The Tavern

Head down to Brodick Road and you'll find yourself in a proper neighbourhood pub that hasn't tried to become something it's not. The Tavern's the kind of place where the bar staff know what you drink before you order, and there's usually a mix of locals catching up over a pint and folk watching the match. It's unpretentious in the best way—comfortable rather than stylish, with that worn-in feeling that comes from being genuinely busy rather than designed to look busy. You're looking at a traditional boozer that does what it does well.