1932 Southampton

You'll descend into 1932 and immediately feel the shift—low ceilings, moody lighting, and a bar that takes itself seriously without being unbearable about it. The drinks menu reads like someone's actually thought about proportions and flavour rather than just throwing expensive spirits at a problem. It's the sort of place where regulars prop up the bar on weeknights, but groups still pile in at weekends without it feeling rammed. Above Bar St's had its ups and downs over the years, but this spot's genuinely worth the trip into town.