Arts Bar Baltic

You'll find yourself down Parliament Street in Baltic, that scruffy-but-brilliant corner of town that's quietly brilliant. Arts Bar Baltic is the kind of place where locals prop up the bar on a Tuesday night like it's their front room—no pretence, no forced vibes, just good cocktails and people who actually care about what they're pouring. The room's got character without trying too hard: think exposed brick, good lighting, the sort of spot that feels lived-in rather than designed. Whether you're knocking back a pint or ordering something proper, there's a relaxed confidence here that makes you want to stay longer than you planned.