Banks Ale & Wine House

Head up to Cliftonville and you'll find Banks tucked away on Northdown Road—the kind of place that feels like it's been someone's front room converted into a bar, in the best way possible. The wine list leans heavily into natural and organic bottles, the sort that make you curious rather than intimidated, whilst their ale selection pulls from independent breweries you'll actually want to try. It's the sort of spot where you can roll in solo on a Friday and end up chatting with whoever's sat next to you, or grab a quiet corner with a mate. Nothing flashy, nothing trying too hard—just genuinely good drinks and the vibe of somewhere that actually understands what a neighbourhood bar should be.