Category Archives: pub grub

Spit/Fire

Blythe’s Verdict This wasn’t the first time that I’d visited Spit/Fire, nor the first time that we’ve reviewed it on the site, but it did mark the first visit where our emphasis was strongly on the food. And what’s more … Continue reading

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The World’s End

The World’s End is a characterful little pub in the corner of the High Street and St Mary’s Street. I’ve visited for drinks at various points down the years, but I don’t think I’d previously eaten there until today. Having … Continue reading

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Kilderkin

I’d heard stories about Kilderkin’s now legendary £1 pizza deal on Mondays, but I hadn’t found the occasion to try it. I seized the opportunity on Easter Monday, just before Scran Salon at nearby Hemma. I’d actually popped in for … Continue reading

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The Jolly Botanist

It was not my first trip to the Jolly Botanist when I popped in for lunch, on a gloriously sunny day, but it was the first time I was minded to stay for food and indeed there was enough table … Continue reading

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Mac v Pizza at McSorley’s

Edinburgh’s a pretty small place and barely a week goes by without this being illustrated in fairly direct terms. Today’s confirmation came when an old school friend emerged from the kitchen to deliver my dishes in McSorley’s. But I’m getting … Continue reading

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