Shoogly Peg

You'll find yourself on Rose Street—that boozy, chaotic stretch between Princes and George—and duck into the Shoogly Peg for something genuinely unpretentious. This is the kind of pub where locals outnumber tourists, which already tells you something. The vibe is straightforward: wooden bar, decent whiskies, and the sort of food that actually tastes good without trying too hard. Order a pie, order a pint, and settle in. It's exactly what Edinburgh's New Town needs: a proper watering hole that doesn't Instagram itself to death.