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Bridge House
Owned by pub giants JD Wetherspoons, this drinking den is a favourite with students, sports fans and anyone seeking a night of alcohol-fuelled frolics.
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Robinsons
This colossal complex of five bars spread over three floors features Fibber Magee's - an Irish back bar with regular
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Eglantine
Known by all as 'The Eg', this bar/nightclub is slicker than the average student haunt. Rows of wine bottles back-lit in red are displayed behind the bar to stylish effect.
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Frames
You'll find this imposing complex sandwiched between Central Library and the Belfast Telegraph. Its grand red brick, turreted
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Globe
It may be yet another student-heavy Queen's Quarter bar, but this is the best place in town for a spot of lung-straining karaoke.
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Judes
Causing a bit of a sensation since opening in early 2008, Judes has brought a sense of style to the Ormeau Road's student and professional set.
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Ma Nelson's
This traditional-style pub is a warren of nooks and crannies so meet up with mates before you go in or you may never find them again.
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McCracken's Cafe Bar
Formerly O'Neills, this modernised bar is very easy to miss tucked, as it is, down one of the city's famously narrow alleyways.
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Muriel's Cafe Bar
Named after a famous madame who, rumour has it, ran a hat shop by day and brothel by night, Muriel's Cafe Bar is the latest, trendy little watering hole to blossom from the streets of an ever-changing Belfast.
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Old Moat Inn
Come the weekend this Dundonald bar/restaurant is packed with locals letting their well-preened hair down and shakin' their thang to Friday and Saturday night live music.
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Parlour
Though slightly off the main Botanic-Malone drag, this leather sofa strewn hang-out remains popular with the Queen's University faithful.
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Rockies
From Wayne Gretzky to Wayne McCullough... local and North American sports stars' memorabilia adorns every spare space of this shrine-like sports bar.
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Ryan's Bar & Grill
In an area replete with student bars, it's nice to find this slightly more mature, food-focused bar. The extensive menu
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