Opium

Somewhat hidden away, tucked down an alley on the other side of Pultney Bridge, Opium is worth seeking out. It’s a smart, sophisticated venue stuffed with comfy seats and vintage knick-knacks. A slightly spurious opium-eater theme runs through the drinks menu and cocktails are inventive, if not boundary-pushing; their Lychee Rose Petal blends vodka and gin with Lychee Liquor and Crßme de Cassis, while their Empress Dowager is a mixture of white crßme de cacao, vanilla liquor, whisky and nutmeg. A compact wine list completes the liquid offerings.