Bert’s Jazz Bar

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Bert’s Jazz Bar

Bert's Jazz Bar at the luxury five-star Merchant Hotel in Belfast City is the ideal place to have a relaxing evening while listening to live Jazz music. The bar oozes a sleek elegance of the art deco era, and the handpicked list of cocktails enhances the whole experience.

Bars & Nightlife

Belfast is awash with slick new bars, as well as plenty of old-style pubs, many with traditional music sessions several nights of the week, as well as DJ-nights at weekends. Remember that pubs usually close around 11.30 pm, so make sure to start your night out pretty early. The club scene is vibrant and top-quality live music can be found at several venues throughout the city. The late-night action really kicks off south of the centre around the Golden Mile, Queen’s Quarter and Lisburn Road.

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Bert’s Jazz Bar

Bert’s Jazz Bar

Bert's Jazz Bar at the luxury five-star Merchant Hotel in Belfast City is the ideal place to have a relaxing evening while listening to live Jazz music. The bar oozes a sleek elegance of the art deco era, and the handpicked list of cocktails enhances the whole …

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