Soho

Walk past the church on Church Street and you'll spot Soho tucked in amongst Christchurch's most walkable stretch. Inside, it's all dark wood and warm lighting—the kind of place that feels equally comfortable for a Tuesday night catch-up or a Friday crowd. The bar staff know what they're doing, mixing drinks that taste like they cost more than they do (expect around £8-12 per cocktail). It's the sort of venue that's been pulling in locals consistently enough to rack up nearly 900 reviews without ever feeling like it's trying too hard.