George IV Bar

You push through the heavy doors and immediately feel like you've stepped into the pub equivalent of a well-worn leather jacket—comfortable, unpretentious, and somehow exactly what you needed. The exposed stone walls and dark wood create an intimate atmosphere that's bustling without feeling frantic, even when it's rammed on a Friday night. What keeps people coming back (3,000+ reviews suggest they do) is that rare quality of a city-centre pub that hasn't been neutered by tourist appeal—it's genuinely good, genuinely local, and genuinely affordable for the Old Town location.