The 8 Best Food Tours in Belfast

1.McConnell’s Distillery Experience with Tasting

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 278 reviews · 1 hour (approx.) · from $27Our pick

Tour McConnell’s Distillery in Belfast’s former Crumlin Road Gaol with an expert host such as Sam or Gerald. Learn how a 1776 Belfast whisky brand returned, see the distilling process, and taste a welcome drink, five-year whisky, Sherry Cask whisky, and new make. Finish at the bar, café, or shop.

“Really good experience which really came to life due to sam’s passion and enthusiasm for what she was doing. I would recommend this experience to anyone .”

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2.Belfast Centre Food Tour of 12+ Local Irish Dishes & Drinks

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 266 reviews · 3 hours to 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $119

Walk central Belfast with a guide such as Trevor, Craig, Nigel, or Victor, stopping at local pubs, bakeries, and food spots for 12+ Irish dishes and drinks. Expect oysters, soda bread, stew, cod, calamari, Guinness, craft beer, tea, and hot chocolate, plus stories about the city. The tour is for ages 18 and over.

“Trevor was amazing. The only suggestion I have is for him to talk a little louder. Other than that he was very knowledgeable and the spots he picked were amazing. I highly recommend Trevor as a guide.”

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3.Belfast Beer Bike tours

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 161 reviews · 1 hour (approx.) · from $27

Bring at least eight people, choose your music, and pedal a guided beer bike from Rosemary Street through Belfast city centre. You’ll pass Belfast City Hall and the Cathedral Quarter, with short stops for photos and sightseeing. Johnny and his fellow guide keep the ride moving, while you bring your own alcoholic drinks.

“We drank, we laughed and we sang Christmas songs whilst peddling the streets of Belfast city centre. Got to stop a few times to have a look around at some places before getting back on. Couldn’t recommend the beer bike enough and our guide Johnny was brilliant. There was another young man with him but I didn’t catch him name. They were so friendly and made it even better.”

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4.Belfast Pub Crawl

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 93 reviews · 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $19Best value

Join a small-group Belfast pub crawl from the Albert Memorial Clock through five historic and modern bars. Guides such as Shaun, Eamonn, Paddy, and Sean have led engaging evenings with live music, Irish dancing, and local stories. One drink is included, while Friday groups can finish with free nightclub entry at The Thirsty Goat.

“What a great time. Make sure that you have a full stomach before you go because you will drink quite a bit. We have a wonderful guide and wonderful time. Great fun.”

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5.Taste & Tour: The original Belfast Food Tour™️ with drinks

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 26 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $119

Start at St. George’s Market with a Belfast breakfast bap and tea or coffee, then walk through Belfast for champ, cider, cheese, beer, chocolate, and more. Guides such as Liam and Rae add local stories, including the city’s difficult past. The small group is limited to 10 people.

“The Taste & Tour in Belfast was both yummy & informative. Liam did a great job showing us and giving us the details about Belfast’s past and recent history.”

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6.Titanic Museum and Whiskey Distillery Exploration with Tasting

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 25 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $130

Spend about four hours exploring Titanic Belfast, the former shipyard and SS Nomadic with a guide such as Petra, Nicky, Marty or Shirley. The tour adds a 60-minute distillery visit and Irish spirit tasting, with plenty of walking over cobblestones, hills and stairs. Under-18s may attend with an adult but cannot drink.

“The museum is amazing! Our guide Petra was key, as she added so much that a self guided tour might have missed. The distillery is relatively new with a neat backstory and hopeful future!”

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7.Explore & Taste: Distillery Tour at Titanic Distillers

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 25 reviews · 1 hour (approx.) · from $34

Spend about an hour inside Belfast’s historic Thompson Dock Pumphouse with a guide such as Johno, learning how whiskey and other Irish spirits are made. You’ll trace the dock’s Titanic connection, hear why Belfast’s whiskey trade disappeared, and finish with a sensory tasting. The small group is capped at 15 people.

“This distillery visit was wonderful. The staff were kind and knowledgeable. It was the perfect combo of information about the location and docks, and whiskey making. This is a must do while in Belfast.”

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8.Taste & Tour: Guided Gin Tour in Belfast

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 24 reviews · 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $119

Explore Belfast’s gin scene with a guide such as Paul, Dave, or Rae, visiting five distinctive bars in about 3.5 hours. You’ll taste traditional gin, three contrasting gins, a gimlet, a local honey cocktail, and gin with ginger ale, plus a light snack. Groups are capped at eight.

“Fun experience, Paul was a fantastic guide. He interacted with everyone and made the tour a fun experience. I would recommend it.”

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