Belfast Pub Crawl: 5 Historic Pubs & Live Music

Five centuries of Belfast drinking in one night, starting at the Albert Clock

You'll visit five pubs spanning from 1630 to the modern day, with a local guide pointing out hidden alleyways and Belfast's street art along the way. Two pubs include a free drink with your first order, and Saturday nights feature Irish dancers. The crawl runs 8pm to 11pm, ending in the Cathedral Quarter where you can stay longer if you want to.

Step-by-step itinerary

Belfast traditional pub crawl evening

• Meet guide at Albert Clock 8pm
• Visit oldest pub from 1711
• Explore historic pub from 1798
• Enjoy classic pub with 1720 license
• Stop at historic pub licensed 1630
• End night at lively Cathedral Quarter pub

The experience

The pub crawl starts at 8pm outside the Albert Clock, and by the time you reach the first stop (a building that's been pouring pints since 1711) you're already walking through the city's hidden alleyways and past street art most visitors miss. Your local guide meets the group there and sets the pace for the next three hours, moving between five pubs that each have a claim to being Belfast's oldest. The first one has live music and local beers. The second, dating back to 1798, brings Irish dancers on Saturday nights. You're not just drinking. You're moving through layers of the city's actual history, the kind that lives in the buildings themselves.

What makes this Belfast pub crawl different is the specificity of what you're standing in. The third pub has held the longest-running alcohol licence in the city since 1720, with low ceilings and a reputation for celebrity visitors that the guide will tell you about. The fourth, licensed in 1630, now has three newer pubs attached to it: one of them serves only Guinness, another has DJs and live music. By the time you reach the fifth and final stop in the Cathedral Quarter, you've moved from the oldest drinking holes in Belfast to somewhere contemporary, with fantastic live music and the kind of atmosphere where you can stay as long as you want. Two of the five pubs give you a free drink (Whiskey, Irish Cream, or Apple Sours) when you buy your first drink, which takes the edge off the cost and lets you taste what locals actually order.

The public tour runs from 8pm to around 11pm, though private crawls can start anytime between 2pm and 8pm if your group wants a different pace. Live music happens in most of the pubs, and the guide feeds you stories and local facts as you walk. The kind of detail that makes the city feel less like a checklist and more like a place where people actually live. It's wheelchair accessible throughout, and public transport is nearby if you need it.

What’s included

• Your Belfast pub crawl includes a local guide, entry to five historic pubs, two free drinks (Whiskey, Irish Cream, or Apple Sours) when you buy your first drink in two of the pubs, live music in most venues, and walking commentary through hidden alleyways and local artwork.
• Friday tours also include free nightclub entry.
• The crawl is fully wheelchair accessible.

Options for this experience

2 options

Public Pub CrawlGuide in English · 19:30A public tour joined by people who share your interests

Private Pub CrawlGuide in English · No fixed timeA tour tailored to a group's needs so it works well for everyone involved

You'll see the exact price of each option when you check availability.See dates and prices

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 19:30

Book up toStart time

AgesAdult (18 to 80 years) · Under 18: can't be booked

GroupUp to 30

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends at a different place from where it starts.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Prices and times updated 6 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortWheelchair accessibleAccessible transportPets welcomePublic transport nearby

Operated by Belfast Pub Crawl

Is this one for you?Book this if you want to see Belfast's oldest drinking establishments and hear their stories from someone who knows the city, without having to plan five separate stops or figure out which pubs are actually worth the walk.

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Top questions

What time does the Belfast pub crawl start?

The public tour starts at 8pm at the Albert Clock and runs until around 11pm. Private crawls can begin anytime between 2pm and 8pm.

How many pubs do you visit?

Five pubs. Three of them have claims to being the oldest pub in Belfast, with dates ranging from 1630 to 1798.

Are drinks included?

Two of the five pubs include one free drink (Whiskey, Irish Cream, or Apple Sours) when you buy your first drink. You pay for other drinks yourself.

Is there live music?

Yes, most of the pubs have live music. Irish dancers perform on Saturday nights.

Is the pub crawl wheelchair accessible?

Yes, all areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible, and public transportation options are available nearby.

Can I do a private pub crawl?

Yes, private crawls run throughout the week and can start anytime between 2pm and 8pm.

What's included in the tour?

A local guide, entry to five pubs, two free drinks (one in each of two pubs), and walking commentary about Belfast's history and hidden spots. Friday tours include free nightclub entry.

How long is the pub crawl?

The public tour runs approximately three hours, from 8pm to around 11pm.