Dragon Bar

You're heading down George Street in the Old Town and you duck into Dragon Bar knowing you're getting something straightforward—no faffing about with molecular mixology or twelve-ingredient nonsense. It's the kind of place where the bartenders know what they're doing but won't make you feel stupid for ordering a Guinness instead. The crowd's mixed enough that you can roll up solo for a drink or bring mates for a proper night out without anyone batting an eyelid. With 435 reviews averaging 4.4 stars, people clearly rate it for turning out consistent drinks at reasonable prices without pretending to be something it's not.