Caretaker

A subterranean, New York–style cocktail lounge that operates like a private bar: Caretaker’s strongest claim is its bespoke, off‑menu cocktails. Bartenders don’t hand you a list — you state flavour preferences and the host crafts a tailored drink, which makes each visit unrepeatable and why the space feels like a trained mixologist’s theatre. It’s open every day from 5pm to 3am, and has featured in Metro magazine’s Top 50 Bars listings, underlining its local reputation.

The room is dim and spot‑lit, channeling the golden era of hotel bars; servers limit groups to six and the venue doesn’t take bookings, so encounters are small and deliberate. That restraint keeps the experience focused and gives the host space to design complex serves rather than pouring from a menu.

Practical details matter: expect mid‑range pricing and a compact, confident drinks programme running alongside sister venues nearby. If you want crafted cocktails chosen for you, this is where expertise, theatre and discretion meet.