We have always loved the cosy vibe of Geoffrey's, the neighbourhood bar at Marine Plaza. The wood interiors give a classic British pub-like ambience without being too pretentious; this character is rarely noticed across a majority of the city's watering holes these days.

The bar has started a gin parlour menu offering 15 classic cocktails (R799 plus taxes), with a few minor tweaks in some recipes. Also on the menu are gin labels from across the world. The design of the menu deserves a mention — each gin comes with an image of the bottle, a small note about its palate, options for mixers and garnishing suggestions. The cocktail menu includes a line about the history of each cocktail and its ingredients.