Kelly's Cellars
Kelly's Cellars
4.6
11:30 AM - 1:00 AM
Monday
11:30 AM - 1:00 AM
Tuesday
11:30 AM - 12:00 AM
Wednesday
11:30 AM - 1:00 AM
Thursday
11:30 AM - 1:00 AM
Friday
11:30 AM - 1:00 AM
Saturday
11:30 AM - 1:00 AM
Sunday
1:00 PM - 12:30 AM
About
This pub is best known for its delicious food and traditional music.
Suggest edits to improve what we show.
Improve this listingTours & experiences
Explore different ways to experience this place.
What is Travellers’ Choice?
Tripadvisor gives a Travellers’ Choice award to accommodations, attractions and restaurants that consistently earn great reviews from travellers and are ranked within the top 10% of properties on Tripadvisor.
Revenue impacts the experiences featured on this page, learn more.
Top ways to experience Kelly's Cellars and nearby attractions
Are you currently on your trip?
Help us find experiences available for you.
The area
Address
Neighbourhood: City Centre
City Centre in Belfast offers a plethora of captivating attractions and a rich cultural experience. There's the grandeur of Belfast City Hall, a magnificent Edwardian building that's a staple of the local skyline, and the iconic Titanic Belfast, a maritime museum that narrates the city's shipbuilding history. The gastronomic scene is a delight, with St George's Market offering an array of local produce and delectable street food. The area is well-connected with excellent public transportation networks, including buses and trains, making it easy to explore the city's charm and history. City Centre's distinctive character is further amplified by the lively atmosphere and the warm, welcoming locals.
Reach out directly
Best nearby
We rank these restaurants and attractions by balancing reviews from our members with how close they are to this location.
Restaurants
1,154 within 3 miles
Attractions
347 within 6 miles
Contribute
Most Recent: Reviews ordered by most recent publish date in descending order.
Detailed Reviews: Reviews ordered by recency and descriptiveness of user-identified themes such as waiting time, length of visit, general tips, and location information.
Popular mentions
We perform checks on reviews.
Tripadvisor’s approach to reviews
Before posting, each Tripadvisor review goes through an automated tracking system, which collects information, answering the following questions: how, what, where and when. If the system detects something that potentially contradicts our community guidelines, the review is not published.
When the system detects a problem, a review may be automatically rejected, sent to the reviewer for validation, or manually reviewed by our team of content specialists, who work 24/7 to maintain the quality of the reviews on our site.
Our team checks each review posted on the site disputed by our community as not meeting our community guidelines.
Learn more about our review moderation.
4.6
558 reviews
Excellent
384
Very good
133
Average
24
Poor
3
Terrible
14
These reviews have been automatically translated from their original language.
This service may contain translations provided by Google. Google disclaims all warranties, express or implied, with respect to translations, including any warranties of accuracy, reliability, and any implied warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, and freedom from forgery.
Stephen Kelly
Liverpool, UK83,570 contributions
Jan 2025 • Friends
We where on a three day holiday to Belfast and one of the first pub's we visited was an historic old pub called Kelly's Cellars.This is a superb pub that opened in 1720 and its a must go destination in my opinion.
Housed in a superb white painted building that look's amazing'the interior is what you would think an Irish pub would look like.The floor is stoned and there are many fixture's and feature's relating to Ireland.Its as cosy as can be and when we went here early on in the afternoon it was very busy.
When we visited here we had a few glasses of Guinness which were excellent and for a pub of this quality they were well priced.It's a superb pub and was one of the best that me and my twin brother visited and it's well worth going to.(This is my first review of the Kelly's Cellars).
Opening Hours.
Monday-Saturday-11.30-01.00.
Sunday-12.00-00.30.
Public Transport.
Bus Stop.
Queen Street Bus Stop-300-300A.
Housed in a superb white painted building that look's amazing'the interior is what you would think an Irish pub would look like.The floor is stoned and there are many fixture's and feature's relating to Ireland.Its as cosy as can be and when we went here early on in the afternoon it was very busy.
