Bar Lush

Walk down Boutport Street and you'll spot Bar Lush nestled among the independent shops that make this stretch worth bothering with. Inside, it's the kind of place that takes its drinks seriously without being pretentious about it—cocktails that taste like someone actually knows what they're doing, not just throwing spirits at ice. The vibe is genuinely buzzy without feeling forced; locals prop up the bar chatting to strangers, groups cluster around tables, and there's proper energy without any of the trying-too-hard nonsense. It's become the sort of spot where you actually want to spend an evening, not just grab a quick drink.