The Marrs Bar

You'll find yourself in what was once Sansome Hall, a gorgeous converted Victorian space on Pierpoint Street that's been given new life as a seriously good cocktail bar. It's the kind of place where locals actually want to hang out—not trying too hard, but clearly run by people who know what they're doing. The drinks list takes itself seriously without being pretentious, and the crowd tends to be a nice mix of after-work regulars and weekend drinkers looking for something beyond the usual city centre fare. With nearly 500 five-star reviews under its belt, it's become the sort of bar that's earned its reputation the proper way.