Hair Of The Dog At Slàinte Mhath

Hair Of The Dog is back at Slàinte Mhath this Sunday, 1 November, for another session of live music in the Old Town. It's the venue's regular Sunday afternoon slot, and the name is a nod to the old remedy for a hangover: another drink to cure the first one. The session is aimed at anyone feeling a bit ruff after the weekend, with a pint and some chilled tunes to charge you up for the week ahead.

Slàinte Mhath itself is a modern Scottish late bar on the Cowgate, and the name comes from the traditional Gaelic toast meaning 'good health'. The place runs on the motto Ceol, Craic, Chaos — music, good times and chaos — which sets the tone for what they do. It's known as the Cowgate's favourite party bar, and Sunday is just one part of a busy week: there's live music every Thursday, and Cheese Pop & Charts from the resident DJ on Friday and Saturday nights, when the doors stay open until 3am.

Hair Of The Dog is the more laid-back side of that. It's billed as a place to get together before the coming week, so it works whether you're coming in for a quiet one or meeting up with friends. The bar serves craft drinks and cocktails, so you can stick to a pint or go for something a bit more elaborate while the music runs in the background.

It runs every Sunday from 3pm until 1am, so you can drop in for a few hours in the afternoon or settle in for the whole evening. Entry is free, and the bar is at 143 Cowgate, Edinburgh Old Town EH1 1JS.