Pubs with music are an integral part of the social scene. In the province's villages the music is most likely to be lachrymose Country & Western, but in Belfast there is an attractive range of bars supplying traditional music, jazz, blues and rock. The most popular areas are Great Victoria Street, Dublin Road, Bradbury Place and Botanic Avenue areas which feature a milieu of bistro, boulangerie and bazaars. Of late the revival of the old dockside area continues, with many old Belfast bars being renovated and now offering traditional surroundings, good food and atmospheric live music.

BARS WITH MUSIC/ DANCING
Auntie Annies. Music bar with live acts most nights, Dublin Road, BT2. For further info Tel: (028) 9050 1660.
The Apartment. High on style, The Apartment offers views of the City Hall gardens and beyond. One of the “in” spots in town and very popular with twenty and thirty-somethings. 4a Donegall Sq West, BT1 Tel: (028) 9050 9777.
Bar Bacca. A Far Eastern theme dominates and with club La Lea on the floor above, Bar Bacca has quickly become one of the buzziest bars in Belfast. 43 Franklin Street, BT2 Tel: (028) 9023 0200.
Bar Red. Styled by United Designers - the people behind London's famous Met Bar, Bar Red is a popular and busy city centre meeting place. A full Red menu is available from the afternoon until early evening. 10 Donegall Square South, BT2 Tel: (028) 9024 1001.
Bar 7. At the centre of the Pavillion, the upmarket Bar 7 offers a café, bar and restaurant, as well as regular live music and sport screening. Odyssey Pavilion, 2 Queens Quay, BT3. Tel: (028) 9046 7070.
Bar Twelve. Gothic style bar, where clientele range from business executives to students. 13 Lower Cresent, BT7 Tel: (028) 9032 3349.
Beaten Docket. Taking its name from a losing betting slip the Beaten Docket goes for Victorian pastiche downstairs, art deco up above. 48 Great Victoria Street, BT2. Tel: (028) 9024 2986.
Bob Cratchetts, 'Bobs'. Popular and lively bar close to the city centre with adjoining Storm night club. Russell Court, 38/42 Lisburn Road. Tel: (028) 9033 2526.
The Botanic Inn. Music and special drink promotions in evenings. Live sports coverage with lunch and evening menu's available. 23 Malone Road, BT7 Tel: (028) 9050 9740.
Chelsea Wine Bar. Upmarket wine bar – a place to be in and to be seen in. 346 Lisburn Rd. Tel: (028) 9068 7177.