Lounge 72

You'll find Lounge 72 wedged right in the heart of town on High Street, where it's become the sort of place you ducking into when you fancy something sharper than a pint. The cocktails actually matter here—no gimmicky Instagram nonsense, just bartenders who know their way around a shaker. It's got that smart-casual vibe that works whether you're meeting mates for Friday drinks or settling in for something more lingering, all exposed brick and mood lighting that doesn't try too hard. The crowd's a decent mix: after-work suits rubbing shoulders with students and locals who know their stuff.