When we visited here we had a few glasses of Guinness which were excellent and for a pub of this quality they were well priced.It's a superb pub and was one of the best that me and my twin brother visited and it's well worth going to.(This is my first review of the Kelly's Cellars).
Opening Hours.
Monday-Saturday-11.30-01.00.
Sunday-12.00-00.30.
Public Transport.
Bus Stop.
Queen Street Bus Stop-300-300A.
Written 29 January 2025
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
TravelOmaV
Fuquay Varina, United States75 contributions
Apr 2024 • Family
My husband and I were wandering around the streets of Belfast one afternoon during our visit there and spotted this pub down a quiet alley. The day was overcast and a bit chilly, so the inside of the pub was jammed with patrons. There was a table for 2 outside, so we sat there and enjoyed an afternoon Guinness. Despite the day being a bit cold, the vibe was warm.
Written 1 July 2024
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
Pub Monster Neil
Liverpool, UK86,784 contributions
Jan 2025 • Friends
Although I've been to Ireland many times over many years this was my first time visiting Belfast, a city steeped in history and teeming with pubs, bars, cafe's and restaurants, one of the best pubs my twin brother and I visited was Kelly's Cellars and what a great time we had.
One of Irelands oldest pubs ,opened in the 1720's ,interior is superb, a great looking serving bar dominates the main room, wonderful eclectic decor and furnishings and plenty of seating options spread throughout this pub both inside and outside looking out onto the busy and bustling streets around this pub, its just a totally wonderful pub to chill out in .
We were here on a Saturday night, pub was busy with a great atmosphere, we ordered a guinness each, these were poured in the correct manner even allowing time for the all important settle, we chilled out and soaked up the great vibe in this busy and popular pub while we sipped our guinness.
My guinness was absolutely superb, thick, creamy and bursting with taste and very easy to drink especially when served freezing cold as in this pub, it was just so good being in such a lovely pub enjoying a quality brew and sat with my twin brother, best beer companion in the world.
We both really enjoyed our guinness in here before we moved on and although our visit was only fleeting for a first time visit to Kelly's Cellars we had a great time.
Kelly's Cellars is easy to locate along Bank Street.
Opening hours are;
Monday to Saturday, 11.30am till 1am.
Sunday, 1pm till 12.30am.
Well worth checking out if you're in the area.
One of Irelands oldest pubs ,opened in the 1720's ,interior is superb, a great looking serving bar dominates the main room, wonderful eclectic decor and furnishings and plenty of seating options spread throughout this pub both inside and outside looking out onto the busy and bustling streets around this pub, its just a totally wonderful pub to chill out in .
We were here on a Saturday night, pub was busy with a great atmosphere, we ordered a guinness each, these were poured in the correct manner even allowing time for the all important settle, we chilled out and soaked up the great vibe in this busy and popular pub while we sipped our guinness.
My guinness was absolutely superb, thick, creamy and bursting with taste and very easy to drink especially when served freezing cold as in this pub, it was just so good being in such a lovely pub enjoying a quality brew and sat with my twin brother, best beer companion in the world.
We both really enjoyed our guinness in here before we moved on and although our visit was only fleeting for a first time visit to Kelly's Cellars we had a great time.
Kelly's Cellars is easy to locate along Bank Street.
Opening hours are;
Monday to Saturday, 11.30am till 1am.
Sunday, 1pm till 12.30am.
Well worth checking out if you're in the area.
Written 3 February 2025
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
Joasi23
South Yorkshire, UK2,108 contributions
Aug 2024 • Couples
We had researched before heading to Belfast for the weekend and this place was high on recommendations. We loved it ! Afternoons there was a traditional band playing and later on the live music outside had everyone in the streets dancing . Good atmosphere and very very busy despite the mixes weather . Near some good street art and a decent kebab take out .
