Best pubs in Belfast › Kelly's Cellars
#2 of 16 best pubs in Belfast · Belfast · BT1 1HL
Best for trad sessions under whitewashed arches, in a pub serving since 1720.
It's on 4 of the 7 Belfast pub lists we read, and Reddit recommends it 4 times. That makes it #2 on our best pubs in Belfast.
Live music · Outside seats · Food
“Shrouded in stories of rebellion, the United Irishmen met in this pub to plan their 1798 uprising.”
Condé Nast Traveller (#9) ↗
“Kelly’s Cellars has been serving Belfast since 1720 and remains one of the city’s best-known traditional pubs.”
Two Scots Abroad ↗
“Its whitewashed walls, low ceilings and open fireplaces remain largely unchanged, creating a cosy atmosphere that feels like literally stepping back in time.”
Discover Northern Ireland ↗
“However, it’s the interior, with its low arches, open fire, white washed stone walls and many nooks and crannies that make this a great spot for a pint.”
The Irish Road Trip ↗
“Kelly's cellar do a great pint too.”
r/Belfast ↗
“Town has the more diverse amount of bars, Crown, Fibbers, Duke of York, John Hewitt, Kellys.”
r/northernireland ↗
Also named by r/Belfast.
A pub scores 2 for each list or award that names it and 1 for each Reddit recommendation, up to 4. How we rank.
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