The Wick at Both Ends

West Street's got that post-work energy, and The Wick at Both Ends slots right into it. You'll find yourself in a proper neighbourhood cocktail bar—not trying too hard, just getting the fundamentals right. The drinks are the main event here; these aren't gimmick cocktails dressed up for Instagram, they're the real thing. It's the sort of place where you can trust the bartender to make whatever you fancy, or better yet, just let them loose and see what appears in front of you. The crowd's mixed—regulars propping up the bar next to first-timers, groups of mates, couples on dates. Nothing fussy about it.