One of Bangor's many off licences and certainly one of the best known. This is probably due to its…read morereputation for having wee kids always hanging about the shops and causing trouble, which isn't really the staff at this excellent wee shops fault. The shop is always clean and tidy and the stock is always filled out and with plenty of fridges here you will never have a problem getting a cold beer or bottle of wine. There is a good selection of red wines and spirits and the staff are always helpful if you can't find what you need. There is good parking here and an ATM nearby, but they do cashback if you want to pay on your card.

Great little off license with a broad selection of wines. Very helpful, pleasant staff. Can't go…read morewrong with this Stranmillis Winemark - does what it says on the tin (or bottle)!

A really small and cosy off licence that is right on the Donaghadee Road in Bangor which means it…read moreis easy to get to and serves a large residential area. The stock in this place isn't as wide ranging as some of the other off licences in Bangor but this is down to its size. But the staff more than make up for this with their friendly and polite manner which make going into this small store always a laid back and friendly experience. The deals you get in winemark are pretty competitive and you should be able to find something that is to your taste. If you can't find it, they are usually more than happy to order something in for you. There isn't an ATM near by, but that is ok because they offer cashback when you pay on your card.

Located opposite Bryce park this off licence used to be notorious for underage drinkers. They would…read moreput on their Dad's shirt buy 3 litres of cider then drift into the park and then wonder aimlessly around the local area looking for "hippies" to "start on". But all this has changed Winemark now operates a strict challenge 25 system where they seem to be asking for I.D from anyone without a thick beard. The staff are pretty stringent on this so make sure you bring your driving licence. The shop itself has a great selection of beers, wine and spirits. It always runs promotions and just last week was selling 2 bottles of Buckfast for £10, to the delight of my mates. This fine tonic wine is often sold at a high price in other off licences' around town. Its drinkers are distinguished wine connoisseurs of the highest degree that have a taste for the finer things in life. Finding two bottles for £10 is considered a real coup so Winemark has won a few more fans recently. As said Winemark is a good off licence in a good location handy for grabbing a few beers before heading into town.

This is a fantastic off licence, really great. First up it's open until 11pm so is an absolute life…read moresaver when you're after a few beers late on. It also has a huge chilled section which means that you don't have to get home and stick your bottles in the freezer. I was also impressed with selection of craft beers including local brand Yardsman. There's also a great range of wine and spirits (also chilled). As a side note they also sell a wide range and of snacks and to top it off they are a lottery outlet. There's an ATM just outside but you'll struggle to get a parking space on a busy Antrim Road.

Named Wineflair on the outside since the refurb but everyone in the area knows this place as…read moreCurleys. The refurb has made the place clean and bright, and has lost some of the chavy wkd vibe (although still available) There is a large walk in fridge section right along the left hand side of the store for beer, cider & white wine. I didn't browse fully as I was only popping in for some beer of which there was a decent selection of craft beers at reasonable prices. Seemed to be a good variety available and will certainly be back to check out the wine selection soon.

Hidden away in the sleepy seaside village of Groomsport is Neill Wines and perhaps Northern…read moreIrelands greatest selection of bottled craft beers. Neill wines is unassuming from the outside, located on Groomsport's Main Street it has limited branding and no flashy signs that give any indication of the delights that are inside. Much like a treasure chest it's only when you go inside that you are exposed to the vast bounty. The shelves are stacked high and deep with a huge array of craft beers. From local brews to exotic Caribbean beers this place has it all. Along side the traditional lagers they had a bargain bin with 3 beers for a fiver and being the adventurous type I choose 3 beers I had never seen or heard of before. I ended up with a coffee flavoured beer from Ireland (nice and local) and a pale ale from England that made my taste buds scream for more. That's the beauty of going to Neill Wines, it's a lottery and you might just hit the jackpot and come out clasping your new favourite beer. If you're more of a wine connoisseur then they have a huge selection for you too, not being a huge fan of wine I stuck to the craft beers but I noticed the wines were all shelved by region. Ask the staff for advice if you're not sure what to go for, they seem to know their stuff although I wish the attendant had of warned me that my coffee flavoured beer was more like beer flavoured coffee, anyway you live and learn. If you're a craft fan, as so many people are these days, I would suggest you take a wee jaunt down the coast to visit Neill Wines or look them up online and see what they have in stock you're bound to come across something new.

My best friend used to work in here when I was younger so I got used to going here for a little bit…read moreof unofficial staff discount. Not that I ever stole from here mind you, I don't mean that. We would just get things a little cheaper than the usual punter. The selection in here is great, with a nice big walk in fridge that is usually stocked with plenty of nice beers and the like. The only problem is that they never have enough Sol, nor do they stock Tsingtao but that is maybe me just being overly picky. The staff used to be a little bit grumpy, but the newer staff are all friendly and helpful and up for a bit of banter.

As previous reviewers have quite rightly said Curleys has a massive selection of Wines, spirits and…read moreBeers. The thing that keeps me coming back to Curleys time and time again is that they keep all their beer in a large cool room at the rear of the shop. There is nothing worse than turning up to a part with warm beer and there not being any room in the fridge to cool you alcohol. The selection of beer really is massive with anything you could want. They often have promotions on as well so you will be likely to pick up a bit of a deal. The other thing I really like about Curleys is that at the counter they have all the little bits and bobs that you could need for a good party. It helps to jog the memory, for instance they do limes to wedge in your Corona and they also have a stand of pain killers for the morning after. The convenience of Curleys is also great with an ATM just across the road and parking on High Street and a small car park on Clifton Road, a short walk.

Located right at the end of my street and usually the way I direct people to my house. This place…read moreused to be the biggest off licence imaginable, a warehouse in fact of beers, wines, ciders and spirits. It is now a lot more modest with the space being split between a small off licence and a large alcohol cash and carry. While this means things are a little bit easier to find, the choice of booze etc is not what it once was and the prices are actually a little big higher than the other off licences in Bangor. If it wasn't for the staff, who are always friendly and helpful this place would probably get two stars, but the effort they always put in makes this a pretty solid 3-star off licence. You will get what you pay for but you may have to pay a little bit more than you would normally.

Located right at the end of my street and usually the way I direct people to my house. This place…read moreused to be the biggest off licence imaginable, a warehouse in fact of beers, wines, ciders and spirits. It is now a lot more modest with the space being split between a small off licence and a large alcohol cash and carry. While this means things are a little bit easier to find, the choice of booze etc is not what it once was and the prices are actually a little big higher than the other off licences in Bangor. If it wasn't for the staff, who are always friendly and helpful this place would probably get two stars, but the effort they always put in makes this a pretty solid 3-star off licence. You will get what you pay for but you may have to pay a little bit more than you would normally.