Even with COVID-19 getting us down, the hospitality industry is bouncing back to meet our very thirsty demands! Everyone needs a place to unwind and socialise, and these are some of our favourite hangout spots!
- Fiesta Havana
A Cuban-themed cocktail bar, hidden in the cellars of Watergate Street, this is a great place to get the evening started – especially given the large spirit collection the staff have to work with
- Cellar Bar
One of the Canal Quarter’s hottest bars, Cellar Bar plays host to music, sport, and a fantastic blend of local and international beers guaranteed to please!
- Brewery Tap
Don’t let the steep steps put you off – this Lower Bridge Street former manor house has some top beers to delight you, including those from the Spitting Feathers brewery. It’s also a great spot for a pub lunch!
- Popcorn
An exciting new independent bar in the centre of the city, this quirky venue is a collaborative effort combining the knowledge and talents of several bar and restaurant owners
- The Architect
Good drink selection? Check. Good food offering? Check. Large beer garden? Check. Great place to enjoy the summer with friends and a drink!
- Palm
Fascinating bar snacks, bottomless brunches, and cocktails galore! This Watergate Street cocktail lounge is open late and has a live DJ to get the party going!
- Off the Wall
A late-licence pub opposite the amphitheatre, Off the Wall has everything you’d expect to keep its patrons entertained – sport on the big screen, large bar area for nattering, and a pool table for those who feel a little more active!
- Barlounge
An elegant bar that has embedded itself as a staple stop for refreshment-seekers in the city for the past 20 years, Barlounge also knows how to feed its patrons, delivering high-quality food and drink for good prices
- Liquor & Co
If you’ve ever fancied yourself hiding in a 1920’s speakeasy during Prohibition-Era America, this is the venue for you! A late-opening, late-closing bar, this caters to the chilled-out crowd looking for good booze and good times
- The Botanist
Arriving during the height of the current gin craze, The Botanist is the little secret city hideaway where you can relax and enjoy a large G’n’T or glass of wine and a few nibbles in peace
