The Sunflower Public House is a beloved Cathedral Quarter institution at 65 Union Street, Belfast (BT1 2JG) — instantly recognisable by the green security cage on its front door, a relic of the Troubles. It is one of the city's hardest-working music pubs, with live music in the main bar every night spanning traditional Irish sessions, Appalachian tunes, gypsy swing, folk and bluegrass, plus an upstairs room (around 60 capacity) hired for gigs, album launches and parties. The long-running Sunflower Open Mic on Monday nights from 8pm bills itself as 'the home of unsigned, local acoustic talent'. The venue provides a PA and backline (drums, guitar and bass amps), welcomes originals and covers, and serves Boxing Hare wood-fired pizza alongside the bar.
Sunflower Public House Open Mic
Belfast open mic at Sunflower Public House — listed on Google Places. Schedule below pending venue confirmation; check the venue's own listings before turning up.
Last updated: 3 June 2026
Sunflower Public House Open Mic — Quick Facts
Belfast open mic at Sunflower Public House — listed on Google Places. Schedule below pending venue confirmation; check the venue's own listings before turning up.
Everything you need before you turn up
Where
Sunflower Public House65 Union St
Union Street
Belfast BT1 2JG
Union Street, Belfast — check venue website for parking and nearest station.
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About Sunflower Public House
About This Open Mic
The Night
The Sunflower is one of Belfast's most-loved independent pubs — a Union Street institution with live music in the bar most nights. Its open mic runs every Monday from 7:30pm, hosted by Paddy Godfrey, and welcomes musicians, poets and comedians alike. It's famously generous: every performer gets a complimentary pint of Beamish for getting up and having a go.
Sign-up process
Turn up and put your name down on the night.
Getting there
65 Union St, Belfast BT1 2JG, in the Cathedral Quarter behind Belfast Central Library.
What's on stage — equipment and backline at this venue, verified regularly.
The Night at a Glance
How Sunflower Public House’s Monday night runs.
Find Sunflower Public House
65 Union St, Union Street, Belfast BT1 2JG
Planning Your Monday Night
Arrive by 19:30 to sign up for a slot. Entry is free and the open mic typically runs until 00:00. A PA is provided — bring your own instrument and amp.
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