6PM - Arriving into Belfast, dump the bags and rest the feet. There’s no better place to grab a seat than the Duke of York. With superb décor, rare artefacts and beautiful antique mirrors, take a unique glimpse into the city’s past. Down a cobbled alleyway this traditional pub is the perfect place to sample the authentic taste of Northern Ireland. Order an Irish whiskey or a pint of creamy stout and have a chat with students, hipsters, tourists and locals. In fact, anyone could pop in.

7PM - Settled in nicely? It’s time to find some food. Made In Belfast is all about basic, rustic ingredients with influences from all over the world. Aussie burgers and Scandi Smushis, the meat is full of flavour and most importantly, sourced from Ireland. From food and furniture to people and charm, Made In Belfast proudly lives up to its name.

9PM - Once the food’s gone down, it’s time for a gig. Get over to The Limelight on Ormeau Avenue. You’ll see queues round the corner for the hottest tickets in town. Whether it’s the high-octane signature sound of Ed Zealous or alternative rock from Mojo Fury, keep hold of your drink and get in close.

8PM - First stop, Aether & Echo. Think turn of the century Parisian-chic: this venue is set to become the coolest spot in town. Moustaches, flat caps, belts and braces... the bar plays all the cards of sophistication.

9PM - Round the corner to the Hudson Bar. The sign reads, ‘Whiskey, Ales and Disco’, and frankly that says it all. A cool hub for those with alternative tastes. For something a little more traditional, it’s off to the John Hewitt. With locals playing their own instruments, this gig is more of a jamming session that’s paid for in pints.

10:30PM - From old to new. The Dirty Onion is the perfect transitional pub. It's Belfast’s oldest building and dates back to 1780. With its distinctive external wooden structure, low ceilings and original brick walls it has a modern twist with a deliberate nod to the past. A stone's throw away, is the National Grand Bar. The former headquarters of the National Bank of Ireland, it has the biggest beer garden in Belfast.

12AM - Time to call it a night, but there’s one final stop. The Menagerie is a quirky, boho enclave owned by Belfast DJ and producer David Holmes. What looks like a derelict shed opens up for those in-the-know. As you’d expect from one of the city’s most influential figures, you’ll find top class DJs playing killer tunes. It’s a happening hipster alternative and all about the sounds. So make a little room, throw a couple of shapes and end the night on a big note.

9AM - Don’t sleep in, there’s breakfast to be eaten. Head on down to Harlem, a quirky café next to the historic Ulster Hall. From glass tables of starfish to walls head to toe in picture frames, Harlem is more than a salubrious café or happening bistro – it is but a work of art. With local produce and a welcoming atmosphere, Harlem café gives a hint of an exciting and emerging Belfast.

10:30AM - Work off breakfast and blow away those cobwebs with a proper walk up Cavehill, just a few miles from the city centre. The summit offers stunning scenes over Belfast City and the Lough towards the Mourne Mountains. Thought to be the inspiration behind Jonathan Swift’s Gulliver’s Travels, it is said that Cavehill resembles the shape of a sleeping giant that’s safeguarding the city.

1PM - Stroll the aisles of St George’s Market, and watch the locals show off their talents for all things handmade. Cameras, clothes, candles and cakes: this is the perfect place to pick up your final souvenir. With live music in your ears and a Belfast bap in your hand you’ll really get the feel for Belfast.