The Sidecar

You'll find The Sidecar on Balfe Street, nestled inside The Westbury hotel but with none of that stuffy five-star energy. It's the kind of place where you can roll in after work and actually have a conversation, or settle in for a proper cocktail session without feeling like you're on display. The bar staff here take their craft seriously—think considered drinks lists rather than gimmicky nonsense—and they're the type who'll chat you through what works if you're not sure what you want. It's become the sort of spot that locals actually choose, which is rarer than you'd think in a hotel bar.