https://thejohnhewitt.com/ Belfast pub food, live gigs and local stories en Sat, 07 Nov 2026 22:55:03 GMT https://thejohnhewitt.com/belfast-open-mic-venues-emerging-musicians-2026/ https://thejohnhewitt.com/belfast-open-mic-venues-emerging-musicians-2026/ Belfast's next big act is probably playing a room with a sticky floor and a two-song limit. This is how the city's small venues turn first songs into Friday-night crowds, and how you can catch the next breakout performer before everyone else does. The John Hewitt Live Music & Culture Sat, 07 Nov 2026 21:35:29 GMT https://thejohnhewitt.com/belfast-rainy-night-pint-plate-pairings-november-2026/ https://thejohnhewitt.com/belfast-rainy-night-pint-plate-pairings-november-2026/ When the Belfast rain settles in for the night, the right plate and the right glass give the evening a shape. Here are six cold-weather pairings from The John Hewitt's winter specials, each with a price-smart tip and a live-gig plan attached. The John Hewitt Food & Drink Sat, 07 Nov 2026 21:35:29 GMT