The Palais

You'll find The Palais tucked into Duke Street in Dennistoun, where it's been doing its thing for years without needing to shout about it. Walk in and you're met with dark wood, ambient lighting, and the kind of crowd that's there because they genuinely fancy a drink—not because Instagram told them to. The cocktails are well-made without being fussy, the spirits list is solid, and they know how to pour a proper pint. It's the bar you'd hope would be round the corner from your flat.