The Belfast Entries

The Belfast Entries are a series of historical narrow alleyways in the city centre of

Dating back to at least 1630 but most probably earlier than that, these entries are the oldest parts of Belfast city.

The entries running north from High Street were largely destroyed during the

The Entries

Pottinger's Entry

Pottinger's Entry (

. This is undoubtedly the most obvious of the Entries, featuring large wrought-iron signs above each entrance archway.

Winecellar Entry

A small Entry just off Lombard Street, Winecellar Entry is home to White's Tavern, a

founded in 1630. Whilst considered to be the longest serving pub in Belfast, it has managed to retain much of its authenticity.

Crown Entry

Crown Entry is medium-sized and connects Ann Street to High Street.

Joy's Entry

Joy's Entry is particularly narrow and connects Ann Street to High Street. It has several pubs, including Henry’s and The Jailhouse. The Entry takes its name from the Joy family who were prominent 18th century residents of the city, including Francis Joy, founder of

, after whom the pub is named.

Wilson's Court

An Entry just off Ann Street.

Castle Arcade

Castle Arcade, although a historic route, now lacks character due to the modern buildings on either side. It cuts diagonally from Cornmarket/High Street to Castle Lane. Several large historical photographs of the Entry are permanently displayed on the walls.

Sugar House Entry

Running parallel to Bridge Street from north side of High Street, it is now nothing more than a service access and is no longer a through route. Kremlin Associates Ltd purchased the former War Memorial Building on Waring Street in 2015. They plan to convert the building into a hotel and have proposed re-establishing Sugarhouse Entry as part of that development.

References

External links

• Morning Star pub