Nine Lives Bar

Hidden below street level, this is the kind of place that feels both polished and easy from the moment you walk in. Nine Lives is best known for inventive cocktails with a strong focus on tequila and mezcal, but what makes it memorable is the balance of serious drinks, warm service, and a room that never feels stiff. The tropical details and basement setting give it character without turning it into a theme. There is also a thoughtful low waste approach behind the bar, which adds substance rather than spectacle. Come for a proper cocktail, stay because the whole place has a rare sense of ease.