The Chequers Inn, Pontefract

Marked as closed

A traditional Irish bar and on reflection one of my favourites in Belfast. It's very small being at the tip of an iron shaped building but there's plenty of character packed in. The landlord John was always buzzing around chatting to customers recommending beers and making sure everyone, locals and visitors, were OK. There is no cask ale but they do have a range of bottled beers including many from local breweries - try Molly's Chocolate Stout or Headless Dog from the College Green Brewery. Also serves an excellent Irish Stew. The bar has an arty theme with paintings and drawings of famous Irishmen by local artists.

CHEQUERS INN (SOLD) Is now offices [admin note: marked as closed 18/02/2010]

Main pub not tyrading but tiucked around the side is the Stardust Bar which opens at 3.30 every day (or so the notice in pub window says).