Melo Melo

You'll find this place tucked into a Stratford Road spot that could easily be mistaken for just another local boozer from the outside. But step through the door and you're in for something completely different – a cocktail bar that takes its drinks seriously without taking itself too seriously. The bartenders here know their way around a shaker, and they're happy to talk you through the menu or whip up something off-piste if you're feeling adventurous. It's the kind of place where you can settle in for the evening without feeling like you need to dress up or drop serious cash. The atmosphere strikes that sweet spot between relaxed neighbourhood hangout and proper cocktail destination, which isn't easy to pull off in West Bridgford.