The atmosphere is a bit austere and a lot more for...

The atmosphere is a bit austere and a lot more formal than the pre-fire downstairs Stokehouse, which is not necessarily a bad thing. But I do miss the food menu. There is, of course, the Stokehouse restaurant, but it's not really a place for a casual drop in for a drink and a nice bite. The downstairs space appears to have been rented out to a very casual and noisy bar, but it's completely out of keeping with the new or even the old Stokehouse aesthetic (we accidentally sat downstairs thinking it was the "new" Stokehouse bar until I looked at the state of the table - worse for wear - and the general fit out and realised it was the wrong place to be). All that being said, the upstairs bar is a nice spot for the grownups, excellent cocktails and a beautiful view across the bay.