Cello's Bar and Brasserie

You'll find Cello's tucked away on Madeline Court, which means it's got that blissful quality of feeling separate from the usual town centre chaos. Walk in and there's a real sense of effort gone into making the place feel grown-up—think proper cocktails, decent wine list, and food that reads like someone actually cares about technique. It's the kind of spot where locals go when they want to feel a bit fancy without having to drive to Nottingham, and where you can bring your mum for her birthday without it feeling try-hard or pretentious.