EAT & DRINK

ALL BAR NONE: WHERE TO DRINK AND BE MERRY IN THE CITY

EDINBURGH

PEAR TREE HOOT THE REDEEMER

With one of the biggest beer gardens in town, this a go-to spot on those rare days of Scottish sunshine. The beer garden is renowned for being one of the best places to relax with a pint, and there's often live music too. 38 West Nicolson Street, pear-tree-house.co.uk There’s a definite element of surprise at Hoot. With alcoholic ice-cream, a cocktail-mixing game, cartoons on the walls and old cinema chairs to perch on, it’s really just a big kids’ playground. Make sure you save us a scoop. 7 Hanover Street, hoottheredeemer.com

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ANDREW USHER & CO PARADISE PALMS

Known to showcase beer from the students of Heriot Watt, Usher’s has gained a good rep among young beer drinkers. Generous student discounts also mean that dinner may be on the cards, if you're feeling hungry. 32b West Nicolson Street, ushersofedinburgh.co.uk Paradise Palms takes it back to the 80s like no other bar in town. Artificial plants, neon signs and old cuddly toys create a retro setting to enjoy their creative food and drinks menu. Happily, their cocktails are first-rate too. 41 Lothian Street, theparadisepalms.com

PILGRIM THE HANGING BAT

With cheap food and drink, a popular mid-week pub quiz and DJs playing until late, Pilgrim has all the right components for the start of a good night out in the heart of the Old Town. VIP Pilgrims get great discount deals, too. 3 Robertson's Close, Cowgate, pilgrimbar.co.uk This place has beer, beer, a bit of meat, and some more beer. The drinks menu boasts a range of 58 bottles and cans, and there's always a wide selection of ales and craft brews on tap. Food-wise, think American BBQ: pork, ribs, and a good choice of hotdogs. 133 Lothian Road, thehangingbat.com

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