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Sandy Bell's bright blue corner pub front on Forrest Road, with its sign above the door

Sandy Bell's

Forrest Road, near the Meadows

Address: 25 Forrest Road, Edinburgh EH1 2QH
  • Bar
  • Rain-proof ☔
  • Cheap and cheerful
  • Best in Autumn, Winter
  • Cosy

Squeeze into the small Old Town bar that has hosted traditional music sessions every night for decades.

Why it's a good date: Live fiddles and pipes a few feet away, and the music is free. It fills up fast, so go early for a seat, or turn up for a weekend afternoon session.