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Kelly's Cellars

Bar Irish pub

One of the Best Places To Visits in Belfast


Address

30-32 Bank St, Belfast BT1 1HL, United Kingdom

Website

kellyscellars.co.uk

Contact

+44 28 9024 6058

Price rating

$$ $$

Rating on Google Maps

4.70 (4.5K reviews)

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Working Hours

  • Saturday: 11:30 am to 1 am
  • Sunday: 1 pm to 12 am
  • Monday: 11:30 am to 12 am
  • Tuesday: 11:30 am to 12 am
  • Wednesday: 11:30 am to 12 am
  • Thursday: 11:30 am to 1 am
  • Friday: 11:30 am to 1 am

Featured Reviews


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  • 5/5 Dakota H. 1 year ago on Google
    Great Irish stew. Definitely must visit the bar for a pint. It’s one of the oldest bars in Belfast.
    18 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Andhika A. 2 years ago on Google
    My friend told me that it's a must to visit this pub when you are visiting Belfast since it's one of the oldest pub in the city. I really enjoyed the ambience inside the pub, they played some traditional music during that evening. The staffs are friendly as well.
    5 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Sarah T. 2 years ago on Google
    Popped in here twice while in Belfast for a few days. Is a great pub, really enjoyed it. The staff are great, the locals great too which I always find great in a centrally located pub. The first time I visited was Sunday afternoon and there was some live music in which was great, the second time was Tuesday afternoon so was a little quieter, but still a very pleasant place for a drink. Probably my favourite pub frequented while in Belfast.
    5 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Connor W. 7 months ago on Google
    Fantastic place to get a pint! Really interior and exterior. One of the oldest pubs in Belfast! The atmosphere was great, staff was super friendly and they even had a nice fire going in the corner. Not much for food when we were there but if you just want drinks you can’t go wrong with Kelly’s cellars!
    4 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Michael J. 1 year ago on Google
    Beautiful pub and we met some super friendly folks hanging out there. The bat tenders are super cool and know how to have a great time. The liveliness of this place was refreshing and the overall history of it being the oldest pub in Belfast/Ireland was phenomenal. This pub has been around for 300 years and has survived through a ton of turmoil throughout the years. Highly recommend this spot for drinks and chillin! Enjoy the photos on the wall and all of the history of has to offer.
    4 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Jason B. 8 months ago on Google
    Fantastic pub in central Belfast. Very traditional, with a roaring fire, an eclectic mix of wall art and filled with a collection of locals and tourists. Pints of Guinness are £5.20 and excellently poured. We didn't order food but the dishes of other patrons looked delicious. Irish stew seems to be a favourite! Live music kicks in around 8:30pm and added to the atmosphere but the pub became extremely busy. Would suggest visiting during off peak hours when it becomes a quieter pub, with excellent Guinness, filled with locals.
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Steven C. 10 months ago on Google
    Best Guinness I've had in Belfast, with the best pizza. 👌 The place oozes atmosphere from every wall. You want ancient beams and centuries-old carved wood fixtures? Kelly's is your place. You want authentic live Irish music? Again, well, you get the picture. Highly recommended.
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Andrew T. 1 year ago on Google
    What a find!! Amazing, really old Irish pub. So cosy and so many gorgeous authentic features, decor and ornaments everywhere. An old style coach house, low ceilings, random doors and features. The outside is nicely done too. It gives it such a friendly, communal feel. And what a fantastic pint of Guinness too!! They do food too, but we didn't eat, so we can't comment. You must come here. Highly recommended.
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Declan C. 2 years ago on Google
    So nice to find an authentic old pub. Sit inside and downstairs to get a proper feel of the place. Lovely to chat with a friendly local too.
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Margaret W. 1 year ago on Google
    A friend took me here, first time ever being in here and I loved it. Loved the stone flooring, it's dark and the decor is just so old fashioned which really suited. They had outside seating and live music. It was a beautiful sunny day and the place was buzzing. Will be back for sure.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Scottieboyuk 8 months ago on Google
    Top, top old bar. The Guiness in here was by far the best I've had in a long time. Such a great place. Busy, friendly and well worth a visit, if not only for the banter and the crack. Loved it, don't miss out and give it a go you will not be dissapointed!
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Marianne B. 1 year ago on Google
    Fab pub in the centre of Belfast city the staff are extremely friendly and very welcoming just sitting outside enjoying live music. One of the oldest pubs in Belfast
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 paul b. 1 year ago on Google
    Enjoyed a good stew here and two pints if Guinness. Apparently, Belfast's second oldest pub? Not busy when I visited, so I enjoyed lunch and had a look round. A must if visiting the city
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Jonathan T. 1 year ago on Google
    Came here on a recommendation from a bartender from another bar. This is a phenomenal establishment that's been around for 300 years. Live music on weekends and always a great crowd. Inside is a little tight with low ceilings but I guess that was 1720 irish architecture. Other than that, this place is a must.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 v g. 1 year ago on Google
    Gorgeous old gem hidden away in the heart of Belfast! Love how the authenticity is preserved and the building retains its rustic charm. Nice additional seating area outside, very helpful staff who were friendly and service was prompt. First visit here but without a doubt not the last!
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Stas M. 6 months ago on Google
    The pub that has been around for over three centuries. The ground floor has its own charm. Folk music playing, thick walls, friendly staff and a good mix of locals, tourists and students. The upper floor offers a dining space to host parties. But the real action is happening downstairs and on the outside patio. They serve Guinness 0.0 here as well.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 GRUMPY F. 7 months ago on Google
    What a gem of a place, this is such a stunning pub. When you walk in here you see history all over the walls. I could Have spent all day looking at all the photos covering the walls. This is Belfasts oldest traditional bar. The music was really good, the staff very welcoming and friendly. Sat next to the log burner listening to the music and looking at all the history plastered all over the walls was a real treat. The stew was delicious Stunning little pub
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Hilary W. 2 years ago on Google
    Fantastic evening in Kelly's Cellar . Exemplary service from Roshin will definitely return and make sure you visit this hidden gem whilst in Belfast x
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Jorge M. 7 months ago on Google
    We happened to stumble onto Kelly's Cellars by chance. And we're glad we did, we came back everyday during our stay. The staff are very friendly, and the Guinness was great. Highly recommended.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Laura C. 1 year ago on Google
    A 10-inch pizza plus any pint for GBP12. Outdoor, covered seating available (smoking allowed). Coal stove inside. I’m impressed that they offer a vegan pizza (tomato sauce, black olives, bbq jackfruit, vegan cheese and nice crust), which I enjoyed. Good service.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Belle J. 1 year ago on Google
    Hidden away down a little back street this place really is a gem! The staff are upbeat and friendly The atmosphere is great The Irish Stew was to die for! And the beer was smooth The pub was recommended by a tour guide and Kelly's Cellar was opened in 1720 The floors are uneven, there is alcoves and they're memorabilia everywhere it's amazing! Proper traditional Irish Pub 👌 I will definitely be coming back here with my husband when we visit Belfast Together in the future. I was alone on this trip for some much needed chill time, everyone was friendly, none judgmental and helpful.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Lilith “Tigz” B. 10 months ago on Google
    Absolutely fabulous place. First time in Belfast, the taxi driver from B Cabs (also recommended) said it was one of the oldest bars in town and the place to be. He wasn't wrong. He dropped us right next to it around 2pm. We arrived to a busy bar with traditional Irish music being played in doors. Few drinks later we were off. We ended the night back here to a brilliant band in the outside area, this was around 11pm. Staff and customers were all very friendly. Drinks were not an excessive cost, but were city prices. I am definitely visiting here again in the future, absolutely awesome night. Plus it was a Sunday!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Allen S. 2 years ago on Google
    Great atmosphere, good place to have a traditional drink in a very central bar. Very attentive staff and good management. X

