Crib by Block

Head down St James's Street towards the seafront and you'll find yourself in Crib—a proper neighbourhood bar that actually knows what it's doing behind the stick. The crowd here skews knowledgeable without being pretentious; locals prop up the counter debating spirit provenance while groups cluster in corners with expertly made drinks that don't come with unnecessary theatre. It's the sort of place where the bartenders remember you after two visits and can tell you exactly why they've chosen what they're pouring.