The Raeburn Bar

Head up to the Raeburn on a Friday night and you'll find exactly what Stockbridge does best: a neighbourhood pub that actually feels like it belongs to the neighbourhood. The bar's got character without trying too hard—exposed brick, good lighting that doesn't make you squint, and a drinks list that takes itself seriously without being pretentious about it. You'll find craft cocktails alongside Scottish ales, and the staff know their stuff. It's the sort of place where regulars prop up the bar and newcomers feel immediately welcome, which is harder to pull off than it sounds.