Line of Duty stars secure a golden spot at popular Belfast pub
They won't have to wait too long for their perfect pints đ»
Last updated 31st May 2021
We all know how much the Line of Duty cast and crew love filming here in Belfast.
They're not shy when it comes to a proper night out in the city either. Locals would regularly spot the iconic trio visiting the cobbles Cathedral Quarter streets.
Ahead of the final episode of series 6, show creator Jed Mercurio shared some unseen throwback snaps. Martin Compston (DS Steve Arnott) replied to a pic of Bedford Street's Invest NI building: "This became an essential location in Belfast. Nearly as important as The Spaniard, Liquor and The Merchant when weâre feeling fancy."
This just proves how much they love the capital's craicing nightlife!
One landmark pub in particular has celebrated the success of the show, as it was recently named the most-watched drama series of the century đ€Ż
The Duke of York has honoured the stars by reserving an area at the bar, complete with their own shiny gold plagues.
The Spaniard, The Duke of York and The Harp Bar made the difficult decision to remain closed during the pandemic. Some of Belfast's most popular struggled to provide outdoor seating that complied with council regulations.
However now that the indoor hospitality is permitted, the doors are back open and pints are being poured as we speak!
The team have been busy these last few months getting things ready, including a fantastic mural to celebrate local stars of stage and screen.
There's even a mention for the 'wee donkey' đ€Ł
It's fair to say Adrian Dunbar (Superintendent Ted Hastings) has given us some cracker lines throughout the six series of the show.
The Northern Irish police officer adds unique charm to the sometimes-menacing anti-corruption unit.
Take a look back at some of his most impressive quotes:
âThereâs only one thing Iâm interested in and that is catching bent coppersâ
"Jesus, Mary and Joseph and the wee donkey"
âFrankly son, right now, I couldnât give a s---â
âYouâve got a bloody nerveâ
âNow weâre sucking dieselâ
âFor years, the security in this department has been watertight⊠then you come along, suddenly weâre leaking like a colanderâ
âSheâll be laughing on the other side of her face when Iâm finished with herâ
âNow weâre cooking with gas!â
âSheâs cooked her goose nowâ
âHoul yer whishtâ
âMother of Godâ
âI didnât float up the Lagan in a bubbleâ
âNone of my people would plant evidence. They know I would throw the book at them â followed by the bookshelfâ
âNo more beating around the bush, we raid Operation Lighthouseâ
âWe've been round the houses Steve. Round the houses and down the bloody drains"
âGotcha a big pint of that catsâ p--- that you young fellas seem to like so muchâ
âGo back to the coal face, the pair of you, unless youâve got more egg-sucking tips for your Grannyâ
âDon't talk to me about victimisation, nobody's blacker than me, son"
âYou were going like the clappersâ
âGod give me strengthâ
âThatâs us nowâ
âI think you should sit down, fella. Or Iâll handcuff you to that deskâ
âYou look like a couple of kids whoâve been caught robbing an orchardâ
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