Bittles Bar in Belfast

Superb service - stands true to the stay saying ‘lovely day for a guiness’ on a sunny saturday afternoon.

Really nice bar in bustling area of Belfast. Reasonably priced Guinness - tastes very good too. Staff were super attentive and the decor inside the building lends itself well to the busyness and fun of the area. Nice to visit as a local or bring visitors to!

I love this pub. Made my trip to Belfast absolutely stunning. Vibes were so good, drinks were amazing and the service was impeccable. This is the place to be on a Friday night.

Best pint of Guinness I've tasted, wonderful atmosphere.

Toilet could be doing with a revamp

Threw everyone out at 9:30pm on a bank holiday Sunday? Despite opening hours stating 11:00pm?

Got a beautiful pint of Guinness. Wife was actually offered a glass of water as she wasn't drinking. Great pub

Place serves a great Guinness, but that’s about it the barman who I presume is the owner is a strange rude man!

Great wee bar! Always busy! Lovely atmosphere. Very friendly helpful staff. Would highly recommend a visit if you're in Belfast.

Great wee bar! Lovely atmosphere. Very friendly helpful staff. Would highly recommend a visit here.

Brilliant pint of Guinness and great service. An easy to find outside the Victoria shopping center.

Worth a visit. Had to walk round to work out entrance as it wasn’t clear. Lots of stuff around the outside. Wasn’t entirely welcoming on entering as chap at bar was a tad dismissive when ordering (yes, we were tourists) but once we managed to get a seat, table service was offered by a pleasant lady.

Walked in as a mixed group of 4. Tables free with empty glasses on. Went to take a seat to be told we don't serve drink to dirty tables. Offering to clear the table myself, the bar man just continued to repeat we don't serve drinks to dirty tables very rude and abrupt. There was no atmosphere and every seemed as unhappy as the bar man. Would not recommend visiting.

Visited this bar 19th April 2025. What an uncomfortable experience. Tiny bar with extremely over enthusiastic staff (6/7) behind a very small bar. Was cow herded into a seat on top of another couple who were just trying to enjoy a pint. In the space of 30 minutes I was asked about 15 times if I wanted another pint -as were the other couple that I was sharing a very small table with. The price of the pint of Guinness was shocking when converted to € it worked out at 7.55. overall all I was very underwhelmed and couldn't even relax and enjoy my pint because of the constant asking if I wanted another one. Not an enjoyable relaxing experience at all. Would not recommend. Better pubs and pints in Belfast other than this place

Avoid at all costs Would give -5 review but unable! Avoid at all costs. Terrible customer service from the bar owner behind the bar. Refused to pore half pints for myself and the wife and told us to f**k off somewhere else. He obviously cant handle the pressure of being 'half' busy! Or maybe it was a response to a southern accent.. He needs to live in the modern world and not the past if so. Hope he had fun pouring the full pints in the end while we went to another pub where our custom was valued. Pity as other staff seemed nice.

Siempre me encanta pasar a Bittles cuando estás en Belfast. Me encanta el entorno peculiar, el personal atento, y Guinness de primera categoría... pero en nuestra reciente visita nos dijeron que no se acepta dinero en efectivo - tarjeta de crédito solamente. Lamentablemente esa será mi última pinta en este gran bar. Hay otros bares en Belfast que están más que dispuestos a aceptar mi dinero.

Cracking little boozer, steeped in history, excellent service and a decent pint . Worth a visit 👍👍👍

The experience is worth trying!

Best pint of Guinness I’ve ever had. Superb.

Visitamos este pequeño bar, 5 amigos ingleses, Recibimos una bienvenida encantadora y muy servicial en este interesante bar históricamente delgado para el mejor Guinness Absolutamente!

I take it the owner was in the bar tonight, well ,,, he shouted at us because my son ordered two Guinness, which I don’t drink, so I changed the order, he wasn’t happy,,,the bar guys were lovely, but he tainted my experience ,,,, this is a land mark ,,, surely you should be made feel welcome, definitely won’t be going back,,,,

Great to sit outside in the sun with a big G. Only after 11;30am though. ☝️😂

Best pint of Guinness in Belfast so far. Great service, friendly atmosphere.

