The Little Violet Door

You'll walk past the unmarked violet door on Kingly Street more than once before realising that's actually the entrance. Push through and you're transported into something properly theatrical—dim lighting, close quarters, and the kind of bar where the staff actually know what they're doing. The cocktails here aren't trying to be clever for cleverness's sake; they're balanced, well-executed drinks made with proper technique and interesting ingredients. It's the sort of place that feels exclusive without being pretentious, which is harder to pull off than it sounds. Worth booking ahead because word's well and truly out.