Belfast's coolest bars are the ones with a story or something to do. These are the Belfast Cocktail Week partners worth a visit when you want more than a drink.
| Bar | What it is | Fri and Sat until |
|---|---|---|
| The Deer's Head The Cathedral Quarter | Pub and brewery | 1am |
| Malmaison City centre and Victoria Square | Hotel bar and brasserie | midnight |
| The Morning Star City centre and Victoria Square | Pub | 1am |
| The Northern Whig City centre and Victoria Square | Bar and grill | 1am |
| Novelli (AC Hotel by Marriott) City centre and Victoria Square | Restaurant and bar | Not listed |
| The Perch Rooftop Bar The Linen Quarter and Great Victoria Street | Rooftop bar | 1am |
| Revolución de Cuba City centre and Victoria Square | Cuban bar and restaurant | 2am |
Opening times, bookings and seating from Google Maps, checked 7 November. They change, so check with the venue.
Spin and we'll pick one of the 7 Belfast bars on this page.
The shortest walking order for 5 of these bars, about 14 minutes on foot in total.
Numbers match the bars below. Tap a pin for the name.
Alcohol-free signature
A traditional 19th-century bar on Lower Garfield Street with its own brewery, pub food and live entertainment.
Belfast Cocktail Week 2026 signatureThe Joker A refreshingly sweet orange cream flavoured cocktail that is reminiscent of the nostalgic Joker lolly.
Alcohol-freeThe Joker 0%
Opening times from Google Maps, checked 7 NovemberMon and Tue 11am to 10pm, Wed and Thu 11am to 11pm, Fri and Sat 11am to 1am, Sun noon to 10pm
1-3 Lower Garfield St, Belfast BT1 1FP
Alcohol-free signature
The bar and brasserie at Malmaison, in a grand old warehouse building on Victoria Street.
Alcohol-freeCos-no-politan
Opening times from Google Maps, checked 7 NovemberEvery day open 24 hours
34-38 Victoria St, Belfast BT1 3GH
Alcohol-free signature
A 19th-century alehouse in Pottinger's Entry with a mahogany bar and terrazzo floor, serving steaks and pasta.
Belfast Cocktail Week 2026 signatureOrchard Bloom
Alcohol-freeOrchard Fizz
Opening times from Google Maps, checked 7 NovemberMon to Thu 11:30am to midnight, Fri and Sat 11:30am to 1am, Sun noon to 11:30pm
17-19 Pottinger's Entry, Belfast BT1 4DT
Alcohol-free signature
A striking bar on Bridge Street with giant granite statues, food all day and a long cocktail list.
Belfast Cocktail Week 2026 signatureRaspberry Sling
Alcohol-freeVirgin Raspberry Sling
Opening times from Google Maps, checked 7 NovemberMon to Wed noon to 11pm, Thu to Sat noon to 1am, Sun 1pm to midnight
2-10 Bridge St, Belfast BT1 1LU
Alcohol-free signature
Jean-Christophe Novelli's restaurant at the AC Hotel on the River Lagan, with a terrace over the water.
Belfast Cocktail Week 2026 signatureBradán Feasa
Alcohol-freeIascan
AC Hotel, 90 Donegall Quay, Belfast BT1 3FE
Alcohol-free signature
A rooftop bar on top of a converted Victorian warehouse on Franklin Street, serving cocktails and pizza.
Belfast Cocktail Week 2026 signatureVery Demure
Alcohol-freeVery Mindful
Opening times from Google Maps, checked 7 NovemberMon to Thu closed, Fri 5pm to 11pm, Sat 1pm to 1am, Sun closed
5th Floor, 42 Franklin St, Belfast BT2 7GE
Alcohol-free signature
A Cuban cocktail bar and restaurant in an Art Nouveau building on Arthur Street, with rum, tapas and a party atmosphere late on.
Belfast Cocktail Week 2026 signatureMojito Passion
Alcohol-freeNA Mojito Passion
Opening times from Google Maps, checked 7 NovemberMon to Wed noon to midnight, Thu noon to 1am, Fri and Sat noon to 2am, Sun noon to midnight
25-39 Arthur St, Belfast BT1 4GQ
Start with The Deer's Head, Malmaison, The Morning Star, The Northern Whig, Novelli (AC Hotel by Marriott) and The Perch Rooftop Bar.
Most are. The Perch Rooftop Bar is closed on Mondays, going by Google Maps.
Yes. 7 of these made an alcohol-free signature for Belfast Cocktail Week 2026, including The Joker 0% at The Deer's Head, Cos-no-politan at Malmaison and Orchard Fizz at The Morning Star.
Yes. The Deer's Head, The Northern Whig, The Morning Star, Malmaison and Revolución de Cuba are about 14 minutes' walk end to end, in that order. The walking route is on this page.
Belfast Cocktail Week is on now, until 15 November. Signature cocktails start from £5 with a wristband, and every venue serves an alcohol-free option.
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Belfast Cocktail Week is on now, until 15 November. One wristband gets you a signature cocktail from £5 in bars across Belfast, an alcohol-free version in every venue, and extra wristband deals.
Bars were checked against each venue and local listings on 7 November 2026. Photos were supplied by the venues for Belfast Cocktail Week 2026. The cocktails named are the Belfast Cocktail Week 2026 signatures and may not be on the menu all year. Opening times and menus change, so check with the venue before you go. Price guide: £ good value, ££ mid-range, £££ special occasion.
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