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Location: 521-523 Lawnmarket, Edinburgh EH1 2PE
Year of Inscription: 2024
Venue Type: Central Bar / Historic Tavern / Compact
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| EBG Rating: | 7.5/10 |
| Choice/ Quality of Drinks | ❤️❤️❤️❤️ A whisky bar albeit with some interest cask ales available too. |
| Style/ Décor | ❤️❤️❤️❤️ An appealing green and gold frontage which sticks out on one of the most prominent parts of Lawnmarket. |
| Atmosphere/ Character | ❤️❤️❤️❤️ Touristy, sure, but once inside, the limited seating and cosy intimacy puts a lid on the worst of the excess, at least until later in the evening. |
| Amenities/ Events | ❤️❤️❤️ Food, snacks, live music |
| Value For Money | ❤️❤️ Not unusual for the area, ie. not cheap. |
| Description | A historic pub which can be traced back centuries named after a Scottish military hero. The pub is a small affair with attracting little bar room with beams and some snug space to the rear. During the day it is cosy and clandestine enough to enjoy some of the whiskies and real ales on offer without it feeling too touristy. Staff offer a kind of quasi-table service which keeps a lid on any excess until the daily evening musical performances step up the tempo. Overall worth a look despite the touristy location. (Added February 2024) |
