Trillians Rock Bar

You'll find yourself down on Princess Square in the city centre, pushing through doors into a place that's pure rock'n'roll excess. Trillians isn't trying to be cool—it just is, unapologetically. The walls are plastered with band posters and memorabilia, the sound system cranks out everything from classic rock to contemporary acts, and the crowd's a brilliant mix of devoted metalheads, visiting students, and locals who've been coming here for years. It's cramped in the best way, with dark corners and a bar that pours proper pints without any faffing about.