Evergreen Bar & Kitchen

You're walking up Alva Street towards the West End and you spot Evergreen's discreet frontage—the kind of place that doesn't need neon signs. Inside, it's all considered design: the sort of bar where the bartenders actually know what they're doing with spirits, and the drinks list reads like someone genuinely cares about balancing flavour with presentation. The botanical focus means you're getting cocktails built around fresh herbs and proper ingredients, not just whatever's trendy this month. It's sophisticated without the pretension that makes you feel like you need to dress up or know someone—locals come here for an actual good drink, not to be seen.