Bella

Head down to George Street and you'll find Bella tucked among the independent shops and cafés that give this stretch its character. It's the kind of place where regulars prop up the bar on a Tuesday night, where the staff actually know what they're doing with a cocktail shaker, and where you won't find craft beer served in a jam jar or any of that nonsense. The room itself is refreshingly unpretentious—no exposed brick theatre, no Instagram bait—just a proper neighbourhood bar where you can hear yourself think and actually taste what's in your glass. It's become a reliable spot for anyone who wants a drink that's made with care, without the faffing about.