3 reasons to go |
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Eye candy rating |
7/10 | |
Don’t miss |
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Flying time from UK |
1 hour, 25 mins (depending which airport you fly from) | |
Country |
Northern Ireland | |
Language |
English | |
Currency |
Sterling | |
Despite its past, Belfast's troubles are definitely over and it was recently named as the safest city in the UK. There is now a strong desire to party and the capital of Northern Ireland is a Stag destination straight out of the top drawer.
Belfast is a city on the up and you will be welcomed with open arms by its citizens, who have a reputation for friendliness that is well deserved. It is virtually impossible for the Stag to get through a weekend without being bought at least one pint by a well-wishing local.
There is a raw energy about Belfast these days - it has learnt to celebrate its cultural position between the UK and Ireland and is a vibrant, cosmopolitan city with a profound sense of optimism. A tour of this fascinating city is a must, you can get an open top bus or try one of the famous black cab tours which take you on a tour of the notorious hotspots of recent history with a live commentary from your cabbie.
Belfast's nightlife is fantastic and its pubs and clubs match up to anything else in Britain. Check out one of the fantastic traditional beer houses such as the Kitchen Bar on Victoria Square before hitting the town with a vengeance! In the morning make sure you head to the famous Maggie Mays café and indulge in the best Ulster fry-up you will ever have, soda bread and all ...