Would give negative stars if possible. Ordered two drinks at the bar. Offered to pay, was told to wait outside and payment would be taken once we received drinks, to then have an older Barman follow us out and roar dogs abuse at us on the street. Bizarre carry on

Traditional old boozer. No fuss great Guinness

Chucked out from the owner for no reason as he was in a huff his bar was busy. Never experienced customer service as bad. If that owner hasn’t been knocked clean once in his life I’d be amazed

Great Guinness , barman was very friendly and brought it to the table. Busy, but a shame they didn’t accept cash, the only downside.

Great little pub. The best Guinness in town. Only a few seats inside. There's a fair amount of benches and chairs, lining the narrow footpath, outside. Don't ask the barman for tea or coffee. It's proper drinks only!

I’m from Belfast and lived here all my life , we have many great bars and this isn’t one of them …. The staff are arrogant and rude . Don’t waste your money in this place and don’t believe the online hype it’s below average.

It was OK, Guinness was good but it's just as good at other places. We possibly had higher expectations for 'the best Guinness in belfast'

Hospitality is unique that's for sure

Bittles Bar in Belfast is, without a doubt, one of the most overhyped and underwhelming establishments I’ve ever had the misfortune of visiting. From the moment I stepped inside, I was hit with an overwhelming stench of urine that seemed to permeate every corner of the place. It’s baffling how a bar with such a rich history and a prime location has been allowed to deteriorate into what can only be described as a glorified public toilet. The atmosphere, which I had hoped would be cozy and inviting, was instead damp, dingy, and downright unpleasant. The walls, adorned with quirky artwork, couldn’t distract from the fact that the place felt grimy and neglected. The floors were sticky, the tables were wobbly, and the overall vibe was one of apathy—both from the staff and the management. Speaking of the staff, they seemed completely disinterested in providing any level of service. I waited an eternity to be served, only to be met with a half-hearted attempt at a smile and a pint that tasted like it had been poured by someone who had given up on life. The lack of enthusiasm was palpable, and it’s clear that the staff are either overworked, undertrained, or simply don’t care. As for the drinks, they were mediocre at best. The selection was uninspired, and the prices were unjustifiably high for the quality (or lack thereof) being offered. I couldn’t help but wonder if the markup was to cover the cost of air fresheners that clearly weren’t doing their job. The clientele seemed to be a mix of unsuspecting tourists and locals who either have no sense of smell or are too loyal to admit that this place has gone downhill. I overheard a few people commenting on the “unique charm” of Bittles, but let’s call it what it is: a dive bar that’s resting on its laurels and coasting on nostalgia. In conclusion, Bittles Bar is a shadow of its former self. The overpowering smell of urine, the lackluster service, and the general air of neglect make it a place to avoid at all costs. If you’re looking for a true Belfast pub experience, there are countless other options that don’t involve holding your nose and praying for the experience to end. Save yourself the disappointment and steer clear of Bittles.

Best pint of Guinness you can get in Belfast

We didn’t like being insulted by a rude and arrogant owner. So what the guy has got a reputation for being rude- dont care. Plenty of other bars which have more seating and welcoming. The only bar owner in Belfast which was rude during a great weekend.

Good Guinness. Just like anywhere else in Belfast. Nothing good or bad about this pub, bang average. People just go because it's always in the news about coke or somewhat. They do have a barman who looks like the love child of Sean Millis and RoboCop, which is interesting.

Great atmosphere, service is excellent and the Guinness is absolutely top notch!

A must visit bar in belfast, a bit unique design and it interesting how it is made in tirangle shape..!!! And love the old man there, he is a nice man.

Me & few lads travelled up on Saturday for the boxing. We said here, bittles bar supposedly does a creamy guinness, let's go. Absolute bang average. Owner John most have realised we weren't impressed, sent his son out with another round, couldn't give them away quick enough, told him we're away to the knee breakers were REAL men drink. The boxing that night was a robbery but a bigger robbery was John charging £6.50 a pint. #KickingDecky

Found a spot for me on a busy Friday despite me being on my own which I appreciated!! Thank you!! Definitely recommend if you are looking for a traditional type place!

