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If you enjoy music across Irish genres from sean-nós song to on the vanguard and know quality when you hear it, c’mon in and enjoy some ceol agus craic.

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The Second Fiddle is The Dirty Onion’s sister bar and home to local trad and folk music offered 4 days a week from Thursday through to Sunday. Its a hub for Irish culture and art offering an Irish Speaking Circle and bodhran lessons weekly alongside its monthly events. If Irish trad and folk music is your thing then look no further!

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The Second Fiddle and The Dirty Onion are home to one of Belfast’s biggest beer gardens and just right next door we offer a cosy peat fire inside The Dirty Onion main bar! Oh and we’re dog friendly too!

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    STAR WARS

    STAR WARS

    Become one with the force and hone your Jedi mind skills this August for the ultimate Star Wars quiz! Winners receive a £150 bar voucher. Bang average prize can be won for the most bang average team… Teams of 2 to 6 are allowed. Limited tickets available, get yours HERE

    BRUTAL BINGO

    BRUTAL BINGO

    Join Auntie Marie for her infamous bingo and hilarious chaos at The Second Fiddle Bar in Belfast for Pride 2025. This wildly popular event has attracted crowds of hundreds, delivering a unique mix of fun, excitement, and hilarious chaos. Guests can look forward to sizzling performances and laugh-out-loud comedy. Tickets are limited for this event, so we advise booking early HERE

    MERCH ALERT!

    MERCH ALERT!

    The Dirty Onion and The Second Fiddle both offer a range of merch clothing, including GAA-branded Jerseys, Hoodies, Tees, and Socks! If you fancy grabbing yourself something, just ask at the bar on your visit!

    Bodhran Lessons

    Bodhran Lessons

    Here at The Second Fiddle, we offer free Bodhran lessons every Thursday from 7.30pm! We even provide the Irish drum, but there is a limited supply and we operate on a first-come-first-served basis. You can enjoy a traditional Irish music session after the lesson in the main bar.

    Lock-in Sessions

    Lock-in Sessions

    Every weekend we the best in live trad and folks playing until 3am closing! Join us for some ceol agus craic!

    Ciorcal Comhrá

    Ciorcal Comhrá

    Join us every Sunday from 4pm to 6pm for our Irish Speaking Circle. Beginners are welcome!