The Foundry

Head down to Torwood Street and you'll find The Foundry doing what proper venues should do—hosting live music without the pretence. It's the kind of place where you might catch touring bands, local acts, or whatever's on the bill that week, and the crowd's there because they actually want to hear the music, not Instagram it. The setup's straightforward: a stage, decent sound, and enough room to move without feeling hemmed in. There's a genuine community vibe here, the sort you don't get at the big theatre venues. Check their website for what's on because the lineup changes regularly, and it's worth making an effort for.