Brunswick Book Club

You'll find Brunswick Book Club tucked into the Leith end of Brunswick Street, and it's become exactly the sort of place locals actually want to spend time in. The vibe is unhurried and welcoming—no velvet ropes or pretentious nonsense—but the cocktails are taken seriously by people who clearly know what they're doing. There's proper food on the menu too, which means you're not just drinking on an empty stomach. The crowd is mixed; you'll see folks catching up over dinner, groups of mates laughing over drinks, and the odd person genuinely reading a book (yes, really). It's the kind of bar that feels effortless.