text: The atmosphere in Brass Monkey is better than any other pub I have been to in Edinburgh I usually come here after a morning of classes or an exam and chill out in their secret back room of mattresses and cushions Although sleeping is not allowed it is extremely tempting to just doze off with a pint The food is also great and I would definitely recommend their sandwiches which go well with the reasonably priced drinksnThe front room however has the brilliant atmosphere I was referring to It is small with very few tables and so is not cluttered If you are in there early you can grab a table with your mates and settle down for a heavy session in the midst of the bustling environment which the pub offers The problem however is that if cannot find anywhere to sit then you are forced to stand which is fine but it can just feel a bit cramped and pointless nBrass Monkey is a cosy and affordable alternative to the larger and more conventional pubs in Edinburgh Worth a visit no matter the occassion