Concept preview: an independent design proposal for The Side Bar, not the bar's official website. Logo and mascot redrawn from the bar's own artwork. Made by Larry Strong · strong.larry@gmail.com
Doors open Friday 23rd October

Meet me at The Side Bar

Cocktails, wines & spirits, charcuterie & provisions. From first coffee to last orders at 27 Chichester Street, right next door to The Garrick.

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from 10am till 1am

A day at the Side Bar

Coffee and breakfast through to lunch, dinner and charcuterie, then cocktails as the DJs take over. Local produce, local drinks. The card that's lit up is what's happening right now.

10AM

Coffee & breakfast

Start the day right next door to The Garrick.

MIDDAY

Lunch

Modern Irish cooking from head chef Mark Henderson.

EVENING

Dinner & charcuterie

Charcuterie boards, provisions and wine.

LATE · TILL 1AM

Cocktails & DJs

A DJ programme shaped by Feline Belfast's Conor Schmutz.

pull up a booth

Green leather & warm light

A full refurbishment of 27 Chichester Street. Its own entrance, its own team, and 2,000 sq ft of booths, bar and art.

01Green leather booths and warm lighting
02Local art and photography on the walls
03The Side Bar's own mosaic at the door
behind the bar

The people

The team behind The Garrick, with some new faces. Catch them on the Behind the Bar series on Instagram.

General manager

Daniel Oates

Running The Side Bar day to day.

Head chef

Mark Henderson

Coffee and breakfast through to lunch, dinner and charcuterie.

Drinks consultant

Dominic Venegas

Cocktails, wines and spirits.

Music

Conor Schmutz

DJ programme and playlists, from Feline Belfast.

“Just as comfortable calling in for a coffee as ordering a cocktail.”
Daniel Oates, General Manager
next door neighbours

Sister to The Garrick

From Colm Oates and the team who've run The Garrick, one of Belfast's oldest pubs (est. 1870), for around twenty years. Same passion for hospitality, a more contemporary room next door.

good to know

Before you call in

The questions people ask most about the new bar on Chichester Street.

Where is The Side Bar?

The Side Bar is at 27 Chichester Street, Belfast BT1 4JB, right next door to The Garrick, with its own entrance.

When does The Side Bar open, and what are the hours?

The Side Bar opens on Friday 23rd October 2026. It's open seven days a week, from 10am until 1am.

Is The Side Bar connected to The Garrick?

Yes. The Side Bar is the sister bar to The Garrick, one of Belfast's oldest pubs (est. 1870), and comes from Colm Oates and the same team.

What does The Side Bar serve?

Coffee and breakfast from 10am, then lunch, dinner and charcuterie from head chef Mark Henderson, with cocktails, wines and spirits from drinks consultant Dominic Venegas.

Is there music at The Side Bar?

Yes. DJs take over in the evenings, with a music programme shaped by Conor Schmutz of Feline Belfast.

How do I get in touch with The Side Bar?

Call 028 9032 1984, email info@thesidebar.com, or message The Side Bar on Instagram (@thesidebarbelfast) or Facebook.

meet me at

27 Chichester St, Belfast

10am – 1am
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