Bar Valentino

You'll find Bar Valentino tucked away on New Road, in that stretch between the Lanes and the seafront where things get pleasantly quieter. It's the kind of place where they actually care about what goes in your glass—proper Italian cocktails made with the kind of precision that doesn't feel show-offy. The crowd here skews nicely mixed: locals popping in after work, couples who've figured out the good spots, people who know the difference between a Martini and a Negroni and actually give a toss. Service is genuinely warm without being fussy, and there's a real sense that the bar staff know their stuff and want you to have a good time.