Barstar Of The Day: Connor works in a pub where they’ll call the local pizza delivery company if you’re hungry. article by Richard Beck

By Richard Beck
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20th Aug 2019
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Edinburgh Fringe

A few streets away from yesterday’s haunt, Richard goes to a chilled-out pub that has no kitchen but will call Oregano’s and have your pizza delivered. To go with that there is a selection of excellent beers, wines, whiskies and other spirits. If you’re there on a Thursday, local magician Tim Licatamagic will be in residence to perform tricks at your table and on Wednesdays there is a pub quiz by Dr Paul.

Name: Connor Whitelaw

Age: 26

Bar: Joker and the Thief, 71 Elm Row, Edinburgh EH7 4AQ.

Background: Born in Livingston, but when to school in Edinburgh and then the University of Stirling, He studied History and Politics but dropped out after two years and returned home. He moved to Edinburgh again where he studied Film and TV at Edinburgh College where he spent three years and then moved to Edinburgh Napier University from where he graduated this year. He’s worked in various bars for six years.

Ambition: To become a writer for film and TV with his own company.

Favourite Drink: Aberlour 15 Malt Whisky

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