#204: The Mitre, High Street, Edinburgh
The Mitre is a fairly straight-forward traditional-looking pub with a nice wooden bar, dining area, old-fashioned carpet, hooks on the bar, old photos and mirrors on the wall, and original(?) […]
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#196: Greyfriars Bobby, Candlemaker Row, Edinburgh
Surely I don’t need to tell you all about Grefriars Bobby, the “most faithful dog in the world.” Well, his statue is just outside this pub, and the famous graveyard […]
#159: The Last Drop, Grassmarket, Edinburgh
The name comes from the proximity to the old public gallows that used to be nearby, and the spot is now a big tourist attraction. Hence, the pub is quite […]
#101: Deacon Brodie’s, Lawnmarket, Edinburgh
The story goes that Deacon Brodie was born into wealth, became an upstanding member of the community and a magistrate, but his drink and gambling habits got the better of […]
#58: The Kenilworth, Rose Street, Edinburgh
This is another of Rose Street’s well-preserved old pubs, with a huge, intricately-carved mahogany bar, tiles, a fancy ceiling and stained-glass windows. This certainly attracts tourists. For no particular reason, […]
#21: The Haymarket Bar, West Maitland Street, Edinburgh
Not a bad spot for nipping in before catching a train. It’s well presented, perhaps a bit over-produced, but they’ve got lots of beer to choose from, and reasonable food. […]
#12: The Conan Doyle, York Place, Edinburgh
Named after Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, author of Sherlock Holmes, this pub has been bought and renovated by the Nicholson’s pub chain in the last few years. It’s a busy […]
