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Belfast pub guide · By Tom Hart · Updated 26 Oct 2026

Pubs with live music in Belfast

The Belfast pub reviewers talk about most for this is The Harp Bar: 341 Google reviews mention the live music (read 26 Oct 2026).

Ranked on how many Google reviews mention the music, from trad sessions to bands. Nights vary, so check the pub's listings.

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The Harp Bar

★ 4.5 (3,396)

35 Hill St, BT1 2NB

341 Google reviews mention the live music.

Live musicGood craic
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Hours —from Google
Crowd —typical times

Live music

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The Dirty Onion

★ 4.4 (5,888)

3 Hill St, BT1 2LA

238 Google reviews mention the live music.

Live musicBeer garden
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Hours —from Google
Crowd —typical times

Live music · Outside seats · Food · Dogs welcome

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Fibber Magee

★ 4.4 (1,809)

38-42 Great Victoria St, BT2 7BA

215 Google reviews mention the live music.

Live musicGood craic
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Hours —from Google
Crowd —typical times

Live music · Outside seats · Food

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Kelly's Cellars

★ 4.7 (6,197)

30-32 Bank St, BT1 1HL

208 Google reviews mention the live music.

Live musicGood craicOld pubBeer garden
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Hours —from Google
Crowd —typical times

Live music · Outside seats · Food

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Granny Annies Kitchen

★ 4.1 (4,191)

81 Chichester St, BT1 4JE

197 Google reviews mention the live music.

Live musicGood craic
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Hours —from Google
Crowd —typical times

Live music · Outside seats · Food

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The Duke of York

★ 4.7 (5,486)

7-11 Commercial Ct, BT1 2NB

115 Google reviews mention the live music.

Live musicGood craicTraditional
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Hours —from Google
Crowd —typical times

Live music · Outside seats

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Madden's

★ 4.7 (1,751)

74 Berry St, BT1 1FJ

98 Google reviews mention the live music.

Live musicGood craicTraditional
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Hours —from Google
Crowd —typical times

Live music · Outside seats

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The Linen Hall Bar

★ 4.2 (1,701)

21 Bedford St, BT2 7EJ

91 Google reviews mention the live music.

Live musicSunday roast
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Hours —from Google
Crowd —typical times

Live music · Sport on · Outside seats · Food · Dogs welcome

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The John Hewitt

★ 4.5 (1,630)

51 Donegall St, BT1 2FH

81 Google reviews mention the live music.

Live musicGood craicTraditional
Pint£ ?not checked yet
Hours —from Google
Crowd —typical times

Live music · Outside seats · Food · Dogs welcome

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Henry's

★ 4.3 (1,538)

4 Joy's Entry, BT1 4DR

63 Google reviews mention the live music.

Live musicGood craic
Pint£ ?not checked yet
Hours —from Google
Crowd —typical times

Live music · Sport on · Outside seats · Food · Dogs welcome

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White's Tavern

★ 4.5 (3,160)

2-4 Winecellar Entry, BT1 1QN

59 Google reviews mention the live music.

Live musicOld pubOpen fireSunday roast
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Hours —from Google
Crowd —typical times

Live music · Sport on · Outside seats · Food · Dogs welcome

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McHugh's

★ 4.4 (3,154)

29-31 Queen's Square, BT1 3FG

59 Google reviews mention the live music.

Live musicOld pubGood craic
Pint£ ?not checked yet
Hours —from Google
Crowd —typical times

Live music · Sport on · Outside seats · Food

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HellCat Maggies

★ 4.1 (1,260)

2 Donegall Square W, BT1 6JA

56 Google reviews mention the live music.

Live music
Pint£ ?not checked yet
Hours —from Google
Crowd —typical times

Live music · Food

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The Sunflower

★ 4.7 (2,727)

65 Union St, BT1 2JG

49 Google reviews mention the live music.

Beer gardenLive musicGood craic
Pint£ ?not checked yet
Hours —from Google
Crowd —typical times

Live music · Outside seats · Food · Dogs welcome

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The American Bar

★ 4.6 (727)

65 Dock St, BT15 1LF

47 Google reviews mention the live music.

Live musicBeer garden
Pint£ ?not checked yet
Hours —from Google
Crowd —typical times

Live music · Outside seats · Food · Dogs welcome

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The Garrick

★ 4.5 (2,827)

