Neighbourhood · United Kingdom · Northern Ireland

Cathedral Quarter

The city's creative district of historic pubs, street art and live music.

Free to enter about 2 h

For storytellers

Why Cathedral Quarter matters

The Cathedral Quarter is Belfast's creative heart, with cobbled lanes, street art and old pubs with live music most nights. Look for the big murals on the sides of buildings and duck into a pub for an evening of traditional tunes. It's a lively, friendly area for dinner and drinks.

Talking points

  • Street art decorates the lanes.
  • Traditional music is common.
  • Historic pubs keep Victorian interiors.

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