I still have The Canny Mans Xmas message from 1996 or 1997 neatly folded away in a box somewhere.
It's very funny and basically tells you why you won't be getting served over the Xmas holidays (tinsel hatted idiots).
Why his prices will be going up 20p per pint for the duration of the holidays (I have to work when you're on holiday, so I'll make it worth my while).
And many other gems. I'd be surprised if the guvnor that I knew is still around as he was getting on a bit then.
It's "real" name is The Volunteer Arms although I've never heard anyone call it that.
Morningside is a bit of a sod to get to from the city, especially if you're living in Dean Village as I was at the time, but it's worth it.