Lab 22

Head down Caroline Street towards the city centre and you'll find Lab 22 tucked away below street level—a proper cocktail bar that actually knows what it's doing. The space has that underground, speakeasy feel without trying too hard: moody lighting, decent sound system, and enough room to move without feeling cramped. The bartenders aren't there to chat your ear off, but they're proper professionals who'll make you something brilliant whether you're ordering a classic or letting them loose on something creative. It's the kind of place you go when you want a really good drink, not just a night out.