Duke of York is a pub in St Georges Market, Belfast. Rated 4.7 stars from 5499 Google reviews. Known for beer and whiskey selection and interior and memorabilia. Best for groups and solo drinking. Price range: £10–20.
Duke of York is rated 4.7★ on Google (5,499 reviews) and 4.5★ on TripAdvisor (203 reviews) — a consistent rating across both platforms.
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Duke of York
Across 5,298 rated reviews, 95% gave four or five stars.
| Rating | 4.7★ |
| Reviews | 5,499 |
| 1-star share | 1.0% |
| Best for | Groups |
In Their Own Words
Review highlights surfaced by Google — shown in English, with the original beneath
“Decent selection of drinks, comfy seats and friendly staff.”
“Pretty bar with vintage Irish Guinness bar stuff, serving food Guinness.”
“Live local music, fab decor and bar service was quick.”
Consistently rated across Google and TripAdvisor
5,702 reviews across two platforms
Better value than the St Georges Market average
Around £15 a head, below the £25 typical for St Georges Market and rated higher than the area at 4.7★ against 4.5★. Based on the 28 St Georges Market venues we hold Google pricing for.
Quick Verdict
Duke of York is a classic Belfast pub where the interior tells the story, the pint is superb, and live music turns a quiet evening into something with real atmosphere.
You want a drinks-focused night in a room layered with Belfast pub history, with live music and staff who know how to pour.
About Duke of York
A cobbled alley off St George's Market leads to one of Belfast's most atmospheric pubs, and the interior alone is worth the detour. Old advertising signs, mirrored whiskey bar, and layers of memorabilia cover every surface — the kind of place where a second visit turns up something the first one missed. It is a drinks-only pub, no food to navigate, just sit down and order. The stouts are the draw: Guinness and Beamish both get mentioned by name, and the whiskey selection behind that mirrored bar runs to 27 varieties. Live music fills most evenings without drowning the conversation, and the craic is not a marketing line here — strangers at the bar have been known to buy rounds for people they met on the street an hour before.
Duke of York is the neighbourhood spot done right — unhurried, unpretentious, with a wine list that gives it an edge over most of its category.
In the last 90 days, Duke of York has drawn 22 substantial written reviews (50+ characters of genuine feedback) — recent momentum that is one of the signals behind its place on the hot list.
What Stands Out
Beer and whiskey selection
Recent reviews cite several stouts on tap and cork gin; whiskey selection is mentioned 27 times in Google topics.
Interior and memorabilia
Vintage Guinness signage and historic artifacts layer the walls; memorabilia is mentioned 78 times in Google topics and reviewers note the fascinating history visible in the room.
Live music and atmosphere
Live performers animate the space most evenings; live music is mentioned 104 times in Google topics and reviewers consistently cite the singer and brilliant atmosphere.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Duke of York
Duke of York in St George's Market, Belfast is a drinks-focused pub that welcomes solo drinkers. The casual seating, strong beer selection, and live music most evenings create a convivial backdrop for conversation or quiet reflection, and staff are noted for warmth and efficiency.
Duke of York stocks several stouts on tap, with Guinness as a baseline pour. Recent reviewers have also praised the Beamish and the overall beer selection, which anchors the drinks programme.
Duke of York hosts live performers most evenings. Live music is a regular feature that animates the space and contributes to the pub's atmosphere, with reviewers citing singers as an added bonus to a night out.
Duke of York features a mirrored whiskey bar, old advertising signs, and walls layered with vintage Guinness memorabilia and historic artifacts. The room has a casual yet carefully curated atmosphere that rewards close looking and reveals the history of Belfast drinking.
Duke of York in St George's Market has a wheelchair accessible entrance, accessible restroom, and accessible seating available.
Duke of York features a whiskey bar and stocks cork gin alongside its beer selection. The whiskey selection is a noted strength, with the bar's mirrored whiskey display a visual feature of the room.
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Hot Score: 69/100 · ranked October 2026
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