PosterIt won’t surprise you to hear that sometimes I can be a quite incredible buffoon. The latest manifestation of this was when I turned up at the Traverse Theatre, the other night, to see Broth, the final play in this season’s A Play, a Pie and a Pint series, to be told that I was …

Scaffolded exteriorBack in the dim and distant past of university days, we had quite a little sport in finding good late night pizza spots. This has, of course, continued into questing days, with Moratti very high in our current estimations. Back in the day, one of our favoured spots, after much trial and error, was …

MJ’s Verdict ExteriorHaving really enjoyed Meadowood Cafe, I was hoping that the restaurant that took over the premises didn’t let its legacy down, and I have to admit that I wasn’t disappointed. After having a few minutes to ponder the unusual lights in the ceiling, BKR arrived and we set about choosing our lunch. I …

ExteriorWhere Espresso Mondo traded in various guises for many years, Pickle & Custard has recently opened, following a lengthy period of refurbishment. I’d heard slightly mixed reports, but thought it best to visit and make up my own mind. I enlisted regular guest quester Frances as my companion for the day. I found her safely …

The Hanging Bat Our Beer Man’s Verdict These reviews usually aim to feature new or perhaps unheralded venues which have – or at least claim to have – a strong focus on good beer.Exterior So some of the more long-standing or illustrious Edinburgh venues have not yet featured. The Hanging Bat may not qualify for …