In reply to Axel Smeets:
Lots of the good ones have already been mentioned (Cloisters, Blue Blazer, Brew Dog etc)
* Bow Bar, Victoria Street - lots of ales and lots of whiskys
A couple of more "trendy" bars with lots of good beers - no loud music just a bit more modern I guess.
* The Red Squirrel - Lothian Road, pretty decent food too
* The Hanging Bat - Lothian Road