Ten Bar

You'll find Ten Bar tucked away on Duncan Street, just where the city centre starts feeling a bit more real. Walk in and you're met with dark wood, low lighting, and bartenders who actually know what they're doing—no faffing about with ten-page menus, just quality spirits and genuine mixology. It's the kind of place you go when you want a decent drink and decent company, whether that's mates, dates, or solo at the bar. The crowd's usually a good mix of after-work types and people who've deliberately chosen here over the louder spots nearby. Prices sit comfortably at around £8-12 for cocktails, which feels fair for what you're getting.