Mackenzies Bar & Kitchen

You'll find yourself on Wood Street in Old Town, where Mackenzies slots in among the independent shops and cafes that make this stretch feel genuinely lived-in rather than manufactured. It's the kind of place where locals outnumber tourists (because let's face it, there aren't many tourists), and that's precisely why it works. The bar doesn't feel the need to shout about itself—there's no neon signs or Instagram bait, just solid drinks, decent food, and staff who know what they're doing. Whether you're after a weeknight drink or somewhere to actually sit down and eat properly, it delivers without the faffing about.