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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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WHAT'S ON

    PRIDE KARAOKE

    PRIDE KARAOKE

    Saturday 25th July, from 3pm The Second Fiddle will be hosting some Pride celebrations with ceol agus craic!

    With Karaoke kicking off from 3pm hosted by local musician Conor Maley!

    Remember to warm up those vocal cords before taking up the mic…

    FLEADH AT THE DIRTY ONION

    FLEADH AT THE DIRTY ONION

    From 2nd–9th August, we’re bringing together some of Ireland’s finest traditional musicians for a week of unforgettable sessions, great pints and the atmosphere The Dirty Onion is known for.
    Whether you’re following the Fleadh or simply looking for the best place to soak it all in, pull up a seat, grab a drink and enjoy live music from afternoon into the night.

    LINE-UP HERE

    PIXAR QUIZ

    PIXAR QUIZ

    To infinity and the bar… Do you know your Toy Story from your Monsters, Inc.?
    Round up your Pixar loving crew and join us for the ultimate Pixar trivia quiz!
    23rd August | 7:30pm | £5pp

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    RENT A PUB

    RENT A PUB

    Hire The Second Fiddle exclusively from just £300.

     

    Perfect for birthdays, work parties, launches, networking events and celebrations. With space for up to 120 guests, food packages from Yardbird, arrival drinks and optional live trad music, we’ll help create an event worth talking about.

     

    Half Day £300 | Full Day £500

     

    Email info@thesecondfiddlebelfast.com to book.

    BROCHURE 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!