Yellow Book Bar

You'll find Yellow Book Bar on a quiet stretch of York Place, just north of the Lanes—close enough to the action but far enough to feel like a proper discovery. This is the kind of place where bartenders actually know what they're doing, crafting drinks that go beyond the obvious, with the sort of attention to detail that makes you realise why people queue round the block. It's intimate without being cramped, buzzy without being loud—exactly the vibe you want when you're after a proper cocktail rather than a gimmick. The drinks aren't cheap (expect to pay upwards of £10–12 per cocktail), but they're thoughtfully made, and the bar staff won't talk down to you whether you're ordering a classic or asking for something off-menu.