The Bootlegger

You'll find yourself on a stretch of Cheltenham Road that's quietly become one of Redland's best drinking spots, and The Bootlegger is doing the heavy lifting. It's the sort of place where bartenders actually know what they're doing—think carefully constructed cocktails rather than Instagram fodder—and the dim lighting means you can actually have a conversation without shouting. The 1920s aesthetic isn't overdone or tacky; it just works as a backdrop for proper cocktails and decent spirits. It's become a proper local favourite, which tells you everything about the quality.