Bar Bacca, a taste of New Belfast
When in Belfast, as well as experiencing the gorgeous local pubs steeped in history, it is worthwhile also checking out some of the new, modern bars, to gain a full understanding of Northern Ireland nightlife and it's people.
One of my favourite places is Bar Bacca, a sumptiously decadent cafe/bar, oozing ethnicity and comfort. Indeed, if you step in here during one candlelit afternoon and sink into one of the plush velvet sofas, you are likely to forget what time of day it is and find yourself stumbling out at 5pm, blinking at the sunset!
The bar is decorated with interesting art and deep morroccon reds and burnt umbers- a stark contrast to the traditional Crown Bar or Fibber Magees, which are barely a stones throw away.
If you are a cocktail fan this is also a great place to go for a grey goose martini, or two...