The Falstaff Cocktail Bar and Lounge

Head up St. Dunstans Street towards the city walls and you'll find yourself in the Falstaff Hotel's cocktail bar—a space that feels like it's been doing this for decades, even if it hasn't. You're met with wood panelling, attentive bar staff who actually know their craft, and a drinks list that doesn't disappear up its own backside with unnecessary descriptions. It's the kind of place where you can ask for a proper martini and get exactly that, or let them build something more adventurous if you're in the mood. The clientele skews local and loyal rather than tourist-focused, which tells you everything about how they've earned their reputation. A proper night out in the centre of town.