Larkin's Bar

You'll find this place right in the heart of Avenues territory, where Newland Ave does what it does best — proper local businesses that actually care. Walk through the doors and you're immediately struck by how they've nailed that sweet spot between welcoming regulars and making newcomers feel at home. The beer selection is genuinely impressive without being show-offy about it, with local breweries getting proper representation alongside well-chosen guest ales. They know their spirits too, and the staff actually understand what they're pouring rather than just going through the motions. It's the sort of place where you pop in for one and somehow end up having the best evening you've had in weeks, probably because everyone here — staff and punters alike — seems to actually enjoy being there.