The Espy is a gastro pub that looks out over Portobello promenade. On good days you can eat or drink outside. On these days, when the sun shines and Portobello beach is popular, the Espy is very busy. It’s easy to imagine how a sunny day would make a beach facing pub busy and the […]
Archives for June 2013
Review of Holywood 9A, City Centre
It seems like a lifetime ago that the Holyrood Tavern stood on the corner of Holyrood 9A and The Pleasance. The pub was home for goths, punks rockers and the Linux user group of Edinburgh but was shuttered due to rising rent and competition. While the pub was closed it felt like an impossible act […]
Edinburgh open top bus tour review
Visiting friends frequently ask, “Are the bus tours any good?”, “There are loads of different Edinburgh bus tours – which is best?” and often, more directly, “Do you recommend the bus tours?” I don’t think I’ve ever been asked, “Have you ever been on an Edinburgh bus tour?” I wonder how many locals go on […]
Review of Bill Bailey: Qualmpeddler at the Festival Theatre
Bill Bailey is an intelligent and talented man. Combine his ability to play almost any instrument known to man, a keen insight on the world with his style of comedy and a healthy dose of whimsy and you have a show worth fighting to get tickets for. The Festival Theatre is a great venue. Easy […]