The Fitzgerald
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The Fitzgerald

The Fitzgerald is a wonderful speakeasy-style cocktail bar with dark lighting and a superb range of drinks, plus regular comedy events and live music.
The Fitzgerald is a wonderful speakeasy-style cocktail bar with dark lighting and a superb range of drinks, plus regular comedy events and live music.
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