Aqua Welshback

You'll find this sleek operation perched right on Welsh Back, where the cocktail game runs deep and the harbour views aren't just Instagram bait. The terrace catches the last light beautifully, making it proper gold for after-work drinks when the Harbourside fills up with the usual suspects. Inside feels grown-up without being stuffy – think polished concrete and floor-to-ceiling windows that frame the water perfectly. The bartenders know their way around a shaker, turning out drinks that justify the prices. When the sun's out, this place absolutely sings, but even on grey Bristol days, there's something satisfying about watching the boats bob about while nursing a well-made Negroni.