Brooklyn

You head down Call Lane and find yourself in one of those spots that doesn't need to shout about itself. Brooklyn's got that New York loft energy — exposed brick, decent lighting, the kind of place where you actually want to sit at the bar and chat to the staff. They know their way around a cocktail menu, but won't judge you for ordering something straightforward. The crowd's mixed: suits unwinding after work, couples on dates, mates just after a good night out. Prices won't destroy your wallet either, which is refreshing in the city centre.