Lady T Bar

From the street, Lady T is a narrow Latin American bar in the old Buddha's Banquet shopfront. Inside, it keeps unfolding: a hidden outdoor courtyard out back, rum-soaked corners called Casa Cabana and Casa Paraiso, and behind a vending machine, a full speakeasy named Tatiana.

The energy is unapologetically party. Salsa nights and live Latin music share the calendar with DJs (the venue is listed on Resident Advisor as a club), Taco Tuesday runs $4 tacos, and margarita hour goes 5.30pm to 7pm Wednesday through Sunday. The kitchen backs it up with tacos, arepas, empanadas and Cuban sandwiches. Go for the tacos, stay because you found the vending machine.