EIEIO Posted March 1, 2022 Share Posted March 1, 2022 On 24/02/2022 at 14:54, JWL said: Pretty sure I had my first pint in there but it was called The Admiralty at the time. Think I was 16 but had just left school. Frequented all the others on many occasions. The Admiralty bar was my local when I was a student. As well as the bar there was the Pink Lady Lounge if I recall correctly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the general Posted April 12, 2022 Share Posted April 12, 2022 Sorry if already asked but anyone remember a Bungys in Edinburgh late 70s maybe? I know there was a beat club of that name in 1960s Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stuart Lyon Posted April 12, 2022 Share Posted April 12, 2022 3 hours ago, the general said: Sorry if already asked but anyone remember a Bungys in Edinburgh late 70s maybe? I know there was a beat club of that name in 1960s i remember the club was down a close off the High Street just down from St Giles but don't recall a pub by that name. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Angry Haggis Posted April 12, 2022 Share Posted April 12, 2022 Always good to see this story being retold 😄 https://www.edinburghlive.co.uk/news/history/edinburgh-woman-mauled-puma-leith-23613613 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Auld Reekin' Posted April 12, 2022 Share Posted April 12, 2022 47 minutes ago, Angry Haggis said: Always good to see this story being retold 😄 https://www.edinburghlive.co.uk/news/history/edinburgh-woman-mauled-puma-leith-23613613 Disappointing that the article wasn't actually about an Edinburgh woman mauling a puma in Leith. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Салатные палочки Posted June 24, 2022 Share Posted June 24, 2022 This popped up on my FB earlier and thought it might be of interest to anyone who frequented the place. https://www.edinburghlive.co.uk/news/history/remembering-dodgy-edinburgh-pub-stood-24306834?utm_source=linkCopy&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=sharebar Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Real Maroonblood Posted June 24, 2022 Share Posted June 24, 2022 6 minutes ago, Salad Fingers said: This popped up on my FB earlier and thought it might be of interest to anyone who frequented the place. https://www.edinburghlive.co.uk/news/history/remembering-dodgy-edinburgh-pub-stood-24306834?utm_source=linkCopy&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=sharebar Good read. One of the pubs I've never been in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mister T Posted June 24, 2022 Share Posted June 24, 2022 1 hour ago, Salad Fingers said: This popped up on my FB earlier and thought it might be of interest to anyone who frequented the place. https://www.edinburghlive.co.uk/news/history/remembering-dodgy-edinburgh-pub-stood-24306834?utm_source=linkCopy&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=sharebar Mate of mine was a barman in there. Not the most exciting claim to fame but hey ho Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fxxx the SPFL Posted June 24, 2022 Share Posted June 24, 2022 Remember being in there with the mates from Gorgie one who was quite pissed started bragging about slicing the end of some gadges nose with an open beer can he was slavering shite and we had to hot foot it out before we got lynched by some group of neds at the other side of boozer can’t even remember why we were in the pub lol 😂 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
periodictabledancer Posted June 24, 2022 Share Posted June 24, 2022 On 12/04/2022 at 13:29, Auld Reekin' said: Disappointing that the article wasn't actually about an Edinburgh woman mauling a puma in Leith. Cougar mauls puma. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Auld Reekin' Posted June 24, 2022 Share Posted June 24, 2022 1 minute ago, periodictabledancer said: Cougar mauls puma. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the general Posted June 24, 2022 Share Posted June 24, 2022 3 hours ago, Salad Fingers said: This popped up on my FB earlier and thought it might be of interest to anyone who frequented the place. https://www.edinburghlive.co.uk/news/history/remembering-dodgy-edinburgh-pub-stood-24306834?utm_source=linkCopy&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=sharebar Haven for shoplifters and rent boys Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tazio Posted June 24, 2022 Share Posted June 24, 2022 Just now, the general said: Haven for shoplifters and rent boys Often the same person. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JWL Posted June 25, 2022 Author Share Posted June 25, 2022 12 hours ago, the general said: Haven for shoplifters and rent boys Ha ha, hopefully not when I was going around 1977/78. The staff used to serve you with not a flicker even though we were all clearly under 18. Always thought it was a great boozer with a cracking jukey but I was a young and naive 16/17 year old snotty nosed wee prick. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Locky Posted June 25, 2022 Share Posted June 25, 2022 Can vaguely remember the old bus station but have no memories of a pub being there at all. When exactly did it close? Article says 2000's and I can recall the 'new' station being opened but can't pinpoint exactly when. I want to say maybe 2004? