text: I've been to Red Squirrel twice in as many weeks because of the handy location (very close to Filmhouse, Usher Hall and Traverse), its great menu deals and nice atmosphere. \n\nAdmittedly, I didn't have high hopes the first time I visited the establishment. It's located in a unit on Lothian Road that has had many owners over the last few years and I've never been very enamoured with any of Red Squirrel's predecessors. However, I was pleasantly surprised to find that the pub is well presented, has a good atmosphere and doesn't suffer from a cheap and nasty vibe. \n\nThe menu is good quality pub grub, and there's a great deal on two courses for \u00a310 and three courses for \u00a313 - brilliant! The place is owned by the folk that take care of Holyrood 9A, so there were some great burgers on offer as well as other pub grub staples like mac and cheese, fish and chips and some more unusual items like a \"plank\" of food to share. \n\nOn my first visit I ordered the veggie haggis burger and then a dessert of sticky toffee pudding. My second visit afforded tomato and basil soup, followed by the veggie haggis burger (again). The portion sizes are very hearty and the staff are pleasant and accommodating. The food is excellent value for money and very tasty. \n\nThere are also some good deals on alcohol and a fab selection of beer. I spied WEST brewery steins of lager on my first visit. \n\nMy only jibe is that burgers are served on wooden trays with grease-proof paper. The grease proof paper quickly gets soggy and rips apart - sometimes sticking to your food - so a minor inconvenience to an otherwise fab dinner. Not too sure why the paper is even there in the first place! \n\nOverall, a worthwhile place to visit in the centre of Edinburgh. Long may Red Squirrel continue.