Shankill Road
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PUMBRIDGE
London, UK2,287 contributions
May 2022
Those interested in the recent history of Northern Ireland and its Troubles should visit both the Falls Road and the Shankill. The Shankill Road is festooned with wall murals, monuments, shrines etc; everywhere you turn.
Still, better that the two sides paint than fight.
Still, better that the two sides paint than fight.
Written June 30, 2022
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Martin G
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Aug 2023 • Friends
Don't be put off by the negative reviews of visiting the Shankill Road. We went today on the public bus and walked around the area. Found the locals to be very friendly and very helpful. And we did it for a fraction of the price of a black cab tour or tour bus. Ok you don't get the expertise of the guided tours, but I found the locals more than happy to tell you about the various murals and memorials. All in all a good day out.
Written August 22, 2023
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Victoria Campbell
Southend-on-Sea, UK1,071 contributions
Feb 2024 • Couples
Observed initially on the hop on hop off bus, and went back on foot. Fascinating wall art in the unionist area, tribute to HM the Queen and also homage to the King. I did not feel unsafe at all. People were friendly. Took a wander from here to the derilict Court House and the Jail. The street art continues on the walls in the surrounding area.
Written February 21, 2024
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Jeffry b
Essendon, Australia13,276 contributions
Jan 2023
Th Shankill Road is the Unionist area of Belfast. It was a hot-spot during the Troubles. Thank goodness, the Troubles are behind us. The Shankill Road still has some reminders of times past; the murals are evocative of this troubled time in Ulster's history. Shankill Road is still a unionist stronghold, but visitors are more likely to have a drink rather than a fight. These days, visitors are welcome.
Written March 17, 2023
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Kyle S
2 contributions
Apr 2021
What a terrible place. Steeped in hatred for all things Irish & Catholic. On April 7th some youths saw fit to start a riot because they were directed by local paramilitaries to do so. Set fire to a bus.
Written April 8, 2021
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kelse1990
Barrow-in-Furness, UK136 contributions
Oct 2021
Loved walking around Shankill Road,there are plenty of shops, pubs etc. I was horrified to pay £3.10 for a portion of chips though. I don't know if that is the norm in Belfast but that.s a total rip off.
Written October 8, 2021
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Pittsburgh, PA117,621 contributions
Sep 2019 • Couples
We walked Shankill road and enjoyed the many murals on the sides of buildings and stopped at a few local pubs. A nice day.
Written October 28, 2019
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Those of us who live there are still finding it hard to come to terms with the Shankill Road as a tourist destination. In recent years, however, the Greater Shan kill area has become just that. We’ve always had Twelfth and weekend visitors from Scotland, but these are a new type of visitor, usually young backpackers. Tour buses and specially adapted black taxis ply the road in summer. I often see them parked at the end of my street as visitors from around the world listen to their guide’s description of the loyalist paramilitary murals on the gable end wall.
Now such visitors can peruse their own free guide to the Greater Shankill district. This guide is a large folding map on which are marked significant features. Of course, as a resident myself, I know about most of these but there were a few surprises for me too. I never knew that the big semi-derelict house opposite Woodvale Park was once the home of the notorious D I Nixon, nor did I realise that the oldest pub in the area - the Rex Bar - is supposed to be haunted. The only spirits I’ve seen around there come in bottles!
On the other side is a potted history of the Shankill district, a piece on the local importance of Orangeism and a timetable of festivals and parades. There are also adverts for the Fernhill House Museum and some local businesses. Free copies are available from Ulster Souvenirs, the Greater Shankill Partnership offices and the Belfast Welcome Centre.
Now such visitors can peruse their own free guide to the Greater Shankill district. This guide is a large folding map on which are marked significant features. Of course, as a resident myself, I know about most of these but there were a few surprises for me too. I never knew that the big semi-derelict house opposite Woodvale Park was once the home of the notorious D I Nixon, nor did I realise that the oldest pub in the area - the Rex Bar - is supposed to be haunted. The only spirits I’ve seen around there come in bottles!
On the other side is a potted history of the Shankill district, a piece on the local importance of Orangeism and a timetable of festivals and parades. There are also adverts for the Fernhill House Museum and some local businesses. Free copies are available from Ulster Souvenirs, the Greater Shankill Partnership offices and the Belfast Welcome Centre.
Written July 21, 2002
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Gillian F
Dublin, Ireland158 contributions
Jan 2015 • Friends
I cannot understand why this is a tourist recommendation. Why would anyone want a tourist to see this?
It is bleak and grey and has nothing to offer. It is a really bad place and very unwelcoming. Its stuck in the dark ages (and not in an interesting touristy way) with loyalist graffiti, murals and flags with people still desperately trying to hold onto their hatred.
Its places like this that put people off visiting Belfast.
It is bleak and grey and has nothing to offer. It is a really bad place and very unwelcoming. Its stuck in the dark ages (and not in an interesting touristy way) with loyalist graffiti, murals and flags with people still desperately trying to hold onto their hatred.
Its places like this that put people off visiting Belfast.
Written June 4, 2015
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Nicole C
1 contribution
DISGUSTED!! Went to andreas for a milkshake and they wouldnt serve us as we arrived and 9.45. The shop doesnt close until 10! Not good service at all!!
Written February 25, 2015
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Michele B
Bangor, UK50 contributions
Why would you feel scared, did you feel anyway scared anywhere else in Northern Ireland, the people are the same with the same problems, the Shankill is as safe as anywhere else in the Province, did you speak to anyone and get to know them, they really don't bite, I am from the Shankill, I promise, we really are really nice people
zooblue
Ipswich, UK50 contributions
I never felt scared during my visit to Falls Road and Shankill road but certainly started it with a little trepidation as I can remember all the news reports when i was younger. I walked round the area with a friend and we did talk to a few people along the way but noticed that most visitors were either using the black cabs or bus tours. If i return I would walk the route again as it has obviously changed a lot but still retains those imposing wall murals which help to make it such a unique and distinctive part of Northern Ireland
bonniebluebelle
Scotland, UK
hi how far is it by foot roughly from the vagabonds hostel to the shankil road area or are we too far away?? thanx ..
Mandinka_11
Burnham-On-Sea, UK273 contributions
Hi, from Vagabond it would probably take approx 30-40 minute walk. Hope this helps.
Millicent57
Belfast, UK
Hi can anyone give me the phone number of Andrea's beside the rangers club please
Annwyn L
Ystalyfera, UK233 contributions
Tried to look it up on google but although it gives a postcode it doesn't give any phone number that I could see. Sorry. Try looking it up on Google and you might find a website or email address.
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- Official World Famous Belfast Taxi Tour ™ (From $87.71)
- City Sightseeing Belfast Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour (From $25.42)
- 2 hours Belfast Original Drivers The Troubles Black Taxi Tour (From $92.80)
- Northern Ireland Highlights Day Trip Including Giant's Causeway from Dublin (From $95.96)
- Belfast 2 hours insight to political history and mural taxi tour (From $108.05)
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- (0.79 mi) The Fitzwilliam Hotel Belfast
- Restaurants near Shankill Road:
- (0.02 mi) Tudor Cafe
- (0.03 mi) Al's Cafe
- (0.08 mi) Beatties Fish and Chip Shop
- (0.07 mi) Pizza Cabin
- (0.11 mi) The Royal Bar