Crown Liquor Saloon

Victorian gin palace from 1826 features ornate carved wood, stained glass, and private snugs with original bell service. Now owned by the National Trust, it serves traditional pub food and local ales. Each snug has different colored tiles and woodwork. It sits in Belfast's Golden Mile, close to the other main sights. It sits below the headline sights but earns its place on a longer visit to Belfast. Tickets cost Pints £4-5, food £8-15 and 1-2 hours is enough to see everything without rushing.

Priority: Medium - include with 2+ days Time needed: 1-2 hours Best for: experience a perfectly preserved victorian pub Skip if: You don't drink alcohol or prefer modern bar environments Cost: Pints £4-5, food £8-15

You sit in a wooden booth surrounded by carved panels and colored glass. A bell system lets you order without leaving your seat. Gas-style lighting creates intimate atmosphere while preserving the 1880s feel.

Accessibility: Ground floor accessible but historic snugs have narrow entrances. Accessible toilet available

Experience a perfectly preserved Victorian pub with unique architectural details. It is not the first thing you should see in Belfast, but with two or more days it fills a gap the major sights leave. Mornings are quieter if you want to take your time.

Skip if: You don't drink alcohol or prefer modern bar environments

• Book snug tables in advance.
• Try Hilden Ale brewed locally.
• Upstairs dining room less crowded.

Insider tip: Snug 4 has the most elaborate tilework and best preserved original features

Interior photography welcome but use available light - flash washes out the stained glass colors