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About The Stiff Kitten

Welcome to The Stiff Kitten, a Belfast staple with a storied history in the city’s nightlife. Located at 1 Bankmore Square, BT7 1DH, this venue sits at the heart of the Cathedral Quarter area and has hosted a range of notable acts and club nights over the years. While the site has undergone redevelopment since its closure in 2014, the legacy of the venue remains a point of reference for live music and night events in Belfast. We’ve gathered practical details to help you plan a visit, from seating options and parking to transit routes and nearby accommodation and dining options.

Plan ahead to secure your seats and make the most of your night out. We’ve included insider notes on accessibility, local transport, and nearby hotels like Ten Square, the Fitzwilliam Hotel, and The Merchant Hotel, plus recommended dining spots to fuel your evening. Whether you’re revisiting a memory or exploring Belfast nightlife for the first time, this guide helps you move through Bankmore Square with ease and confidence.

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Seating, Parking & Venue Information

  • Address: 1 Bankmore Square, Belfast BT7 1DH, United Kingdom.
  • Capacity: approximately 500 people.
  • Venue type: Nightclub/entertainment venue operated by Shine Productions.
  • Renamed in 2009: The Stiff Kitten became The Kitten Bar, with seating expanded in the front bar; closed in 2014.
  • Notable acts/events: Mark Ronson, Calvin Harris, Disclosure, Two Door Cinema Club, Chase & Status, Sasha, Richie Hawtin; Sketchy Thursday club night.
  • Seating/chart info: No publicly published seating chart; space configured as three areas with renovations in 2009, front-bar seating added.
  • Parking: Nearby Bankmore Street Car Park (46 spaces) within walking distance.
  • Transit: Bankmore Square served by multiple bus routes; nearest stops at Queen Street/Bedford Street; examples include 10X, 13, 13A, 2B, etc.
  • Nearby hotels: Ten Square (Donegall Square South), Fitzwilliam Hotel Belfast (Great Victoria Street), The Merchant Hotel (near Cathedral Quarter).
  • Status and redevelopment: Closed in 2014; site and Bankmore Square area later redeveloped as part of public-space improvements and office development plans.