The Nook Cocktail Club

You'll find The Nook tucked into the Esplanade, the kind of place that feels like a proper secret even though it's right there on the seafront. It's intimate without being claustrophobic—think low ceilings, warm lighting, and enough space to actually hear your mates. The bartenders take their craft seriously here; these aren't the oversweetened Instagram fodder you get elsewhere. They've clearly spent time thinking about balance and flavour, which shows in everything from their classics to house specials. It's the sort of spot you'd grab a Friday night drink before heading elsewhere, or where you might accidentally stay for four.