Rhum Tavern

You'll descend into something properly atmospheric on Margaret Street—wood-panelled walls, dim lighting, the kind of place that feels like it's been there forever even though it hasn't. This is where you come when you want a cocktail made with actual technique and care, not Instagram theatrics. The rum selection is genuinely impressive, and the bartenders will chat you through it rather than just throwing things in a shaker. It's the sort of spot where locals keep coming back because the drinks are consistently excellent and nobody's trying too hard.