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Things to do in Belfast at night

From late nights, live music and date night to views, here's where to go in Belfast after dark, from the 36 venues that took part in Belfast Cocktail Week 2026.

Pick your night

Ten days. One wristband.

The big one: Belfast Cocktail Week

Belfast Cocktail Week is on now, until 15 November. One wristband gets you a signature cocktail from £5 in every venue taking part, an alcohol-free version in each, and extra deals for wristband holders.

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  • Signature cocktails made for the week, from £5. 36 venues took part in 2026.
  • An alcohol-free drink in every venue, so nobody sits it out.
  • Ten days, so go when it suits: weeknight, weekend or both.
  • Groups of four or more pay £9.95 each.

Wristbands from £9.95 each in a group.

Cocktail Week wristbands at the bar
Can't decide where to start?

Spin and we'll pick one of the 36 Belfast venues on this page.

Late-night bars in Belfast

Somewhere to keep the night going in Belfast. Closing times come from Google Maps where they're listed, so check before you head over.

Revolución de Cuba, Belfast

Revolución de Cuba

Cuban bar and restaurant · City centre and Victoria Square · ££

Until 2am Fri and Sat

A Cuban cocktail bar and restaurant in an Art Nouveau building on Arthur Street, with rum, tapas and a party atmosphere late on.

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39 Gordon Street, Belfast

39 Gordon Street

Cocktail bar · The Cathedral Quarter · ££

Until 2am Fri and Sat

A busy Cathedral Quarter bar with a patio, bar bites, beer and cocktails, plus live music nights.

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The Maverick, Belfast

The Maverick

Bar · The Cathedral Quarter · ££

Until 1am Fri and Sat

A long-running bar on Union Street, at the heart of Belfast's LGBTQ+ scene, with music and an outdoor area.

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Rita's, Belfast

Rita's

Cocktail bar · The Linen Quarter and Great Victoria Street · ££

Until 1am Fri and Sat

A cocktail bar on Franklin Street known for its party atmosphere.

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Live music and DJs

Belfast bars known for live music or DJs, so the night comes with a soundtrack.

Revolución de Cuba, Belfast

Revolución de Cuba

Cuban bar and restaurant · City centre and Victoria Square · ££

A Cuban cocktail bar and restaurant in an Art Nouveau building on Arthur Street, with rum, tapas and a party atmosphere late on.

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39 Gordon Street, Belfast

39 Gordon Street

Cocktail bar · The Cathedral Quarter · ££

A busy Cathedral Quarter bar with a patio, bar bites, beer and cocktails, plus live music nights.

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The Deer's Head, Belfast

The Deer's Head

Pub and brewery · The Cathedral Quarter · ££

A traditional 19th-century bar on Lower Garfield Street with its own brewery, pub food and live entertainment.

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The Maverick, Belfast

The Maverick

Bar · The Cathedral Quarter · ££

A long-running bar on Union Street, at the heart of Belfast's LGBTQ+ scene, with music and an outdoor area.

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The Points, Belfast

The Points

Irish pub · The Linen Quarter and Great Victoria Street · ££

An Irish pub on the Dublin Road with folk music every night, Irish stew and a big whiskey selection.

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Date night in Belfast

Spots that suit a night for two, from cocktail bars with character to places worth dressing up for.

Malmaison, Belfast

Malmaison

Hotel bar and brasserie · City centre and Victoria Square · ££

The bar and brasserie at Malmaison, in a grand old warehouse building on Victoria Street.

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The Northern Whig, Belfast

The Northern Whig

Bar and grill · City centre and Victoria Square · ££

A striking bar on Bridge Street with giant granite statues, food all day and a long cocktail list.

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The Perch Rooftop Bar, Belfast

The Perch Rooftop Bar

Rooftop bar · The Linen Quarter and Great Victoria Street · ££

A rooftop bar on top of a converted Victorian warehouse on Franklin Street, serving cocktails and pizza.

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Sweet Afton, Belfast

Sweet Afton

Bar and restaurant · The Linen Quarter and Great Victoria Street · ££

A bar and restaurant on Brunswick Street with banquettes, industrial touches, cocktails and a European menu.

