Dead Wax Social

Head down to Bond Street in the Lanes and you'll find Dead Wax Social doing something refreshingly straightforward: it's a proper neighbourhood bar with actual vinyl spinning and a drinks list that doesn't take itself too seriously. The vibe is deliberately unpretentious—think worn leather, collected knick-knacks, and the kind of place where regulars know the staff by name. It's the sort of spot you'll stumble into for one drink and end up staying for three, mainly because the soundtrack's actually worth listening to and the cocktails won't cost you a fortune (expect to pay around £8-12 per drink).