The George

You know The George—it's that reliable spot you walk past constantly on George Street, right in the heart of town. It's got the familiar Wetherspoon formula down pat: cheap booze, surprisingly solid pub grub, and enough space that you're never fighting for a table even when the after-work crowd rolls in. The vibe is genuinely unpretentious; locals pop in for a quick one after work, groups gather for a proper session, and it never feels like anyone's trying too hard. The staff actually seem to know what they're doing, and there's something reassuring about a pub that just gets the basics right without any faffing about.