The Northern Whig
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The Northern Whig is a gastropub and bar at 2–10 Bridge Street in Belfast’s Cathedral Quarter, just north of the city centre.
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Why go
- Built between 1819 and 1821 as a hotel and gentlemen’s club.
- The Northern Whig newspaper’s offices were here from 1922 to 1963.
- Soviet-era statues from Prague’s Communist Party headquarters, commissioned for the 1917 Russian Revolution, were once displayed here.
Opening hours
Today12:00 – 01:00Show all
Monday12:00 – 23:00
Tuesday12:00 – 23:00
Wednesday12:00 – 01:00
Thursday12:00 – 01:00
Friday12:00 – 01:00
Saturday12:00 – 01:00
Sunday13:00 – 00:00
Good to know
BrunchLunchDinnerDrinksFamily styleFree WifiFull BarHighchairs AvailableLive MusicOutdoor SeatingReservationsServes Alcohol
Good for
- Families Family-style service and highchairs are available.
Atmosphere
- An extensive refurbishment in April 2016 gave the bar Victorian-style interiors.
- Outdoor seating and television are available.
Entry and dress code
- Reservations are available.
Drinks to try
- Full bar with table service.
Shorts
History
In 1997, the Mooney family’s Botanic Inns bought the building and converted it into a bar after extensive renovation.
- 1790The Northern Whig Club was formed in Belfast.
- 1832–1963The Northern Whig was published as a liberal-unionist daily.
- 1922–1963The building housed the newspaper’s offices.
- 1941The building was damaged during the Belfast Blitz.
- 1963After the paper ended, its company became a commercial printer and moved to north Belfast.
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- November 2012The bar refused entry to a former policeman wearing a remembrance poppy, leading to a court case.
Music
Live music
Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible
Sources: The Northern Whig - Wikipedia · Belfast - Wikivoyage (drink) · checked 25 Sep 2026
Where
2-10 Bridge Street, Belfast
- Website
- thenorthernwhig.com/
- Phone
- 02890509888
Questions and answers
Is takeaway available from The Northern Whig?
Yes. Takeaway is available.
What food is served at The Northern Whig?
Gastropub and pub food, with brunch, lunch and dinner.
Where does the name Northern Whig come from?
The newspaper took its name from the Northern Whig Club, formed in Belfast in 1790.
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