Henry J. Beans

When you want a cocktail, it's difficult for even the most attractive customer to ask for one in their local without getting their pint pissed in and glass sprinkled on their chips. Thank Christ in that case for Henry J Beans, the cocktail specialist, who'll serve you up some fruity, puerilely sexual–sounding concoction and all with a smile. Of course, the staff fail to understand that 'have a nice day' was never going to cure the chronic depression of the Scots. Still, the license plates lining the walls are fascinating decor and will interest both professional carjackers and people who enjoy staring at things. The toilets are located at the bottom of a staircase for the convenience of the more practical drunks, who just feel the need to cartwheel their way around the bar. <i><b><a href='http://www.itchycity.co.uk/shop/' target='_blank'>Click here to buy Itchy Edinburgh, the UK's best–selling pocket–sized guide to what's on in Edinburgh, including restaurants, clubs, bars, hotels and shopping. </a></b></i>

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