The Fox and Faun

You'll find The Fox and Faun tucked away on Shandwick Place, in that stretch between the West End and town centre that somehow feels removed from the chaos. It's the kind of bar where bartenders actually know what they're doing—think classic cocktails made with precision rather than gimmickry, and an impressive spirits collection that justifies the prices. The room itself is warm and intimate without being cramped, decorated with enough personality that you're not sitting in some corporate template. It's packed most nights with a proper mix of locals and visitors who've done their homework.