Although hindered by all sorts of problems including consistently forgetful waitresses, an enormous queue for the solitary toilet when it’s busy, beer that can taste like petrol and the fact that they only take cash, the atmosphere is finally starting to catch up with the look of th [...]

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Arguably the best wine bar in Old Town as exemplified by the regular visits of some of the country’s leading minor celebrities and media bigwigs, highlights include wine coolers made from old jam tins and a hectic terrace during the warmer months of the year. Rub shoulders with good-looking 20-somethings looking for sophisticated drinking games but do expect to be disappointed by the depressing toilet facilities. Unless you're packing a catheter, expect to spend a good part of the evening standing in a queue with your legs crossed. [...]

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A small and exceedingly feminine wine bar close the Cathedral, Lola’s interior designers have gone for an upmarket jumble sale feel with a few eccentric touches including personal messages written on stones on the bar and an ancient harmonium parked against the wall. We were the only punters [...]

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Opened in October 2009 amidst a spate of similar openings, Vinchenso claims to be a new concept in wine bars but the wallpaper on the walls, moody lighting and hordes of good-looking locals quaffing back quality plonk mark it out as just another one of many similar outfits. Hats off to its location [...]

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