You do not have to be a cyclist or even own a bike to appreciate this bar. This is our favorite new South Side bar. The decor is just awesome - while very much in the bike-theme, it meshes to create this colorful, welcoming atmosphere. The people working there were pretty awesome themselves too. The menu promotes local cycling organizations (even the pint glasses have Venutre Outdoors on them), which isn't so much "annoying product placement" as "lovable community relations." These are good people running a good bar, and I hope they stay. The beer selection is amazing. While they only have 6 on tap at a time, if you take a peek behind the bar you will find yourself faced with a hard decision of micro-brews, local domestics, and imports. Happy hour is from 5 to 7 every Monday through Friday, and it is $1 off Drafts, and a special $3 selection of their appetizers. They have the best little hot pretzels I had ever eaten (the Tangled Spokes). For everything under $8 the menu is a little more involved than your standard bar fare, with its inspired hamburgers (peanut butter, pickles and cheese?) and ahi tuna appetizers. It seems like half of the menu is vegetarian friendly, and it's not just the "here's a salad" kind. It's real, good vegetarian meals. You can even substitute their specialty burgers with black bean burgers. They even have a kid's menu! We will be going back. We will be taking friends and family. We would be surprised if we ever go to another South Side bar again.

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Not a fan. Ordered the fish and chips--they were greasy and bland. We had a waitress who didnt have a clue and never checked on us. Overall bad experience. I wont be back.

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I quite enjoy a bit of the Royal Family and their history. I think it's because I would like to live in a castle or palace. Actually I think Holyrood House would be perfect for me, Queenie has her big house in London and her estate in Balmoral so maybe it's time she let it out to someone like me? It is rather expensive for a trip round Holyrood House (13 pound for a student... eeeek) so it isn't the top of my list of places to go in Edinburgh. But the Royal Apartments are very beautiful and full of wonderful decor and paintings. In the summer the gardens are open so after viewing the house you can go for a wander around the gardens which are perfectly nice gardens. If you have an interest in the Royal Family then this is a must do.

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First I would like to say that I was hesitant coming to another fish place recommended by some temporary coworkers since the last place they sent me to made terribly ill. That being said, I came here and was delighted by my server Michael who was not only friendly but incredibly attentive and very sharp. I originally ordered the Mahi Mahi but alas, the ran out upon my ordering, in which case the manager promptly came to ask me for another upgraded selection at no additional charge. Hence, the tuna. Now the tuna was amazing. Seared almost perfectly, with the rare flavor still intact. I would most definitely come back again and if I lived in the area, this would be one of my top spots.
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