Whether you are a resident or a visitor to our fine city, this is an attempt to give some idea of what you might be missing. As time goes by the list will grow. If you want to suggest any additions and or links, please see the bottom of the last page.

Enough of the blether, and ON WITH THE PUBS (in no particular order of preference):

THE RAEBURN PLACE HOTEL (click here to see their website)

On Raeburn Place at the Western end of Stockbridge.  Lots of local regulars.  Snacks and sit-down meals available.  In good weather, front and rear beer gardens have a good atmosphere.  As well as "the usual", features Caledonian 80 shilling and Deuchars IPA.

Sunday night is "quiz night" with Dave "The Quizmaster"

Handy for Inverleith Park and Edinburgh Academicals rugby ground.  Many good restaurants in locality, but a special mention to the Alonzo family who run Franco's Fish and Chicken Bar (directly opposite - try their takeaway freshly made-to-order pizzas) and right next to the chippy is Ristorante San Marco - classy Italian food)

BERT'S BAR

Situated at the other end of Raeburn Place, near the Centre of Stockbridge.  Plenty of real ales (including Caledonian 80 shilling and Deuchars IPA).  The "guest ales" blackboard used to give an interesting insight into the mentality of the more literate members of staff, but nowadays it spends much of the time lying neglected in the kitchen.  Good pub grub, including a selection of  "Bert's Famous Pies" and stovies (if you are "foreign", try the stovies - you don't know what you've been missing.

HAMILTON'S
Towards the South-eastern end of Hamilton Place.  Some real ales. Meals and snacks. Quite a bit of room and lots of seating and tables, so good for "groups"
The keen and friendly staff are succeeding in their efforts to achieve a friendly and relaxed atmosphere.  Some of the chalkboards make interesting reading. Recently (Feb.2000) re-decorated inside and out.

THE BAILIE

At the South-eastern end of St. Stephen Street. Good selection of food and drink. Gets quite crowded in the evening, but is still well worth a visit. The Bailie is an excellent example of a traditional Scottish pub with well-kept beer and great staff.
Tuesday night is quiz night at the Bailie, with Dave "The Quizmaster"

THE WATERSHED

St. Stephen Street, midway between the Bailie and the Antiquary. A bright, comfortable pub with a distinctive modern decor.  Whilst bottled "designer" drinks predominate, they do serve a good pint of Belhaven 80 shilling.  A difficult pub to categorise, but let's just say that if the people in "Friends" drank alcohol instead of coffee, this is the sort of bar they would probably choose.

THE THREE SISTERS PUB (click here to see their website)

Situated towards the West end of the Cowgate, the Three Sisters has what must be the largest beer garden in the city.  Inside the building there are three bars and plenty of room for all.  Attentive staff and an incredible atmosphere make this a pub well worth visiting.

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