Canteen

You'll walk past this Chapel Allerton spot three times before you realise you've found it – the signage is understated, the front modest. Inside, it's exactly what a proper neighbourhood bar should be: lived-in banquettes, bottles lining exposed brick walls, and regulars who've claimed their corners. The wine selection runs deeper than you'd expect from a place this size, with natural wines sitting alongside reliable classics that won't scare off your mum. The crowd skews local professionals who've ditched the city centre for somewhere they can actually hear themselves think. Staff know their stuff without being precious about it, and there's a lovely rhythm to the evening service that makes you want to stay for just one more glass. It's the kind of place Chapel Allerton has been crying out for.