Planning a date in Belfast? These Belfast Cocktail Week partners suit a night for two, from The Perch's rooftop to grand hotel bars and stylish restaurants around the Linen Quarter.
| Bar | What it is | Fri and Sat until |
|---|---|---|
| Crimson Cocktail Lounge (Haymarket) The Cathedral Quarter | Cocktail lounge | 1am |
| The Fitzwilliam Hotel City centre and Victoria Square | Hotel bar | Not listed |
| Malmaison City centre and Victoria Square | Hotel bar and brasserie | midnight |
| 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 |
| The Rusty Saddle The Linen Quarter and Great Victoria Street | Bar and restaurant | 1am |
| Sweet Afton The Linen Quarter and Great Victoria Street | Bar and restaurant | 1am |
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 8 Belfast bars on this page.
The shortest walking order for 5 of these bars, about 15 minutes on foot in total.
Numbers match the bars below. Tap a pin for the name.
A cocktail lounge inside the Haymarket complex on Royal Avenue.
Belfast Cocktail Week 2026 signatureSolero Cream
Opening times from Google Maps, checked 7 NovemberMon to Thu noon to 11pm, Fri and Sat noon to 1am, Sun 1pm to 11pm
84 Royal Ave, Belfast BT1 1DJ
Alcohol-free signature
The bar at the Fitzwilliam, a high-end hotel on Great Victoria Street next to the Grand Opera House.
Belfast Cocktail Week 2026 signatureHoney Paloma
Alcohol-freeVirgin Bramble
1-3 Great Victoria St, Belfast BT2 7BQ
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 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 stylish bar and restaurant on Howard Street with club-like decor and a locally sourced menu.
Belfast Cocktail Week 2026 signatureBramble Spritz Juicy blackberry and cranberry, zesty lemon and a crisp Prosecco finish.
Alcohol-freeBramble Fizz vegan
Opening times from Google Maps, checked 7 NovemberMon to Thu noon to midnight, Fri to Sun noon to 1am
21 Howard St, Belfast BT1 6NB
Alcohol-free signature
A bar and restaurant on Brunswick Street with banquettes, industrial touches, cocktails and a European menu.
Belfast Cocktail Week 2026 signatureLouisiana Sunset
Alcohol-freeLouisiana Sunrise
Opening times from Google Maps, checked 7 NovemberMon to Sat noon to 1am, Sun noon to midnight
12 Brunswick St, Belfast BT2 7GE
Try Crimson Cocktail Lounge (Haymarket), The Fitzwilliam Hotel, Malmaison, The Northern Whig and Novelli (AC Hotel by Marriott). Book ahead at the weekend.
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 Virgin Bramble at The Fitzwilliam Hotel, Cos-no-politan at Malmaison and Virgin Raspberry Sling at The Northern Whig.
Yes. The Fitzwilliam Hotel, Sweet Afton, The Perch Rooftop Bar, The Rusty Saddle and The Northern Whig are about 15 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.
Ten days of friends, signature cocktails and Belfast's best bars. Here's a taste from our events.
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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