The Abbotsford completes the triumvirate of architectural power in the world of Edinburgh boozers. Not quite as grand as The Cafe Royal, not quite the range of real ales and beers that […]
The Cafe Royal, Edinburgh
I’ve got to cover The Cafe Royal, not for the beer, but for it’s spectacular architectural features. Hidden away down West Register Street, just round the corner from the similarly grand Guildford […]
Stockbridge Tap, Edinburgh
I missed the Stockbridge Tap last time I went up to Edinburgh. I’d heard about it and tried to find it, but we were pushed for time and it was raining. Plus the […]
Cloisters, Edinburgh
I always do a bit of research before I go anywhere new, just to make sure I’m going in the right direction. When I do this I’m always mindful of my Dad’s […]
The Edinburgh Beer Scene – Revisited
I recently revisited Edinburgh (w/c 26-10-15) for another look at their thriving beer scene. This sort of begets a few posts over the next week or so: A couple of pub reviews. An […]
Parma Violets hefeweizen heaven in Edinburgh
Some more pubs, an amazing beer made from sweets, by an up and coming cutting edge brewery and my overall verdict of the Scottish capital concludes this three part tour around Edinburgh. Leith is well […]
Four more Edinburgh boozers.
Bow bar felt too quiet, to me, for a sunny Thursday afternoon with just a few local drinkers in. It looks like a traditional late Victorian boozer but the plaque on the wall […]
Craft beer in Edinburgh?
Forget the tourist bit. Okay, if you’ve never been or you’ve got kids, then there is lots to do and see, especially if it’s a nice day. But Edinburgh has much more […]