The Space Bar

You'll find yourself in a space that somehow avoids the soulless glass-and-steel vibe that plagues this part of the Isle of Dogs. The Space Bar gets it right—it's the kind of place where you can prop yourself at the bar for a proper drink without feeling like you're in a financial services waiting room. The crowd's a genuine mix of locals, office workers who've abandoned their desks, and people actually from the neighbourhood rather than just passing through. It's got enough character to make you want to stay longer than planned, with a solid drinks list and the sort of atmosphere that makes you forget you're surrounded by skyscrapers.