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Sophie McLaughlin

St Patrick's Day 2023: Places in Belfast to check out for a good pint of Guinness

It is hard to beat a good pint of the black stuff when enjoying your St Patrick's Day celebrations in the city.

Whether you are on a Belfast bar crawl, have settled to listen to some live music or are setting off for a big Paddy's night out, a creamy pint of Guinness always goes down well.

Belfast is bustling with St Patrick's Day events across every corner of the city to make the most of your day if you don't fancy drinking too.

Read more: Events and celebrations happening across Belfast for St Patrick's Day 2023

Here are some of the top spots for a pint of Guinness in Belfast:

The Duke of York

One of Belfast's most famous pubs, the Duke of York is known for a great pint of Guinness.

Located in the heart of the Cathedral Quarter, there will no doubt be a mighty buzz on Commercial Court this St Patrick's Day.

Kelly's Cellars

Kelly's Cellar in Belfast city centre (Justin Kernoghan/Belfast Live)

One of the city's oldest pubs, Kelly's is known for its history, soul and of course - their pints of Guinness.

With a cosy inside and great outdoor space, it is one to check out this year.

The Morning Star

The Morning Star Belfast (Justin Kernoghan/Belfast Live)

Located down the historic Pottinger's Entry, The Morning Star has always been a favourite for locals and tourists alike on the hunt for a pint of stout.

Maddens

Traditional, rustic and welcoming are words that often come to mind by those describing Maddens Belfast.

Expect a lot of people heading here for one of their pints of Guinness for Friday's celebrations.

Whites Tavern

(White's Tavern/Facebook)

Found in the heart of the city centre, Whites is often referred to as 'Belfast's Oldest Bar'.

With the addition of their new Beer Hall, their Whites Garden Space and the original tavern bar, there is plenty of space to grab a good pint.

Henry's

Chelsea Todd serving pints of Guinness at Henry's Jailhouse in Belfast city centre (Justin Kernoghan/Belfast Live)

With Joy's Entry being aptly decorated at the moment with a nod to the Guinness Six Nations, Henry's and the Jailhouse seems like an obvious choice for a pint on the day.

Always full of laughter and craic, you'll not regret a visit here on Paddy's Day.

The Deer's Head

Nestled on the corner of North Street and Lower Garfield Street, The Deer's Head may be the city's only brew bar but it can certainly rustle up a good pint of Guinness.

With live music and Irish dancers all day, it is one to add to the list of any St Patrick's Day bar crawl.

Bittles Bar

Bittles Bar Belfast (Justin Kernoghan)

Enjoy a Guinness in one of Belfast's most iconic buildings.

Bittles Bar in the Flatiron building is known far and wide for their creamy pints and is an obvious choice for St Patrick's Day 2023.

The Errigle Inn

The Errigle Inn bar manager James Bell looking forward to this year's Six Nations championship (Justin Kernoghan/Belfast Live)

A little bit out of the city centre (but worth the journey), The Errigle Inn has always been known for providing a good pint of Guinness in a person's time of need.

Located on the Ormeau Road in South Belfast, The Errigle is a great spot to cheers to St Patrick.

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