The Ocean Club

You're walking down The Quay on a Friday evening, the river's doing its thing, and you duck into The Ocean Club. It's got that buzzy-but-not-frantic energy that makes you want to linger over a drink rather than bolt for the next spot. The bartenders know what they're doing—proper cocktails, not just pouring spirits into whatever's handy—and they'll happily chat through what you fancy or surprise you with something seasonal. The riverside setting means you've got actual atmosphere rather than just another High Street bar, and it draws a solid mix of locals and visitors who've bothered to venture beyond the obvious.