Popular Belfast bar will soon sell ONLY Guinness

Ireland's first 'Guinness only' pub will open soon in the city centre

Author: Emma DicksonPublished 16th May 2023
Last updated 16th May 2023

The Clover Group has announced that popular venue White’s Tavern will soon be transformed into Ireland's first 'Guinness only' pub.

The intimate new addition, named White’s Store, will be fitted into the front of the original White’s Tavern building.

Plans revealed that it will seat 30 people and serve only Guinness Draught and Guinness Zero.

The Clover Group has produced some of Belfast most well known and loved venues in recent years including Margot, The Jailhouse, Pug Ugly's and The Boneyard.

Coming to High Street soon, no date has been announced just yet. But we'll keep you posted.

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The Perch Rooftop Bar

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The Parlour

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The National

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Kelly’s Cellars

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