Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
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Joseph Pearce's
PUB
A traditional Victorian pub that has been remodeled and given a new lease of life by
Swedish owners, Pearce's has become a real hub of the local community, with good food
(very family friendly before 5pm), a relaxed atmosphere, and events like Monday-night
Scrabble games and summer crayfish parties.
( 556 4140;
www.bodabar.com
;
23 Elm Row;
;
all Leith Walk buses)
24
Guildford Arms
Located next door to the Café Royal Circle Bar, the Guildford is another classic Victorian
pub full of polished mahogany, gleaming brass and ornate cornices. The range of real ales
is excellent - try to get a table in the unusual upstairs gallery, with a view over the sea of
drinkers below.
(
www.guildfordarms.com
;
1 West Register St;
PUB
all Princes St buses)
25
Cumberland Bar
PUB
GOOGLE MAP
Immortalised as the stereotypical New Town pub in Alexander McCall Smith's serialised
novel
44 Scotland Street,
the Cumberland has an authentic, traditional wood-brass-and-
mirrors look (despite being relatively new) and serves cask-conditioned ales and a wide
range of malt whiskies. There's also a pleasant little beer garden outside.
(
www.cumberlandbar.co.uk
;
1-3 Cumberland St; ;
23, 27)
26
Oxford Bar
PUB
GOOGLE MAP
The Oxford is that rarest of things: a real pub for real people, with no 'theme', no music,
no frills and no pretensions. 'The Ox' has been immortalised by Ian Rankin, author of the
Inspector Rebus novels, whose fictional detective is a regular here; the author himself also
makes the occasional visit.
(
www.oxfordbar.co.uk
;
8 Young St;
19, 36, 37, 41, 47)
27
Amicus Apple
COCKTAIL BAR
