FOLKLORE

Head down to the Old High Street and you'll find Folklore tucked into one of those characterful Victorian properties that make this stretch worth exploring. It's the kind of place where they take cocktails seriously without being insufferable about it—the menu reads like someone genuinely thought about flavour combinations rather than just throwing fancy names at overpriced spirits. The room itself has that unpretentious sophistication you want: exposed brick, proper lighting, enough space to actually have a conversation without shouting. Whether you're after a classic Negroni or something more inventive, you're in capable hands.