First sign that things had changed was the missing mobility scooter that was for ever parked outside the old place.  I hope the owner is still alive and well and has just powered on to another boozer.  \n\nInside the new place is all leather couches and exposed brick work, and while this isn't really what I'm looking for in a pub, it hangs together pretty well. Decent beer on draft and a cocktail menu just calling out for one of my famous hangovers, I think this place will quickly establish itself.  I didn't eat, but the food looked pretty good....burgers actually looked exceptional. \n\nThe only trouble for me is the position. I'm Bruntsfield based but if I'm going for a pint I'm more inclined to choose a place off the main routes into town.  This area has always felt like a space I have to walk through to get home so I never really feel like hanging around for any length of time. Maybe the Blackbird will change that.