Zafiros

Walk up New Bridge Street and you'll find Zafiros doing something proper with Spanish flavours and cocktails that don't mess about. It's the kind of place where you can tell the staff actually care—they'll make you something decent whether you want wine, something stirred and spirit-forward, or just a cold beer to start. The room's got enough warmth that you don't feel like you're in a corporate chain, but it's polished enough that you won't feel out of place on a Friday night. Expect good tapas, proper portions, and prices that won't make you wince.