Perico Lounge

You're walking along Beach Drive on a decent evening, the sea's doing that thing where it catches the light, and you fancy somewhere that feels a bit more put-together than the usual seaside fare. Perico Lounge slots in nicely there—it's got that lounge vibe that actually works, with enough of a buzzy atmosphere that you don't feel like you're sat in your nan's front room. The cocktails are taken seriously, the wine list won't bore you senseless, and the food bridges that gap between proper cooking and not taking itself too seriously. Whether you're here for a long boozy lunch or settling in for evening drinks with mates, it does the job without any fuss or pretension.