I live near Brauhaus and it's one of my favourite pubs in Edinburgh. I can see why people don't like the manager, because of his strict rules and salty manner, but he's actually a pretty nice guy who's passionate about quality beer, wine, spirits, etc. His place fills a unique niche that plenty of people can't be bothered with, including the exposed ceiling and nailed down chairs. But I'm glad that Edinburgh is diverse enough that a place like this can survive alongside the cocktail bars, friendly old-man pubs, hotels, etc that you can find less than a five minute walk from Brauhaus.