DYMK

Bars seldom get as cosy as DYMK (Does Your Mother Know). With just the right amount of lighting (giving everyone a reddish-​orangy glow), the right volume of music for conversations (not loud enough to induce a shout-​off from across tables, or too soft to make the other table’s gossip audible from the entrance of the bar), and a very healthy mix of bar-​goers.
The Lychee Martini ($ 16) and Brown Cow ($ 14) are my star-​orders whenever I’m at momma’s place, and if you’re feeling frisky, Tuesday and Thursday are martini nights ($ 10 a pop!), and as they serve the meanest martinis on this humble road lined with bars and clubs, this is a huge, huge bargain.
Sometimes they even serve you a dish of lightly-​salted tapioca chips for a light snack along with your drinks (and they won’t flinch when you ask for more!). This is my pick for a chill-​out bar — any day of the week, any time.