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bonnie Prince Charlie Posted June 25, 2022 Share Posted June 25, 2022 Andy Bowman , dad of David, was the manager I think at the bus station pub. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JudyJudyJudy Posted June 25, 2022 Share Posted June 25, 2022 19 hours ago, Salad Fingers said: This popped up on my FB earlier and thought it might be of interest to anyone who frequented the place. https://www.edinburghlive.co.uk/news/history/remembering-dodgy-edinburgh-pub-stood-24306834?utm_source=linkCopy&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=sharebar Yes I used to go there ! It was a great pub , as someone else said it had a great juke box too . And I wasn’t a rent boy or shoplifter ! 😂 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shanks said no Posted August 9, 2022 Share Posted August 9, 2022 Probably wrong thread but landlord sought for Stratties https://www.starpubs.co.uk/pubs/stratfords also heard today Monty’s on Morison st closing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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the general Posted August 12, 2022 Share Posted August 12, 2022 On 09/08/2022 at 17:58, Shanks said no said: Probably wrong thread but landlord sought for Stratties https://www.starpubs.co.uk/pubs/stratfords also heard today Monty’s on Morison st closing Montys closing end of month Landlords Caley Heritable putting up rent and wanting a 'normal' tennant Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davemclaren Posted August 12, 2022 Share Posted August 12, 2022 I’ve heard that the Caley Sample Room is shut. Anyone got any info if it will re-open? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crunchy frog Posted August 12, 2022 Share Posted August 12, 2022 On 24/06/2022 at 18:47, Salad Fingers said: This popped up on my FB earlier and thought it might be of interest to anyone who frequented the place. https://www.edinburghlive.co.uk/news/history/remembering-dodgy-edinburgh-pub-stood-24306834?utm_source=linkCopy&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=sharebar I used to go there, they used to put punk and ska bands on a Sunday afternoon in the late 90s. I never thought it was that bad... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the general Posted August 13, 2022 Share Posted August 13, 2022 20 hours ago, davemclaren said: I’ve heard that the Caley Sample Room is shut. Anyone got any info if it will re-open? Not sure but heard that staffing shortages hastened its closure Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davemclaren Posted August 13, 2022 Share Posted August 13, 2022 1 hour ago, the general said: Not sure but heard that staffing shortages hastened its closure To be fair I’m not surprised it has closed. The last few times I was in they had a very limited choice of beers compared to previously, which is never a good sign. Not sure it’s the best location for a ‘gastropub’. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the general Posted August 13, 2022 Share Posted August 13, 2022 1 hour ago, davemclaren said: To be fair I’m not surprised it has closed. The last few times I was in they had a very limited choice of beers compared to previously, which is never a good sign. Not sure it’s the best location for a ‘gastropub’. There were a lot of week nights when it was really busy with students and people from the small hotels and Airbnbs nearby. Only really there and The Fountain that do food Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davemclaren Posted August 13, 2022 Share Posted August 13, 2022 19 minutes ago, the general said: There were a lot of week nights when it was really busy with students and people from the small hotels and Airbnbs nearby. Only really there and The Fountain that do food Fair enough. Hopefully it will reopen as there’s a shortage of pubs around Tynecastle. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Weakened Offender Posted August 13, 2022 Share Posted August 13, 2022 2 hours ago, davemclaren said: To be fair I’m not surprised it has closed. The last few times I was in they had a very limited choice of beers compared to previously, which is never a good sign. Not sure it’s the best location for a ‘gastropub’. Last time I was in was around Easter, half six on a Friday night. There was one other punter. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The new West End Posted November 22, 2022 Share Posted November 22, 2022 On 12/08/2022 at 19:04, davemclaren said: I’ve heard that the Caley Sample Room is shut. Anyone got any info if it will re-open? Diggers have taken it over Should reopen before xmas Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davemclaren Posted November 22, 2022 Share Posted November 22, 2022 15 minutes ago, The new West End said: Diggers have taken it over Should reopen before xmas Interesting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davemclaren Posted November 22, 2022 Share Posted November 22, 2022 2 hours ago, The new West End said: Diggers have taken it over Should reopen before xmas Confirmed on Facebook. We’ve been asked to open the Caley on behalf of Heineken (our shared landlord) We jumped at the chance to return her to her former glory. There will be changes to stocking agreements as the lease conditions have changed. We’re aiming for this side of Christmas depending on staff and building condition. Look out for social media updates directly once we gain access to them. Kev and Claire Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Real Maroonblood Posted November 22, 2022 Share Posted November 22, 2022 4 hours ago, The new West End said: Diggers have taken it over Should reopen before xmas Although it's a while since I been in the pub I'm pleased it's surviving under the persent financial climate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leginten Posted November 22, 2022 Share Posted November 22, 2022 On 12/08/2022 at 09:41, the general said: Montys closing end of month Landlords Caley Heritable putting up rent and wanting a 'normal' tennant Real shame about Monty’s. It was just a wee bit different. Hadn’t realised it was gone until I was in Thomson’s the other week. