Living on the beach I am lucky enough to enjoy all the little idiosyncrises and oddities that separate it out from life on a city centre street. Instead of watching out for wild car drivers you have to be mindful of a rouge child being chased after by a windswept and excasperated parent. Instead of car fumes faint aromas of seaweed and salty sea tantalise your nose. Instead of bookies and chip shops craming into tight city center shops, you have penny arcades lining the way providing a place for children to waste their pocket money (or a place of shelter when the Scotish weather takes it's usual turn for the worse).\nTo be situated so close to the city (only 20 minutes by bus) this is another of Edinburgh's hiden little gems.\n\nFor anyone making the trip along to Porty it is my opinion that you will have missed it's greatest attribute if you miss The Espy.\n\nA quirky and fun little pub, with giant spiders and inflatable kangaroos adorning the walls, the pub is split into two halves. One half is for those of you who have a few hours to spare to really enjoy the big sofas that will engulf you in their comfort and you'll not be able to drag yourself away! This side also has a range of books, travel guides and games to help distract you from the bustling world outside. The other half is more traditional. Tables and chairs for those who are only there for a drink, bit of banter or a bite to eat.\n\nThe food here is nothing short of YUUUUUUUUUUUMMMY! From the biggest gourmet burgers to whatever you are lucky enough to see on the specials board you will not be disappointed. I like their menu as well as the chef clearly knows best how his food should be cooked and he tells you! One minor downfall I went for a veggie burger on one occasion, I like to see how the other half live sometimes, as tasty as it was I found it quite hard to eat as it crumbled a bit too easily for my liking.\n\nThe staff here are very good as well, even remembering my order down to the type of wine I was drinking even though I hadn't been in for a few weeks. They are attentive without being intrusive and ensure that your visit is an enjoyable one.\n\nThey do offer various themed nights, they have film nights, live music and they are even having a murder mystery night coming up!\n\nIf you ever find yourself taking a leisurely stroll along the promenade and you fancy a bit of shelter from the sun, or more likely the driving wind and rain, then there is no better place to settle down for the afternoon for a nice pint than The Espy.