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Capital of Northern Ireland, Belfast is home to a vibrant ten day pride festival and parade in June, a beautiful Christmas Market in December and a world-class LGBT concert in May.

Belfast Pride

Belfast Pride

From: Jul. 17.2026 - To: Jul. 26.2026
Belfast Pride runs over ten days in late July, featuring 135 different events, parties and cultural events, culminating with a vibrant parade through the city
Belfast Christmas Markets

Belfast Christmas Markets

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Belfast is transformed into a city full of festive cheer and magical markets during the Christmas Season
Belfast Bear Bash

Belfast Bear Bash Presents Mr Bear Belfast

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Enjoy a night of bears, beards and beautiful men in Belfast for a fun Friday March bear escape.
Eclectic Love Festival Belfast

Eclectic Love Festival Belfast

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Eclectic Love Festival Belfast is o one-day LFBTQ festival held in Belfast in early May each year

Gay Belfast Map

16 Skipper St, Belfast BT1 2DZ, UK

All of the elegantly appointed rooms are decorated with original artwork. They each have black-out blinds, a flat-screen TV, and spacious en suite marble bathrooms.

The Merchant is a Grade I Listed building dating back to 1860. Its Great Room Restaurant has a huge domed ceiling and offers a fine à la carte menu and traditional afternoon teas.

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9-15 Bedford St, Belfast BT2 7FF, UK

Grand Central Hotel is situated in Belfast and is the tallest building in the city

Guest rooms in the hotel are equipped with a flat-screen TV. All rooms have a private bathroom and a city view. The units at Hastings Grand Central Hotel include air conditioning and a desk.

A Full English/Irish breakfast can be enjoyed at the property. Guests can dine in the in-house restaurant, which serves a variety of local dishes.

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Great Victoria St, Belfast, UK

On Great Victoria Street, beside the Grand Opera House, the luxury Fitzwilliam Hotel Belfast offers boutique bedrooms with free Wi-Fi. There is a chic restaurant and modern cocktail bar. Valet parking is available for an additional cost.

The sumptuous rooms have crisp Egyptian linens, and the elegant bathrooms feature fluffy robes and designer toiletries. All rooms have an LCD TV, air conditioning and a minibar.

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4 Lanyon Pl, Belfast BT1 3LP, UK

This 4-star Hilton’s spacious rooms each feature a flat-screen TV with pay-per-view channels, mini-fridges, a marble bathroom and 24-hour room service. Many rooms enjoy city, river or mountain views.

With riverside views and floor-to-ceiling windows, Sonoma Bar and Grill offers a menu with Irish produce including Irish lamb. Guests can visit the No.4 bar, specialising in premium drinks including local draft beers and award-winning gins and spirits

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Address: 108 Donegall St, Belfast BT1, UK

  • Big Gay nightclub with good Djs and dancefloor.
  • Offering regular theamed nights and shows
  • Open: Daily 10pm-2.30am, Friday & Saturday 10pm-3am

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Address: 96 Donegall St, Belfast BT1 2GW, UK

  • Kremlin Nightclub, Belfast, Northern Ireland's biggest and most popular gay venue.
  • Cocktail bar, disco bar and dancefloors in stylish Soviet-themed gay club with PAs and theme nights.
  • Open: Monday 22:00–02:30 Tuesday 21:00–02:30
    Wednesday 22:00–02:30 Thursday 22:00–03:00
    Friday/Saturday 21:00–03:00, Sunday 22:00–02:30

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Address: 8-14 Union St, Belfast BT1 2JF, UK

  • Union Street Bar is a cornerstone of Belfast’s LGBTQ+ scene, set in a converted shoe factory with industrial charm and character.
  • It offers a mix of drag shows, DJs, themed nights, and a lively weekend crowd on multiple levels.
  • With good cocktails, a friendly vibe, and a welcoming dancefloor, it’s a go-to for a night out in the Cathedral Quarter.
  • Open:Monday & Tuesday CLOSED
    Wednesday, Thursday & Friday 5:00PM-1:00AM
    Saturday 12:00PM-1:00AM, Sunday 1:00PM-1:00AM

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Address: 1 Union St, Belfast BT1 2JF, UK

  • The Maverick is a popular queer bar in Belfast known for drag shows, DJs, cabaret, and a friendly crowd.
  • It serves creative cocktails with good weekday deals and has both indoor and outdoor space.
  • Open: Monday to Thursday 5:00 PM - 1:00 AM
    Friday, Saturday and Sunday 2:00 PM - 1:00 AM

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Address: 38-44 Upper Arthur Street BT1 4GH Belfast, UK

  • Cabaret Supper Club in Belfast offers glamorous dinner shows with burlesque, drag, jazz, and live acts in a 1920s-style setting.
  • Guests enjoy a three-course meal served by cabaret butlers, plus a wide range of cocktails and wines.
  • Open: Monday & Tuesday CLOSED,
    Wednesday & Thursday 6:00PM-11:00PM
    Friday & Saturday 6:30PM-1:00AM
    Sunday 1:00PM-5:00PM

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Address: 4 Queens Arcade, Belfast BT1 5FF, UK

  • Queen’s can safely boast a unique ‘personality’ not to be found elsewhere in Belfast.
  • Offering cocktails and good food.
  • Situated in Queen’s Arcade, in the heart of Belfast’s shopping area.
  • Open: Daily 11.30am till 5pm

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Address: 12-14 Church Ln, Belfast BT1 4QN, UK

  • The cutest little gin bar in Belfast and beyond.
  • Trendy gathering place with funky decor offering global dishes, cocktails, gin & draught beer.
  • Open: Monday & Sunday 12PM-12AM, 
  • Tuesday to Thursday 12PM-1AM
  • Friday & Saturday 12PM-2AM

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Recommended Hotels in Belfast

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We have chosen hotels in Belfast that keep you close to all the shops, restaurants & bars

Grand Central Hotel
5 Star, Location

Grand Central Hotel Belfast
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  1. 5-star hotel, city's tallest building with spectacular views.
  2. Close to the gay district.
  3. English/Irish breakfast available, centrally located.
  4. Central location with easy access to cathedral city, gay district, shopping, and cafes.

The Fitzwilliam Hotel
5 Star, Great Value

The Fitzwilliam Hotel Belfast
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  1. 5-star hotel with luxury lounge areas and designer interiors.
  2. Close to the gay district.
  3. Elegant rooms with Egyptian linens.
  4. Great Victoria Street location, next to the Grand Opera House, in proximity to gay street.

The Merchant Hotel
5 Star, Readers Choice

The Merchant Hotel
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  1. 5-star, historic Grade I Listed building with a rooftop gym.
  2. Located in the heart of the gay area.
  3. Luxurious, with Veuve Clicquot champagne lounge.
  4. In the heart of the gay area, close to bars, clubs, & prime shopping.

Hilton Belfast
4 Star Modern Hotel

Hilton Belfast
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  • 4-star hotel with a modern fitness center and riverside views.
  • A short walk to the gay bars.
  • Rooms with tea/coffee maker and floor-to-ceiling windows.
  • Prime location in city center, close to St. George's Market and Victoria Square for shopping.