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' masons llall in the up and ming cowgate. But you defi ' "uiaUncuy ' euro feel here. Bet‘yomelta " Stella, grab a seat (the stools ‘ ke rabbits) and roles amongst les objéts franoaisos that on» walls. the only um that’s .- not u» table football. But Which in blue and Ac Illan in red.
NEGOOIAllt'S, lOtlllAll StREEt, EDINBURGH. llegociant’s is a cafe/bar/restaurant that
has travelled the world and brought the best».
bits back home. At lunchtime the menu has a Malaysian/Indonesian slant whereas. in the evenings, it’s rather more Indochinese/ European. (Our compliments to the Nepalese ex-Ghurkha cheh)‘ ‘ -. I ""99 continents. the co H “I
beers are frequently strong and Belgian. Stella being one of many. But a word of advice. If you have to get up early tomorrow don't drink 151 Shooters. A visit to Negociant’s. like travelling, broadens the mind. But sometimes blows it altogether.
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who serve the Stella at this basement bar say “the Fixx” is the centre for Scottish roclu; music. the gig, in fact, where many a mega famous band out its teeth. But whoever heard of Wet Wet Wet, llue and cry- and Deacon Blue? 5% when they’re at hone _ "they can’t be trusted My say this’ used to be a jewellery warehouse, and the scene of a
famous robbery. Believe what you like, there’s a real buzz here and a life size
rhinoceros' head sticking through the wall. llo, really!
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a bar that knows its Benchester-Brldge ‘ Illobrock. ~A place where you can
out into th basement at n'ncestquare.
llor is it em j restaurant ' is the order of the day. also a deli which sells a rather adventurous selection of ,Soch class isn't altogether unexpected, though. D’Arcy’s is just down- stairs hameett and Sassoon. And they do serve Stella."-
ousooy. today we're looking through the arched windows of this veritablyn cosmopolitan bar. the neon sign flashes Stella Artois and brings a smile to the face. Indeed, the only occupant of this place not
sporting asmil‘e is the_h fish staring longinfly lWater. one sympathM all inenu offers some happier piscine specimens. amongst others. It's easy to imagine here that you’re the host of a swinging party at your very own Manhattan penthouse flat. Or, just look out of the window and watch John Street jam.