Alcoholics Anonymous Open meeting Free — no booking

Belfast East End

Every Friday, – · Skainos Centre, 239 Newtownards Road,Belfast,Co. Antrim, Antrim, BT4 1AF · Next: Friday 16 October

Checked against Alcoholics Anonymous’s own meeting feed Last verified 28 September 2026

At a glance

Day Every Friday
Time —
£ Cost Free
Who can attend Open meeting — anyone is welcome, including family and friends.

Getting there

Venue Skainos Centre
Address 239 Newtownards Road,Belfast,Co. Antrim, Antrim
Postcode BT4 1AF

Before you go

ie Last Sunday of month 20.30 is an Open meeting This meeting also runs online — joining details are on the fellowship’s own meeting page

About this meeting

To close out the week, Belfast East End also meets on Friday evenings at 7.30pm at the Skainos Centre on Newtownards Road. As an open meeting, it is not restricted to people with a desire to stop drinking, anyone with an interest in supporting someone through Alcoholics Anonymous can attend. Newtownards Road runs through east Belfast and the Skainos Centre is a recognisable stop along it. There is no fee for attending and no need to book a place in advance. The group also offers a Zoom option, with the link sent out on request by email. Wheelchair accessibility at the centre has not been confirmed, so anyone with access needs should check ahead of time.

Common questions

Who can come to this Friday evening meeting?

It is open to anyone, not only people with a desire to stop drinking.

Do I need to book?

No, there is no need to book and no cost involved.

Is there a way to join without attending in person?

Yes, a Zoom link is available by emailing the group in advance.

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Alcoholics Anonymous Open meeting Friday

Skainos Centre, 239 Newtownards Road,Belfast,Co. Antrim
Antrim, BT4 1AF

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