The Crown Bar - Belfast, Northern Ireland
N 54° 35.679 W 005° 56.054
30U E 310441 N 6053643
The Crown Bar also known as the Crown Liquor Saloon is located on Great Victoria Street at the corner with Amelia Street in Belfast city centre.
Waymark Code: WM157XG
Location: Ulster, Ireland
Date Posted: 11/03/2021
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The Crown Bar is a Nicholson's pub located on Great Victoria Street in Belfast city centre.
The Crown Bar is a Grade A listed building owned by the National Trust, that dates back to the 1826, and is a stunning example of a traditional Victorian gin palace. (
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It was formerly known as The Liquor Saloon in Great Victoria Street, Belfast, and was one of the mightiest Victorian Gin Palaces in the city. The building still has many of its original features, including gaslighting.
The Crown Bar was opened by Felix O’Hanlon as The Railway Tavern in 1826. In 1885 the pub was bought by Michael Flanagan who’s son Patrick took it over. He renovated the building and renamed the pub.
In 1978 the pub was purchased by Sir John Betjeman and given a £400,000 renovation that saw the pub restored to its former Victorian glory.
In 2007 the National Trust carried out a further restoration costing £500,000.
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