Only one real ale and I such rude staff. I wouldn't bother with it.

Horrible service. Rude staff ruins this place. Lovely pub, it’s a shame that the man behind the counter has 0 manners and is just plain rude.

Nice little pub with very friendly staff. They have a massive selection of whiskeys, no menu, but you can ask for a suggestion or look very closely at the labels with the price per shot. Whiskeys ranging from £4 to £200. Great Guiness pour. Cosy ambience. Whiskeys considerably more expensive than at comparable pubs.

Small, mainly narrow pub with very characteristic decor. Lots of fun signs, slogans, photos and paintings on the wall. You continue to look around, enjoying a pint in the meantime. During our visit there was a lot of cheerfulness thanks to an enthusiastic group of locals. The bartender on duty, on the other hand, did not show the most enthusiasm.

Owner is incredibly rude, unwelcoming and unfriendly. DO NOT BOTHER Looked me up and down as soon as I walked in on my own to get me and my boyfriend as a drink and asked me what I needed in here and dismissed me because I wasn’t sure what I wanted. Absolutely awful, the worst customer service I have ever experienced.

Didn't have food so can't comment there. Atmosphere was great, as were the drinks. Service wasn't too cheerful but perfectly adequate.

Tiny bar. Guinness good and atmosphere friendly

Wouldn’t recomend, called in on way to train. unable to have a drink as we were driving later in the day. Owner told us to f*** off We have drove past it for 30 years, always wanted to go in and that’s what we got Never in nearly 60 years been spoken to in this way in a pub.

I’d wanted to visit Bittles to make my own mind up after hearing all kinds of reviews. It was a Sunday afternoon so we’d hoped it would be quiet and we were lucky that there were seats free. Pretty soon after anybody who arrived were asked to have their drinks outside as standing inside is a no-go as the bar is so small. John the proprietor is curt but it’s very much his style so it needs to be taken with a pinch of salt. He was quick to say he’d bring the drinks over and that payment was card only but not in a rude way. The pint was a very good one so we had a second drink and the staff constantly check to see if they can bring you another. It’s certainly an experience in a quirky spot and I can see why it might leave a sour taste in some people’s mouths but we certainly enjoyed our visit.

The nicest Guinness I’ve had. The staff were great

Bittles Bar was a great bar my twin brother and I dropped into as we were pub and bar hopping around this part of the city and what a great find. Walking in and I knew I would enjoy my visit here, interior is small and narrow, an eye catching serving bar dominates the main room, pubby decor and furnishings, great wall art and plenty of seating options spread throughout this pub and all housed in a striking looking building, its just a really good bar to unwind in. We both really enjoyed our beers in here before we moved on and although our visit was only fleeting for a first time visit to Bittles Bar we were totally impressed. Bittles Bar is easy to locate along Upper Church Street. Opening hours are; Monday to Saturday, open from 11am. Sunday, closed. Well worth checking out if you're in the area.

Best pub and best pint in Belfast. Period!

Best pint of Guiness and bar in Belfast. Cosy little bar serving the best pint of the black stuff in town. Great atmosphere, owner and staff are amazing. Will be back.

incredible pint. pale ale was delicious too

First Guinness, and this in Belfast! They kindly made me a small glass so I could taste before I started on a pint! THANKS !

Wouldn't even bother your time going to this pub. The owner and staff treat you like your a rodent the street. This place was reccomended to us by a local while we were on a trip to Belfast. We walked in and were awarded with bluntness, once we placed our order - two beers and a coke - the owner, jumped in and demanded to leave with rudeness, upon asking why, what the reason was, we were told we were wasting his time and demanded us to leave. Take your money elsewhere, somewhere that actually treats you like customers, no actually human beings!!

