A Great Wee Pub Crawl
- RetiredCormac
- Aug 15
- 2 min read
We had a great night out visiting old and new bars in Belfast - Rattlebag, The Crown, The Observatory and Laverys.
TL;DR
Going on a pub crawl with my 20 year old daughter was a great night out. We spent a rainy Sunday night in Belfast enjoying the drinks in some of Belfast's most iconic bars. Whilst I told stories of how I spent my early 20's in Belfast.
Rattlebag
Our adventure kicked off with cocktails at the very nice - Rattlebag. I had been there earlier in the week, and we were maybe a little early, as this place really gets its vibe right when its dard outside. I loved the concept - glass of water, introduced to a refreshing approach to cocktails, all listed on the menu. They looked great and tasted lovely - service was great.
The Crown Liquor Saloon
Next was The Crown - a historic pub from the 19th century - always worth a visit. Walking inside is like stepping into another era. The stunning Victorian decor, complete with stained glass windows and intricate ceilings, created an inviting and grand atmosphere. The booths are great if there is a small crowd of you - but good luck getting one. It seems you can also reserve them.
The Observatory
Another new bar for me. The Observatory is on the top floor of the Grand Central Hotel and has such a fantastic 360 view of Belfast. We worked our way around the windows as I related stories for each new area that we were looking at. Favourite view was over the City Hall, with the cranes in the background.
Laverys
The last stop for the night was Laverys - it has been there as long as I can remember - but has been significantly refurbished since the days I was a student in Belfast.
Quick service at the bar, some change, cues and we were set for a few games of pool. It was a nice crowd in there - probably due to it being a Sunday night and just that bit quieter. Again the Guinness was great.
Pub Crawl Food
As the night drew to a close, we had a dodgy pizza from across the road in Shaftsbury Square before getting a taxi out of town.
Looking back on our wee adventure. We had shared laughter, stories, committed to doing Park Run together when she is home. We were well behaved and didn't have too many drinks.
Lasting Impressions
Our pub crawl through Belfast was a fantastic way to explore the city together. From expensive cocktails to history, jaw dropping views to playing an hour of pool - each pub had its own charm, and warmth.
If you find yourself in Belfast, take the time to dive into its incredible pub scene. Whether enjoying a quiet pint in a historic establishment or soaking up the lively atmosphere in one of the newer bars, there’s truly something for everyone.
Here's our instagram post - https://www.instagram.com/p/DNOJndnsdcz/
Happy Travels!
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