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( 152-154 Rose St)
A gorgeous, Edwardian drinking palace, complete with original fittings -
from the tile floors, mahogany circle bar and gantry, to the ornate mirrors and gas lamps -
the Kenilworth was Edinburgh's original gay bar back in the 1970s. Today it attracts a
mixed crowd of all ages, and serves a good range of real ales and malt whiskies.
UNDERDOGS
( 104 Hanover St; )
A cellar furnished with stone-slab floors and a fire sale of mismatched
sofas makes an unlikely setting for one of Edinburgh's best cocktail bars, but the relaxed
atmosphere and friendly welcome can't be beaten. Excellent mixed drinks and some un-
usual bottled beers, but no brews on tap.
| Cocktail Bar
KAY'S BAR
(
www.kaysbar.co.uk
;
39 Jamaica St)
Housed in a former wine-merchant's office, tiny Kay's Bar
is a cosy haven with a coal fire and a fine range of real ales. Good food is served in the
back room at lunchtime, but you'll have to book a table - Kay's is a popular spot.
| Pub
Top Three Lunch Spots
St; mains £8-14; 9am-10pm Mon-Sat, 10am-5pm Sun; )
A wholesome deli that puts
the emphasis on fair-trade, organic and locally sourced produce, Urban Angel is also a
delightfully informal cafe-bistro that serves all-day brunch (porridge with honey,
French toast, eggs Benedict), tapas and a wide range of light, snacky meals.
St; mains £16-25)
This is a delightful little restaurant with a Breton owner whose menu
includes French classics - onion soup,
moules marinières -
alongside steaks, seafood
and a range of
plats du jour
. The two-course lunch is a bargain at £9.95.
Grassmarket; mains £14-18; noon-3pm & 5.30-11pm, closed Mon Oct-Mar)
Like the name says,
this is a little piece of Paris, complete with checked tablecloths, friendly waiters and
good-value grub - the
moules-frîtes
(mussels and chips) are excellent. There's a lunch/
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