Belfast Pub – Ireland

“The Crown Liquor Saloon” Est. 1849 welcomes you to Belfast.” Once inside of the pub you really don’t know where to look – the lamps were propane powered and had mantels in them, there was carved wood everywhere and they had booths called snugs which had high wooden walls and a door that closed you in with your party. All over the bar are metal plates that said “Matches” this is where you would have struck your strike anywhere matches as to not ruin the wood. The floor was absolutely marvelous – inlayed tile in black and white. The bartenders could offer at least six draft beers – hot peanuts – any type of hard liquor and T-shirts. Once we ordered we headed for a snug with others from our tour. The windows were all stained glass framed in dark wood. There wasn’t anywhere you could look and not see something photo worthy – carved lion’s heads as you enter the snug, even a bell on the wall to ring for additional service should you require it. We all sat around and reminisced about our day – the Belfast neighborhoods of war, the Giant’s Causeway, our dinner, the rope bridge and now this authentic Irish Pub. Some of us drank beer, others Irish whiskey, soda or wine – no matter what – we all had a good time, the day drew to a close and we had all bonded over our shared experiences of the day. We smiled for each other’s camera and raised our glasses together while we said “cheers”. It was an excellent day – we were safe and sound and joyful. We all gathered in front of the pub for a group photo – say Cheese!