Sonny's Speakeasy

You'll find yourself ducking through an unmarked entrance on Old Christchurch Road, which is exactly the point. Inside, Sonny's nails that Prohibition-era vibe without feeling like a fancy dress party—think low lighting, actual wood panelling, and bartenders who actually know what they're doing. The cocktail list reads like someone's done their homework: classics made properly, plus creative seasonal numbers that don't rely on gimmicks. It's the kind of place where locals genuinely want to spend an evening, not just somewhere to tick off on a night out.