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About Belfast
Belfast is the capital city of Northern Ireland, and the second largest city in the island of Ireland. Belfast has a long history, and not all of it political. It has it’s own stone henge monument ‘The Giant’s Ring’ dating back to 3000BC. The famous Titanic was built here in 1911. Belfast is made up of 5 areas: The Cathedral Quarter, which is the city centre and where you will find most of its vibrant nightlife. Queen’s Quarter in the south, here you will find the university and the Botanical Gardens. Gaeltacht Quarter in the west, has many historic sights along both the Shankill and Falls Roads, including the famous wall murals. Titanic Quarter in the east, which as you may have guessed, is on the waterfront. And finally, North Belfast has fabulous views across Belfast Lough and on a clear day you can see all the way to Scotland.
Belfast’s gay scene is thriving and it’s safe to say that Belfast is one of the more liberal minded cities in Europe. The gay-scene is located just north of the city centre in the Cathedral Quarter. There’s a lot of choice of gay and gay-friendly pubs and restaurants. There are also many ‘gay’ nights in different venues. The lesbian scene is as big as the gay scene here. The annual Gay Pride Parade is very popular also, and is on the first Saturday of August.
All hotels listed are gay-friendly. The bars and restaurants are either gay or gay-friendly.
Belfast Hotels
Crescent Townhouse
Elegant gay-friendly 3-star hotel offering superb accommodation.Metro Brasserie has an excellent reputation for fine food service.Bar Twelve has regular quiz nights live music and DJ’s.Best of South Belfast’s night life entertainment on the doorstep.
13 Lower CrescentTel No: +44 28 9032 3349
Europa Hotel
Europa is an internationally renowned 4-star gay-friendly hotel. Superbly located in the heart of Belfasts city centre. Offers luxury accommodation superb facilities great food. Great Victoria Street bus and train station is right next door.
Great Victoria StreetTel No: +44 28 9027 1066
Ten Square
This 4-star hotel has been dubbed Belfast’s coolest hotel.Located in the city centre this is a gay-friendly hotel.The Grill Room Bar serves some of the best food in Belfast.Live music every Thursday and a DJ every Friday and Saturday.
10 Donegall Sq SthTel No: +44 28 9024 1001
Great Victoria Street Apartments
Great Victoria Street Apartments have chic decor 5-star facilities. Luxury 1/2 bedrooms are fully equipped to the highest standards.Gay-friendly – great location in the heart of Belfast’s city centre.Internet floor-to-ceiling windows balconies with superb views.
Wellwood StreetTel No: +44 845 226 9831
Madison’s
Madison’s is a gay-friendly and excellent 3-star Boutique Hotel.Located 300m from the centre in the heart of the Queen’s Quarter.Has an award-winning restaurant a cafe bar and a nightclub.The bar often has live music and the club is open at weekends.
59-63 Botanic AveTel No: +44 28 9050 9800
Hilton Belfast
This gay-friendly 5-star is located on the banks of the Lagan River.A short 5 minute stroll takes you into the vibrant city centre.River views from the Sonoma Restaurant or cocktails in Cables Bar.Facilities include a Fitness Centre with massage on request.
4 Lanyon PlaceTel No: +44 28 9027 7000
Belfast Bars / Club
Union Street Bar
The Union Street Bar is a very trendy award winning gay bar.Near the Cathedral Quarter it’s in an old renovated shoe factory.Good mix of gay and straight clientele with a chilled atmosphere.There’s always something on: Karaoke Quizzes or Drag Cabaret.
8-14 Union StreetTel No: +44 28 9031 6064
The Nest
The Nest is one of Belfast’s oldest gay bars and is popular.This is a charming pub with a great friendly atmosphere.Attracts an older crowd and a mix of both gay straight.Good food served throughout the day – traditional pub grub.
22-28 Skipper StreetTel No: +44 28 9024 5558
Mono
Belfast’s latest city centre bar with a nightclub downstairs.Mainly gay and lesbian clientele but also their straight friends.It’s a Japanese style cafe lounge and very chilled out.Open daily ’til 3am. Free before 10pm. Happy Hour 10-midnight.
96-100 Ann StreetTel No: + 44 28 9027 8886
MYNT
Mynt is Belfast’s best gay dance club bar for men women.The Lounge Bar has a chilled atmosphere and serves lunches.Downstairs: Wed – Sun has cabaret karaoke game show nights.Upstairs: Fri – Sat has a selection of resident guest DJ’s.
2-16 Dunbar StreetTel No: +44 28 9023 4520
Kremlin
Kremlin is Belfast’s best gay owned dance club for men women.Established itself well truly as the core of the gay social scene.Regular DJ’s Drag Queens themed nights and guest stars.Popular and controversial ‘Kink!’ with fetish nights and foam parties.
