text: This is one of my favourite pubs in Edinburgh and I cannot believe i have not reviewed lock before now nnI think this bar has some of the friendliest staff in Edinburgh in both the kitchen and front of house I have not had much off the menu only nibbles really but my friends swear by the food The fish and chips in particular is well recieves and the chef sources the fish from Eddies so you know it will be good nnThe reason I drink here is they really do keep a great selection of fancy booze and the propriator has been in the business a long time so really knows his stuff My friends are divided in what they drink you have the real ale guys vodka tonics ciders etc and there is never a second thought if someone suggests coming here for a couple nnLayout wise it a largish modern bar with some traditional twists I guess They also have an outdoor patio should you fancy sitting outside with a beer in hand away from lothian road A few tvs here and there but not enough to be distracting nnThumbs up from me