The Phoenix

The Phoenix has been going for over 150 years, and in all that time it’s probably never been quiet. Always busy, the small, ramshackle pub is a boisterous affair, equally popular with students and locals all out for a good time, whether it’s noon or midnight. The place is like a down-at-heel Laird, the ornate décor scuffed around the edges, but it’s all the more charming for that. The tiny bar is worked with considerable good nature and humour, and with some cracking real ales and an excellent reputation for simple bar food, it’s a great, bustling wee venue.