The 15 best pubs and bars in Northern Ireland ranked according to customer reviews

By Holly Allton

Food and drink writer

Published 9th Oct 2024, 14:06 GMT

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The public have spoken 🍻

There are plenty of incredible pubs and bars dotted across Northern Ireland.

Whether you're a resident or visiting for the first time, you may be on the search for a new drinking spot.

TripAdvisor reviewers have spoken and picked their favourite pubs and bars that Northern Ireland has to offer.

Here is a list of the 15 best pubs and bars according to TripAdvisor reviews.

Kelly’s Cellars, Belfast has a 4.5* rating from 195 reviews. A TripAdvisor reviewer said: “Hands down the best Guinness in Belfast - lovely, quirkly and small traditional pub. Friendly staff and welcoming locals with trad music on a Saturday afternoon. Reasonably priced too compared to some of the other watering holes in Belfast.”

1. Kelly’s Cellars, Belfast

Kelly’s Cellars, Belfast has a 4.5* rating from 195 reviews. A TripAdvisor reviewer said: “Hands down the best Guinness in Belfast - lovely, quirkly and small traditional pub. Friendly staff and welcoming locals with trad music on a Saturday afternoon. Reasonably priced too compared to some of the other watering holes in Belfast.” | TripAdvisor-Kelly's Cellar

Maddens, Belfast has a 4.5* rating from 547 reviews. A TripAdvisor reviewer said: “Hands down the best Guinness in Belfast - lovely, quirkly and small traditional pub. Friendly staff and welcoming locals with trad music on a Saturday afternoon. Reasonably priced too compared to some of the other watering holes in Belfast.”

2. Maddens, Belfast

Maddens, Belfast has a 4.5* rating from 547 reviews. A TripAdvisor reviewer said: “Hands down the best Guinness in Belfast - lovely, quirkly and small traditional pub. Friendly staff and welcoming locals with trad music on a Saturday afternoon. Reasonably priced too compared to some of the other watering holes in Belfast.” | TripAdvisor-Moelrick

Duke of York, Belfast has a 4.5* rating from 624 reviews. A TripAdvisor reviewer said: “A lively pub with a great atmosphere. We visited for a late afternoon drink, it was sunny and was nice to sit outside in the sunshine, then returned the next evening, which was much busier with live music and a buzzy atmosphere. Highly decorated pub, both inside and outside. Definitely worth a visit if you’re visiting Belfast.”

3. Duke of York, Belfast

Duke of York, Belfast has a 4.5* rating from 624 reviews. A TripAdvisor reviewer said: “A lively pub with a great atmosphere. We visited for a late afternoon drink, it was sunny and was nice to sit outside in the sunshine, then returned the next evening, which was much busier with live music and a buzzy atmosphere. Highly decorated pub, both inside and outside. Definitely worth a visit if you’re visiting Belfast.” | TripAdvisor-HuddersT

Peadar O’Donnells Bar, Derry has a 4.5* rating from 204 reviews. A TripAdvisor reviewer said: “Everything. I love everything about this pub. The music, aesthetic, and my most favourite, the people! It’s by far my favourite part of visiting Northern Ireland specifically Derry!”

4. Peadar O’Donnells Bar, Derry

Peadar O’Donnells Bar, Derry has a 4.5* rating from 204 reviews. A TripAdvisor reviewer said: “Everything. I love everything about this pub. The music, aesthetic, and my most favourite, the people! It’s by far my favourite part of visiting Northern Ireland specifically Derry!” | Google-Peadar O’Donnells Bar

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