I've frequented my fair share of pubs in Edinburgh. I have to admit, Sandy Bells is one of the more quaint and homey thus far. The outside fa\u00e7ade is fantastic, because it doesn't tend to draw in a whole lot of tourist (just those that read quite a bit on the cities they visit). As a result, you'll get your patrons traditional to a folk music pub: old man, artistic musician and intrigued listeners. \n\nThe music is great with a real jam session type feel. There is no stage, the musicians just sit around a table playing, drinking and chatting as if they are in their own world. \n\nThe drink selection is all right with three rotating taps and standards such as Tennents and Caledonia Best. The only reason I only gave three stars is the cramped space and lack of seating. The bathrooms weren't too clean either, but then again, it's a traditional pub. That's not much of an issue. \n\n*When you go in be sure to look up. There is some fantastic moulding and a great wooden archway diving the front and back of the pub.
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