Bennets Bar, Edinburgh

I found the bar staff to be welcoming and the beer was nice. I will definitely return, as I'm based in the Mourningsnide area for the next few months.

13 Apr 2015 18:14

The Canny Man's, Morningside

The Canny Man has a reputation for being a tad upmarket and the owners over-selective about their clientele. Being naturally curious as to what it was like inside, I decided to venture in. Firstly, I waited at the bar to be served for well over 5 minutes. When approched by the rude, snarly, unwelcoming barmaid who greeted me with a dirty look, I was asked what I wanted. I asked for a smile, and as you can imagine this was met with further hostility. I then asked for a whisky and water with ice. It was slammed on the counter. This was the first and last time my feet will ever walk inside the Canny Man's. It's situated on a very busy road with constant traffic fumes, next door to a greasy chip shop and their beer garden is only a few feet away from a public toilet. Delusions of grandeur springs to mind. Best avoided

13 Apr 2015 18:05