10 places to celebrate Pride in Belfast this weekend

It's time to celebrate 🌈 🥂

Author: Emma DicksonPublished 29th Jul 2022
Last updated 29th Jul 2022

It’s the 31st anniversary of Belfast Pride this year and we’re more excited than ever to celebrate the occasion after two years of restrictions raining on the parade!

Belfast Pride is Northern Ireland’s largest LGBTQ+ event, with a host of exciting activities and events going on in the city on 30th June.

Belfast is home to hundreds of bars, clubs and restaurants which are proud supporters of the LGBTQ+ movement.

READ MORE: Belfast Pride 2022: Parade route, times, weather & special events

So we’ve rounded up 10 of the hottest in the city so you can let your hair down and celebrate in style this Pride.

Check it out 👇

The National

The National are teaming up with local LGBTQ+ charity The Rainbow Project on Saturday, with a special offer on pride jello-shots. You can taste the rainbow with Strawberry, Passion Fruit, Pineapple, Lime, Raspberry and Blackcurrant jello shots, at £3.50 each or 6 for £20. £1 from each sale goes to The Rainbow Project.

The Maverick

Girls Aloud star and the OG Derry Girl Nadine Coyle will headline the Rainbow Quarter Belfast Pride Street Party this weekend. An outdoor stage will also feature the biggest ever lineup of Belfast drag talent, gates open at 3pm, but they've suggesting arriving early to avoid disappointment.

Margot

With signature pride cocktail specials, live music, food & lots more, Margot might be tucked below street level, the vibes here will be fabulous!

Kremlin

Kremlin is one of Belfast's most iconic spots, so of course they've got an exciting line-up this Saturday. With Gareth Woods and a host of DJs featuring, it's going to be HUGE!

Pug Ugly's

Head to Pug Uglys on Saturday 30th for fantastic live local music, cocktails, food & more!

Taboo’s Pride Party at The Telegraph Building

Taboo are hosting the official after party for Belfast Pride at The Telegraph Building - tickets are selling fast for this one, so if you're interested, head to www.taboopresents.com quick

The Jailhouse

Home to the famous Pride Alley aka Joy's Entry, The Jailhouse have launched a whole new Pride cocktail menu and WOW do they look good! From the Stonewall Riot to the Pride Summer Cooler, all £8, this is going to be a popular spot.

The Bone Yard

The Bone Yard are hosting an all day Pride Party, with Pugs Pizza & Street food truck available for snacks! DJ Emma Buchanan and Anna's Number will be hitting the stage with some absolute tunes!

White's Garden

Belfast's oldest tavern is hosting a special Pride lineup this Saturday, with local DJs, Pride cocktails, pizza & more! Check out 'Priscilla's Punch in the Garden' on their menu 🍹

Love and Death

In the heart of Corn Market in Belfast, Love and Death are serving a weekend full of festivities. We're talking cocktail offers, local DJs and plenty of craic!

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