Slouch

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This review is taken from the current (2013) edition.

Situated in a busy strip of bars, you could walk past and miss the opportunity for a drink under the rock icons adorning the walls in this reliably good venue. Great bourbons in a rock bar aren't unusual but the range of rum and gin is pleasingly unexpected. The variety of unusual beers is another bonus for a laid-back bar where the rock theme is authentic not tacky, with the food given the same attention as the décor. As the name suggests it’s more a reclined than refined experience but with a well–priced menu offering tasty food. Doing simple things well is the strength here with great pizza, pasta and burgers, while lunch deals and late-night bar snacks add to the appeal. With live music most night ranging from jazz to rock, the atmosphere is cool without being agonisingly hip. Late opening hours mean weekends are loud and lively.

• High point: Rock-themed cocktails for music lovers
• Low point: Can get busy with lunchtime/post-work office crowd