Belfast is hiving with top-notch bars and restaurants for an exciting night out in the city.
If you are looking to treat yourself to a Bramble or pretend you are abroad sipping on an Aperol Spritz, you will be spoilt for choice with the range of cocktail bars and hotspots across Belfast.
Whether a night out with the girl, thirsty for a boozy brunch or getting fancy on a first date, there is never a bad time for a well-made cocktail.
Read more: Belfast bars that can now stay open to 3am under extended licence
We've put together some of the best places to go for cocktails in Belfast:
House
House Belfast on Botanic Avenue and is great for a special dinner, drinks with friends or a quick bite to eat.
Serves a number of cocktails and a boozy brunch option is available on Saturdays and Sundays.
Merchant
One of Belfast's most famous hotels also doubles as one of the city's most popular cocktail spots.
With bartenders able to whip you up a cocktail only imagined in your wildest dreams, treat your tastebuds with a visit to the Merchant.
Granny Annie's
This bar and restaurant is on Chichester Street near Victoria Square.
It's relaxed and offers food, a comprehensive wine list and cocktails including classic and signature choices.
Revolucion de Cuba
An authentic Cuban bar and restaurant in the heart of the city.
It has freshly prepared Latin menus along with inspired and innovative cocktails, with a brunch fiesta option.
Muriel's Cafe Bar
A cosy 'gin loving bar ' at Church Lane in Belfast.
Also offers tasty cocktails and food.
Love & Death
Described as “Belfast’s worst kept secret”, this Ann Street favourite has all your classics and some twists on your favourites.
Get down to try them out for yourself.
Santeria
A laid-back late-night café bar complete with funk and soul music.
Serving classic contemporary cocktails at Fountain Street, not far from city hall.
Berts Jazz Bar
Nestled into the busy Catherdral Quarter area of the city, Berts offers a relaxed and glamorous vibe that will transport you back to the 1920s with its decor and atmosphere.
With light bar snacks and indulgent cocktails on offer, it would be a shame to not pop in for at least one at this award-winning bar.
The Tipsy Bird
A quirky style bar at Ann Street in the city centre.
Taylor Swift has been known to make an appearance here so if it is good enough for her - you know its one to try!
Cuckoo
If you are looking for a quirky spot to try some tasty cocktails, look no further than Cuckoo on the Lisburn Road.
If you are intrigued to find out what a ‘So Fetch’, ‘Johnny 5’ or a ‘Berry Smash Bro’s’ tastes like then take yourself down to this vibrant and funky cocktail bar.
Liquor XXX
A Latin-spirited cocktail bar based on the Dublin Road beside Flithy McNastys.
Liquor has a drinks selection heavily based on tequilas, rums and piscos.
The Spaniard
A small bar nestled in the Cathedral Quarter "with a quirky nature that welcomes everybody".
They have become known far and wide for their Dark & Stormy cocktails so you must add that to your list.
Observatory
If you really want to treat yourself, the Observatory at The Grand Central Hotel will have you living the high life.
The combination of unbeaten views of the whole city and the impeccable food and drinks menus will have you sitting in the lap of luxury.
The Perch
Open rooftop cocktail bar located on the fifth floor of the historic Linen House building.
After closure due to the pandemic, the Perch has recently reopened and is ready to make you your favourite drink.
Haymarket
A newer spot in the city centre, Haymarket has taken off and proven itself to be a contender for a night on the cocktails in Belfast.
Angel & Two Bibles
Situated in the historic Brewery Quarter, Angel & Two Bibles pays tribute to its namesake bar established in 1739, and offers a high-quality experience.
With craft cocktails, a stunning rooftop terrace and an 'Instagrammable' cocktail bar, it is a breath of fresh air in the city centre.
READ NEXT:
New restaurants, cafes and bars to check out that opened in Belfast in 2022
Belfast pizza company named NI 'Restaurant of the Year' by Uber Eats
For all the latest news, visit the Belfast Live homepage here. To sign up to our FREE newsletters, see here.
