Back in the 1990s this place was known as Bar Ce Lona, then it became the Human Be-in and finally, in 2008, it morphed into 56 North. All that time it has...
2-8 West CrosscausewayUpstairs from the Atrium and also run by Andrew Radford, Blue was a real smash when it opened in 1997. It's moved in and out of vogue over the years, but...
10 Cambridge StreetThe Caley is red brick on the outside and roomy on the inside, with wooden benches and simple, functional decor. With good cask ales on offer, it invariably...
58 Angle Park TerraceFrom Bruntsfield in the west to Newington in the east, there is a swathe of South Edinburgh that is desperately residential. Pubs are rare and the old Earl...
22 Marchmont CrescentThe city's independent arthouse cinema has been around since the 1980s and continues to draw a loyal crowd of cinephiles. With coffee, snacks, light meals...
88 Lothian RoadThe Golden Rule is a friendly, old-fashioned pub with some cask ales, plus a more contemporary lounge bar downstairs that has won a reputation for its...
28-30 Yeaman PlaceAlthough it's been trading since 1992, the odd refurb has ensured that Montpeliers hasn't become dated or dowdy. The decor is currently clean cut, with...
159-161 Bruntsfield PlaceSet back and slightly raised on the other side of the street from the sea wall, the Starbank arguably has better views of the Forth than the nearby Old...
64 Laverockbank RoadThe bar at the Traverse Theatre gets very busy pre-and post-performance, especially during the Fringe. The modern, roomy establishment is generally...
10 Cambridge Street