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#16 of 16 best pubs in Belfast · Belfast · BT1 2NB

The Harp Bar

★ 4.5 (3,396 Google reviews)

Best for live music over two floors in the Cathedral Quarter.

It's on 1 of the 7 Belfast pub lists we read, and Reddit recommends it 2 times. That makes it #16 on our best pubs in Belfast.

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Live music

What the guides say

“The Harp Bar is a short walk from the Duke and is a strong choice when live music is the priority.”

Two Scots Abroad ↗

“I haven't been in the Harp for over a year but always thought it had it's place if you were in a mixed group and just wanted a fun night of singing and drunkenness.”

r/Belfast ↗

“Close by is the Harp Bar for yet another great pub.”

r/Belfast ↗

Why it's on the list

  • On 1 of 7 lists (Two Scots Abroad)
  • Recommended 2 times on Reddit, 3 against
  • Google 4.5★ from 3,396 reviews
  • Score 1 = 2 × 1 lists + 2 Reddit − 3

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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