The Playhouse Bar

You'll find yourself on one of Norwich's busiest bar strips, where The Playhouse Bar manages to stand out by taking its drinks seriously without being precious about it. The crowd's mixed—locals propping up the bar mid-week, groups of friends getting louder as the night goes on, couples tucked into corners. It's got that comfortable energy where you can rock up solo for a cocktail or spend hours here with mates, and nobody makes you feel rushed. The space itself has character, all dark wood and good lighting that makes everyone look better than they probably do at home.