Best pubs in Belfast › The Duke of York
#1 of 16 best pubs in Belfast · Commercial Court · BT1 2NB
Best for a memorabilia-packed bar on a cobbled Cathedral Quarter lane, where Snow Patrol played their first gig.
It's on 5 of the 7 Belfast pub lists we read, and Reddit recommends it 7 times. That makes it #1 on our best pubs in Belfast.
Live music · Outside seats
“Don’t miss the plaque commemorating Snow Patrol’s first gig; the band performed here in 1998.”
Condé Nast Traveller (#1) ↗
“The Duke of York is the classic Cathedral Quarter starting point.”
Two Scots Abroad ↗
“Inside, you'll find fascinating decor with thousands of items of memorabilia, antique mirrors and photographs covering the walls, alongside a classic warm welcome and a wide selection of beers, ales, wines and whiskies.”
Discover Northern Ireland ↗
“If you’re after a unique experience, this is one of the best pubs in Belfast City Centre.”
The Irish Road Trip ↗
“Duke of York is in a lively area with lots of other bars next to each other.”
r/Belfast ↗
“The Duke of York is always my go to with a good mix of locals and us outsiders.”
r/Belfast ↗
“Town has the more diverse amount of bars, Crown, Fibbers, Duke of York, John Hewitt, Kellys.”
r/northernireland ↗
Also named by Visit Belfast and r/northernireland.
A pub scores 2 for each list or award that names it and 1 for each Reddit recommendation, up to 4. How we rank.
Typical crowd by hour from Google's busy times. Darker means busier.