Timeline
15:28
Grab a pint at the Duke of York. This classic mirrored beer hall is just a two minute walk from the cathedral and opens at 11:30, so you have plenty of time to settle in before the light changes.
16:13
Walk to Saint Anne's Cathedral. The 130-foot metal spire is floodlit at night, but in the final minutes before sunset it catches the fading golden light. Arrive early enough to find a quiet corner inside or on the steps to watch the transition.
17:13
End the evening at The Botanic Inn. It is a six minute walk from the cathedral through the leafy Botanic Gardens area. The pub is popular with students and office workers, offering good food and drink in a lively atmosphere as the city settles into night.
Local tip
The Duke of York is open until midnight on weekdays and weekends, so you can linger after the cathedral if the mood strikes. The Botanic Inn closes at midnight on weekdays and weekends, so keep an eye on the time if you want a second round.
Check before you go
- Saint Anne's Cathedral is open 10:30-16:00 Monday to Saturday and 12:30-15:00 on Sunday. You can visit before the sunset moment, but the interior will be dark by 16:00.
- The Duke of York is open 11:30-24:00 Monday to Saturday and 13:00-20:00 on Sunday.
- The Botanic Inn is open 12:00-24:00 Monday to Thursday and 12:00-24:00 Friday to Sunday.
Built from places in the Wikivoyage guide to Belfast (CC BY-SA 4.0), with open map data from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).