The Inn on the Mile, Edinburgh

Really impressive stone building which I believe was a former bank, but now functions as a 9 bedroom boutique hotel with a restaurant cum bar on the ground floor. Perhaps it has more of a bar vibe in the evening when the food service has finished, but for our lunchtime visit is was functioning more as a restaurant and there is very little pub feeling then. For the record 3 of the 4 pumps were in operation with the same Deuchars IPA and branded Inn on the Mile Ale and again the barman I asked was clueless to what it was. It could have been the same barman as below but I would put money that none of the transient bar serving staff here would have a clue. Fortunately a decent Harviestoun Schiehallion was on the 3rd pump, so that I had something to go with my scoff.. Worked for somewhere to eat but not a great experience as a pub during the day. As I say, maybe it gets better of an evening.

Recent refurbishment has seen the mezzanine level removed and the bar moved to one side. Real ale,"craft keg" and food served.

Located on the royal mile. A square central bar with a mezzanine level. 2 real ales and food served. Live music advertised. Accommodation available and the bar opens at 9:00 am.