29 Chichester St, BT1 4JB

44 Google reviews mention the live music.

Live musicTraditionalGood craicFootball on
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Hours —from Google
Crowd —typical times

Live music · Sport on · Outside seats · Food · Dogs welcome

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Brennans' Bar

★ 4.2 (1,447)

48 Great Victoria St, BT2 7BB

40 Google reviews mention the live music.

Fish and chipsLive music
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Hours —from Google
Crowd —typical times

Live music · Sport on · Food

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Robinsons Bar

★ 4.2 (2,543)

38-40 Great Victoria St, BT2 7BA

36 Google reviews mention the live music.

Live musicGood craic
Pint£ ?not checked yet
Hours —from Google
Crowd —typical times

Live music · Sport on · Food

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Fountain Lane

★ 4.3 (1,699)

16 Fountain St, BT1 5ED

33 Google reviews mention the live music.

Live musicGood craic
Pint£ ?not checked yet
Hours —from Google
Crowd —typical times

Live music · Sport on · Outside seats · Food · Dogs welcome

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The Haymarket

★ 4.5 (1,515)

84 Royal Ave, BT1 1DJ

29 Google reviews mention the live music.

Good craicLive music
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Hours —from Google
Crowd —typical times

Live music · Sport on · Outside seats · Food

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Errigle Inn

★ 4.3 (1,633)

312-320 Ormeau Rd, BT7 2GE

26 Google reviews mention the live music.

Live musicGood craic
Pint£ ?not checked yet
Hours —from Google
Crowd —typical times

Live music · Sport on · Outside seats · Food

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Kitchen Bar

★ 4.2 (1,584)

1 Victoria Square, BT1 4QG

26 Google reviews mention the live music.

Live music
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Hours —from Google
Crowd —typical times

Live music · Sport on

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Nancy Mulligans Bar & Kitchen

★ 4.4 (422)

95 Castle St, BT1 1GJ

25 Google reviews mention the live music.

Live music
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Hours —from Google
Crowd —typical times

Live music · Sport on · Food

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The Parlour

★ 4.3 (1,148)

2-4 Elmwood Ave, BT9 6AY

23 Google reviews mention the live music.

Live musicBeer gardenPub quizGood craic
Pint£ ?not checked yet
Hours —no hours listed
Crowd —no data

Live music · Sport on · Outside seats · Food

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Hatfield House

★ 4.3 (768)

130 Ormeau Rd, BT7 2EB

22 Google reviews mention the live music.

Live music
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Hours —from Google
Crowd —typical times

Live music · Sport on · Outside seats · Food

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The Spaniard

★ 4.5 (1,595)

3 Skipper St, BT1 2DZ

21 Google reviews mention the live music.

Live musicGood craic
Pint£ ?not checked yet
Hours —from Google
Crowd —typical times

Live music · Dogs welcome

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The Second Fiddle

★ 4.1 (132)

Cotton Court, 30-42 Waring St, BT1 2ED

20 Google reviews mention the live music.

Pint£ ?not checked yet
Hours —from Google
Crowd —no data

Live music · Outside seats · Food

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McEnaney's

★ 4.4 (541)

1 Glen Rd, BT11 8BA

16 Google reviews mention the live music.

Live musicGood craic
Pint£ ?not checked yet
Hours —from Google
Crowd —typical times

Live music · Sport on · Outside seats · Food · Dogs welcome

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Pavilion Bar

★ 4.4 (971)

296-298 Ormeau Rd, BT7 2GB

15 Google reviews mention the live music.

Live musicGood craic
Pint£ ?not checked yet
Hours —from Google
Crowd —typical times

Live music · Sport on · Outside seats · Food

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Ulster Sports Club

★ 4.3 (846)

96-98 High St, BT1 2BG

14 Google reviews mention the live music.

Live musicBeer gardenGood craic
Pint£ ?not checked yet
Hours —from Google
Crowd —typical times

Live music · Outside seats · Food

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Where this comes from

We read Google's business data for 251 Belfast pubs on 26 Oct 2026, covering review topics, rating, hours, busy times and listed features. Each pub is ranked on how many of its Google reviews mention this, and the card says the number. Where a pub qualifies on Google’s listed features instead, the card says that. Nobody paid to be here. How we rank has the detail.

Hours, busy times and features come from Google and can change. Check with the pub before a special trip.