Thirst Bar

Head down Park End Street towards the station and you'll find yourself in a bar that feels like it's been doing its thing for years without needing to shout about it. Thirst has that rare quality of being genuinely busy without feeling contrived—the kind of place where the bartenders know their regulars but won't make you feel like an outsider. You'll get a decent cocktail made with actual care, not the theatrical nonsense you sometimes encounter round the Broad. The space is compact and gets properly rammed on weekends, so arrive early if you want elbow room and actual conversation.