The Cafe Royal Bar, Edinburgh

I've never really liked this place and I've been visiting it for about 15 years. It's a little bit upmarket, but nowhere near as upmarket as they think they are. It's got an interesting bar, tiling and pictures all around the walls. Backed up by a totally uninterested bar staff. It can be totally dead and you still can't get served quickly in here. The beer is often rather average and I don't understand why it gets into the GBG. I still keep calling in hoping for an improvement, but it hasn't changed this time.

Just around the corner from the Guildford Arms and decorated in a similarly impressive fashion. Clearly one of the best interiors around and the beer is normally good. Due to it's fame and popularity it can seem a bit like a tourist attraction at times. Worth a visit if you are in the area.