Brass & Granite

Head down to Grange Street and you'll find yourself in a proper working pub—the kind where regulars have their spots and the staff know your name by the second visit. Brass & Granite pulls off that rare trick of feeling unpretentious without trying, with a solid selection of ales that suggest someone behind the bar actually cares about what they're pouring. The vibe is genuinely warm rather than forced, and whether you're popping in for a quick pint after work or settling in for the evening, there's a comfortable inevitability to the place. The food's respectable too—nothing fancy, but done properly—and prices sit at a sensible level that doesn't make you wince.