There's nothing quite like a summer's say spent soaking up rays and exploring the city... so you're gonna want to make the most of it. Whether you're after alfresco brunching and rooftop drinks or something a little more low-key like beer garden antics, check out our list of the best things to do in Belfast this summer 2025.
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Last updated on 3rd October 2024
Make it a summer to remember and head outside to these stunning rooftop bars. With something for all budgets, we're bringing you swanky hotel spots, affordable sun-soaked hangouts and drinking dens where cocktails meet draught pints.
@ Spirit of Belfast Statue on Various dates from Tuesday 3rd December 2024
Uncover wonderful facts about the history of Belfast and learn about the city's culture and natural beauty while embarking on a hidden trail with tickets to the City Walking Adventure & Interactive Treasure Hunt. From £28.95 each you can solve clues to reveal your route around iconic landmarks and ultimately, reach the end. Set off from the Spirit of Belfast Statue and wander through the Cathedral Quarter's Entries, along the River Lagan and more.
Belfast is full of date hot spots, you only have to look at some of its cool and quirky cocktail bars to see. As well as the intimate and saucy Bert's Jazz Bar, serving up classic French plates and bespoke tipples, there's the Michelin-starred restaurant The Muddler's Club. Here you can dine among gothic decor and devour decadent plates that make for great talking points. And if that doesn't tickle your fancy? How about a fine dining experience for a fraction of the price at Six By Nico, or a rooftop party at Tetto?
Kickstart your day in Belfast with free-flowing bubbles and scrumptious breakfast dishes by booking a bottomless brunch this summer. Experience a drag-fuelled glamorous affair with The Tipsy Bird's offering or secure a place at the Instagrammable Cafe Parisien, where you can feast on the likes of baked eggs with tomato and chorizo, croque madames and 8oz beef burgers alongside unlimited drinks for £49.95 per person.
Wondering what's on in Belfast this summer weekend? Get groovin' on over to Tipsy Bird's epic drag brunch. At this top-notch venue, you'll get to quaff down mouthwatering cocktails or fizz, all before devouring a delicious charcuterie board and enjoying fabulous entertainment. Plus, there's even karaoke and a themed ABBA experience too.
Summer in Belfast 2025 was made for outdoor drinking, and luckily for you... we've rounded up the city's finest watering holes. Take your pick of fairy-lit terraces, craft beer favourites and socially-distanced pub patios in our guide to the finest beer gardens in the city centre.
If you're on the hunt for summer things to do in Belfast this weekend, then check out the city's best restaurants. Not only do these spots offer a mouthwatering selection of eats, but also swoon-worthy alfresco spaces to bask in the sunshine.
