Gas Street Social

You're down by Gas Street Basin, where the old industrial waterfront's had a proper makeover, and Gas Street Social is exactly the kind of place that makes you remember why you bothered getting dressed up. It's got that sweet spot between feeling like somewhere special without the stuffiness—exposed brick, decent lighting, and enough elbow room to actually have a conversation. The cocktail list takes itself seriously without being pretentious about it, and the bartenders actually care about what they're pouring. This is where Brummies come when they want a night out that doesn't feel like everyone else's night out.