Nine of the best Belfast beer gardens
Last updated 13th Jun 2017
Nothing spells summer like an outdoor drink with an alfresco vibe. Open-air treasures are commonly associated with chic city summer living in Chelsea or stylish European cities but Belfast has its own array of trendy beer gardens and terraces.
Here are just a few to keep you cool on those hot summer nights…
The Ivory bar and restaurant, 3rd floor, House of Fraser
Situated on the third floor of House of Fraser in Victoria Square, The Ivory offers fantastic food and breath-taking views.
The Perch rooftop bar, the Gate, 42 Franklin Street
Belfast's highest rooftop bar, in the heart of the historic Linen Quarter offers cocktails and sangria in the height of summer and hot cider, winter warmers and blankets in the winter.
The Treehouse theatre & grill
This bohemian roof top restaurant has a retractable roof, perfect for Northern Ireland. It is also a great location for intimate weddings and seats 100 guests.
The National Grande Café, 62 High Street
Chic and discreet with a retractable roof, over-head heaters and blankets, this is a bar for all seasons.
Cutters Wharf, Lockview Road
Cutters' outside terrace boasts retractable awnings, a BBQ menu and plasma screens showing all major sporting events as well as unique vistas of the Lagan.
The Duke of York, 7-11 Commercial Courtyard
Set in the cobbled alleyway in Belfast's Half Bap area, the Duke offers a traditional Belfast welcome of craic, music and humour.
The Dirty Onion, 3 Hill Street
One of Belfast's biggest beer gardens built to honour to building's history. Formerly used as a warehouse and then to store Jameson whiskey in barrels and crates, The Dirty Onion's charismatic outdoor space will leave you enchanted.
Filthy McNastys, 45 Dublin Road
The Secret Garden and the Roof Terrace are magical outdoor areas with fairy lights, open fires and water features. The garden also hosts live acts on their specialist bandstand.
Laverys, 12-18 Bradbury Place
Airing back bar entertainment, this characteristic pub features an outside area for smokers, plasma screen and all-weather speakers.