In a space that once held a cafe and still glows with its original 1920s terrazzo, Barry Parade Public House leans toward old-school nostalgia. It’s a neighbourhood spot for the curious drinker – offering inventive cocktails like the Strawberry Sundae Milk Punch, rare vintage spirits, and a wine list that skews small-batch and thoughtful.

Top bartenders Dan Gregory (The Gresham, Eau de Vie, and Black Pearl) and Brennen Eaten (Alba Bar & Deli, The Gresham) bring deep experience.

Food tilts Creole – fried prawn po’ boys, cornbread with jalapeno and crème fraîche and a gumbo made with pulled duck and smoked sausage. A few stools, low lighting and a laid-back groove make it just as suited to solo sips as late-night catch-ups.