Bullhouse East, a vibrant and community-oriented bar in East Belfast, has celebrated its first anniversary with a festival called Bullapalooza.

Bullapalooza crowd

Breweries and food traders were invoted along to the event, which attracted a crowd of more than 20,000 people.

“We take great pride in the community we have built around Bullhouse East, and the festival provided the perfect platform to showcase the unity and camaraderie that exists within East Belfast,” said a spokesperson for the popular taproom and brewery.

“Families revelled in the festivities, friends danced joyously to 90s classics, and children were captivated by the live entertainment and interactive games. It was a truly inclusive and memorable weekend that left a lasting impression on all who attended.

Bullapalooza bar

“We wanted to shine a spotlight on the success of our festival, but also highlight the positive impact our bar has had on the community in East Belfast.”

Founded in 2011 by WilliamMayne, Bullhouse opened Belfast’s first permanent brewery taproom, Bullhouse East, in June last year, a pivotol moment of change in the local beer industry.

Bullhouse now sells its beer throughout Northern Ireland, Britain, the Republic of Ireland, France, Italy, and the Netherlands, and employs 25 people across the brewery and taproom.