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Mad Martini

Proper cocktails in a stripped-back basement bar where the drinks actually taste like something and the staff know what they're doing.

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You head down into The Mad House on Pink Lane and find yourself in a no-nonsense basement cocktail bar that feels refreshingly unbothered by trends. It's the sort of place where they've clearly invested in decent spirits and a bartender who can actually make a martini—revolutionary, I know. The exposed brick and dim lighting give it an unpretentious edge; this isn't trying to be Instagram-famous, it's just trying to make you a good drink. The vibe is intimate without being pretentious, lively enough that you'll hear conversation but quiet enough to actually have one.