Curly Coo Bar

You'll find Curly Coo tucked into Barnton Street, that stretch where Stirling feels like it's got its sleeves rolled up. It's the kind of place where the bar staff know what they're doing, where you can order something interesting without feeling like you're being judged for not knowing the difference between a daiquiri and a margarita. The drinks are well-made, the crowd's genuinely mixed — regulars nursing their favourites alongside folk trying something new — and there's none of that trying-too-hard vibe you get in some bars. It's consistently packed for good reason: honest bar, honest prices, proper atmosphere.