The Libertine Social

You'll find The Libertine Social tucked into Portland Road, that stretch where Worthing's got some actual personality. Walk in and it's got that vibe—dark, a bit moody, the kind of place where bartenders take themselves seriously without being insufferable about it. The cocktail list reads like someone's actually thought about it rather than just slung together whatever's trendy, and they'll happily riff on classics or build something bespoke depending on what you're after. It's become the sort of spot locals genuinely want to return to, not just somewhere to tick off.