Bar 42

Call Lane's become a bit of a drinking destination lately, and Bar 42 sits comfortably in the mix without trying too hard. It's the sort of place where you can rock up solo at the bar and actually have a chat with whoever's pouring, or settle into a corner booth if you're after something more low-key. The cocktail list suggests someone knows what they're doing—no nonsense, no molecular gastronomy theatre, just properly made drinks. You'll find a solid crowd of regulars mixed with people who've stumbled in looking for exactly this kind of unpretentious spot.