Vale Vault

Head down into the basement of 2 High Street and you'll find yourself in Vale Vault's dimly lit, intimate space – the kind of place that feels properly underground in the best way. The vibe is sophisticated without being stuffy; you're not getting fussed-over cocktails served with a lecture, just genuinely well-made drinks in a room that actually encourages conversation rather than Instagram posturing. The Low Weald's got plenty of bars, but this one punches above its weight with real attention to detail and a refreshingly no-nonsense approach to cocktails.