Blacksmiths Lounge

You'll find yourself in what used to be an actual blacksmith's workshop, which explains the name and the exposed brick that still carries that industrial history. The bar crew here genuinely knows their stuff—they're not just throwing spirits at you, they're building proper drinks with technique and intent. It's the kind of place where ordering a Negroni doesn't feel like a test, and asking for a recommendation doesn't get you a shrug. The crowd's a good mix of regulars who actually live nearby and people who've made the trip into the city centre specifically for this.