I'm more your Ensign Ewart, Greyfriar's Tavern sorta wumman!
Cat I admit I do only venture into the Gorgie bars on match days.
As I stay on the outskirts of town I dont get to see as much of the town pubs as much as I used to.
Went into the Ensign a few times years ago (mid 90's), nice and "homely" if I remember correctly and also have fond memories of Gladstones/The Royal Mile Bar (is it still called that?) opposite the Scandic hotel.
One pub I like the look of when driving past occasionally is The Canons Gait (down from the Worlds End) Any Idea what its like?
Re the Canon's Gait..... it's nice - they have good music nights - all sorts and lots of folky stuff.... but stay away from howfs like the White Horse Tavern - on the Canongate, just past St Mary's Street
Sandy Bell's is also a good pub, ditto Black Bull in the Grassmarket. Greyfriar's Tavern, too..... hmmmm I may be giving a really bad impression here
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What a great service this is! Very kind and thoughtful to all those weary travelers
I know I just tried to find the little "whole in the wall" type place. The pub off the beaten path. It was a very good time... wish I would have payed more attention to names... but as Iain(sp) said names change a lot.... so it may not have made a difference.... Since I usually can find my way back to most places I happen upon, I am sure I will be able to find m'way. Maybe stumble my way......
That is one thing I noticed... Taxi service in the UK is FAR better than in the US. I never had trouble getting a taxi anywhere.... London, Glasgow, Dublin, Cardiff, it was very nice.....made my life much less complicated....
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Some men are drawn to oceans, they cannot breathe unless the air is scented with a salty mist. Others are drawn to land that is flat, and the air is sullen and is leaden as August. My people were drawn to mountains- Earl Hamner Jr.
Yes, our licensed cabs (the black ones - which aren't only black anymore, but that's another story!) are great. Especially, if you are in a town you don't know very well - the cabbies are great at finding ANYWHERE you need to go!
Glad you are finding this thread interesting, Jason.... I am coming to the conclusion that very few members have imminent UK holiday plans!