Soho Jesmond

Walk into Soho Jesmond and you'll clock immediately why this place pulls a steady crowd from across Jesmond. It's got that relaxed, unpretentious feel that makes you want to linger over a drink rather than rush through. The bar does decent cocktails without the unnecessary faffing about—order what you fancy and they'll make it well. You're looking at the kind of spot where you bump into the same faces, where the staff actually remember your name after a visit or two. It's not trying to be anything other than what it is: a proper neighbourhood bar that understands what people round here actually want.