Òran Mór

You'll walk into what used to be Park Church and immediately feel the weight of the building—soaring ceilings, stained glass, the whole spiritual thing—but everyone's just having a pint and chatting loudly, which somehow works. Òran Mór splits itself between a ground floor bar serving decent food and proper drinks, and an upstairs space that hosts live music, comedy, and theatre most nights. It's become the sort of place where West End locals actually congregate rather than just pass through, and you'll find yourself staying longer than you planned because there's always something happening or someone interesting at the next table.