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26th Nov 2013

Belfast – your perfect city break destination this Christmas

You’ll find brilliant pubs and clubs, cool urban adventure activities to impress your friends and plenty of entertainment in between...

JOE

Been to Belfast recently? If not, a visit to the city is a must. No matter what time of year you visit you’ll find brilliant pubs and clubs, cool urban adventure activities to impress your friends and plenty of entertainment in between.

The Continental Market City Hall is the hub of the action this Christmas, with German Beer tents, great food and great craic to be had at the centre of Belfast, with superb shopping to get all the Christmas gifts sorted.

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A definite highlight to a weekend in Belfast has got to be its cool pubs and clubs. Start your night in the eclectic Cathedral Quarter which is bursting with quirky pubs and buzzing live music venues. You’ll find plenty of cool bars in the Cathedral Quarter including the Spaniard Bar- a local favourite and a huge choice of great restaurants all within walking distance. Love comedy? Try the legendary Empire Comedy Club with big names from the comedy circuit & if you fancy some live music head onto the Black Box or the Limelight, some of Belfast’s alternative music venues.

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Great Value Accommodation and Travel
Belfast has a huge choice of accommodation and all at great value with many hotel deals to choose from. Enjoy an overnight stay in Jury’s Hotel Belfast from just €35 pps or check out this great Rail and Room deal with 1 night accommodation and return rail journey from only €79 pps. It’s just 2 hours on the train from Dublin.

Get the full weekend city guide by clicking here.

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