Costero Lounge

You're walking along the Esplanade towards the Festival Theatre when Costero pulls you in—and honestly, it's one of the few places down here that feels genuinely worth your time. The Spanish influence runs through everything from the drinks list to the food, and they're not messing about with gimmicks. It's the sort of spot where you can nurse a well-made cocktail without feeling like you've overpaid for the location, which is rarer than you'd think on the seafront. The room itself has that relaxed-but-polished vibe that works equally well for a date night or meeting mates on a Friday evening.