Studio48 (formerly Near & Far)

Walk into Studio48 and you'll find yourself in a refreshingly no-nonsense cocktail bar that's ditched the gimmicks. The team here takes their drinks seriously—think carefully considered spirits lists and bartenders who actually know what they're doing—but the atmosphere stays grounded and welcoming. It's the kind of place where you can rock up for a proper conversation over a well-made Negroni without feeling like you're performing for Instagram. The space itself is pared back, letting the focus sit entirely on what's in your glass and the people you're with.