The Solid Rock Cafe

You'll find yourself on Hope Street in the city centre, pushing through the door of what looks like it could be any generic boozer, but it's absolutely not. The Solid Rock Cafe has that refreshing quality of not trying too hard—there's a proper rock 'n' roll attitude here without the theatrical bollocks. The menu leans American-heavy with burgers that folk genuinely rate, decent cocktails that won't empty your wallet, and enough beer selection to keep you occupied for hours. It's the kind of place where you can rock up solo for a drink or bring mates and actually have a conversation without shouting.