Corkers Champagne & Cocktail Bar

You'll find Corkers tucked away on Wellingborough Road, the kind of place that takes its cocktails seriously without being insufferable about it. Walk in and you're greeted with a proper bar setup—none of that Instagram-bait nonsense—where the bartenders actually listen to what you fancy rather than steering you towards the house special. The champagne selection is genuinely good, and whether you're after a classic Martini or something a bit more adventurous, they'll nail it. It's the sort of spot locals return to because the drinks are consistently excellent and the atmosphere strikes that sweet spot between relaxed and refined.