Although the Germans have really come up in their beer drinking, they cannot contend for the top spot with the Irish. The blond, blue-eyed, foul-tempered Irish know their bottle. That Guinness is an Irish brand is not by mistake. Thus whenever touring Belfast, you are well advised to haunt one of the city's many pubs. This is the place to catch the latest gossip and soccer game. If you want to make lifetime friends, these are the places to go. Below are the top rated pubs in Belfast.

1. 21 Social

This is located at the Cathedral Quarter. You will sample succulent lambs, Dexter beef burgers and many more. You will wash down the meal with the best of Irish beers. The pub is chic and cozy. It is the place you go to relax after a day out exploring the cobbled streets.

2. Alibi Belfast

This pub is to be found in the Queen's Quarter. Excellent customer care with Irish twist makes it the heartbeat of the upwardly mobile Belfast Residents. They serve the best Bourbon you have ever sampled.

3. The Crown

There is no way your trip to Belfast will be complete without visiting the Crown. For almost 200 years, this pub has served its patrons with excellence. It was built to take advantage of Belfast-Dublin commuter railway.

4. Kelly's Cellar

This bar opened in 1720. Irish music and Guinness tradition has been observed here for the 3 centuries it has been in existence. Along with the beers, you will be served with soup, sandwiches and coffee.

5. Madden's Bar

If you really want to catch the traditional Irish music, then Madden's Bar is the place to go. For the adventure seekers, you can visit the bar on Wednesdays and learn to dance to the Irish beat. On the menu are bar snacks, beers, wines and the best of Irish spirits.

They say that there is no better place to catch the local vibe than in a pub. This truth is even truer in Belfast, the home of Irish culture. Welcome to Belfast!