Best pint of Guinness in Town 👍 Different prices running depending on who you are 🤔

Lovely atmosphere and fantastic service. And actually decently good priced drinks! Will be back! I recommend da ginis

Rudeness, aggression, extreme bad language and staff ignoring customers is not characterful. The stout is too cold for real taste and there's much better elsewhere.

Owner talks about surge pricing Guinness to £10! Complete joker and doesn’t care about the customers

Best bar in Belfast! Went in here on a Saturday night out in Belfast. The Guinness was fantastic as is the whole atmosphere. There’s a great selection of drinks including some good whiskeys. The staff are great (just don’t ask for a half pint!!). The art work in the pub is fantastic. Well worth a visit on any occasion - enjoy!

Seems like a nice place but the barman was so instantly rude to my mum, who was scouting out whether there was a free table, that we just left immediately. Maybe next time

Bar was lovely. But I went at 12 pm on a Wednesday. Bar was half empty at the time. For a table of 3 we ordered one pint and heard nothing but rude comments from the owner

Didn't get to try their Beer or whisky, they seen my Poppy badge which i wear all year as its a Football team poppy pin and wouldn't serve me, said there was no room even though I was happy to go on the street with others who were outside I was with my wife friend and his wife .Our money was Spent elsewhere so no loss .It was definitely the Poppy Pin as he looked at it for several seconds before his decision, Some people won't move on .

The pints were lovely but the staff are so rude that it ruins the experience.

This pub is a famous institution in the city and it’s easy to understand why. The building itself is gorgeous, both outside and in, but be prepared for it to get busy given how small it is. There’s loads to admire with the decor inside including a massive range of whiskey bottles, and there’s a small amount of seating area on the pavement outside. Staff were friendly enough and very efficient, offering to bring drinks to the table too, and its a really authentic and traditional place for a drink in the city centre.

This pub is a famous institution in the city and it’s easy to understand why. The building itself is gorgeous, both outside and in, but be prepared for it to get busy given how small it is. There’s loads to admire with the decor inside including a massive range of whiskey bottles, and there’s a small amount of seating area on the pavement outside. Staff were friendly enough and very efficient, offering to bring drinks to the table too, and its a really authentic and traditional place for a drink in the city centre.

Whilst visiting Belfast we were advised to visit this pub. 7 of us(40 year old females) went here on Saturday night, there was space in the pub -a table was just leaving and offered their seats the barmaid told us there were too many and they only allow 5 in a group. Her attitude was disgusting.........even if 5 were only allowed there would have been a nicer way to articulate it. Shame really as would have liked to have given a better review but we weren't given the option. The other member of staff looked bemused as to why we were rejected. Obviously barmaid took issue with us.....pubs loss, because as a previous bar worker myself we always tip.

Beautiful bar with excellent staff. Nice buzz with beautiful art work and a very good Guinness!

Great pint of guinness, great atmosphere. What more do ye need

Absolutely reeks in thon place from toilet. Overpriced pints, and stinking wee bar.

Great pint of Guinness and looked after our dog too!

Tried to pop in for a quick pint on Friday around 4pm as storm Darragh was raging. As soon as the guy on the door(white tshirt) heard my accent he physically blocked the door to the bar and said there were no tables left inside. He said we could sit outside gesturing to the rain soaked chairs as they were blowing away in the storm. What a classy guy… Take note if you’re from Cork/Munster you’re not welcome at this establishment.

Terrible customer service , so many better places to drink in belfast

price gouging, wants the charge 10 for a pint of Guinness.

No space inside but managed to sit outside. Serves the best Guiness. Very friendly and quick service!

Nice local bar for a pint and a chat

The best pint of Guinness I have ever tasted in the world.

Decepcionante, como era de esperar. ¿Entonces por qué irías? -Bueno, soy un poco como sucede. Así que tuve que visitar mientras estaba en Belfast. Como era de esperar, sólo los viejos tienen dueño. El evento principal (Guiness) estuvo bien, pero nada especial. Quizás las cosas se hubieran calentado si nos hubiéramos quedado, pero las reglas de los propietarios de ‘sin clientes permanentes’, etc, estropearon la visita para nuestra familia extendida de siete.

