Cameo - Edinburgh, City of

Cameo bar is a lovely bar, plushly decorated and with a good choice of different beers, wines and a fab cocktail list. It's quite large inside with two bars on two different levels, with plenty of comfortable, yet elegant seats. There is usually a mixed crowd, and whereas it isn't always jam packed, there are always quite a few people in it. Outback there is a small heated area for smokers, but this normally closes at 10pm because of the residential area it looks on to.

Cosy Sports Bar with TVs. Yup that is about it, Tennis, Rugby, Soccer, Formula 1 all to be watched here. There is a front bar and back end bar on different levels the back end bar has a backdoor leading to a patio where you can smoke. It does seem that nearly all seating is arranged so you can watch sport on 1 or even 2 screens of various sizes. Clientele is a mix between locals, sport fanatics students. The atmophere is jovial, loud and welcoming, you can always strike up a converstation. Service is slow. The drink prices are reasonable and there is a decent choice. They have Beer Curry or Beer Burger deals every so often which isn 't something I 'd go for in any bar pub but tried it once and it was OK. This is a pub serving 'pub grub ' but they are trying hard to be a little more varied in their offerings, but they do burgers, steak and chips best. I did not see actual outside seating and the smoking patio is not a sun trap, but I understand that they are not stopping you to sit on the green grassy public space when it is a warm day with your drink..

Located in Leith, not to be confused with The Cameo cinema in Tollcross, this bar near the Shore is a pleasant spot to spend some time. Although the food may not be exceptional, it still offers a nice atmosphere for a casual hour or so. During my last visit with a group of around 10, we were easily accommodated near the kitchen. I can't recall what I ordered, but that may speak more to the food than my memory. If you're looking for a quiet drink or a place to watch the big game, consider giving Cameo Bar a try. You might find it more impressive than I did.

The Cameo Bar offers delicious food and has a unique and eclectic atmosphere. It has its regular customers, but they are friendly and welcoming. The Bar has an old-fashioned charm that sets it apart from the trendy pubs in the area. The recent makeover has updated the decor while still keeping its original charm. It reminds me of a Toulouse-Lautrec painting, which only adds to its appeal. Overall, it is a welcoming and charming place to dine.

The Cameo Bar in Leith is a great value pub if you're wanting a cheap night out. Located on a busy street near to the Scottish Executive and the water, it always seems to be busy inside. The decor has been made to look sumptuous, but is getting a bit tatty round the edges. One impressive thing is the large bronze statue as you walk in the door which is fairly ominous. They have a wide selection of beers and wines, which are a bit cheaper than the other pubs in the area. They also seem to have some good special offers depending on what day of the week it is. The food is very much pub grub and more cheap and cheerful than anything special, but certainly good value for money. The pub always has a good atmosphere, probably due to the fact that they show most sports on large screen TV's. On a Saturday afternoon this can be a bit annoying if you're wanting a quiet pint, so I'd generally avoid it then.