Very ironic, this post, coming from you :-)

Anyway, I'd agree with Qatarisun on a few of those places, keeping in mind your comment about 'sterility'.
The best bet for finding that 'friendly neighbourhood bar' is to try Irish Harp, Belgian Cafe and the Golf Club (well, the latter is not just a bar, obviously, but in green-starved Qatar, a very pleasant change). You could also check out Scherezade at the Ramada and Paloma at the Intercon, Admiral's at the Ritz.
Carluccio's has the cheapest (decent) wine in Doha.