Aperivino

You'll find yourself on a quiet stretch of Belsize Terrace, where Aperivino sits tucked away like the kind of spot locals guard jealously. It's all exposed brick, warm lighting, and a genuinely knowledgeable crew behind the counter who won't patronise you if you don't know your Barbera from your Barolo. The real draw is watching them pour natural wines with the same care most places reserve for Michelin-starred cooking, whilst small plates of Italian charcuterie and cheese appear exactly when you need them. It's the sort of place where you pop in for one glass and suddenly it's closing time.