George's Bar

You know the type of pub—the one where regulars have their spots and the bartender remembers how you take your drink before you've even ordered. George's is exactly that. Bishop Street's got plenty of options, but this place has earned its stellar rating by simply doing the basics brilliantly: pouring a decent pint, keeping the place welcoming whether you're a first-timer or a daily fixture, and maintaining that rare balance between being social without being intrusive. The crowd's genuinely mixed—you'll find everyone from students to pensioners, which says something about a place's character.