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About The Duke of York
The Duke of York is a grassroots music venue in Cathedral Quarter, Belfast with a standing capacity of approximately 80. Bring your own PA, mics and instruments.
The Duke of York books Folk, Traditional, Acoustic, Rock acts. Both original music and covers are welcome. This listing is part of the Belfast venue directory.
The Duke of York is one of Belfast's most photographed pubs, tucked down the cobbled Commercial Court alleyway in the Cathedral Quarter. Intimate at around 80 capacity, it runs live music Thursday to Sunday — traditional sessions, acoustic and rock — welcoming both originals and covers, with a solid PA in place. The bar is crammed with original mirrors and memorabilia and claims the largest selection of Irish whiskeys in Ireland, with benches along the alley outside for busy nights.
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The Duke of York books Folk, Traditional, Acoustic, Rock. Both original music and covers are welcome. Browse artist profiles by genre on GigXchange.
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The Duke of York has a standing capacity of approximately 80, classed as a small venue. See all Belfast venues for size comparisons.
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7-11 Commercial Court, Cathedral Quarter, Belfast, BT1 2NB. See the map below for directions. Browse more Belfast venues nearby.
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