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The Rusty Saddle, Belfast

The Rusty Saddle

Bar and restaurant · The Linen Quarter and Great Victoria Street · ££

A stylish bar and restaurant on Howard Street with club-like decor and a locally sourced menu.

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Rooftops and bars with a view

A drink with something to look at. Go before sunset if you can.

The Perch Rooftop Bar, Belfast

The Perch Rooftop Bar

Rooftop bar · The Linen Quarter and Great Victoria Street · ££

A rooftop bar on top of a converted Victorian warehouse on Franklin Street, serving cocktails and pizza.

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Dinner and cocktails

Make a night of it: dinner first, then stay for a cocktail. Every one made a signature cocktail for Belfast Cocktail Week 2026.

Revolución de Cuba, Belfast

Revolución de Cuba

Cuban bar and restaurant · City centre and Victoria Square · ££

A Cuban cocktail bar and restaurant in an Art Nouveau building on Arthur Street, with rum, tapas and a party atmosphere late on.

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Malmaison, Belfast

Malmaison

Hotel bar and brasserie · City centre and Victoria Square · ££

The bar and brasserie at Malmaison, in a grand old warehouse building on Victoria Street.

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The Northern Whig, Belfast

The Northern Whig

Bar and grill · City centre and Victoria Square · ££

A striking bar on Bridge Street with giant granite statues, food all day and a long cocktail list.

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Sweet Afton, Belfast

Sweet Afton

Bar and restaurant · The Linen Quarter and Great Victoria Street · ££

A bar and restaurant on Brunswick Street with banquettes, industrial touches, cocktails and a European menu.

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The Rusty Saddle, Belfast

The Rusty Saddle

Bar and restaurant · The Linen Quarter and Great Victoria Street · ££

A stylish bar and restaurant on Howard Street with club-like decor and a locally sourced menu.

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Char + Mash, Belfast

Char + Mash

Bar and grill · East Belfast and the Titanic Quarter · ££

A bar and grill in the arena complex in the Titanic Quarter, handy before a gig or a game.

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Drinks in historic buildings

A drink in some of Belfast's older buildings, with the character to match.

Revolución de Cuba, Belfast

Revolución de Cuba

Cuban bar and restaurant · City centre and Victoria Square · ££

A Cuban cocktail bar and restaurant in an Art Nouveau building on Arthur Street, with rum, tapas and a party atmosphere late on.

More in the guideDirections

Malmaison, Belfast

Malmaison

Hotel bar and brasserie · City centre and Victoria Square · ££

The bar and brasserie at Malmaison, in a grand old warehouse building on Victoria Street.

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The Deer's Head, Belfast

The Deer's Head

Pub and brewery · The Cathedral Quarter · ££

A traditional 19th-century bar on Lower Garfield Street with its own brewery, pub food and live entertainment.

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The Northern Whig, Belfast

The Northern Whig

Bar and grill · City centre and Victoria Square · ££

A striking bar on Bridge Street with giant granite statues, food all day and a long cocktail list.

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The Morning Star, Belfast

The Morning Star

Pub · City centre and Victoria Square · ££

A 19th-century alehouse in Pottinger's Entry with a mahogany bar and terrazzo floor, serving steaks and pasta.

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Big nights out with the group

Room for the whole crew, from birthdays to hen dos and work nights out. Book ahead at the weekend.

Revolución de Cuba, Belfast

Revolución de Cuba

Cuban bar and restaurant · City centre and Victoria Square · ££

A Cuban cocktail bar and restaurant in an Art Nouveau building on Arthur Street, with rum, tapas and a party atmosphere late on.

More in the guideDirections

39 Gordon Street, Belfast

39 Gordon Street

Cocktail bar · The Cathedral Quarter · ££

A busy Cathedral Quarter bar with a patio, bar bites, beer and cocktails, plus live music nights.

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The Maverick, Belfast

The Maverick

Bar · The Cathedral Quarter · ££

A long-running bar on Union Street, at the heart of Belfast's LGBTQ+ scene, with music and an outdoor area.

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The Northern Whig, Belfast

The Northern Whig

Bar and grill · City centre and Victoria Square · ££

A striking bar on Bridge Street with giant granite statues, food all day and a long cocktail list.

