The Holyrood 9A, Edinburgh

I came across this place by chance, following a bracing walk over the Salisbury Crags in Holyrood Park, and it not having been reviewed here before I had no idea what to expect behind the rather plain frontage. What you get, however, is a craft beer bar and restaurant the equal of any of the more famous venues of this ilk around the U.K. Behind the bar, there is an array of 16 interesting keg beers and ciders plus four real ale taps (but whether these are gravity or air pressure I forgot to ask). The chalk boards above one of the doors also listed the next guest beers coming on. The layout comprises an irregular-shaped bar with further seating to one side and a dining area to the rear. Being spoilt for choice, I eventually opted for the 6.2% BrewDog Winter Porter (£2.00 for a half, dense and full of flavour - just the job on a cold winter's day). Overall, well worth seeking out (just off the Holyrood end of the Royal Mile).

Official page of the Holyrood 9A, contains menus - www.fullerthomson.com

Official page of the Holyrood 9A, contains menus - www.fullerthomson.com