Stray

Head down to Eagle Street in the Northern Quarter and you'll find Stray tucked away where the real drinkers go. This isn't the kind of place that's trying too hard; the bar staff actually know how to make a drink, and they'll chat to you properly rather than treat you like you're slowing them down. The crowd's a nice mix—early evening gets the after-work lot, later on it's people who genuinely care about what's in their glass. You'll spot it by the understated frontage, the kind that makes you wonder if you've found somewhere actually good or just accidentally walked into someone's living room. Either way, you're in the right place.