Crown Liquor Saloon
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Crown Liquor Saloon is a Victorian gin palace on Great Victoria Street in Belfast.
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Why go
- The mostly original Victorian interior, with gas-lit carved ceilings and complex tile mosaics.
- Ten private snugs with original gun metal match-striking plates and an antique bell system for staff.
- Real ale served on cask, a distinction shared by few pubs in Belfast.
Opening hours
Today12:30 – 00:00Show all
Monday11:30 – 00:00
Tuesday11:30 – 00:00
Wednesday11:30 – 00:00
Thursday11:30 – 00:00
Friday11:30 – 00:00
Saturday11:30 – 00:00
Sunday12:30 – 00:00
Good to know
LunchDinnerBrunchLate NightDrinksFree WifiFull BarGift Cards AvailableLive MusicPrivate DiningReservationsServes AlcoholTable Service
Booking a table
- You can reserve a table on the pub’s website.
Atmosphere
- The pub offers live music and private dining.
- Wood-paneled doors can separate the booths from the bar, and the booths seat about a dozen people.
- Etched and stained glass adds privacy, with designs depicting shells, fairies, pineapples, fleurs-de-lis and clowns.
Shorts
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History
Felix O’Hanlon opened the pub as The Railway Tavern. Michael Flanagan later bought it.
- 1885Patrick Flanagan renamed and renovated the pub.
- 1978The National Trust purchased the property after advocacy by people including Sir John Betjeman.
- 1981The National Trust completed a £400,000 restoration.
- 2007The National Trust carried out another restoration costing £500,000.
How to get there
- On foot46 Great Victoria Street, Belfast, BT2 7BA, opposite the Europa Hotel and stations.
Accessibility
- Wheelchair access
Sources: Crown Liquor Saloon - Wikipedia · Belfast - Wikivoyage (drink) · Crown Liquor Saloon: booking (its own site) · Crown Liquor Saloon: how it describes itself (i… · checked 6 Oct 2026
Where
46 Great Victoria Street, Belfast
- Phone
- 02890243187
Questions and answers
What are Crown Liquor Saloon’s opening hours?
Monday to Saturday, 11:30 to midnight; Sunday, 12:30 to midnight.
Which films feature Crown Liquor Saloon?
Carol Reed’s Odd Man Out (1947) and David Caffrey’s Divorcing Jack (1998).
Was Crown Liquor Saloon’s restoration featured on television?
A BBC Northern Ireland documentary about the restoration aired in 2008.
Are Crown Liquor Saloon’s stained glass windows original?
They have been replaced several times following earth tremors opposite the pub.
Who maintains Crown Liquor Saloon’s historic decor?
The National Trust ensures the decor is maintained.
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