The Dutch Mill Hotel

You'll find this place tucked along Queen's Road, where it's been serving the Rosemount and Midstocket crowd for years without feeling the need to reinvent itself. The kind of pub where you can settle in for a proper session, whether you're meeting mates after work or looking for somewhere that won't judge you for turning up solo on a Tuesday. The bar knows what it's about – decent drinks, solid grub, and none of the pretentious nonsense you'll find in some of the city centre spots. It's got that lived-in feel that only comes from being an actual local rather than trying to play one, and the regulars treat it like their front room.