Bannerman's Bar, Edinburgh

Pub and live music venue. A dark interior with flagstone flooring and exposed brickwork. The pub has a pool table and food is available. 3 real ales.

Small, dark bar in the always gloomy Cowgate, and which somehow gives the impression that it is in a basement (which it isn't, quite). Three real ales on handpump, including the seasonal Caledonian 'Over the Bar' (expensive at £3.50). However, I suspect most people come for the live music rather than the beer, despite the place having one of the smallest 'stages' going. Overall, quite a good atmosphere if there is a band on that you like, overwise probably not worth going out of your way for.