
Best Sports Bars and Pubs In Cathedral Quarter
Want the match on and a great atmosphere in Cathedral Quarter? Discover sports pubs showing live games with FANZO.
Pubs in Cathedral Quarter with Live Sport On
There’s nowhere quite like Cathedral Quarter for a proper match-day session. The energy spills from bar to bar, and no goal goes unroared. Football, rugby or GAA — let FANZO guide you to the best places to catch it live in Belfast’s sporting hub.
Showing best bars in Cathedral Quarter:
Franklin's Sports Bar
0.8 km
belfast
(89)
Franklin's Sports Bar
(89)
0.8 km
belfast
Belfast's first and only dedicated sports bar, situated at the heart of our city centre. We offer the best facilities to enhance your sporting experiences. With 14 large screens and the biggest indoor screen in N.I. we offer a wide range of sports on show. Including, our local teams such as the Belfast Giants and Ulster Rugby. We also show coverage of GAA and Irish Premiership games. Where better to watch your favourite sport and enjoy a few refreshing pints and a game of pool or two?
Raob Headquarters Club
belfast
(19)
Raob Headquarters Club
(19)
belfast
Sports Bar, Big screen TV, Snooker, Pool and Darts. Live Music Monday, Tuesday and all day Saturday.
The Deers Head
belfast
€€
(23)
The Deers Head
(23)
belfast
€€
The Deer’s Head is Belfast city’s original brewpub with a fully functional on-site craft brewery, Bell's Brewery, on full display inside this recently refurbished saloon bar. Catch all major live sporting events in the main bar across multiple big screens, including Premier League, Euros, FA Cup, horse racing, Six Nations rugby, Formula One and golf tournaments. Founded by Wine & Spirit Merchant John Donnelly in 1885, The Deer’s Head is the first historical pub in Belfast to be brought back to its original name. Steeped in history and tradition, walk around this iconic building to discover nods of history across its walls. Displayed inside this recently refurbished saloon bar you'll find Bell’s Brewery, where you can observe the entire brewing process, up close and personal, from the comfort of your seat. Unpasteurised, unfiltered beer born and brewed in Belfast. Smell the malt being mashed and the hops being added to the boil on brew days and fully immerse yourself in this popular experience in Belfast. With state-of-the-art brewing equipment, these are the only copper Brewiks tanks to be found in Europe! Traditional food is served everyday from 11am where you can expect to find all your favourite pub classics, created by their MasterChef finalist Head Chef, Jonny Stevenson of Urban Scullery.
44
0.1 km
44
0.1 km
Modern French Mediterranean food and drink influence in the heart of Cathedral Quarter, Belfast.
The Foundry
0.1 km
belfast
The Foundry
0.1 km
belfast
A great place to stay, eat and drink in the heart of The Cathedral Quarter Belfast
Northern Whig
0.1 km
belfast
€€
(12)
Northern Whig
(12)
0.1 km
belfast
€€
Situated at the entrance to the Cathedral Quarter, The Northern Whig provides a memorable dining and drinking experience in the heart of Belfast.
3cs social club
0.1 km
belfast
(21)
3cs social club
(21)
0.1 km
belfast
3cs social club & restaurant. winner of best social club in northern Ireland 2 years in a row.
Common Market
0.1 km
belfast
(62)
Common Market
(62)
0.1 km
belfast
This place has a decent selection of food vendors and in general has a good atmosphere inside with live music.
The Monico Bar
0.2 km
belfast
(19)
The Monico Bar
(19)
0.2 km
belfast
One of the few remaining traditional Irish bars in Belfast- Bar and lounge serving an array of liquor, home cooked food, live music and live sports
The Spaniard
0.2 km
belfast
€€
(6)
The Spaniard
(6)
0.2 km
belfast
€€
Great venue in the Cathedral Quarter showing international rugby in a cosy, fun atmosphere.

Where to Catch the Match in Cathedral Quarter
Fridays, Saturdays — it doesn’t matter. When the big game’s on, Cathedral Quarter comes alive. From traditional pubs tucked down cobbled lanes to modern bars buzzing under string lights, fans pack in shoulder to shoulder, roaring for every Ulster try, Premier League screamer, and last-ditch winner. The noise doesn’t stay inside — it spills onto the streets, echoing off the old brick walls like a chant that won’t quit.
The tension, the cheers, the pure Belfast pride — that’s Cathedral Quarter on match night. Grab your mates, find your spot, and catch every minute live with FANZO.


















