24 fabulous spots to celebrate Pride in Belfast this weekend

It's time to celebrate 🌈 🥂

Author: Emma DicksonPublished 23rd Jul 2024
Last updated 24th Jul 2024

It's Belfast Pride week and this year it looks like there's more events and celebrations than ever before!

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

READ MORE: **Belfast Pride 2024: Parade route, event times & special events**

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

We’ve rounded up some of the hottest spots in the city celebrating Pride in style.

PS. 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 taboopresents.com quick.

Check it out 👇

The Jailhouse

"They're here, they're Queer, and better than last year" - The Jailhouse have launched a whole new Pride cocktail menu this year! They're also hosting a special Pride Brunch from 11am to 2pm on Saturday 27th, booking is required.

Pug Ugly's

Head to Pug Uglys on Saturday 27th for fantastic live local music, live sport, pints, cocktails & lots more!

The Thirsty Goat

The Thirsty Goat is hosting a special Pride party all day long, with live music and signature cocktails.

Kremlin

Kremlin is one of Belfast's most iconic spots, so of course they've got an exciting line-up this weekend. Check out Kremlin's socials are an update on their full weekend line-up!

Union Street

One of Belfast's most popular LGBTQIA+ venues, Union Street Bar has a host of activities and events going on this weekend! From SaturGAYS to a Parful Sundays Pride special, take a look at their socials for more info on what you don't want to miss!

The Bone Yard

The Bone Yard on Bedford Street has lots of food, cocktail, live music and entertainment to enjoy this week...what's not to love!

White's Garden

Belfast's oldest tavern is hosting a special Pride party this Saturday, with special cocktails, small plates and the ultimate Pride playlist!

The Perch

The Perch has a weekend of fun planned from 19th-28th July, with Pride themed cocktails, DJs all night long, bottomless brunch and a party on their rooftop. You don't want to miss this!

Revolution de Cuba

Get yourselves down to Revolution de Cuba if you're in the mood for great music, colourful cocktails and the ultimate Drag Brunch experience! 💃

Henry's

Celebrate Belfast Pride along Joy's Entry at Henry's with live music, food, cocktail specials & more

The Northern Whig

In the heart of the Cathedral Quarter, The Northern Whig offers you the chance to get fed & watered before the parade on Saturday 27th with their Pride Breakfast (£1.50 goes to Pride from each breakfast ordered)


If you can't wait until then, get in the spirit with their Pride Karaoke Night on Wednesday 24th!

Angel and Two Bibles

Another fabulous spot in the Belfast city centre, Angel and Two Bibles has vibrant cocktails, great music & good vibes! Everyone is welcome from 3pm!

Tetto

Kick off your Belfast Pride day celebrations in style with rooftop brunch at Tetto! Brunch will be served from 11am on Saturday 27th July with top tunes from their resident DJ to keep you grooving into the afternoon!

Common Market

Common Market's outdoor stage is back for Belfast Pride, facing 39 Gordon Street with DJs from 3pm till late. Who doesn't love a block party!

Cabaret Supper Club

Get ready to have the time of your life this Pride week at Cabaret! The exciting line up includes:⁠

Adele with Molly Stewart⁠
Cher with Trisha McCluney⁠
Drag Ride with Rossi ⁠
Plus Cabaret Supper Club's famous variety shows⁠

Haymarket

Why not stop by Haymarket for a pre/post Parade for a cheeky cocktail, live music & a tasty bite to eat!

Margot

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

Filthy McNastys

Filthy McNastys is running an all day garden party this July 27th for Pride weekend! DJ SON, Steve Turnbull and Nigel Boyce will be spinning tunes in the garden from 1pm. Pretty Boy Tough Guys, Davy Cherry and Liam Lynch will be singing live in the bar until late. And let's not forget SELECTA is back for Pride Weekend too!

The Sunflower Pub

The Sunflower is hosting a number of Pride events this week including Belfast TradFest Session Trail and an Open Mic night. Saturday will see more colourful fun and banter throughout the day.

Thompsons Garage

Thompsons have a HUGE lineup this Pride weekend including everything from dj sets, live musicians, drag cabaret, celebrity PAs and exclusive day & night parties.

The National

The National is hosting the ultimate Pride party on Saturday with live bands, DJs and a huge garden party. Come and celebrate all things LGBTQIA+ from 12pm to 3am

The Maverick

Spend Belfast Pride day in the heart of the Rainbow quarter at The Maverick! Open from midday til late with FREE entertainment all day, you don't have to book, no wristbands or tickets required...just arrive early to avoid disappointment!

Limelight

Limelight have tables available the entire Pride weekend starting from £35 and includes a reserved table all night, Prosecco or cocktail cans. You can look forward to a balloon drop, free facepainting and of course a confetti cannon or two!

Taboo After Party

Taboo returns to The Telegraph Building on Saturday 27th July for Belfast's BIGGEST and only OFFICIAL Belfast Pride After Party with a portion of the proceeds helping fund the festival.

Tickets are on sale now from www.taboopresents.com

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