The pub I’ve chosen is The Lismore in Partick because it’s built for every possible occasion. First things first: it pours the crispest pint of Tennent’s known to mankind. You can wander in solo, hide away in a dark wee corner and pretend you’re a tortured writer, or arrive with a massive group ready to sample enough whisky to make your memories non-existent. Outside, you can sit and observe the wonder of Partick locals in their natural habitat (ideally narrated in full Attenborough voice). The toilets are tiny, especially the cubicles, but I simply choose to imagine I’m doing my business at 30,000 feet on a budget airline, so it adds to the adventure. Summer or winter, celebrations or heartbreak, pre-drinks or nightcaps, The Lismore always delivers. And to top it all off, they serve the glorious and universally adored 35ml measure. Honestly, it’s Partick hospitality at its absolute finest.

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