The Spaniard

Tiny, quirky Cathedral Quarter bar famed for rum and eclectic décor

The Spaniard is a cocktail lounges in Belfast, Co. Antrim. Rated 4.5/5 from 1,599 reviews.

A Skipper Street fixture for around two decades, The Spaniard is a small, characterful bar crammed with religious iconography and curios. It is known for its rum selection, creamy pints and a lively, late atmosphere that has made it a favourite with locals and visiting celebrities in Belfast’s Cathedral Quarter.

Opening hours

Monday12:00 PM – 1:00 AM
Tuesday12:00 PM – 1:00 AM
Wednesday12:00 PM – 1:00 AM
Thursday12:00 PM – 1:00 AM
Friday12:00 PM – 1:00 AM
Saturday12:00 PM – 1:00 AM
Sunday12:00 PM – 12:00 AM

What visitors say

My mate was wearing shorts. They wouldn't let us in. Knobs.Colin Lown · 1★

Staff ignore my place in the bar queue. Got dripped on at the bar. Asphalt cider on tap is unique. Toilet poor as per picJ M · 2★

Great gem and great staff in the Cathedral Quarter.Mark Kelley · 5★

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