Cathedral Quarter
The Duke of York
A densely decorated pub in a cobbled alley, known for Belfast memorabilia, mirrors, whiskey and a lively courtyard scene.
Why it belongs: Belfast memorabilia & atmosphere
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Cathedral Quarter Pubs
A focused collection of pubs and cultural venues in Belfast’s Cathedral Quarter.
Editorial note: This collection is based on the structured venue profiles currently published on BelfastPubs.com. It is designed for comparison and cultural discovery, not as a claim that every possible venue is included.
At a glance
| Venue | Area | Known for |
|---|---|---|
| The Duke of York | Cathedral Quarter | Belfast memorabilia & atmosphere |
| The John Hewitt | Cathedral Quarter | Beer, music & social purpose |
| The Dirty Onion | Cathedral Quarter | Traditional music & courtyard |
| The Harp Bar | Cathedral Quarter | Big live-music nights |
| McHugh’s Bar | Cathedral Quarter | Historic building near the river |
| The Northern Whig | Cathedral Quarter | Grand interior & groups |
| The Spaniard | Cathedral Quarter | Rum, cocktails & character |
| The Reporter | Cathedral Quarter | Press history and local cultural storytelling |
| The Second Fiddle | Cathedral Quarter | Irish traditional music and cultural programming |
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Cathedral Quarter
The John Hewitt
A respected Cathedral Quarter pub named for the Belfast poet and connected with the Belfast Unemployed Resource Centre.
Why it belongs: Beer, music & social purpose
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The Dirty Onion
A large pub in a historic building with a prominent courtyard and frequent traditional music, alongside Yardbird upstairs.
Why it belongs: Traditional music & courtyard
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The Harp Bar
A colourful, multi-level Cathedral Quarter bar built around live bands, energetic evenings and Belfast music memorabilia.
Why it belongs: Big live-music nights
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McHugh’s Bar
A substantial historic bar near Queen’s Square with food, live entertainment and atmospheric lower-level spaces.
Why it belongs: Historic building near the river
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The Northern Whig
A large bar and restaurant in the former Northern Whig newspaper building, noted for dramatic scale and Soviet-era statues.
Why it belongs: Grand interior & groups
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The Spaniard
A small, eclectic Cathedral Quarter bar with a rum-led identity, bold decor and an upstairs space.
Why it belongs: Rum, cocktails & character
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The Reporter
A Union Street venue themed around Belfast’s newspaper and printing heritage.
Why it belongs: Press history and local cultural storytelling
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The Second Fiddle
A contemporary traditional-music venue focused on Irish culture, language, art and regular folk sessions.
Why it belongs: Irish traditional music and cultural programming
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