Just outside the modern Victorian Shopping Centre of Belfast
lies the Bittles Bar. This small pub has just one room on a busy stretch of
road, but it’s well worth a visit. Its interior is well preserved with high
ceilings over a backdrop of portraits of famous patrons, including Titanic Captain
John Smith and members of the Ulster Unionist Party. Unfortunately there was
only one other patron when we visited; and we couldn’t identify him as anyone
of particular merit. There must be a great atmosphere when the pub does get
going, as it’s the type of place where everyone can join in on the same
conversational topic. The bar is well stocked with a huge variety of whiskey,
as well as bottled conditioned ales and the occasional cask. The barman was
very friendly and proudly showed us the pub’s oldest bottle of whiskey at £500
a dram. No chances of a taster then?!
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