. One wristband unlocks a signature cocktail at every venue taking part.