Leith

The Bowlers Rest – Alone

Though it sits a little out of the way, The Bowlers Rest is worth making a detour for.

Jun 10

The Angel – Resurrection

A pub crawl through Scotland's capital.

May 28

Malt & Hops – Jazz by the water

Plus a call for help identifying a photo from 1963.

Apr 30

Robbie's – Nice pub, shame about the pint

Plus the alchemist who invented spirits.

Feb 26

Teuchters Landing – Next stop Aberdeen

A versatile waterside pub.

Jan 29

The Foot of the Walk – R.I.P.

An elegy to the Wetherspoons in Leith, which closed on Sunday.

Nov 6, 2024

The Harp & Castle – Sunshine on Leith

A "proper boozer" which I hope will last.

Oct 9, 2024

Dreadnought – Sink some of the best pints in the city

Read to the end for a discussion on smoking in pubs.

Sep 11, 2024

Newbarns Taproom – Simply the best

Reaffirming my view that it's the best brewer in Edinburgh.

Jul 31, 2024

The Percy – Stuff your face

I visited recently for the first time in a while and fell in love all over again.

Jul 17, 2024

The 10 best Edinburgh pubs to watch Euro 2024

A list of great pubs showing the football this summer.

Jun 12, 2024

The Harbour Inn – Are Sundays the best day to drink?

A delightful pint on the waterfront in a historic fisherman's pub.

May 1, 2024

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