Bar Nicoletta

Head down Northdown Road towards Cliftonville and you'll find yourself in a properly stylish Italian cocktail bar that feels like it's been plucked straight from somewhere between Milan and the Veneto. The vibe is warm and unpretentious—the kind of place where you can tell the people behind the bar actually care about what they're pouring. There's a lovely sense of occasion without any stuffiness; it's the sort of spot you'd go for an early evening spritz or settle in for a proper cocktail session. The fact that it's pulled consistent five-star reviews tells you everything about how seriously they take their craft.