Red Squirrel is fine.  It serves food (which I've not tried) and beer (which I have), but finds itself somewhat lacking in atmosphere.\n\nI came here last night (Thursday) after Napier's graduation ceremony at Usher Hall (which is like half a block from here).  I thoroughly expected it to be packed full of celebrating grads but found it pleasantly dead.  Minus the children.  What was with the children?  Is it legal to have children in bars at 7pm?  It's not like this is a restaurant that happens to serve booze, it's a bar,and shouldn't your kids be in bed by now anyway?  Weird.  \n\nAs an enjoyer of the 9a, I expected a lot more from Red Squirrel than it delivered.  The place felt pretty meh and the bar staff seemed bored/tired/uninterested/something like that.  \n\nIn short, glad I tried it and though I wouldn't argue if a friend wanted to go there, I certainly won't be planning a repeat visit.