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Kelly's Cellars Belfast

Traditional Music

Traditional Irish music is thriving! Are you after a laid-back session in a pub serving good Guinness? Visit Madden's, Pat's Bar or the Rotterdam in Belfast, Bound for Boston in Derry or, in our smaller towns and villages, listen for music drifting out a pub door - a sure sign of a good time!

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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.
Salt Water Brig 4 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.
The Slip Portaferry The Slip Portaferry, Portaferry

The Slip is situated on the shorefront of Portaferry, overlooking the Marina and Strangford Lough. We are the only pub on the seafront and enjoy amazing views from the bar and our upstairs lounge area.
McHughs Restaurant exterior 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.
Northern Whig exterior Northern Whig, Belfast

At The Northern Whig we pride ourselves on providing our patrons with an extensive range of refreshments.
Pier 36 Pic Pier 36 Restaurant, Donaghadee

The Pub On The Pier at Donaghadee, winners of The Best Ulster Welcome and Seafood Pub Of The Year, serving tasty bar snacks all day with fresh fish, delicious local beef, pork, lamb and game for lunch and dinner.
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