Kelly's Cellars is a irish pub in St Georges Market, Belfast. Rated 4.7 stars from 5760 Google reviews. Known for live music every night and best guinness in belfast. Best for live music and group nights out. Ranked #17 of 20 in St Georges Market. Price range: £10–20.
Rankings updated April 2026
Kelly's Cellars
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in St Georges Market
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Quick Verdict
Locals keep coming back for the live music, proper Guinness, and roaring fire—it's the kind of place where the atmosphere does half the work.
You want live Irish music, a working fireplace, and a pint in a pub that feels lived-in rather than designed.
About Kelly's Cellars
Kelly's Cellars is a 2-storey traditional Irish pub on Bank Street near St George's Market. Downstairs is a proper bar with a fireplace, live music every night, and outdoor seating with heaters. Upstairs opened in August as a dining room serving traditional Irish dishes. The crowd's a mix of locals, university students, and tourists, and it fills up fast—reviewers mention it's packed but that's part of the appeal. Guinness gets consistent praise ("best pint of Guinness in Belfast"), and the bar stocks a serious drinks selection. Staff are described as "friendly and welcoming", and the atmosphere is casual, cosy, and historic. One reviewer noted the food upstairs is "good but expensive for what it was", though others praised generous portions and the stew specifically. It's wheelchair accessible with a bar, toilet, and card payments.
What Stands Out
Live music every night
"Live music downstairs 7/7" and multiple reviewers mention "great music" and "live authentic Irish band playing" as reasons to visit.
Best Guinness in Belfast
"Best pint of Guinness in Belfast!" and "the Guinness is superb" appear across multiple 5-star reviews; reviewers specifically mention the quality of the pour.
Two distinct spaces for different moods
"You can eat upstairs where it's quieter" vs the lively bar downstairs with live music—reviewers praise the ability to choose between atmosphere and dining peace.
What Customers Say
Great music, drinks selection and a really good outside seating area with plenty of heaters and shelter.
Live music downstairs 7/7, and traditional Irish dishes in the dining area upstairs.
Lovely place, very friendly and welcoming staff, great drinks and good music
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Frequently Asked Questions about Kelly's Cellars
Yes, live music plays downstairs every night of the week. The bar has a roaring fireplace and casual atmosphere—reviewers consistently mention it as a draw.
Yes. The upstairs dining room opened in August and serves traditional Irish dishes with generous portions. Reviewers praise the stew and note it's quieter than the bar downstairs, though one mentioned the food is "good but expensive for what it was" at around £10–20 per meal.
There's no online booking, but it's recommended—reviewers describe it as "super busy" and one group of 10 booked in advance. Walk-ins will wait, especially on weekends.
Multiple reviewers call it "the best pint of Guinness in Belfast" and praise how "superb" it is. If you're trying Guinness for the first time, this is the place locals send visitors.
Yes. Reviewers mention "a really good outside seating area with plenty of heaters and shelter", making it usable in Belfast weather.
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