The Snuff Bar, 14 Kent St Kendal

Walk down Kent Street towards the town centre and you'll find yourself in a place that feels like someone's actually thought about what a bar should be. The Snuff Bar isn't trying to be Instagram-ready or trendy for the sake of it—it's just doing the fundamentals well. You're looking at a space that takes its drinks seriously, whether you're after a classic cocktail made properly or something with a bit more creativity. The crowd here skews towards people who know what they want and aren't interested in gimmicks. It's the kind of spot where regulars run the show and newcomers quickly become regulars if they show respect to the craft. Kent Street's never been flashier, but it doesn't need to be.