Visited Belfast for a wedding and popped in to Bittles for a drink. Very busy pub and excellent service. Would defo visit again.

Lovely pub with a lovely Guinness.

Un pub agradable y agradable la primera vez que intenté entrar estaba muy ocupado un sábado por la tarde volví el lunes me las arreglé para conseguir un asiento y me quedé por un par muy agradable

Great experience Wonderful pub...... Best pint of Guinness while we stayed in Belfast

Fantastic service and great atmosphere

An unusual shaped bar! I was in during the day so a bit quiet. Had a lovely pint or two of Smithwicks! Visit when you are in Belfast.

Another one of belfast great pub brilliant service and atmosphere

Fascinating building to look at

El anfitrión más rudo que jamás conocerás Trata al público como si se arrastraran desde debajo de una roca Podrían vender buenas Guinness pero no vale la pena la pena

In belfast for a break and just got back today. Tried loads of pubs and all were great with a lot having great live music, but Bittles Bar was definitely the best pint of Guinness we had. Loved the decor and the bar staff were brilliant. They even did table service and made sure we had plenty of refills!!! If you're ever in Belfast you have to go to Bittles Bar

Not sure what I expected, but was somewhat disappointed, the place itself was nice enough, but the midges were awful, had to keep my hand over my glass of wine to stop them landing in it. Wouldn’t rush back.

Great Guinness, great table service, ropey toilets, but heck can't have it all.

Rumour has it that Bittles Bar pours the finest pint of Guinness in the city! Us Travelling Leprechauns, bein' avid Guinness enthusiasts, had to investigate this claim. We found Bittles to be a cosy wee pub, adorned with captivatin' pictures that'll make yer eyes dance with delight. The staff were friendly and eager to chat, makin' us feel right at home.As for the Guinness, we can confirm the rumors are true - Bittles Bar serves a lovely, thick, creamy pint that's hard to beat! At £5.80, it's a fair price for a city center pub. The only downside is the limited seating, so ye might struggle to find a spot to rest yer weary legs after explorin' Belfast.All in all, we highly recommend givin' this delightful wee pub a go, especially for all ye Guinness lovers out there! Sláinte! 🍀#BittlesBar #BestGuinnessInBelfast #BelfastPubs #GuinnessLovers #IrishHospitality #TravellingLeprechauns #LiamOShennanigans

Excellent service and the best pint of Guinness.

It's bizarre how a place like this stays afloat. There's nothing going for it. The bar is tiny with barely enough room, the staff are exceptionally rude and impatient, it's outrageously expensive and they live off this nonsense of being "the best Guinness in Belfast" when it tastes exactly the same as every other Guinness in Belfast, Dublin, the world etc. Boasting you serve the best Guinness is like Omniplex boasting they showed the best Avengers movie

The best pint of Guinness about, at a reasonable rate, with great service and always somebody to have the craic with. If you're a visitor to Belfast, make sure this wee corner is on your to-do list. If you're a local, support small bars like this

Super friendly staff cozy atmosphere, best Guiness in Belfast

Don't waste your time coming here, the most unfriendly staff who really shouldn't be in the pub trade, I say this as someone who was travelling around the NW of Ireland and the top part of NI and Antrim for five weeks in our motorhome, we drank in pubs every night for five weeks, save your shoe leather and go somewhere else !!

Pub that many people say is best pint of Guinness in Belfast Pop in decide for yourself I thought it was one of the best pints on our tour of Northern Ireland One bar inside very traditional some nice murals of local history past and present Doesn’t tolerate shandy drinkers ,Diet Coke drinkers or Dags Probaly a good thing all pubs should roll out except for Dags

Legendary pub. No standing allowed in the small space inside. We managed to get some seats outside. You can pop your head in and order or on the Saturday we went there was a team of lads serving and checking on customers constantly. The Guinness was of course a fantastic, rich creamy pint. Well worth a visit if you're in the area.

Tiny little bar with a huge personality!

Busy and cosy pub. Great to enjoy your Guinness