| New Years Eve is one of the oldest and most | | | | You can also grab a bite to eat at Robinsons Bistro. |
| celebrated holidays in the world. Make Belfast THE | | | | This is a modern and chic bistro with comfy leather |
| place to start 2009! There will be a number of | | | | sofas, soft lighting and lovely views overlooking the |
| events throughout the city. The biggest is likely to be | | | | streets of Belfast. It's a very popular meeting venue. |
| an outdoor concert at Belfast City Hall. | | | | Alternatively check out the intimate BT1 Bar and |
| Last year's 'Rock around the Clock' concert included | | | | dance the night away. This is a modern and hip-hop |
| the following line up: Ocean Colour Scene, Tin Pot | | | | venue with comfy booths and a great seating area. |
| Operation, Foy Vance, Bap Kennedy and David | | | | And last, but by no means least, if you'd rather a |
| Holmes. In previous years the line up was just as | | | | great nightclub venue then look no further than |
| impressive with top bands like Belfast's very own | | | | Robinsons Roxy Night Club. It offers a great venue |
| Duke Special, The Thrills, Tony Christie and Beverly | | | | with top DJ's spinning the very latest and requested |
| Knight to name a few. | | | | hits and there are great promotions to avail of too. |
| This year it's going to be bigger and better than ever. | | | | The Globe |
| Please note details for the 2008 New Years Eve | | | | The Globe is an extremely popular student club |
| Celebration in Belfast will be announced closer to the | | | | showcasing top DJ's and karaoke sessions where you |
| date, details will be available on the Belfast City | | | | can sing along to your favourite songs. There are |
| Council website. | | | | also many sports screens throughout the venue. |
| Of course there'll be plenty of pubs and clubs | | | | From 12 noon to 8pm you can avail of tasty food |
| throughout the city where you can ring in the New | | | | and beverages at affordable rates. |
| Year. Here's a list of some of the best ones: | | | | Other venues to check out for New Years Eve in |
| The M-Club | | | | Belfast: |
| The M-Club is one of Belfast's nocturnal hot spots. | | | | -The Empire Music Hall |
| This is a popular nightlife venue, spinning the very | | | | -Bar Seven |
| best in chart music and offering great promotions. It's | | | | -The Crown Liquor Saloon |
| an ideal spot to ring in the New Year. You might | | | | -Lavery's Club |
| even catch a glimpse of a soap star or two. | | | | -Thompson's |
| Robinsons Bars | | | | -The Limelight |
| Robinsons Bar is one of Belfast's oldest | | | | -The Stiff Kitten |
| establishments dating back to 1895. It's actually 5 | | | | -Pott House |
| very different venues all under one roof. | | | | -The Kremlin |
| Firstly there's Robinsons Saloon, which is a traditional | | | | As the clock approaches midnight and the |
| Irish bar. Or why not step back in time further with a | | | | "countdown" begins, head out onto Belfast's streets |
| visit to Fibber Magees, decorated tastefully in old | | | | and watch the spectacular fireworks light up the |
| artifacts and with a huge welcoming fireplace as the | | | | Belfast skies. Witness the laser light spectacular as |
| centre piece? Here you can enjoy a creamy pint in | | | | the crackers and bells sound to ring out the old year, |
| relaxing surroundings to the sound of traditional Irish | | | | and ring in a New Year. |
| music. | | | | |
