Lebowskis

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This review is taken from the current (2012) edition.

Considering this lively bar takes its name from a cult American anti-hero, the menu has a distinctly Scottish bent. That’s no bad thing though, especially given the quality – you could easily imagine Jeff Bridges’ character chowing down on some home-made haggis lasagne or one of their impressively stacked burgers. They also make a decent effort to source local and seasonal produce, particularly for the daily specials. Dark wood and leather predominates, which combined with a lack of natural light, create a subterranean feel. That makes it an ideal venue to squirrel yourself away in a dark corner to see out the day after the night before, easing the pain with some feel-good grub, and a house speciality White Russian. Live music runs from Wednesday to Saturday, and although the standard varies, it’s not over-bearing and always adds to the atmosphere.

• High point: Twenty variations on the White Russian, Dude
• Low point: Popular dishes like haggis lasagne often sell out early