Status : Katy Dalys 17 Ormeau Ave, Belfast BT2 8HD This is another new licence granted in 1987 to those masters in obtaining new licences, Messrs. Donnelly and Devlin. They, in turn, sold the derelict warehouse with the licence to the present owners, Danny McGuigan and Pat Lennon. Danny was a former partner in one […]
232. The Shakespeare
Status : Bittles bar victoria street Another old theatrical bar was The Shakespeare, owned by the Keaveney family who later owned the old Duke of York. This also was the haunt of artistes from the old Alhambra, Empire and Grand Opera House. The Keaveneys were also the agents for the old Music Hall Artiste’s Railway […]
242. The Bodega
6 Callender St Belfas Another Croft Inns house, it was formerly stables, but is now a pleasant theme bar in the Spanish style. Downstairs has horse stall snugs, with lights and embossed windows showing such activities in the great bodega in Jerez as grape-treading. On the floor area are large flagstones, and around the walls, […]
239. The Queens
4 Queens Arcade, Belfast BT1 5FF This very busy small arcade is probably the last place you would expect to find a pub, but it’s a lovely bar at that. Downstairs is wonderfully bright and cheery-looking, made possible by the nice decor – Garden Green is the dominant colour. The cute serving small bar has […]
