The Triplekirks

You'll find yourself on Schoolhill surrounded by the grey granite that makes this city what it is, pushing through the door into somewhere that doesn't feel like it's trying too hard. The Triplekirks does the basics properly—good pub grub, reliable drinks, and the kind of atmosphere where you can actually hear your mate across the table. It's got the weight of a proper neighbourhood spot without any of the try-hard nonsense. The kitchen knows what it's doing, and you're not paying London prices for it either.