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Haunted Pubs Tour - practical travel guide with honest advice.
This tour visits four historic pubs, each with paranormal reports or ghost stories from staff and patrons. At each stop, the guide recounts the pub's history and associated hauntings while you enjoy a drink. The pace is relaxed and social - expect more banter than serious spookiness. Groups typically mix, and the tour doubles as a guided pub crawl through Belfast's oldest drinking establishments. Best for social ghost tour seekers. This is a easy activity lasting 2.5 hours. Group size: 4-20. You meet at White's Tavern. Key highlights: Four of Belfast's oldest pubs, some dating to 1630s, One drink included at each pub, Paranormal anecdotes from bar staff and regular patrons.
Price: £20
Duration: 2.5 hours
Difficulty: easy
Group size: 4-20
Minimum age: 18+
Best for: social ghost tour seekers
Best time: Thursday–Saturday evenings for lively pub atmosphere. Friday and Saturday sell out quickly. Avoid summer peak season if you prefer smaller groups.
Meeting point: White's Tavern
Languages: English
Here is how the experience unfolds:
Meeting Group gathers at White's Tavern (Belfast's oldest pub, opened 1630) - Guide introduces the tour and orders first round of drinks; brief on White's paranormal history.
First 30 minutes First pub: ghost story and drink - Guide shares story of a regularly spotted spirit or paranormal incident at White's; you enjoy first drink and mingle with group.
Minutes 30–75 Walk to second pub; ghost story and drink - Travel to another historic bar (e.g., Madden's or Duke of York), hear its paranormal history, order second drink.
Minutes 75–120 Third pub: ghost story and drink - Visit another haunted location in the city centre, continue the narrative, order third drink.
Final 30 minutes Fourth pub and wrap-up - Final stop for drink and informal discussion; guide concludes tour and group often lingers to socialise.
The whole experience takes 2.5 hours. Difficulty: easy. You meet at White's Tavern.
| Detail | Info |
|---|---|
| Price | £20 |
| Duration | 2.5 hours |
| Difficulty | easy |
| Group size | 4-20 |
| Minimum age | 18+ |
| Meeting point | White's Tavern |
| Languages | English |
| Cancellation | Free cancellation 48 hours before; 50% refund 24–48 hours; non-refundable within 24 hours |
| Accessibility | Mostly flat city centre walking with short distances between pubs. Pubs have stairs to some areas. Not fully wheelchair accessible due to historic building layouts. Alcohol served; non-alcoholic options available. |
What is included: Guided 2.5-hour tour of four pubs, One drink (beer, cider, soft drink, or house wine) at each pub, Ghost stories and paranormal history at each location, Access to historic pub interiors.
Not included: Food (though most pubs serve bar snacks), Drinks beyond the four included, Gratuity for guide, Transportation to/from meeting point. You will need to arrange these yourself.
What to bring: Cash or card for additional drinks if desired, Comfortable clothing suitable for pub environment, Phone or camera if you want to photograph the pubs, Patience for walking between locations at social pace. Having these with you makes the experience smoother.
Best time to go: Thursday–Saturday evenings for lively pub atmosphere. Friday and Saturday sell out quickly. Avoid summer peak season if you prefer smaller groups..
Tip: Includes one drink per pub
Tip: Less scary, more social
Accessibility: Mostly flat city centre walking with short distances between pubs. Pubs have stairs to some areas. Not fully wheelchair accessible due to historic building layouts. Alcohol served; non-alcoholic options available..
Operator: Ghostly Drinks Belfast
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This activity is run by Ghostly Drinks Belfast.
Cancellation policy: Free cancellation 48 hours before; 50% refund 24–48 hours; non-refundable within 24 hours.
Accessibility: Mostly flat city centre walking with short distances between pubs. Pubs have stairs to some areas. Not fully wheelchair accessible due to historic building layouts. Alcohol served; non-alcoholic options available..
Best time to go: Thursday–Saturday evenings for lively pub atmosphere. Friday and Saturday sell out quickly. Avoid summer peak season if you prefer smaller groups..
No. This tour is 18+ only because it operates in licensed pubs and includes alcoholic beverages. Non-drinkers can join and receive soft drinks or water at each stop, but they must be 18+. Contact Ghostly Drinks Belfast if you have accessibility or dietary needs.
The £20 tour price includes four drinks. If you order additional beverages, expect £4–5 per pint. Budget £15–25 extra if you want food snacks or extra rounds. Most pubs accept card payments.
This tour prioritizes entertainment and social atmosphere over serious paranormal investigation. Stories are humorous and light-hearted, with occasional creepy anecdotes from bar staff. Expect pub banter rather than horror; it's designed for groups to have fun together.
No. This tour is 18+ only because it operates in licensed pubs and includes alcoholic beverages. Non-drinkers can join and receive soft drinks or water at each stop, but they must be 18+. Contact Ghostly Drinks Belfast if you have accessibility or dietary needs.
The £20 tour price includes four drinks. If you order additional beverages, expect £4–5 per pint. Budget £15–25 extra if you want food snacks or extra rounds. Most pubs accept card payments.
This tour prioritizes entertainment and social atmosphere over serious paranormal investigation. Stories are humorous and light-hearted, with occasional creepy anecdotes from bar staff. Expect pub banter rather than horror; it's designed for groups to have fun together.
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