Cigar-friendly pub in Edinburgh?

[markomah]

I'm travelling to Edinburgh with a few mates this weekend to watch the rugby. As the weather forecast looks a bit dubious at the moment, I wondered does anyone know of a pub or winebar with a decent covered smoking area?

The problem with cigars is that they take me at least an hour to smoke (and a Double Corona will keep me going for twice that) so somewhere vaguely comfy would be nice.

Any thoughts or suggestions would be most appreciated.

Mark

[Gylen]

Tiger Lilly on George Street has a sort 'inside but it's outside' smoking area. It's painfully trendy though...

[markomah]

I resent your implied suggestion that I am not, myself, painfully trendy

Seriously, thanks, sounds like a possibility.

Anywhere more suited to an old duffer like myself?

[Gylen]

markomah said:

I resent your implied suggestion that I am not, myself, painfully trendy

Seriously, thanks, sounds like a possibility.

Anywhere more suited to an old duffer like myself?

I should have said, 'painfully trendy for me, at 27'! It's full of 'haircuts' but it is very nice and the smoking bit is comfortable.

I'm just trying to wrack my brains for alternatives - to be honest, George Street is quite good for outside pavement tables and the like which depending on the weather can be ideal but I'm struggling to think of any heated outdoor areas other than that. It's maybe worth a gander at The Witchery or Mal Maison and maybe giving them a ring as being quite nice hotels, I would expect that they've come up with something to cater for the more discerning smoker...Worth a try anyway?

[markomah]

Will do!

Really appreciate the suggestions and help.

[markomah]

Good to know, thanks!

[Workshy Fop]

Hotel Du Vin has an amazing outdoor area. Like an alpine chalet with a posh glass fronted gas fire in it. Best outdoor smoking area I've seen. Where else? The terrace at Olorosso, worth it for the views and a quick drink, could be feckin freezing though. Henricks bar has a good little outdoor area which is heated.

[markomah]

Brilliant stuff! I didn't know there was a Hotel du Vin - I agree their smoking shacks are top class. Their grub and grog aren't too shabby, either!

Thanks for the help