The Bootlegger Bath

Walk down George Street towards the city centre and you'll spot the kind of bar that makes you want to dress up a bit. The Bootlegger trades in 1920s aesthetics without being precious about it—think dark wood, dim lighting, and bartenders who actually know their way around a cocktail. It's the sort of place where ordering an Old Fashioned feels natural rather than performative. The crowd skews towards people who've made an actual effort, locals and visitors alike, and there's a satisfying buzz without tipping into mayhem. You'll find the classics done right, house specials with personality, and enough theatre in the preparation to justify the prices.