96 Donegall StreetTel No: +44 28 9031 6060
Dubarry’s
Dubarry’s is Belfast’s newest and very popular gay bar.Set over 3 floors it’s a very stylish place with a great atmosphere.A great alternative to house tunes teenybopping of some others.A welcome addition to Belfast’s booming gay scene.
10-14 Gresham StreetTel No: +44 28 9032 3590
Belfast Restaurants
Ba Soba Noodle Bar
Gay-friendly. Belfast’s first noodle bar with very friendly staff.It’s located very near the gay scene at Cathedral Square.Noodle dishes curries many exotic flavours tastes and aromas.Mon-Fri 12-3pm then 5.30-11pm and Saturdays noon ’til 11pm.
38 Hill StreetTel No: +44 28 9058 6868
McHugh’s Bar & Restaurant
McHugh’s is a great gay-friendly bar and restaurant.The restaurant (upstairs) offers 2 menus snacks dinners.Mix of eclectic and traditional Irish food in a great atmosphere.Great central location near Albert Clock and Custom Square.
29-31 Queens SquareTel No: +44 28 9050 9999
Union Street Bar
The Union Street Gay Bar is also an excellent restaurant.A great selection of imaginative and wholesome dishes.European to Mediterranean and Oriental to Traditional.Monday – Thursday 12pm – 5pm Saturdays 12pm – 9pm.
8-14 Union StreetTel No: +44 28 9031 6064
Nick’s Warehouse
This is a very popular and highly rated gay-friendly restaurant.Great food in a wonderful old warehouse in the Cathedral Quarter.Huge wine list in here that’s bound to impress you.Very relaxed and chilled out atmosphere – friendly staff.
35-39 Hill StreetTel No: +44 28 9043 9690
The Spaniard Pub
The Spaniard is a great pub in the Cathedral Square area.Great Tapas food served in this gay-friendly place.Good service friendly staff and often has live music.Food: Mon-Fri 11.30am-8pm Sat 10am-8pm Sun 10am-6pm.
3 Skipper StreetTel No: +44 28 9023 2448
Maloney’s
Wine cellar styled dine dining restaurant.French and continental cuisine served in here.Great central location with lots going on nearby.A little more expensive than most places but worth it.
33 Malone RoadTel No: +44 28 9068 2929
Belfast Arts, Culture and Leisure
Belfast Pride Festival
This year’s Gay Prides Parade takes place on 24th-31st of July 2010- In 2008 more than 7000 took part in the biggest Belfast Pride so far. The Parade is the highlight of the gay calendar in Northern Ireland. Events include talks exhibitions film screenings comedy more.
BelfastBelfast Castle
Belfast Castle sits on slopes of Cavehill overlooking Belfast Lough.It’s steeped in History and is a very beautiful place to visit.If you’re in Belfast a visit to the castle and it’s grounds is a must.Open Mon – Sat 9am – 10pm and Sundays 9am – 5.30pm.
Antrim RoadTel No: +44 28 9077 6925
Spring & Airbrake
This is The Comedy Club in Belfast and a good night out.Large venue with the latest sound and lighting.Saturday shows are on the first Saturday of each month.Early and late performances from 3 top comedians.
Alexandra HouseOrmeau Avenue
Tel No: +44 28 9032 7007
Belfast Zoo
Belfast Zoo is one of the most aclaimed zoos in the world.Its unparalled aquatic enclosures are not to be missed.It is overlooking Belfast Lough – 15 minutes from the centre.Apr-Sept 10am – 7pm (last admission 5pm). Adult – £8.30
Antrim RoadTel No: +44 28 9077 6277
The Grand Opera House
A beautiful Victorian theatre with a very diverse programme.It’s welcomed some of the world’s top ballet theatre companies.Luciano’s cafe Bar is located in the foyer of the opera house.The Hippodrome Restaurant is located on the top floor.
Great Victoria StreetTel No: +44 28 9023 6842
The John Hewitt
The John Hewitt is a great gay-friendly pub with live music.A popular venue for great live music traditional music sessions.Live gigs as diverse as Jazz Ulster Scots Folk or Cajun.The Full House sign is often seen here – a great atmosphere!
51 Donegall Street2 Queens Quay
Tel No: +44 28 9023 3768
Belfast Adult Entertainment
Outside
Belfast’s newest gay men’s sauna for gay bi bicurious men. Join like-minded individuals at this safe urban retreat. 1st Sunday of month – FETISH SUNDAY Wear what you dare! Daily noon ’til midnight. Weekends – Friday right thro ’til Sunday.
1-5 Donegal LaneTel No: +44 28 9032 4448
The Pipeworks Sauna
Belfast’s first gay/lesbian sauna steam room and jacuzzi.Private cabins cruising areas and very large comfy chill out area.Monday night is women only. Very clean and hygienic.Mon -Thurs noon ’til 4am – Friday from noon thro ’til 6am Monday.
2-6- Union StreetTel No: +44 28 9023 3441