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Deer's Head, Belfast

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1-3 Lower Garfield Street, Belfast, BT1 1FP (View on Google Map)
(028) 9023 4655
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Founded in 1885 this old imbibing emporium retains much of it's historic interior. It features a long bar with globe lights and snugs along the windows with a functioning service call system. The Deer's Head is Belfast's only brewpub. The brewery, Bell's, has been named for a former brewery that was on the site. It can be seen behind glass with signs showing what is being brewed. Good food is available, along with sport on tv and there is music in the bar and upstairs.

The brewer has confirmed that all beer is served from traditional kegs under gas pressure therefore do not conform to CAMRA's definition of cask ale.

Historic Interest

Founded by Wine & Spirit Merchant, John Donnelly, in 1885

Information for this venue is provided by the Northern Ireland Branch of CAMRA
Previous Names
Berliner; Aether & Echo; Deer's Head
Local Authority
Belfast
Last updated
Last surveyed
09/02/2026
Leasehold owner
unknown
Freehold owner
unknown
Pub ID
BEL/207
Asset of Community Value
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Monday
Noon - 8:00pm
Tuesday
Noon - 8:00pm
Wednesday
Noon - Midnight
Thursday
Noon - Midnight
Friday
Noon - 1:00am
Saturday
Noon - 1:00am
Sunday
12:30pm - 8:00pm
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Facilities
Sports TV Sports TV
Lunchtime Meals Lunchtime Meals
Evening Meals Evening Meals
Live Music Live Music
Music venue upstairs. Music in the main bar too.
Mobility Access Statement Mobility Access Statement
Step free access
Events Events
Super Bowl party
Function Room Function Room
Smoking Smoking
Outside
Wi Fi Wi Fi
Features
Transport
Close to bus routes (50m)
Closest station (1000m)
Belfast Grand Central

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