What to do and where to go
Belfast has a thriving gay scene and puts on one of the best Pride events anywhere in Europe – this years Pride event is on Saturday 1st August 2015 and this year is the 25th anniversary.
Check out more info on Belfast pride at www.belfastpride.com
There are plenty of gay friendly venues – the main ones are listed below. As usual you’ll get the best advise once in any bar as to where is busy on any night.
Kremlin
Belfast’s best gay owned dance club for men and women. The Kremlin is located at Donegall Street. Telephone: +44 (0)28 9031 6060
Union Street Bar
Belfast’s trendy award winning gay bar. Union Street, has excellent events every night plus a restaurant. Their Club nights are held in The Shoe Factory which is attached to the main bar. Check it out today.
Maverick Bar
The old Front Page Bar has been transformed into Belfast’s Newest Gay venue. This lively gay bar is a great alternative at Union Street. With Boombox Club upstairs.
Forbidden Fruit presents SWAGGER @ El Divino
The only place to be on a Monday night. Forbidden Fruit on Monday resides at El Divino (Laganbank Road) Check out their website www.eldivino-belfast.com
HOtel MOtel
After a disco nap the club nite returns to various venues around Belfast – see this website for updates or visit their facebook page.
Sunflower Pub
Gay friendly traditional Belfast bar on Union Street.
White’s Tavern
Another gay friendly bar on Winecellar Entry with the occasional gay night. This a very friendly bar that is worth a look in the afternoon. The has been serving Belfast drinkers since 1630.
Muriel’s Café Bar
Situated in Church Lane close to Victoria Square this place is an absolute must! Styled with a boudoir feel to reflect its rumoured past as a brothel and once hat shop, the bar has an appealing old-fashioned charm with gay friendly trendy types making this place one of the best venues in Belfast. From those who brought us The Spaniard.
Muriel’s Café Bar
Situated in Church Lane close to Victoria Square this place is an absolute must! Styled with a boudoir feel to reflect its rumoured past as a brothel and once hat shop, the bar has an appealing old-fashioned charm with gay friendly trendy types making this place one of the best venues in Belfast. From those who brought us The Spaniard.
Queens Bar
Gay friendly city centre pub located at Queens Arcade. Telephone: +44 (0)28 9032 1347
The John Hewitt
Gay friendly Cathedral Quarter pub located at Donegall Street. Telephone: +44 (0)28 9023 3768
The Apartment
Gay friendly bar located at Donegall Square West. Telephone: +44 (0)28 9050 9777
We can be contacted by email at info@citysightseeingbelfast.com or through our tour office on +44 (0)28 90 321321. We look forward to seeing you soon!
