It’s like an old French salon where intellectuals used to meet and debate and that’s thirsty work. Lucky, then, that this wee gem of a bar his also been championing the best ales and pilsners from Scotland and beyond for many years.

Or if you are into wine, try Du l’allée – blended by the bar since 2010. It’s the perfect place to put the world to rights. Oh, and did we mention its fine selection of whisky?