Once the offices of an old Belfast newspaper, this 19th century listed building was reborn in 1997 as a big, bold bar/nightclub. Avoiding the obvious newspaper theme, the Whig's new interior is inspired by the Soviet Revolution. Three colossal socialist statues imported from Prague take centre stage, and the cocktail list features bolshy-faves Lenin and Archangel. The space is cavernous - rising up three floors - but it's still packed every weekend with trendy sorts of varying wrinklage. Good food is served throughout the day.