The Canny Man
Famously idiosyncratic pub in Edinburgh's douce Morningside area. Be aware that it's actually illegal to mention Morningside without describing it as douce - just search online for news items mentioning the area for evidence of this. Heinous crimes such as "owning a rucsac", "using a mobile phone" and "waving a camera about", among others, are liable to result in instant dismissal and a lifetime ban. Don't let the grumpy reputation put you off however as this is a comfortably civilised place to spend some time, with an excellent range of ales, impressive wine list, and a whisky menu as long as your arm. Good food too.
Bar Ce Lona
Great tapas style bar with outdoor seating and a lively atmosphere. Live music and DJ rotate nightly. Be sure to try their flavoured margaritas.
Bennets Bar
A good old fashioned pub that satisfies with cold beer on tap and tasty cheap food. Bennets also has a good range of Real Ale and the selection changes weekly.