Crabby Dicks Lounge & Bar

Head down Cooper Street towards the river and you'll spot this place doing its thing without fuss or pretence. It's the kind of lounge where locals actually drink—no Instagram theatrics, just honest food and better-than-average cocktails. The seafood here skews toward crab (surprise, surprise), but they're not precious about it; they do it properly without the markup you'd expect. The vibe is relaxed enough for a weeknight pint but capable of handling a proper night out, with enough character in the room to make you want to stay longer than planned.