BARRY SPENCE'S GUIDE TO BELFAST NIGHTLIFE

Im not sure how many of you are staying in Belfast on Friday evening but for those
that are we thought it would be useful to note a few places to go to for a couple of 
drinks or a good dinner. Any of these places is within fairly decent walking distance 
from the centre of town but if there are any problems get a taxi or just ask someone.

In the complex where the competition is being held there are about 4 nightclubs,
'Precious' being the most popular but 'Bar 7' probably being the best and a good place
 just for a drink as well.There is also a number of restaurants in the Oydessy complex, 
from Pizza Hut, to a cracking Chinese and a brilliant Indian. There is also the Titanic Bar
which serves food all day and is a decent place for a quieter drink as well. The clubs do 
get very busy after about 8pm so arrive early otherwise you wont get in. 

Bars / Restaurants in Belfast
Crown - one of the oldest and most famous bars in belfast, always busy so get there early
 - opposite the Europa Hotel, does a great traditional lunch
Robinsons - Next to the crown, good spot with a decent club in basement, 
 - not great for 18 - 25's though
The Fly - Very busy, good music
Laverys - Good middle bar, good music, but does attratct undisirables
Manhatten - Big nightclub opposite Laverys, very busy!! Runs a 70's disco on Friday nights. 
If your wanting to pull an oldie, thats your place!! But has all ages.
Limelight / Spring and Airbreak - Has a live band on most Fridays, good bar but more for 
Nirvana lovers if you know what I mean
McHughs - Great spot on Friday night, great food, live band in basement
Milk - Good nightclub, expensive to get in though, about £15, house / R&B
The Apartment - Good bar but quite small, good view of City hall at night
The Pot-house - New bar just opened, brilliant food!!
Bar Baca / La Lea- The first is the bar which is small but excellent, and the next is the 
nightclub next door. Very good nightclub.
Bar Red - More for 28 + good spot
Bar 12 - Good music, beside the fly. Get in early to get a booth or bunch of seats, 
excellent atmosphere!
Irene & Nans - Very busy at weekends but good bar
Borban - Excellent restaurant!! Not cheap though.
10 Square - This is the restaurant upstairs from Bar Red, have heard good reports

Belfast clubs and bars after a certain time are very choosey as to who they let in, 
especially if your are not wearing the right stuff in their mind. If you are intending 
going out in Belfast, don't wear trainers, track-suit tops or football shirts.
Jeans are ok in most places but bring ID regardless of who you are!!

If you need any more help please contact me!!

Enjoy the weekend!!

Barry Spence
baz.spence1@btopenworld.com