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#204: The Mitre, High Street, Edinburgh

May 21, 2014by Dave Leave a comment

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

May 12, 2014by Dave Leave a comment

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 […]

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#159: The Last Drop, Grassmarket, Edinburgh

March 2, 2014by Dave Leave a comment

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 […]

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#101: Deacon Brodie’s, Lawnmarket, Edinburgh

December 15, 2013by Dave 2 Comments

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 […]

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#58: The Kenilworth, Rose Street, Edinburgh

October 28, 2013by Dave 1 Comment

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, […]

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The Haymarket Bar, Haymarket, Edinburgh

#21: The Haymarket Bar, West Maitland Street, Edinburgh

August 22, 2013by Dave Leave a comment

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. […]

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The Conan Doyle, York Place, Edinburgh

#12: The Conan Doyle, York Place, Edinburgh

August 6, 2013by Dave Leave a comment

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 […]

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