  • 5/5 Karl K. 2 years ago on Google
    Went for the JD and Jameson but mainly the service! Absolutely outstanding service, we pub crawled around Belfast city and came back to this bar each time! Felt welcomed from the moment we first went there to the last night! Every member of staff did great job from security to bar and floor, working in hospitality you can see this is a happy work family.

  • 5/5 Anthony M. 2 years ago on Google
    Great bar friendly staff music is on pints are good brilliant night out

  • 5/5 Jordan N. 2 years ago on Google
    Had Kellys Cellars recommended to me by a regular. Staff were very friendly and accommodated us as walk in customers on a busy Saturday evening. Excellent customer service, lovely Guinness and very nice pizzas.

  • 5/5 Matt J. 2 years ago on Google
    Friendly staff. Nice atmosphere. Lovely pint of Guinness.

  • 5/5 Jordi F. 2 years ago on Google
    Fantastic pint of Guinness and stew as usual! Loved their outdoors terrace.

  • 5/5 Sacha R. 2 years ago on Google
    Back in time the instant you walk in. An utter lack of pretension. It would be easy to lose a few hours in here, enjoying a pint and looking at the many photographs that chart some of the history of this magical place. I can't imagine coming back to Belfast and not spending an afternoon, in here.


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Amenities


  • Payments
    • ✓️ Debit cards
    • ✓️ Credit cards
    • ✓️ NFC mobile payments
  • Offerings
    • ✓️ Beer
    • ✓️ Food
    • ✓️ Wine
    • ✓️ Coffee
    • ✓️ Alcohol
    • ✓️ Dancing
    • ✓️ Spirits
    • ✓️ Cocktails
    • ✓️ Food at bar
  • Accessibility
    • ✗ Wheelchair-accessible toilet
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible seating
    • ✗ Wheelchair-accessible car park
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible entrance
  • Dining options
    • ✓️ Lunch
    • ✓️ Seating
  • Service options
    • ✓️ Dine-in
    • ✗ Delivery
    • ✗ Takeaway
    • ✓️ Outdoor seating

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