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The Royal Dick – New class in session
Hopefully this former school has tuned a new page after some trouble.
The Bowlers Rest – Alone
Though it sits a little out of the way, The Bowlers Rest is worth making a detour for.
2
The Angel – Resurrection
A pub crawl through Scotland's capital.
The Stockbridge Tap - A new era
With news the pub has been sold, revisit the original review.
2
Malt & Hops – Jazz by the water
Plus a call for help identifying a photo from 1963.
2
The Harbour Inn – Sunday best
On the birth of the Ten Pint Sunday.
1
John Leslie’s Bar – Still one of my favourite pub experiences
Plus a new pub coming to Easter Road.
Colinton Inn – A community haven
Plus George Best's legendary night out in Edinburgh: An eyewitness writes in.
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.
Dreadnought – Sink some of the best pints in the city
Read to the end for a discussion on smoking in pubs.
1
The Windsor – Old reliable
The first in the occasional "taking pubs for granted" series.
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