The best beer gardens you'll find in Belfast

The weather is heating up and summer is on the way. This means one thing: beer garden season is almost upon us! So, round up your gang and organise a date to one of the best beer gardens in Belfast. With plenty of pints, cocktails and spirits on offer, as well as some brilliant live entertainment, nothing quite beats a sunny day out in one of the city’s best beer gardens. Can’t decide where to go? Read on to discover our favourite beer gardens in Belfast that need to be on your summer bucket list.

Tucked away down Franklin Street, just a stone’s throw from the City Hall, The Perch is home to what is undoubtedly among the very best beer gardens Belfast has to offer. Located on the fifth floor of a converted Victorian warehouse, this beautiful rooftop bar boasts a laidback industrial vibe with plenty of signature and classic cocktails to suit all tastes and occasions. The perfect place to party the night away, The Perch is home to a team of highly-skilled bartenders who can make any drink of your choice, as well as the city’s best DJs, making this an absolutely unmissable destination when heading for drinks in Belfast. If you’re looking for the perfect way to celebrate a special occasion or catch up with friends, the weekend Bottomless Brunch is available from Friday to Sunday, during which you can choose from a delicious selection of pizzas with your choice of bottomless prosecco, beer or selected cocktails.

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Located in the city’s university quarter, Lavery’s & The Woodworkers is a great spot for all ages to enjoy a drink with friends and some delicious food. One of the most popular bars in the city, Lavery’s has been around for years, welcoming successive generations looking to enjoy a lively day or night out. With four beer gardens to choose from — The Front and Back Roof Terraces, The Cobbles, and The Shipyard — you’ll be spoilt for choice for great options of where to hang out when the sun is shining.

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The Devenish
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A West Belfast favourite, nothing can quite compete with a day out at The Devenish. Located in Finaghy, this bar, restaurant and functions complex is perfect for all occasions, from celebrations and sports nights to family dinners and catch-ups with friends. The spacious beer garden is the perfect place to enjoy a sunny day in the city, and you can expect delicious dishes made using the finest local ingredients. What more could you want?

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Located on the Lisburn Road, The Bowery is the perfect place for a classy afternoon in the sun. Set just south of the city, you can expect a fantastic array of delicious food and cocktails, accompanied by live sport and entertainment. Whether you’re calling in for food or just drinks, you’re sure to enjoy a memorable afternoon here. Hence why those who visit tend to come back time and time again. The fully-heated and covered glass terrace is the perfect place to enjoy al frescos drinks, whatever the weather. Open seven days a week, it’s the perfect place to people-watch amidst the hustle and bustle of the busy Lisburn Road.

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Haymarket
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When it comes to lively beer gardens in Belfast, one spot that needs to be on your list is Haymarket on Royal Avenue. Known for its bottomless brunches, tasty cocktail sharing jugs, live music and delicious street food offerings, this place is always alive when the sun comes out. 

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Set across from Belfast’s City Hall, Cafe Parisien offers a truly unique dining experience in the city. Open from breakfast to late night, this is the perfect spot for all occasions. Offering a French-inspired brasserie menu with everything from artichoke risotto to pan-seared chicken supreme, roast lamb rump to market fish of the day, there’s truly something for everyone here. When the sun shines, there’s no better place to relax with great food and drinks than on the outdoor terrace, which overlooks City Hall and the city centre. So, you can enjoy high-quality French-inspired fare and delicious cocktails or wines while soaking up the sun and people watching over the inner city streets. The bottomless brunch is also pretty special. Coming in at  £49.95 per person, you can enjoy your choice of brunch dish from the menu, which features delicious dishes like Eggs Florentine and Wild Mushroom Tagliatelle, alongside six drinks including wines, cocktails and beer.

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An East Belfast favourite, Horatio Todd’s is a friendly neighbourhood pub and restaurant located on the Upper Newtownards Road. Welcoming crowds of locals every weekend and sunny evening, you can expect a truly friendly and relaxed vibe here. When the sun shines, the outdoor seating area is always buzzing with life as friends take the opportunity to catch up over a few pints while making the most of those rare sunny days in the city. First opened in 2010, Horatio Todd’s has enjoyed over a decade of success in the city, making it a true central part of the Belfast fabric. If you’re feeling hungry, you can indulge in some delicious dishes from the ever-changing seasonal menu, which features classic Irish favourites, such as a creamy seafood chowder and a 10 oz sirloin steak with grilled garlic butter mushroom, chargrilled onion ring, and your choice of side and sauce. There is also a tasty tapas menu for those in the mood for continental flavours and a lighter bite to accompany their evening drinks!

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When it comes to creative cocktails, one spot you simply cannot miss is the fantastic Angel & Two Bibles, which is set down Goose Entry in the city centre. A bar and cocktail lounge with a stunning and intimate rooftop terrace, perfect for enjoying drinks in the sun, Angel & Two Bibles is the perfect spot for a date or an evening catching up with friends. Open every Friday and Saturday from 5pm and Sunday from 4pm until late, the weekends are always buzzing here. The drinks menus are named The Old Testament and The New Testament and feature musically-inspired classic and creative cocktails, respectively. On the Old Testament, you can expect everything from a David Bowie-style ‘Queen Bitch Margarita’, which comes with 1800 Chilli Tequila, lime, mango purée and Brockman’s Orange Kiss Gin, to a Queen-inspired ‘The Show Must Go On Old Fashioned’ with Ron Zacapa 23 Rum, sour cherry syrup and chocolate bitters. Meanwhile, the New Testament offers up even more creative offerings, with signature cocktails like the Taylor Swift-inspired ‘Lavender Haze’ with Ninth Wave Gin, earl grey, lavender cordial and clear lemon.

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If you find yourself on the Ormeau Road and you’re in the mood for some pints in the sun, then we highly recommend checking out the brilliant Northern Lights pub. Part of the Ireland-wide Galway Bay Brewery group, this place offers up a laidback welcoming atmosphere with delicious food and a wide selection of beers, wines and spirits. Known for its epic craft beer selection, vibrant atmosphere and friendly staff, this spot has become a favourite among both locals and those travelling from further afield. So, you are always guaranteed to enjoy a good time when you choose to dine or drink here. Open seven days a week, serving a delicious array of comfort food classics, including mac and cheese, seafood chowder, burgers, fish and chips, steak and more, there really is something for everyone to enjoy here. So, what are you waiting for? 

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