Once the city's centre for trade and its warehouse district, the heart of Belfast's cultural and tourist hub is Cathedral Quarter, so named because of the presence of St Anne's Cathedral. There are some lovely examples of Victorian and Art Deco architecture, several galleries, dedicated performing arts venues, good restaurants and bars, and the area plays host to the Belfast Film Festival and the Cathedral Quarter Arts Festival annually. Given some time, the Quarter could rival Dublin's Temple Bar district for a good time in Ireland.

Address: City centre, between Royal Avenue and the Dunbar Link

Website: www.cqaf.com

Telephone: 028 9023 2403