Sock & Buskin

You'll find yourself on George Street walking into something genuinely different — this is where Buxton Brewery's ambitions go beyond just making decent beer. The Sock & Buskin (a nod to theatre, naturally) is their cocktail operation, and it's taken seriously in a town that doesn't always demand it. The space has personality; exposed brick, vintage touches, and the kind of lighting that actually flatters you at 9pm. Order a cocktail that shows the bartenders know their business — they're not throwing together sugary nonsense. The craft beer selection runs deep too, so if you're undecided, you're in exactly the right place.