text: Low ceilings, lots of wood, hidden in an alley off the Royal Mile.... despite its proximity to all the most touristy things in town, this place feels authentic.  And despite its closeness to the university, there is seldom a student in sight.  The Jolly Judge is a lovely little pub in which to enjoy a pint or two of real ale on a quiet evening.  Not really a boisterous crowd here, at least on the nights I have been.  But, sometimes, that's okay.  Sometimes you just want a quiet pint in a place that feels, well, real.