The Pleasance's Cabaret Bar hosts the Edinburgh Folk Club's weekly sessions for 11 months in every 12; the exception is August, when the venue becomes subsumed by the Fringe.

Self-consciously squeezed in among a row of shops, this former church retains a distinctly spiritual vibe, right down to the pews on the ground floor. The venue attracts...

At the time of going to press, the hall was closed for yet more refurbishment, due to be completed in August 2008. A great deal of time and money has already been spent...