Banana Split Pub

Banana Split Pub is a family-run Irish pub at Corso Italia 244 in Sorrento, Campania, Italy, reported to have been open since 1980. It sits on the town's main thoroughfare, a short walk from Piazza Tasso, and has long served as a relaxed alternative to the cafe terraces and dance clubs of the centre. The crowd is a casual mix of long-stay visitors, expatriates, sports fans and locals, mostly adults, with an easy, chatty atmosphere. There is no dress code; shorts, football shirts and everyday clothes are all normal. Television screens show live sport, so match nights, especially football, bring the liveliest crowds and the most noise. Music is background pub fare, and the focus is on conversation and the screens rather than a dancefloor. The drinks programme follows the pub model: draught and bottled beer, including Irish stout and lager, plus wine, spirits and simple cocktails. Prices are in the budget range ($), which makes it one of the more affordable places for a drink in a town where central terraces can be expensive. Opening is reported as evenings, and hours may change by season or fixture schedule, so a check on site is advisable. The busiest times are weekend evenings and major match nights. There is no cover charge. Reservations are not usually needed for drinks, although groups planning to watch a major match may wish to ask at the pub whether tables can be held. Bottle service is not part of the offer. The long family-run history gives the place a regular-customer feel, and staff often chat with visitors. For anyone wanting a cheaper, quieter drink away from the spotlight of Piazza Tasso, or a place to follow a big game while in Sorrento, the pub is a practical choice. It also suits an early evening before moving on to the live music and club venues nearby.