Outside there is a beer garden with benches and colorful tablecloths. Inside, there is bric-a-brac everywhere, including an old penny-farthing bicycle. I go for a traditional drink of real ale, like Belhaven. They have a brilliant selection of malt whisky. —Gaynor Salisbury

237 Morningside Rd. 44/(0) 131-447-1484

This story appeared in the November/December 2010 issue. Photo by Martin Westlake. See all of Gaynor Salisbury’s favorite places in Edinburgh.