Ivory Tusk

The verdict

A bright, pastel bar where you can kick start your night with a few tacos and move onto a live music session before hitting the D-floor fueled by espresso martinis and tequila, Ivory Tusk has opened the doors on a vivacious venue complete with three separate spaces for dining, dancing, cocktail drinking and live tunes. 

The bar is all about Palm Springs vibes, combining pastel decor, Cali style and a few quirky touches that make it as fun as it is glam. A classic pink convertible takes pride of place in the main bar, doubling as a DJ booth for when the dining area turns into a dancefloor after dark. Upstairs, the Garden Terrace is adorned with fluffy pendants, bright umbrellas and a swinging chair, perfect for knocking back cocktails over a game of giant jenga. A range of specially curated cocktails on tap mean queueing for drinks is a thing of the past, with sips like gin spiked peach iced tea and an espresso martini ready to pour.

But before you get to the cocktails, there’s a killer eats menu to hit up. Tuck into bar bites like fried cauliflower tacos, Mexican street corn and pork chicharrones, with a set table menu available if you don’t want the pressure of choosing what to eat, and plenty of gluten free and vegan options.

Image credit: Ranyhyn Laine