High 5: Gordon Henderson

DALKEITH man Gordon Henderson, 38, marketing manager for the Thistle Foundation, lists his favourite bars that serve "real beer".

1 The Bow Bar, West Bow, Old Town Great real ale, served by staff who know their stuff and let you try the beer before you buy.

2 The Bailey, Stockbridge Best pub in Stockbridge. Good beer, good food, good chat; always busy but you can get in and get served from the huge central bar.

3 The Cask & Barrel, Broughton St My sister once lived nearby, so I visited a few times and always got a top pint. Mind you, with a name like that you'd better.

4 The Sheep's Heid, Duddingston In the middle of Duddingston village, it has a great beer festival with loads of interesting beers and a great barbecue in the yard.

5 Kay's Bar, New Town A good choice of well-kept beers and they know how to serve them. It's tiny and often seems like a rugby clubhouse for loud people, but the good service makes up for that.