HellCat Maggies

You're walking into a proper Belfast institution here—the kind of place where the bar staff actually know what they're doing with a cocktail, and the kitchen isn't mucking about either. HellCat Maggies sits right on Donegall Square West, putting you in the thick of the city centre, but inside it feels like a proper local's spot rather than a tourist trap. The vibe is exactly what you want from a gastropub: lively enough that you won't feel like you're in a library, but not so rammed that you're shouting over someone's stag do. Food's ambitious without being annoying—proper comfort done well, paired with drinks that actually matter.