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Places to visit in Belfast

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The Empire Music Hall

The Empire Music Hall is a live music venue and bar at 42 Botanic Avenue in Belfast, set in a Victorian building that began life as a church. It is one of the best-known places for a gig, a night out or a drink in the Qu…

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The Garrick

The Garrick, located in the heart of Belfast at 29 Chichester Street, is one of the city's oldest and most beloved pubs. Established in 1870, The Garrick has a rich history and a warm, inviting atmosphere that makes it a…

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Bittles Bar

Bittles Bar occupies a narrow flatiron building in Belfast, and its walls are hung with paintings that put Irish literary figures into famous scenes. The wedge shape means every seat is a corner.

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The Ulster Sports Club

The Ulster Sports Club is a stop at 96 High Street in the centre of Belfast, on one of the oldest streets in the city. It is easiest to appreciate as part of a walk through the surrounding streets rather than as a sight …

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Whites Tavern

White's Tavern claims to be the oldest tavern in Belfast, tucked down a narrow entry off the shopping streets. The low-ceilinged bar with its open fire is the kind of place you would walk past without the alley to lead y…

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Crumlin Road Gaol

Crumlin Road Gaol is a Victorian prison on the Crumlin Road in north Belfast. It held prisoners from 1846 until 1996 and is now a visitor attraction. It is best known for the tunnel that links it to the courthouse across…

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The Merchant Hotel

The Merchant Hotel is a five-star hotel at 16 Skipper Street in Belfast's Cathedral Quarter, set in the grand Victorian building that once housed the headquarters of Ulster Bank. It is worth a look even if you are not st…

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