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Traditional Irish Pubs in Northern Ireland


There is a plethora of traditional Irish bars for the tourist to explore in the North of Ireland! You’ll find a fine selection in Belfast – take an informal pub crawl through Madden’s Hatfield’s, The John Hewitt and The Crown Liquor Saloon Bar. Try the good food and craic on the shore of Strangford Lough at The Saltwater Brig. There are plenty of traditional pubs across the whole of Northern Ireland for you to enjoy a pint of Guinness, an Irish coffee or perhaps some traditional Irish pub grub!

Here is a snapshot of just some of the best traditional Pubs…

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Balloo House

Balloo House, Killinchy, Newtownards

Balloo House is nestled in the County Down countryside near the shores of Strangford Lough. It is a beautiful country pub and restaurant that successfully combines history, tradition and comfort.

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McHugh’s Bar & Restaurant, Belfast

McHughs is within a grade A listed building, built between 1710 and 1720, making it officially the oldest building in the city of Belfast, enjoying a long history and a sometimes colourful reputation.

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The Saltwater Brig, Kircubbin, Newtownards

The famous Saltwater Brig pub and restaurant lies just outside Belfast, between Kircubbin and Portaferry, on the Ards Penninsula. Established circa 1765, the “Brig” has been providing good food and craic on the shore of Strangford Lough.
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Anchor Bar Complex, Portstewart, Portstewart

Situated within easy access to Portstewart's picturesque promenade and all of the town's amenities, the Anchor Bar Complex, incorporating the Anchorage Inn, Skippers Wine Bar and Club Aura, is known throughout Ireland for its convivial atmosphere.

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Traditional music sessions in Newry and Mourne, Newry

A list of venues featuring traditional music sessions in Newry and Mourne.

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The Playhouse, Portrush

LIVE bands, film and comedy festivals, art-house cinema, tapas dining, live big screen sporting events and ultra cool bars can be found at The Playhouse- The new exciting entertainment venue in Portush.

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