Jolly Judge, Edinburgh

a narrow wee cellar bar in an ancient high rise off the High St. Three pulls with two Scottish micros and a cider. Exposed beam ceiling with painted flowers and decorated with bank notes, the carpet is tartan and the seating leatherette benches with accompanying Britannia tables. A fairly pleasant bar with an excellent range of malts and a knowledgeable landlord.

Located just off the royal mile tucked away down a close. 3 real ales and food served.

This bar is now on the up. They've had the upstairs toilets refurbished thankfully and they're now very smart. It's still very touristy, but there are quite a few regulars in the bar now. The quality of the cask ale was much better than on previous visits and the barman was chatty & friendly. The other half still loves the place, hence the visit again, but if it carries on like this I won't complain about having to come here. Keep it going guys.

Official site of the Jolly Judge - www.jollyjudge.co.uk

intimate,cosy little pub off the beaten path but busy just the same.good friendly banter in the courtyard outside during the summer .well run pub,like a local but in the city centre

Official site of the Jolly Judge - www.jollyjudge.co.uk

Very touristy cellar bar just off the Royal Mile. All the tourists think they've found a real Edinburgh local bar, they haven't. They do sell real ale though and whilst it's not kept brilliantly it's usually OK. Had to go in earlier this week to appease the other half who likes it. As an ex local I would never go in most of the bars in the old town given a choice.

this pub is situated down one of the many close's off the Royal Mile I found it quite cosy and friendly pub with no loud music blasting out,in fact it was like a Samuel Smith's pub without the cheap beer.Went in most nights of my 4 night stay and is certainly worth a visit.