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Crown Liquor Saloon, Belfast
Belfast
BT2 7BA
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Nicholsons (Mitchells & Butlers)Reviews (Current Rating Average: 8½ of 10) see review guidelines
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ROB Camra left this review about Crown Liquor Saloon
Absolutely stunning pub, operated by the National Trust in conjunction with Nicholson's. Small private snugs down the right hand side which are all reserved for food during food service times but are available on a first come first served basis at nights. I wouldn't bother waiting for one as we got one on one evening and the seats were uncomfortable and designed for midgets (Victorians). Every two minutes someone either knocked on the door or opened it to see if it was full, it was a real pain. The rest of the bar is very ornate as well with gas lighting highlighting an impressive ceiling and bar back. The stained glass windows are also impressive. They've made really good use of mirrors which makes it look bigger than it is, which fooled a lot of people who tried to walk though into "the other room" which of course didn't exist. 3 handpumps on the bar serving beer from Whitewater brewery. Belfast Ale, Copperhead Ale & Crown Glory on each of our visits. It's a must visit place, but it is very touristy during the day. If you want to visit I would suggest you try about 7:30 p.m. as all the day trippers have gone by then and those staying over are having their evening meal at their hotels.
On 3rd May 2011
- rating: 9
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Sam Millar left this review about Crown Liquor Saloon
As other reviewers have said this is a "must visit" pub if you are in Belfast. Called in on St. Patrick's Day (2011.) Had a few beautiful pints. Staff excellent. Then headed upstairs where a Jazz Group were playing. Great music and great drink! What more could you want!
On 20th April 2011
- rating: 9
[User has posted 24 recommendations about 21 pubs]
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Clive Thompson left this review about Crown Liquor Salon
Probably Belfast's best known pub and one that is owned by the National Trust. The restored Victorian interior is so extravagantly ornate that it is almost overpowering. The bar runs along the left hand side as you enter and around the rest of the pub are ten separate booths/snugs lettered from A to J. Each of them are beautifully panelled with dark wood and opaque glass with a lockable door. It seems to be first come first served to occupy them but I did see some reserved signs on one of my visits. It can get very busy and I imagine it occasionally has the air of a freakish tourist attraction, certainly rarely a minute goes by without another flash from a camera capturing the magnificent décor. Despite this it's a place that every pub lover should visit. They had three real ale hand pumps on when I was there, one of the few places in Belfast that serves good real ale.
On 1st June 2008
- rating: 9
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Mat Nichol left this review about Crown Liquor Salon
Definitely a must see. Possibly the most interesting pub I've ever been in.
On 22nd November 2006
- rating: 10
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Tony o'sullivan left this review about Crown Liquor Saloon
We had the best pint of guinness in the city centre here.And the little booths you can sit in are cosy and comfy..Bar staff were realy on the ball with friendly helpful service.we'll be back!
On 25th August 2006
- rating: 10
[User has posted 85 recommendations about 83 pubs]