The Thirsty Goat

Inside

The look is traditional Irish pub with a modern edge: bare brick walls, plenty of timber and a fire for colder nights. There are pool tables, and the bar leans on craft beers, cocktails and a decent range of Irish whiskeys alongside the usual stout. The fire makes it a good choice on a wet Belfast afternoon, when the Cathedral Quarter's outdoor spots are less tempting.

Food and music

The kitchen sticks to hearty pub food such as fish and chips and burgers, with some local dishes, so it works for a straightforward lunch or dinner rather than a special occasion. Local musicians play regularly, and the beer garden is the draw on a dry evening. Go early in the evening if you want a table for food before the music starts and the room fills up.

A Cathedral Quarter crawl

Hill Street is the heart of the Cathedral Quarter, and The Thirsty Goat is a natural first or last stop. The Dirty Onion is a few doors away, the Duke of York and its famous alleyway of murals are round the corner on Commercial Court, and the Harp Bar is a short stroll further on.

Highlights

• Cathedral Quarter location on Hill Street
• Open fire and exposed brick interior
• Irish whiskeys, craft beer and cocktails
• Beer garden
• Regular live music

Good to know

• Food served alongside the bar; book for larger groups
• Live music is regular, so expect it to be lively in the evening

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