Housed in a triangle-shaped building, this popular bar serves classic Belfast pub grub, including fresh soups, bread, stews, and champ ­ a regional favorite featuring creamed potatoes and scallions served with sausage. More than a hundred works of art by local artists are displayed, and live music is featured on weekends.

Located across from the Europa Hotel, this 19th century landmark pub is designed with a series of snugs ­ small private rooms and decorated with a tile floor, tin ceiling, etched glass, scalloped lamps, and inlaid marble mosaics framed by ornately carved wood. The delicious Ulster menu includes such Irish delights as champ and colcannon.

Located in a bustling area near St. Anne's Cathedral, this multilevel bar features an old-time atmosphere and a maritime themed decor. The menu offers hearty traditional Irish foods and an excellent selection of beers and lagers. The mixed crowd includes students, radicals, and old-timers. Live bands play every weekend, with their sounds ranging from pop and rock to acid jazz.

This 18th century pub is located in Belfast's City Centre. It is a favorite of artists, writers, and actors. The decor features vaulted ceilings, paned windows, whitewashed arches, and snugs decorated with old memorabilia. The traditional menu includes Irish stew and steak pie. Folk, blues and traditional music are featured.

Nearly three centuries old, this building is Belfast's oldest. Live bands are featured on the weekends, and live piano, jazz, and ballad music is played on weeknights. The first floor is a restaurant that serves a traditional pub menu along with open wok specialties.