The Abbey

Head down Northgate and you'll find yourself in a room that feels like someone's actually thought about how a bar should work. There's craft in the cocktails without the pretension—whether you're after a classic Negroni or something the team's created themselves. The Abbey manages that tricky balance of feeling proper (good spirits, knowledgeable staff) while staying relaxed enough that you don't need to dress up or know the password. It's the kind of place where regulars chat to strangers easily, and the bartenders remember your name by drink two.