The Flying Handbag

You'll find The Flying Handbag tucked away on Queen Street, away from the seafront chaos and tower-adjacent tourist traps. It's the kind of place where the staff know what they're doing with spirits—think carefully considered cocktails rather than neon alcopops—and the crowd skews towards people who actually live here rather than stag dos. The vibe is unpretentious and welcoming, the sort of bar where you can have a proper conversation without screaming over a chart remix.