A marvellous find, tucked away in the next street up from the infamous Rose Street. A real locals pub where you are hit by the age and it's tiny size as soon as you enter. The bar area is only about 4 feet wide but a little exploration finds an interesting snug to the right hand side. Literary articles line the walls with the pubs favourite son being novelist Ian Rankin who allegedly based some of his characters on people in the pub. Both the staff and regulars are receptive to visitors and happy to chat which provides for a nice friendly atmosphere. Definitely a pub to search out, but do not confuse with the Cambridge a little further along Young St.
