Orisha Belfast is set apart by its soundtrack before anything else. Afrobeats, dancehall, R&B, played properly, not as background. The cocktail menu draws on Afro-Caribbean flavours and the bar team knows what they're doing with them. This is a space that was built with the community in mind and it shows in who comes through the door.
The Fountain Street location makes it central enough to anchor an evening in the city. It works as a starting point or as a destination in itself, depending on the night. The energy builds as it gets later, this is a place that rewards staying.
For anyone looking for a Belfast night out that reflects a different side of the city than the usual Cathedral Quarter pubs, Orisha is the answer. Come for the cocktails, stay for the music.