Venturing through the front entrance, the open candlelit bar immediately welcomes patrons as the central focal point of the downstairs public bar. Boasting 12 locally crafted draught brews, a refined whisky & seasonal cocktail selection, and an exclusively Victorian boutique wine list, the carefully selected beverages emphasise quality offering a drop to match every mood. Beyond the bar lies a cosy den covered in gilded galleon-themed wallpaper, where worn chesterfields surrounding open fireplaces and large communal tables provide both intimate nooks and casual group ambience.

On balmy afternoons, the daily happy hour from 4-6PM makes the sidewalk beer garden prime people-watching real estate, and local DJs on Friday and Saturday nights transform the atmosphere into a heaving melting pot of suits, musicians and local characters alike.