Frankly my Darling, I don't give a dram

It seems a few bloggers are starting to wet their pants and act like giggling schoolchildren at the thought of Alastair Darling being barred from every pub in the UK.

A veritable sprinkling of pubs have agreed to bar the Chancellor from drinking , including Utopia on Easter Road.

According to The List magazine:

"Lurking on Easter Road is the subdued-looking Utopia, whose brown exterior doesn't seem to tally with the celestial name. However, stepping off the busy road, you enter a well-designed, modern pub. The new managers have decided to close on football days, clearly indicating the market they're avoiding. The drinking and dining areas are separated, although the big-screen sport can attract a rowdy crowd for those wanting a quiet setting. The menu is a pleasant surprise, with starters including a creamy chicken liver pâté and a divine 'wee tart' slathered with spinach, mushrooms and feta."

As tasty as Utopia's wee tart sounds, I think that until Le Monde, The Dome and The Vintners Rooms etc take the implausible steps of banning Darling, our Chancellor will be fine for drinking choices in Scotland's capital for the foreseeable future.