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The Perch Rooftop Bar, Belfast

The Perch Rooftop Bar

Rooftop bar · The Linen Quarter and Great Victoria Street · ££

A rooftop bar on top of a converted Victorian warehouse on Franklin Street, serving cocktails and pizza.

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Rita's, Belfast

Rita's

Cocktail bar · The Linen Quarter and Great Victoria Street · ££

A cocktail bar on Franklin Street known for its party atmosphere.

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Sweet Afton, Belfast

Sweet Afton

Bar and restaurant · The Linen Quarter and Great Victoria Street · ££

A bar and restaurant on Brunswick Street with banquettes, industrial touches, cocktails and a European menu.

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The Morning Star, Belfast

The Morning Star

Pub · City centre and Victoria Square · ££

A 19th-century alehouse in Pottinger's Entry with a mahogany bar and terrazzo floor, serving steaks and pasta.

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The Points, Belfast

The Points

Irish pub · The Linen Quarter and Great Victoria Street · ££

An Irish pub on the Dublin Road with folk music every night, Irish stew and a big whiskey selection.

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Drinks outside

Terraces, beer gardens and outdoor seating for the drier nights.

Revolución de Cuba, Belfast

Revolución de Cuba

Cuban bar and restaurant · City centre and Victoria Square · ££

A Cuban cocktail bar and restaurant in an Art Nouveau building on Arthur Street, with rum, tapas and a party atmosphere late on.

More in the guideDirections

39 Gordon Street, Belfast

39 Gordon Street

Cocktail bar · The Cathedral Quarter · ££

A busy Cathedral Quarter bar with a patio, bar bites, beer and cocktails, plus live music nights.

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The Deer's Head, Belfast

The Deer's Head

Pub and brewery · The Cathedral Quarter · ££

A traditional 19th-century bar on Lower Garfield Street with its own brewery, pub food and live entertainment.

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The Maverick, Belfast

The Maverick

Bar · The Cathedral Quarter · ££

A long-running bar on Union Street, at the heart of Belfast's LGBTQ+ scene, with music and an outdoor area.

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The Northern Whig, Belfast

The Northern Whig

Bar and grill · City centre and Victoria Square · ££

A striking bar on Bridge Street with giant granite statues, food all day and a long cocktail list.

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The Perch Rooftop Bar, Belfast

The Perch Rooftop Bar

Rooftop bar · The Linen Quarter and Great Victoria Street · ££

A rooftop bar on top of a converted Victorian warehouse on Franklin Street, serving cocktails and pizza.

Venue pageDirections

The Morning Star, Belfast

The Morning Star

Pub · City centre and Victoria Square · ££

A 19th-century alehouse in Pottinger's Entry with a mahogany bar and terrazzo floor, serving steaks and pasta.

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The Points, Belfast

The Points

Irish pub · The Linen Quarter and Great Victoria Street · ££

An Irish pub on the Dublin Road with folk music every night, Irish stew and a big whiskey selection.

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The Rusty Saddle, Belfast

The Rusty Saddle

Bar and restaurant · The Linen Quarter and Great Victoria Street · ££

A stylish bar and restaurant on Howard Street with club-like decor and a locally sourced menu.

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Granny Annies, Belfast

Granny Annies

Gastropub · City centre and Victoria Square · ££

A gastropub on Chichester Street with comfort food served in front of a real fire in a brick-lined room.

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Great nights without the alcohol

Not drinking? These made an alcohol-free signature for Belfast Cocktail Week 2026, so nobody sits it out.

Revolución de Cuba, Belfast

Revolución de Cuba

Cuban bar and restaurant · City centre and Victoria Square · ££

A Cuban cocktail bar and restaurant in an Art Nouveau building on Arthur Street, with rum, tapas and a party atmosphere late on.

More in the guideDirections

39 Gordon Street, Belfast

39 Gordon Street

Cocktail bar · The Cathedral Quarter · ££

A busy Cathedral Quarter bar with a patio, bar bites, beer and cocktails, plus live music nights.

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Malmaison, Belfast

Malmaison

Hotel bar and brasserie · City centre and Victoria Square · ££

The bar and brasserie at Malmaison, in a grand old warehouse building on Victoria Street.

