A bar down a spray painted ‘alleyway’ lit only by red lights and beer signs… yeah this sounds like a goddamn party. Go casual or wear your glad-rags, you won’t feel out of place here. The only competition for their massive range of international and craft beers is their selection of over 50 bourbons. Pick up their handy Bourbon Bible if you’re struggling.

BarChick plonked herself right in the middle of the action on a treasure chest, surrounded by work groups and first dates, and drank Porkey’s Revenge (Alley Cat's Wild Turkey 81 Bacon infused bourbon, Berentzen Apple, maple syrup and lime), peng. Peckish? The Chili Dog is two delicious, massive, spicy dogs and well worth forgetting your manners for.

The vibe is chilled and music hits everyone’s foot tapping nerve. Large alcoholic teapots are served to those getting their game faces on, and this place is a must for bourbon, beer, food, fun loving or relaxed roamers prowling the streets of Belfast looking for the perfect alley.