The Park Hotel

You'll find The Park Hotel tucked away on St Oswald Street, just a stone's throw from the city centre's busier stretches. It's the kind of place where locals actually congregate—no Instagram filters required. The bar itself is unpretentious but clearly run by people who care; the cocktails aren't gimmicky, the staff know what they're doing, and you won't feel rushed or judged whether you're ordering a Negroni or a pint of bitter. It's got that lived-in warmth that comes from being a proper neighbourhood spot rather than something designed by committee.