There's been a Four Winds bar on this site for as long as I can remember

although the previous building's vibe and design was very different to

what's there now.

What's the vibe?

There's been a Four Winds bar on this site for as long as I can remember although the previous building's vibe and design was very different to what's there now. In the past it was very much a dark and smoky sports bar for the boys but now, in keeping with the times, it's a bright and welcoming wine bar catering for the densely populated surrounding area. From the outside, particularly when lit up at night, angular glass structure looks a bit like a space ship. Inside the Blue Glass Wine bar is spacious with plenty of seating and the glass windows allow brilliant glimpses of Belfast city centre.

What's on offer?

There's a great cocktail list and a decent selection of the usual beers, wines and spirits. Some punters have mumbled about the rising prices but really they're much in keeping with everywhere else. There's also food served in the bar although the selection isn't vast and can be hit and miss.

Who can you expect to bump into?

The bar is in the middle of several housing developments and is a popular spot for residents. During the week the bar is busy with families, couples and friends out for a leisurely glass of wine and bite to eat. At the weekends, the cocktails make it a good first port of call for a girls' night out before heading into town. Live music events and pub quizzes mean the bar's never short of clientle across a good section of age groups.

What are they wearing?

Glammed up at weekends and smart casual any other time. It's not a pub, it's a wine bar so scruffy doesn't go down well. Even on a Tuesday evening there was a doorman on patrol ready to weed out any undesirables.

Overheard?

Oooooh, shall we have a cheeky cocktail?

What to say?

This place is a world away from the old bar that was here.

What not to say?

Don't you think it looks a bit like an airport lounge?