We love secrets, almost as much as we love cocktail bars. Combine the two? Now our interest is piqued. While the capital is home to a number of hidden hideouts, they’re only available to those in the know. Lucky for you, we’re willing to spill the beans just this once. From Prohibition-inspired jazz bars to drinking dens tucked away behind racy shopfronts, here are the best secret bars in Belfast. But remember… mum’s the word.
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Last updated on 22nd October 2025
If you're looking for hidden bars in Belfast, Rudi has you covered. Head underground at sister restaurant Margot and you'll stumble upon this Art Deco-furnished joint which serves lip-smacking 'disco drinks' like Harvey Wallbanger (Ketel One vodka, Grand Marnier, spiced syrup, egg whites, and Three Cents mandarin and bergamot soda) and spritzes, including a signature number made from Crème de Rhubarbe, Trementi Italiano rosado, prosecco, and Schweppes soda water.
Tucked away behind a risqué adult shop façade, this secret bar in Belfast is not what you'd expect. Step into the sultry den and sip on Latin-inspired cocktails made with rum, tequila, pisco and cachaca, while nodding your head to South American bangers.
Be transported to the 1920s at this gorgeous speakeasy-style haunt. Slink on over to Bert's Jazz Bar and discover their carefully curated list of cocktails, inspired by the great jazz cities of the world; London, Paris and Havana.
