Smoke & Mirrors

You'll find Smoke & Mirrors tucked away on Denmark Street, where it does that rare thing of feeling like it's always been there. Walk in and you're met with low lighting, clever decor that doesn't try too hard, and staff who actually know their stuff without being arseholes about it. The cocktails are thoughtfully made rather than showy—think classic drinks done right, plus their own creations that suggest the bartenders have genuinely thought about flavour. It's the kind of place where you can pop in for a pint or settle in for something more elaborate, and either way you'll feel like you've made the right call. On busy nights it gets properly buzzy, but there's always room to tuck yourself into a corner.