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#8 of 16 best pubs in Belfast · Victoria St · BT1 4QL

Bittles Bar

★ 4.3 (2,018 Google reviews)

Best for Guinness and over 100 whiskies in a flatiron building.

It's on 3 of the 7 Belfast pub lists we read, and Reddit recommends it 2 times. That makes it #8 on our best pubs in Belfast.

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Outside seats · Dogs welcome

What the guides say

“Bittles Bar is a feat of architectural curiosity.”

Condé Nast Traveller (#2) ↗

“Its ethos is refreshingly old-school: no food, no live music, just a focus on good drinks, good conversation and the unique character of one of Belfast's most iconic pubs.”

Discover Northern Ireland ↗

“Although this is another of the best pubs in Belfast when it comes to ‘The Black Stuff’, it’s Bittles impressive collection of whiskey that often steals the show.”

The Irish Road Trip ↗

“Bittles is a beautiful bar with a controversial owner.”

r/Belfast ↗

Also named by r/northernireland.

Why it's on the list

  • On 3 of 7 lists (Condé Nast Traveller (#2), Discover Northern Ireland, The Irish Road Trip)
  • Recommended 2 times on Reddit
  • Google 4.3★ from 2,018 reviews
  • Score 8 = 2 × 3 lists + 2 Reddit

A pub scores 2 for each list or award that names it and 1 for each Reddit recommendation, up to 4. How we rank.

When it's busy

Typical crowd by hour from Google's busy times. Darker means busier.

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