The Bar, Fitzwilliam Hotel is a restaurant in St Georges Market, Belfast. Rated 4.7 stars from 45 Google reviews. Known for craft cocktails and attentive, friendly staff. Best for pre-theatre drinks and cocktails. Price range: £100+.
Rankings updated August 2026
The Bar, Fitzwilliam Hotel
| Rating | 4.7★ |
| Reviews | 45 |
| Best for | Pre-theatre drinks |
Quick Verdict
A polished cocktail bar where craft drinks and genuine hospitality create a memorable evening in Belfast's city centre.
You want expertly made cocktails and attentive service in a sophisticated, peaceful hotel bar setting.
About The Bar, Fitzwilliam Hotel
The Bar at the Fitzwilliam Hotel is a refined cocktail destination in the heart of St. George's Market, where craft drinks and attentive service define the experience. Reviewers consistently praise the quality of cocktails—described as "beautiful" and "great"—alongside a clean, well-designed venue that balances sophistication with approachability. Staff are repeatedly highlighted for their friendliness and care, with guests noting how the team accommodates groups, provides snack platters, and delivers charismatic service. The atmosphere is described as peaceful, classy, and a genuine "vibe," making it equally suited to a quiet pre-theatre drink or a celebration. With a 4.7 rating across 45 reviews, it ranks among Belfast's strongest cocktail bars, matching the calibre of The Ginger Bistro while maintaining an intimate, hotel-bar character that appeals to both locals and visitors seeking a polished evening out.
What Stands Out
Craft cocktails
Multiple reviewers describe cocktails as 'beautiful' and 'great', with one guest specifically praising the quality of their margarita and olives.
Attentive, friendly staff
Reviewers consistently highlight staff care—from accommodating wedding parties with table arrangements and snack platters, to delivering 'outstanding' and 'charismatic' service.
Sophisticated atmosphere
Guests describe the venue as 'classy', 'peaceful', 'super cool', and 'a vibe'—a well-designed, clean space suited to both quiet drinks and celebrations.
Practical Information
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Frequently Asked Questions about The Bar, Fitzwilliam Hotel
Yes. Reviewers describe it as a peaceful, classy venue perfect for a relaxing evening. It's equally suited to solo drinks or intimate occasions, with attentive staff and a sophisticated atmosphere that encourages conversation without noise.
Highly praised. Guests consistently describe them as 'beautiful' and 'great', with one reviewer specifically returning for margaritas and olives. The bartenders demonstrate skill and care in their craft.
Excellent. Staff are repeatedly described as friendly, helpful, and attentive—from accommodating group bookings with table arrangements to delivering charismatic, personalised service throughout the evening.
Absolutely. Reviewers have celebrated weddings, Christmas dinners, and New Year here, praising the staff's ability to make occasions feel special and the venue's elegant, welcoming atmosphere.
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