Robinsons Bar

You'll find yourself torn between three very different experiences at this Great Victoria Street institution. Downstairs, the traditional pub pulls pints for after-work crowds and tourists alike, whilst the middle floor transforms into something altogether more buzzy come evening. Head up to Fibber Magees for live music that ranges from decent cover bands to the occasional gem. The beauty lies in the variety - you can nurse a quiet pint whilst reading the paper downstairs, then migrate upstairs when you fancy a dance. The food's solid pub grub without pretensions, and the staff know how to handle the mix of regulars, students, and visitors that pile through the doors. It's proper old-school Belfast hospitality spread across multiple floors.