Circus Bar

Head down to Queen's Circus on a Friday night and you'll find yourself in a proper Victorian boozer that actually knows what it's doing with a cocktail. The place has that warm, slightly worn-in feeling that comes from people actually wanting to be there rather than just passing through. You'll spot regulars propping up the bar alongside groups who've wandered over from the Promenade, all of them looking equally at home. The drinks menu takes itself seriously without being precious about it—they know their gin, they know their classics, and they're not afraid to make you something that tastes like it cost more than it actually did.