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The Deer's Head, Belfast

The Deer's Head

Pub and brewery · The Cathedral Quarter · ££

A traditional 19th-century bar on Lower Garfield Street with its own brewery, pub food and live entertainment.

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The Maverick, Belfast

The Maverick

Bar · The Cathedral Quarter · ££

A long-running bar on Union Street, at the heart of Belfast's LGBTQ+ scene, with music and an outdoor area.

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The Northern Whig, Belfast

The Northern Whig

Bar and grill · City centre and Victoria Square · ££

A striking bar on Bridge Street with giant granite statues, food all day and a long cocktail list.

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The Perch Rooftop Bar, Belfast

The Perch Rooftop Bar

Rooftop bar · The Linen Quarter and Great Victoria Street · ££

A rooftop bar on top of a converted Victorian warehouse on Franklin Street, serving cocktails and pizza.

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Rita's, Belfast

Rita's

Cocktail bar · The Linen Quarter and Great Victoria Street · ££

A cocktail bar on Franklin Street known for its party atmosphere.

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Sweet Afton, Belfast

Sweet Afton

Bar and restaurant · The Linen Quarter and Great Victoria Street · ££

A bar and restaurant on Brunswick Street with banquettes, industrial touches, cocktails and a European menu.

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Ready-made nights out

Short walks between stops, so you spend the night in bars, not taxis.

Cathedral Quarter crawl

4 partner bars in the Cathedral Quarter, all a short walk apart.

  1. 139 Gordon Street
  2. 2Common MarketAbout 2 minutes' walk
  3. 3The Deer's HeadAbout 5 minutes' walk
  4. 4Crimson Cocktail Lounge (Haymarket)About 2 minutes' walk

Old Belfast

4 partner bars in the city centre, all a short walk apart.

  1. 1Revolución de Cuba
  2. 2The Morning StarAbout 4 minutes' walk
  3. 3The Northern WhigAbout 2 minutes' walk
  4. 4MalmaisonAbout 4 minutes' walk

Great Victoria Street and the Linen Quarter

4 partner bars in the Linen Quarter, all a short walk apart.

  1. 1The Perch Rooftop Bar
  2. 2Sweet AftonAbout 2 minutes' walk
  3. 3The Rusty SaddleAbout 2 minutes' walk
  4. 4Rita'sAbout 4 minutes' walk

What a Cocktail Week night looks like

Ten days of friends, signature cocktails and Belfast's best bars. Here's a taste from our events.

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Bring the group
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Up on the roof
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Shaken, strained, served

Belfast at night: your questions

What is there to do in Belfast at night?

Plenty. For late nights, try Revolución de Cuba and 39 Gordon Street. For live music, try The Deer's Head and The Maverick. For date night, try Malmaison and Novelli (AC Hotel by Marriott). For views, try The Perch Rooftop Bar. For dinner and drinks, try The Northern Whig and Sweet Afton. For ten days a year, Belfast Cocktail Week adds a signature cocktail in every venue taking part.

Where can I go for a late drink in Belfast?

Revolución de Cuba, 39 Gordon Street and The Maverick are known for late nights. Going by Google Maps, Malmaison stays open until midnight, 39 Gordon Street stays open until 2am and Revolución de Cuba stays open until 2am on Fridays and Saturdays. Check with the venue before you go.

Where is there live music in Belfast?

Revolución de Cuba, 39 Gordon Street and The Deer's Head are good bets for live music or DJs.

Where should I go on a date in Belfast?

Try Malmaison, Novelli (AC Hotel by Marriott) and The Northern Whig. Book ahead at the weekend.

What is Belfast Cocktail Week?

Ten days when Belfast's bars and restaurants each make a signature cocktail for wristband holders, from £5, with an alcohol-free version in every venue. 36 venues took part in 2026.

When is the next Belfast Cocktail Week?

Belfast Cocktail Week is on now, until 15 November.

More from Belfast

Every venue on this page took part in Belfast Cocktail Week 2026. Descriptions are our own, checked against each venue and local listings. Closing times, bookings and seating come from Google Maps. They change, so check with the venue before you go. Venue photos were supplied by the venues.

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