After the ‘cultural hub’ of Belfast city centre was compared to Dublin’s Temple Bar we paid a visit to find out what locals think Belfast's Cathedral Quarter With its cobbled streets, busy bars and bright lights, Belfast’s Cathedral Quarter has been described as a “cultural hub” of the city, which draws people from near and far. Concerns, however, have been raised recently over fears the area is becoming “another Temple Bar” as the owner of two of its most iconic pubs has announced they will be calling last orders by midnight “or possibly earlier” despite legislation allowing bars in the Cathedral Quarter to stay open until 3am..
