Service Station

Walk into Service Station and you'll clock the aesthetic straight away—exposed brick, minimal fuss, the kind of place that's thought about every detail without broadcasting it. It's George Street's answer to bars that take themselves seriously but not *too* seriously. You're ordering drinks made by people who care about balance and provenance, not Instagram fodder, though the drinks look sharp enough. The crowd's mixed: post-work crowds from the nearby offices, proper cocktail nerds, and locals who've made it their spot. It's unpretentious enough that you won't feel out of place nursing a £6 pint, but the skill behind the bar elevates everything.