Northern Ireland · Northern Ireland
Top 10 places in Belfast
Ranked from Google ratings and review counts, not VacationGuide reviews. Sights and landmarks are weighted above restaurants and stays so the list shows you what makes Belfast worth visiting.
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Giant's Causeway
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Google rating 4.7(29,628 Google reviews)
Situated in Bushmills, the Giant's Causeway is an iconic landform renowned for its hexagonal basalt columns rising dramatically out of the sea. Alongside its status as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, this coastal attraction features a modern visitor centre and a choice of walking trails.
44 Causeway Rd, Bushmills BT57 8SU, UK
Official website - 2Attraction
Titanic Belfast
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Google rating 4.5(43,700 Google reviews)
Situated on Olympic Way in Belfast, Titanic Belfast is an engaging self-guided museum dedicated to recounting the story of the ill-fated liner. Across nine interactive galleries, the attraction guides guests through the vessel's history, from its shipyard origins to its legacy. The experience also showcases authentic recovered artefacts alongside dynamic indoor features.
1 Olympic Wy, Belfast BT3 9EP, UK
Official website - 3Attraction
St George's Market
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Google rating 4.6(14,182 Google reviews)
St George's Market is a historic 19th-century market located in Belfast, operating from Friday to Sunday. This vibrant attraction offers a wide array of goods, including fresh produce, flowers, fish, fashion, and crafts. It is recognised as one of the premier markets in the UK and Ireland.
12 East Bridge St, Belfast BT1 3NQ, UK
Official website - 4Attraction
Botanic Gardens
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Google rating 4.6(9,378 Google reviews)
Dating back to 1828, Belfast's Botanic Gardens is an elaborate public park featuring an elegant domed conservatory alongside a varied collection of tropical plants. The grounds also encompass an alpine garden, a vibrant rose garden, sculptures, and mature trees. Initially founded by the Belfast Botanic and Horticultural Society, the green space was later acquired by the Belfast Corporation and opened to the public in 1895.
College Park Ave, Botanic Ave, Belfast BT7 1LP, UK
Official website - 5Landmark
Big Fish
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Google rating 4.4(2,934 Google reviews)
Situated alongside the River Lagan on Donegall Quay, The Salmon of Knowledge—also known as the Big Fish—is a 10-metre-long ceramic sculpture designed by John Kindness in 1999. Drawing inspiration from Irish legend, its decorative tiles showcase texts, images, and newspaper clippings illustrating the history of Belfast. Free to view around the clock, this waterfront artwork also conceals an internal time capsule containing local poetry and information.
Donegall Quay, Belfast BT1 3NG, UK
Official website - 6Pub
Kelly's Cellars
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Google rating 4.7(6,235 Google reviews)
30-32 Bank St, Belfast BT1 1HL, UK
Official website - 7Pub
Duke of York
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Google rating 4.7(5,567 Google reviews)
Tucked down a cobbled alleyway on Commercial Court in Belfast, the Duke of York is a traditional pub known for its mirrored whiskey bar and vintage advertising signs. Visitors can stop by to enjoy a drink amidst its historic decor or catch a live music performance.
7-11 Commercial Ct, Belfast BT1 2NB, UK
Official website - 8Pub
The Crown Liquor Saloon
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Google rating 4.4(8,651 Google reviews)
Situated on Great Victoria Street in Belfast, The Crown Liquor Saloon is a celebrated 1820s pub renowned for its striking period interior. Visitors can step back in time amongst gas lamps, delicate etched glass, and ornate carved-mahogany booths.
County Antrim, 46 Great Victoria St, Belfast BT2 7BA, UK
Official website - 9Restaurant
The Dirty Onion and Yardbird
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Google rating 4.4(5,950 Google reviews)
Situated on Hill Street in Belfast, The Dirty Onion and Yardbird blends the appearance of a traditional pub with a contemporary atmosphere. Outside in the beer garden, patrons can spot a distinctive sculpture crafted from Jameson barrels.
3 Hill St, Belfast BT1 2LA, UK
Official website - 10Pub
Harp Bar
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Google rating 4.5(3,421 Google reviews)
Situated on Hill Street in Belfast, the Harp Bar is a stylish venue fitted with plush leather and red furnishings. Guests can enjoy a wide selection of drinks in a relaxed setting or catch regular live music performances hosted on site.
35 Hill St, Belfast BT1 2NB, UK
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