If I'm out of ideas and don't want to go through the fuss of picking a pub, I'll probably go with Nyks.
I came to grab a bite to eat the first time I came here. We sat at the bar and the bartender recommended a coffee tasting drink for me (don't remember the name but apparently it's a recipe exclusive to the place. The food was nothing spectacular but the cocktail was pretty memorable.
The second time I came on a very late night. There was barely anyone here. I asked the staff if they took music requests and they ended up play my song. Had a great time jamming out to the music! Probably the most friendly and chilled staff I've encountered so far!