The Garrick is a pub in St Georges Market, Belfast. Rated 4.5 stars from 2725 Google reviews. Known for live music and trad sessions and great beer and whiskey selection. Best for groups and solo diners. Price range: €€.
Rankings updated May 2026
The Garrick
Across 2,717 Google reviews, 90% gave four or five stars.
Quick Verdict
A reliably warm, music-filled Belfast pub with confident food, cold pints, and staff who genuinely care—worth booking ahead for.
You want live trad music, a cold pint, and proper pub food in central Belfast without pretence.
About The Garrick
The Garrick is a centrepiece Belfast pub where live music, cold pints, and confident food anchor a reliably warm crowd. Housed in St George's Market, it draws locals for after-work rounds and visitors seeking the rustic, classic pub ambience—trad sessions on weekends, a great beer and whiskey selection, and a wine list that holds its own. The kitchen delivers beyond the usual: steak sandwiches with perfect chips, pies of the day, bangers and champ, and burgers built on quality meat and proper baps. Bar staff are notably switched-on and fast; a manager's instinct for sorting table mix-ups within minutes speaks to the operational culture. The space runs busy but that energy adds to the charm rather than detracting from it. Prices sit reasonable for the area, and the venue welcomes dogs, groups, and solo diners with equal ease. Wheelchair access is available throughout. Whether you're stopping for a single pint or booking a table for a whiskey tasting or Christmas dinner, the Garrick trades on consistency and genuine hospitality.
The Garrick is the neighbourhood spot done right — unhurried, unpretentious, with a wine list that gives it an edge over most of its category.
What Stands Out
Live music and trad sessions
Multiple recent reviews highlight Saturday night live performances and trad music as a draw; one visitor specifically booked for the experience and found the band 'really good'.
Great beer and whiskey selection
Customers praise the beer selection, cold Guinness served promptly, and a whiskey tasting described as 'brilliant, absolutely spot on' with non-drinkers equally entertained.
Confident kitchen and value
Recent reviews highlight steak sandwiches with 'perfection' chips, a burger with 'excellent, big, meaty and juicy' meat at £20 including fries, and pies of the day—all at reasonable prices for Belfast.
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Common Questions
How consistently good is The Garrick?
Across 2,717 Google reviews, 90% of visitors gave four or five stars — placing The Garrick among St Georges Market's most reliably rated pubs.
Do you need to book The Garrick in advance?
Booking ahead is recommended for meals — The Garrick is a popular choice in St Georges Market and tends to fill quickly, particularly at weekends.
Does The Garrick have outdoor seating?
Yes — The Garrick offers outdoor seating. Outdoor tables are popular during warmer months so arriving early or booking ahead helps.
Frequently Asked Questions about The Garrick
Yes—it's flagged as popular for solo dining. The casual, cosy atmosphere and bar seating make it welcoming for one person, and staff are noted for being friendly and attentive.
Yes. Live performances and trad music sessions run regularly, especially on Saturday nights. Recent visitors praised the band quality and the atmosphere it creates.
Yes, dogs are allowed at The Garrick, making it a pet-friendly choice for a pint or meal in central Belfast.
Reservations are accepted and recommended, especially for weekends or groups. One recent visitor noted the pub gets busy, so booking ahead ensures a seat.
The kitchen offers pub classics with care: steak sandwiches, burgers, pies of the day, and champ. Recent reviews highlight quality meat, proper baps, and reasonable prices for the area.
Yes. The venue has a wheelchair accessible entrance, restroom, and seating throughout.
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