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Most Tuesday nights, the queue stretches round the block for the Empire Comedy Club. It’s where TV’s Patrick Kielty cut his comedy teeth and a lot of visting comics thought they might lose theirs. Always enjoyable, as long as one isn’t actually on the small stage.

 

Most licensed premises in Belfast feature live music, varying from singer-songwriters at Auntie Annie’s on Dublin Road, or the Errigle on Ormeau Road, to jazz and contemporary at the King’s Head on Lisburn Road and traditional at city-centre bars like Madden’s, Kelly’s or the John Hewitt. Check local listings for weekly details.

 

The Moviehouse multiscreen Cinemas offer a range of the latest celluloide offerings. Also try West Belfast Cinema Complex (Kennedy Centre, Falls Road, Tel: 9060 0988).

 

or arthouse movies, this newly refurbished cinema is part of the university’s fi lm and drama complex. The new premises feature a large foyer, which is developing its café and bar facilities, and promises to be an inviting space for post-movie chit-chat.