Opened in 2011, The Middle Spoon Desserterie & Bar is a fabulous place to indulge in your sweet cravings. The intimate space has a swank interior, making it ideal for date nights. Delight your palate with their decadent creations like the Lemon Pavlova, Twice Baked Apple and Sticky Toffee Pudding. For those who prefer savory food, can try their equally delicious sandwiches such as Pulled Pork Slider and, Bacon and Avacado Melt. Their cocktails are considered to be among the best in town. Take a sip of their amazing concoctions like Sparkle In Her Eye, Dear Rosemary, Aphrodite’s Weakness, Lucky Spiced and Curious George.

Noble is the quintessential speakeasy with a secret password to enter and leave the lounge. The bar itself is well hidden in the basement of The Middle Spoon Desserterie & Bar, and requires a password, usually a quirky phrase that changes every week and is posted on their social media. If you succeed in getting in, prepare yourself to be dazzled by ingenious cocktails, while you enjoy the soft piano and jazz music playing in the background. Try blends such as Beet It made from beet juice,, and Depth Charge with burnt orange peel, Lillet Blanc, gin and absinthe. Other cocktails include Adam's Apple, a concoction of sweet vermouth, ginger wine and amber rum.

The Carleton Hotel building has given way to a spectacular cocktail bar, replete with a moonlit atrium, intimate seating and a splendid line-up of cocktails. Maintaining the perfect balance between cozy dining and alfresco charm, the Lot Six Bar & Restaurant features inventive and seasonal cocktails, alongside a smattering of old classics. Examples include the scotch-infused Black Eye, the House of Bourbon with a drop of brandy and Earl Grey tea and the heady Agave Fix with a thimbleful of tequila and mezcal. The food further elevates this experience, with eclectic small plates, shared plates and charcuterie boards curated to keep up with the divine libations. The staff is knowledgeable and thoughtful, although the prices incline toward the steeper end. Reservations are taken for the atrium only.

This amber-lit, harmonious restaurant and bar in the midst of North End is where people flock to, for boozy cocktails and eclectic cuisine. Field Guide serves a constantly evolving menu curated by Chef Aaron, examples of which include Poached Salmon Salads, Beef Brisket Tacos, Donair Steam Buns and the Pork Belly & Kimchi Stew for heavier appetites. The cocktails are scintillating as they are beautifully presented, ranging across stiff, stirred, seasonal-focused and contemporary collections. One may also encounter occasional classics such as Sazerac or the Clover Club which still manage to pack a punch. Come here for a relaxed Friday evening or a casual date night.