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stuart Lyon Posted November 23, 2022 Share Posted November 23, 2022 I'm sure Lee in Thomson's told me recently that Monty's was re-opening soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davemclaren Posted November 23, 2022 Share Posted November 23, 2022 3 hours ago, Stuart Lyon said: I'm sure Lee in Thomson's told me recently that Monty's was re-opening soon. Now Thomson's is a great pub. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stuart Lyon Posted November 23, 2022 Share Posted November 23, 2022 2 hours ago, davemclaren said: Now Thomson's is a great pub. I agree run by a great manager even though he's a Hibby. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davemclaren Posted November 23, 2022 Share Posted November 23, 2022 4 minutes ago, Stuart Lyon said: I agree run by a great manager even though he's a Hibby. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Real Maroonblood Posted November 23, 2022 Share Posted November 23, 2022 38 minutes ago, Stuart Lyon said: I agree run by a great manager even though he's a Hibby. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shanks said no Posted November 23, 2022 Share Posted November 23, 2022 3 hours ago, Stuart Lyon said: I agree run by a great manager even though he's a Hibby. The most miserable man on Morison Street, good lad Lee Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stuart Lyon Posted November 23, 2022 Share Posted November 23, 2022 1 minute ago, Shanks said no said: The most miserable man on Morison Street, good lad Lee I always ask him how he is and his reply is always "terrible". I'd be shocked of the said anything else. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The new West End Posted November 24, 2022 Share Posted November 24, 2022 On 23/11/2022 at 05:58, leginten said: Real shame about Monty’s. It was just a wee bit different. Hadn’t realised it was gone until I was in Thomson’s the other week. Think the guy who has the Hebridean / Hebrides in Market Street is taking it over but doubt it will be the same as before Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shanks said no Posted November 29, 2022 Share Posted November 29, 2022 Oz bar re-opening tomorrow according to Mrs said no, been shut since it was flooded by Potters Cafe fire. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Real Maroonblood Posted October 8, 2023 Share Posted October 8, 2023 What was the Fox and Faun in Shandwick Place previous names? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flogel41 Posted October 8, 2023 Share Posted October 8, 2023 (edited) 20 minutes ago, The Real Maroonblood said: What was the Fox and Faun in Shandwick Place previous names? It was Au bar last I think. Before that Dan MacKays and maybe Nimmos before that. Edited October 8, 2023 by flogel41 Spelling Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Real Maroonblood Posted October 8, 2023 Share Posted October 8, 2023 52 minutes ago, flogel41 said: It was Au bar last I think. Before that Dan MacKays and maybe Nimmos before that. Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevie1874 Posted October 8, 2023 Share Posted October 8, 2023 4 hours ago, The Real Maroonblood said: What was the Fox and Faun in Shandwick Place previous names? Was it not Cuba Norte? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
magic roundabout Posted October 9, 2023 Share Posted October 9, 2023 Cuba Norte...blast from the past....was in Morrison st. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
periodictabledancer Posted October 9, 2023 Share Posted October 9, 2023 On 24/06/2022 at 22:20, the general said: Haven for shoplifters and rent boys Along the road at the Conan Doyle some punters would shoplift to order from the old St.James Centre. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stuart Lyon Posted October 9, 2023 Share Posted October 9, 2023 13 hours ago, The Real Maroonblood said: What was the Fox and Faun in Shandwick Place previous names? Originally the Quaich Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kevin_hmfc Posted October 9, 2023 Share Posted October 9, 2023 5 hours ago, periodictabledancer said: Along the road at the Conan Doyle some punters would shoplift to order from the old St.James Centre. Still goes on in another pub I know. It's a pain to get those champagne magnets aff Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The new West End Posted October 9, 2023 Share Posted October 9, 2023 11 hours ago, stevie1874 said: Was it not Cuba Norte? You are thinking of Froth and Flame Easy mistake Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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