Mathers Bar, Edinburgh

A good solid pub with a polished bar, along with the handpumps and shining brass glass trays along the bar counter. The landlady was very friendly and was passionate about her pub. Two ales from Stewart Brewing Pentland IPA and Citra Blonde, plus one from Bellfield Lawless Village IPA.

Interesting pub with a Camra national inventory heritage that - slightly surprisingly - was initially built as a bank. Just one room, with a high moulded ceiling, very traditional furniture and decoration, and a very impressive bar-back. Four of the six handpumps were in use, including a 'house' pale ale, Deuchars IPA, and Boughton Wee Jock 80/- (£4.30).