there isn’t a sign anywhere i could see that defined the dress code but its all a bit too country life for me. lots of mustard cord and loud guffaws but maybe i just chose the wrong night. the bar itself is really quaint, the barman had an apron on, the drinks were served quickly but not rushed and the overall atmosphere was a pleasant one. pay attention when you travel to this place though, its along the mews which can look quite, quite different after dark (or a few gins)

If you can manage to find this quaint little bar, hidden away deep in the backstreet maze of the Edinburgh new town, then you're on to a winner.

From the moment you step through the front door you feel like you've been transported back in time. Surrounded by old beer kegs, good ales and friendly locals this little bar has a strangely continental feel to it.

But it's not just a haven of beer, Kay's bar has a great lunch menu where you can pick up some bargain, tasty bites on your lunch hour.

Only one word of warning, Rugby is flavour of the month with the local. If you're not a sports fan then you may want to check the fixture list before digging out the old compass to find this quaint bar!

Happy hunting!