Shaftesbury Square - Facts & Tips
Shaftesbury Square Belfast runs off the top of the Dublin Road and is locally known as part of the famous Golden Mile.
It acts as a bottleneck and main thoroughfare when departing the city centre heading toward South Belfast districts. Just beyond the square lies Queen’s University along University Road, and the Ulster Museum along Stranmillis Road.
The square is currently undergoing regeneration, but still offers a good selection of bars and nightlife. Thanks to its central location near major hotels, and just a 5 to 10 minute walk from Belfast’s main shopping district, it remains a buzzing area day and night.
Did you know?
Shaftesbury Square is named after the former Lord Lieutenant of Belfast (1904–1911), the 9th Earl of Shaftesbury, who also served as Lord Mayor of Belfast in 1907 and as Chancellor of Queen’s University Belfast from 1909 to 1923. He later became Lord Lieutenant of Dorset (1916–1952). Below is an image of the current 12th Earl of Shaftesbury.
Explore & Discover
To learn more about Belfast’s landmarks and stories, hop on the Belfast Hop on Hop off tour. You can board along the Golden Mile, this is Stop 10 on the Belfast tour bus route — and explore over 19 iconic locations across the city, each with its own unique story to tell.
- Shaftesbury Square FAQS -
- Darcy's Restaurant Recommended
- Benedicts Hotel - Beat The Clock
- Lavery's Bar - Pub Grub
- KFC - Chicken
- Benedicts Hotel - On Square
- Etap Hotel - 5 Min Walk
- Easy Hotel - 10 Minute Walk
- The Flint - 10 Minute Walk
- Student Roost - 15 Minute Walk
- Walking? Open Google Maps
- Belfast Hop on Hop off Tour
- Travelling via Public Transport?
- Taxi's Uber -- Value Cabs