Written 5 August 2024
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
lorna a
Kilmarnock, UK261 contributions
Jul 2024 • Couples
We were recommended this bar by our taxi driver and it was fantastic. We were there on a Wednesday afternoon and there was live music and as it was nice we sat outside. The atmosphere was so good and joyful. The place was extremely busy but the bar staff were amazingly quick at serving and all very friendly. So pleased we found it
Written 19 July 2024
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
Carol C
Bristol, UK304 contributions
Oct 2024 • Family
We experienced our first Belfast Guinness here. Neither the Guinness nor the surroundings did disappoint!
Chap playing Lily Allen songs with an Irish twist helped to make a very enjoyable evening with my clan.
Lovely ambience and history on the walls ... and breathing room only ... showed the pub is very much a busy, thriving and enjoyable place to visit - for all age groups - over 18 obvs!!
Chap playing Lily Allen songs with an Irish twist helped to make a very enjoyable evening with my clan.
Lovely ambience and history on the walls ... and breathing room only ... showed the pub is very much a busy, thriving and enjoyable place to visit - for all age groups - over 18 obvs!!
Written 13 October 2024
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
Justin Marley
Cardiff, UK442 contributions
Nov 2024 • Solo
This was more like it, if you want an authentic Irish atmosphere and a good craic, this is the place. From the moment you walk in, you’re greeted with a smile. It’s like stepping back in time, in a good way. Locals mingle with visitors at the bar, around tables and in the beer garden out the front. No screens on the wall and nobody on their phones.
There’s a variety of spirits, wines, ales and beers on offer. At 5:30pm I was too late for food! It had run out, apparently one big batch is cooked then when that runs out, that’s your lot! Two pints of Guinness I had here whilst I sat at the bar people watching. A great pub and staff are very friendly and welcoming.
There’s a variety of spirits, wines, ales and beers on offer. At 5:30pm I was too late for food! It had run out, apparently one big batch is cooked then when that runs out, that’s your lot! Two pints of Guinness I had here whilst I sat at the bar people watching. A great pub and staff are very friendly and welcoming.
Written 2 November 2024
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
Camaemilla
Rouen, France410 contributions
Dec 2024 • Friends
The pub was full of people and good humour! Good traditional beers, a tavern atmosphere to dance until the end of the night, a terrace to prolong the party. Kelly's Cellar keeps its promises to drink Guiness or something.
Automatically translated
Written 24 December 2024
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
tokis62
United Kingdom96 contributions
Apr 2024 • Solo
It is a must go place where you can find nice live Irish performance, delicious stew and pint of real Guinness!
Very crowded but worth to visit and enjoy your holiday beside native people.
Everything is colorful and full of life over there. Incredible atmosphere where you can recharge your liveliness.
Highly recommended!
Very crowded but worth to visit and enjoy your holiday beside native people.
Everything is colorful and full of life over there. Incredible atmosphere where you can recharge your liveliness.
Highly recommended!
Written 30 August 2024
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
daren s
Hedon, UK50 contributions
Feb 2025 • Couples
A must visit If your looking for a traditional pub look no further, great atmosphere very friendly stuff. We were advised to come here so we made it our first stop on day one in Belfast.... the guinness was just perfection !!
Written 10 February 2025
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
I don’t know to be honest though this may be a failing in my observation skills John. It might depend on how big your pack is. Am sure most people did not have dogs with them when I visited and I don’t think I had one though others might disagree about that. What I would say is I reckon it a good bet they wouldn’t mind you bringing in a hound compared to some establishments. It’s a non chain genuine old pub and I bet the free men of Ireland who met there as indicated by the blue plaque on the exterior of the building had a pug or two in attendance. Good luck!
Written 2 February 2019
Sorry, really don’t know. Maybe take a look at their website?
Written 13 May 2018
Is there Gluten free food available?.
Written 28 January 2018
no, they don't serve any food, just drinks.
Written 26 February 2018
Showing results 1-6 of 6
Revenue impacts the experiences featured on this page, learn more.
*Likely to sell out: Based on Viator’s booking data and information from the provider from the past 30 days, it seems likely this experience will sell out through Viator, a Tripadvisor company.
Is this your Tripadvisor listing?
Own or manage this property? Claim your listing for free to respond to reviews, update your profile and much more.
Claim your listing