Fibber Magee
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About Fibber Magee
Fibber Magee is an Irish pub on Great Victoria Street in Belfast, connected by swing doors to Robinson's, with a bistro upstairs and the pub itself downstairs. The room is dark-wood-panelled, with old trinkets and retro Irish styling, and a fireplace sits inside for cooler evenings. Live bands play most nights, mixing traditional Irish music with pop and sing-along numbers, and seating grows limited once they start. The kitchen runs to hearty pub fare alongside dessert options such as Sticky Toffee Pudding, Homemade Cheesecake, and Chocolate Fudge Cake, drawn from a 27-item menu. It operates as a walk-in venue with no table reservations, and the bar works on a pay-as-you-go basis rather than a running tab. A step-free entrance allows access for visitors with mobility needs, and outdoor seating is available for those who prefer to sit outside. The pub opens daily, and T-shirts and other merchandise are sold on-site.
Good to know
- ReservationsWalk-in only
- ParkingDifficult to find a space
- AccessibilityHas wheelchair-accessible entrance · Has wheelchair-accessible seating
Menu & Prices
27 dishes · mains £2–9- Homemade Pavlova£6.50
- Chocolate Fudge Cake£6.50
- Sticky Toffee Pudding£6.50
- Homemade Cheesecake£6.50
- Jam & Coconut Sponge£6.50
- Ice Cream Selection£6.50
Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention live music nightly, mac & cheese, pay-upfront bar policy and top class guinness.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention live music nightly, mac & cheese, pay-upfront bar policy and top class guinness.
Customer Review Summary
Live music draws most reviewers, with several praising the nightly bands and the toe tapping sing along atmosphere that fills the room once the sets start, and one describing it as among the oldest active pubs with live music in the city. Close behind, the food gets mixed notice: the mac and cheese and a cheese vegetable pie are singled out as delicious, while the fish and chips and a bean burger with frozen salsa and soggy fries left others underwhelmed. Guinness and the whiskey selection also draw praise. Service is inconsistent and recurs as a real complaint: multiple reviewers describe being pressed to pay before finishing an order, one recounts a barman who was rude and dismissive, another was ignored for ten minutes waiting on a drink and dessert, and one reports being overcharged for a t-shirt and met with an eye roll when questioning the price. Against that, several single out individual staff and bartenders as warm and going above and beyond, one recalling being helped to record a surprise for a friend during a visit.
Customer Review Summary
Live music draws most reviewers, with several praising the nightly bands and the toe tapping sing along atmosphere that fills the room once the sets start, and one describing it as among the oldest active pubs with live music in the city. Close behind, the food gets mixed notice: the mac and cheese and a cheese vegetable pie are singled out as delicious, while the fish and chips and a bean burger with frozen salsa and soggy fries left others underwhelmed. Guinness and the whiskey selection also draw praise. Service is inconsistent and recurs as a real complaint: multiple reviewers describe being pressed to pay before finishing an order, one recounts a barman who was rude and dismissive, another was ignored for ten minutes waiting on a drink and dessert, and one reports being overcharged for a t-shirt and met with an eye roll when questioning the price. Against that, several single out individual staff and bartenders as warm and going above and beyond, one recalling being helped to record a surprise for a friend during a visit.
Featured reviews
- Theothrust Aybolitt
“The back of Robinson's connected to it with swing doors. Dark-wood-panelled with trinkets of old on the shelves ambience: tries hard to look traditional. A live band playing practically every night, with trad and pop favourite sounds. The crowd is quite touristy. Great choice of beer on tap and a reasonably interesting whiskey shelf.”
- Lisa Sullivan
“Great music! Bar staff was friendly and always cleaning up the tables.”
- Trym B
“Absolutely lovely restaurant! I got this recommended by a local and it was worth the visit. Fibber Magee was the perfect place for the 4 of us but any amount of people would work! Worth the visits even if you’re a tourist! 🚌”
- Robert
“Great live trad music, short walk from the holiday inn hotel and next to a couple other pubs so you can jump between them if you want.”
- Aaron Taaffe
“Absolutely lovely spot, could be great. But they had signs for tshirt (merchandise) that was £15 and when I went up to request a T-shirt I was charged £20 and when I brought it to the attention of the worker that on the signs it was £15. I was responded to with a sign and he rolled his eyes then walked away from me”
Hours
- Monday
- Tuesday
- Wednesday
- Thursday
- Friday
- Saturday
- Sunday
Highlights
“Traditional watering hole with beer on tap & typical hearty fare, plus live folk music nightly.”
- Has fireplace
- Has great beer selection
- Has karaoke
- Has live music
- Has live performances
- Popular for popular for lunch
Amenities
- Has wheelchair-accessible entrance
- Has outdoor seating
- Serves dine-in
- Has bar on site
- Casual
- On-site services available
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- Serves beer
- Serves coffee
- Has dancing
- Serves food
- Serves spirits
- Has counter service
- Dining options· 5
- Serves brunch
- Serves lunch
- Serves dinner
- Serves dessert
- Has seating
- Crowd· 3
- Good for groups
- Popular with tourists
- Popular with university students
- Highlights· 5
- Has fireplace
- Has great beer selection
- Has karaoke
- Has live music
- Has live performances
- Popular for· 1
- Popular for lunch
- Facilities· 1
- Has toilet
- Accessibility· 1
- Has wheelchair-accessible seating
- Offerings· 4
- Serves alcohol
- Serves cocktails
- Quick bite
- Serves wine
- Atmosphere· 3
- Cosy
- Historic
- Trendy
- Parking· 1
- Difficult to find a space
Location
Bars near Fibber Magee
- The Bridge House3.95,9190.1 mi
ulster fry, chicken wings, cold food on arrival
- 0.3 mi
craft beer selection, smash burger, goujons and chips
- Granny Annies Kitchen4.14,1970.4 mi
chicken wings, steak, burger
| Place | Rating | Distance | Mentioned in reviews |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fibber Magee | 4.41,793 | — | live music nightly, mac & cheese, pay-upfront bar policy |
| The Bridge House | 3.95,919 | 0.1 mi | ulster fry, chicken wings, cold food on arrival |
| BrewDog, Belfast Grand Central Station | 4.5362 | 0.3 mi | craft beer selection, smash burger, goujons and chips |
| Granny Annies Kitchen | 4.14,197 | 0.4 mi | chicken wings, steak, burger |
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