Thomson's Bar, Edinburgh

Gorgeous interior and superb Deuchars IPA. Really worth seeking out for the wood paneling, mirrored walls and tiling. Visit blogged at http://bit.ly/2D0AhUB

This is a square single roomed bar with a tiled floor an ornate ceiling and some carved wooden features. It was quiet on my late Wednesday evening visit. There were four hand pumps which had three English beers and just one Scottish although the boring Deuchar's IPA was also advertised. The four beers were Fyne Jarl, Mordue US Pale, Oakham Citra and Swannay Island Hopping. I went for the Jarl (£3.60) and US Pale (£3.90) which were both in excellent condition. I thought the beer choice and the pub were dull and rather expensive so I doubt that I would return.

Thomsons Bar official site - www.thomsonsbaredinburgh.co.uk

Compact square bar with typical narrow tables, a chequer-board tiled floor and some light wood panelling. Very quiet on a Sunday evening. Four handpumps plus two of the four traditional Scottish pressure fonts working, with a good choice local ales e.g. Tryst Carronade (£3.45) plus a skightly incongruous appearance from Fullers London Pride.

Thomsons Bar official site - www.thomsonsbaredinburgh.co.uk