Pavilion - Belfast United Kingdom

I don't want to give myself a bad name, but I love naughty afternoon pints, and for that the Pavilion nails it. The dark wood and tiled floor give it a feel of The Crown but without the tourists and dodgy toilets. It is a bit of an old man's bar, but having been in with a group of girls who had no interest in watching the sport on the big screens, it went down a treat. There is also a pool hall upstairs, which although nowhere near as good or big as Laverys it is perfect for pottering away the afternoon. While it's neighbour The Errigle may be busier, the craic is superior in the Pav and you unlike the great selection of beers ,you can't get that on draught. ;

Rough and ready place used by a wide range of people. Comedy gigs, football etc. They also do beer football promotions.

I really like The Pavilion for its relaxed vibe, good food and assortment of events including bands, comedy nights and pub quizzes. It also boasts a pool room, rooftop garden and screened sports events. Not a genteel pub but more of a rough round the edges, chilled, relaxed place. A very good bar.

I 've been to this venue twice, once for a quiet drink after a meal at the fab Frenchie restaurant E 'toile across the road and again recently for a swingin hoedown of a night at Hellza Poppin. This night was top class and came recommended by the Guardians Guide- put that in yer pipe! Captains Topsy and Pixie play, in their own words '40 's swing, 50 's rock 'n 'roll, 60 's girl groups, Motown, 80 's alt pop and a load of ****/ brilliant stuff ', well done girls on describing your own night, this is spot on! The music was amazering! Loads of sixties classics like 'These boots were made for Walkin ' fitting snuggly between 'Walk like an Egyptian ' and a bitta Dolly Parton 'Nine to Five '. There were also some amazingly **** tunes like Cotton Eye Joe, oh dear, but it was all in the name of good fun. Most people came dressed in cowgirl and cowboy outfiits, including one guy who went a bit far and wore a pair of leather chaps, cowboy boots with a pair of boxers underneath and a waistcoat. It ensured there was a 5 mile radius around this dude on the dancefloor for the entire night, but hey, he was enjoying himself. The downstairs bar is nice and elegant, but the TV 's showing sport were really intrusive whilst trying to have a nice drink. Upstairs the atmosphere was a lot more relaxed. I would definitely recommend this night to you, yes you, I know we don 't know each other that well but you 'll enjoy it. Trust me! Check Hellza Poppin Belfast for the next hoedown.

I'm just a simple American Girl travelling around Belfast but I have to say, I have loved every person who I've met at this pub. The food is spectacular and was presented in a way I was not expecting for a regular bar food. All of the bartenders are nice too and if you stick around long enough, your make friends with the other patrons and you guys will share a few rounds. I will definitely be back here and I suggest all tourists pop in for a quick pint