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Bittles Bar

A proper old-school Belfast boozer where the Guinness is perfectly poured and the chat flows as freely as the drink.

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You'll find Bittles tucked away on Upper Church Lane, in a narrow Victorian townhouse that feels like stepping into Belfast's drinking past—all dark wood, low ceilings, and the kind of cosy chaos that only a century-old pub can pull off. The place is genuinely tiny, which means you're shoulder-to-shoulder with locals, tourists, and everyone in between, all nursing their pints and actually talking to each other. It's the sort of spot where you come for a quick one and leave three hours later, having heard more Belfast stories than you bargained for.

Known for

  • Perfectly poured Guinness
  • Tiny, atmospheric Victorian interior
  • Genuine local crowd
  • Traditional Irish pub experience
  • Central Cathedral Quarter location
4.3(1,962 reviews)
70 Upper Church Ln, Belfast BT1 4QL, UK