The Pear Tree

You're walking down West Nicolson Street in the shadow of the university, and The Pear Tree pulls you in with the promise of honest-to-god affordable boozing. It's the kind of place where you'll find philosophy students debating next to rugby lads, where a pint won't cost you £7, and where the sticky floors are a feature, not a bug. The wood-panelled interior feels lived-in—worn in the best possible way—with enough nooks and corners to either hide away or plant yourself at the bar and chat with whoever's next to you.