Edinburgh, City of. Review

Edinburgh is reputed to have more than 700 pubs, and even though the Scottish Lads have tried to visit them all we haven't managed it yet. Edinburgh's has many varieties of pub to suit all needs, from your local boozer, chain pubs and theme bars to the more upmarket trendy bars and funky pubs. While prices in Edinburgh are a bit on the high side there are many pubs that cater towards the more financially challenged looking for as much drink as possible for the least amount of money. The city also has a name for being a great clubbing venue, and, like Glasgow has regular visits from big named acts. The large population of young professionals and students means that these clubs will not run short of business, and Edinburgh remains one of the best venues for a night out anywhere in the UK.Edinburgh is also famous around the world for the New Year celebrations of Hogmanay which includes a vast street party and firework displays from Edinburgh castle. During August Edinburgh also hosts the International Festival and Fringe which transforms Edinburgh into fun filled city with comedy, art and film all on show. Part of the Festival is the Edinburgh Tattoo which uses the stunning backdrop of Edinburgh Castle. Being the capital city of Scotland Edinburgh provides visitors and locals with ample sightseeing opportunities including historic buildings, diverse scenery, parks, museums and galleries. The Scottish Parliament and High Court are situated in Edinburgh as well as three universities Edinburgh, Heriot Watt and Napier. Here are some of the Scottish Lads favorites pubs: The Three Sisters: Massive, sprawling pub with multiple bars and a large beer garden. Friday & Saturday nights are outstanding with plenty for hen and stag parties filling the dance floor up. Beluga: Super atmosphere, great food and drinks plus a very attentive staff. Great offers particularly with snapfax/student deals. For dining you have to ask to sit upstairs, the food is tasty and good value, and for drinking downstairs is usually rammed and pretty loud so pretty hard to get a seat but again good value and good atmosphere! Bar 38: This is your usual in trendy town bar, the drink selection is good. With the unusual decor but the best part is the toilet (think Ally Mcbeal) who knows who you might meet in there! Espionage: Is open until 3pm so you'll normally find the Scottish Lads heading there after The Three Sisters. With 5 levels and lots of trendy (mixed age range) people everywhere. Each level has its own bar, music and crowd, to top it all off its free entry. Frankenstein: Go during the day for lunch or dinner, the food is really good and not too expensive. If you haven't guessed yet it's a themed pub based on Frankenstein, and theres a Frankenstein that comes out every now and again. It can be too busy at night but if you go early evening, you can get 2 for 1 pitchers and move on somewhere else later! Golf Tavern: If you've seen the Golf pages of Scottish Lads then you'll already have guessed that this is where we end up at the end of the day. Great food and a decent pint after a Day of Golf is perfect, its near a lot of student accommodation its always busy. Harrys Bar: This is a cheerfull pub/club very popular with after workers and frankly old folk (especiallly chicks in their 40's with v.bad tanning accidents) If you don't mind a fare dose of cheesy seventies and eighties pop stuff and after a craich then this place is nay bad. Its up to you how long you stay. To its credit it is fairly lively, offers free entry and is open late. Henry J Beans: This Henry J Beans is definately a cool pub. Great music & atmosphere. Although the staff seemed to be happy and friendly the service can be slow as they get carried away making cocktails. This article was first placed on Scottish Lads (http://www.scottishlads.co.uk in January 2006. Please include a link back to Scottish lads if you intend to publish this on your website or blog.