10 Places to Find the Best Pint of Guinness in Belfast, Northern Ireland

As one of the best-selling draft beers in the world, Guinness is the perfect pint when traveling anywhere throughout Ireland and Northern Ireland. But all Guinness lovers know pouring the perfect pint of Guinness takes skill and practice, something not all pubs or bars can proudly claim to have.

And if your travels take you to Ireland and Northern Ireland, particularly Belfast, there are some must-visit pubs pouring the perfect pint of Guinness.

Whether seeking a pint in between trips to Titanic Museum, the city murals and Peace Wall, or looking for a pub for an evening tipple, these 10 pubs are named as offering the best Guinness in Belfast:

1. The Crown Liquor Saloon
2. Kelly’s Cellar
3. Bittles Bar
4. The Morning Star
5. The Duke of York
6. Maddens
7. White Tavern, McHughs Bar & Restaurant, Robinsons Bar
8. The Garrick

Located on Victoria Street, The Crown Liquor Saloon is an 1820s pub with unique décor; gas lamps; mahogany booths; and, of course, proper Guinness pints served just right. Kelly’s Cellar, meanwhile, is one of the oldest pubs in the city, founded in 1720. Find this cozy spot off Bank Street in the city center.

“Beyond the technicalities, there’s a cultural aspect to enjoying a Guinness in Northern Ireland that’s hard to replicate,” said Gabrielle Marie Yap, culinary entrepreneur. “The pub scene here is an integral part of the community, acting as a social hub where locals and visitors connect over shared stories and traditions. This means when you order a Guinness, you’re not just getting a drink; you’re stepping into a living narrative where every pint has a story attached.”

The search for the 10 best Belfast pubs for Guinness was conducted by City Tours Belfast, analyzing reviews with key words referring to Guinness, like “good,” “best,” “great” and “lovely.”