Stables Bar

You'll find yourself in what feels like a private members' club that actually welcomes strangers, all dark wood panelling and old-school charm tucked away on Kensington Court. The bartenders genuinely know their stuff and won't patronise you if you just want a decent gin and tonic, though they're equally keen to shake up something more ambitious if you're game. It's the kind of place where your drink arrives properly made and the atmosphere stays low-key enough to have an actual conversation, even on a Friday night.