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The Oxford Bar – What's happened?
Haunt of Ian Rankin, Inspector Rebus and Lorraine Kelly.
A year of Edinburgh Pub Reviews
A thank-you to the readers, the pubs and the city.
Leslie’s Bar – Redemption
A tale of two visits to Edinburgh's most beautiful pub.
The Harp & Castle – Sunshine on Leith
A "proper boozer" which I hope will last.
The Bailie Bar – A cosy snug
A lovely locals pub perfect for the season.

September 2024

The Sir Walter Scott – Still baffling
A disorientating place to drink.
4
Colinton Inn – Welcome to your friendly local
An unassuming pub which serves its local community? Yes please.
1
Dreadnought – Sink some of the best pints in the city
Read to the end for a discussion on smoking in pubs.
1
One Canon – Improvement required
Once the home of good pizza and decent beer, One Canon’s standards have slipped.

August 2024

The Windsor – Old reliable
The first in the occasional "taking pubs for granted" series.
Cloisters Bar – Take me to church
A perfectly serviceable pub, if you're in the area.
1
Kay's Bar – Dodging demolition
Once in the middle of a slum, Kay's is now one of the best pubs in the city.
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