Sister Bella is a real laneway bar. Tucked behind a collection of smelly bins, you’ll see no sign, just a couple of steps up to a small open door. Don’t be fooled by the front bar with little to no seating – head to the back and up the stairs to the second, bigger bar with a few more seating options. There are still nooks and crannies with wooden crates to give this place a feeling of hidey-hole intimacy, but at least you’re more likely to find a spot to sit if you’re in a group of more than one.

The subdued vibe and solid but affordable drinks list offers an ideal background for creative collaboration, and it’s not hard to imagine many a ‘next big thing’ or zeitgeisty conspiracy theory being shared and enjoyed here over a cheap beer or jug of sangria. Speaking of, there are cocktail jugs on offer to wash down your meal from the Italian-inspired dinner menu (think pizza, pasta, risotto and antipasti). Dinner is served until 11pm, but Sister Bella also offers breakfast and lunch, coffee, or something stronger, making it a hideaway for all occasions.