The Bunker Lounge & Bar

You descend into The Bunker expecting a gimmicky basement bar, but instead find something genuinely atmospheric—exposed brick, dim lighting that actually flatters your face, and the kind of bartenders who know their way around a Negroni. The South Street location means you're steps from the city centre without feeling touristy, and it's become the sort of place locals actually choose rather than just stumble into. Cocktails are inventive without being ridiculous, the kind that make sense at half-eleven on a Friday night. Expect to spend around £8-12 per drink depending on what you're after.