The Lyric Bar & Grill

Head down to Butcher Street and you'll find The Lyric doing what it does without trying too hard—good grilled meat, decent drinks, and a room that feels like somewhere you'd actually want to spend an evening. It's the kind of place that works whether you're after a quick bite or settling in for a proper night, which is rarer than it should be round the city centre. The crowd's mixed enough that you won't feel out of place whether you're in a suit or jeans, and the staff seem to actually know what they're doing behind the bar.