Stuart Lyon Posted March 21 Share Posted March 21 23 minutes ago, Jambo-Jimbo said: Excellent find. Look at the state of those windows, all the broken ones. My Great Grandmother would have moved on from here by 1905, but would have no doubts have seen the exact same as in this photo, because her mother-in-law lived diagonally across the road at Dunbars Close, literally 20 metres to the left from where this photo was taken. I love these type of photos, because they are a connection to the past, as I'm looking at something my/our ancestors also looked at. I wonder if Aitcheson House was still known as the 'Cock & Strumpet' when this photo was taken. David Murray's pub 142 Canongate. Was also called McAndrew's pub but don't know if that was before or after it was Murray's. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seaside jambo Posted March 21 Share Posted March 21 14 hours ago, PaddysBar said: That does sound like a challenge, must have been a lot of boozers, plus it’s uphill😀 That reminds me of a Portobello annual pub crawl a few guys I knew did around 1990 for a few years. At the time, there was 28 drinking establishments in portobello, a mixture of pubs, clubs, hotels and even a bar in the Tower Amusements. They’d do them all on a Saturday once a year. Twice. 56 drinks 😧, didn’t have to be a pint in each though, a short in some/most I’d imagine but still a serious session. Done that one a few times when I was younger we used to start at the battery bar Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaddysBar Posted March 21 Share Posted March 21 5 hours ago, Seaside jambo said: Done that one a few times when I was younger we used to start at the battery bar So you missed the first and last / MacArthurs then😂 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daktari Posted March 21 Share Posted March 21 8 hours ago, Jambo-Jimbo said: I'm looking at something my/our ancestors also looked at. Closest we'll get to actual time travel. Love it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Seaside jambo Posted March 21 Share Posted March 21 2 hours ago, PaddysBar said: So you missed the first and last / MacArthurs then😂 No it was King’s Cross when I went , 😂 there second then along to the foresters Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaddysBar Posted March 22 Share Posted March 22 7 hours ago, Seaside jambo said: No it was King’s Cross when I went , 😂 there second then along to the foresters Used to like the old forresters. Have you been in in the last 10 years? Completely changed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaddysBar Posted March 22 Share Posted March 22 But the galleon hasn’t 😂 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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periodictabledancer Posted March 22 Share Posted March 22 17 minutes ago, Radio Ga Ga said: Some memorable Sundays in there in the 70s watching the strippers. IIRC ,there was another couple of boozers within walking distance doing likewise. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seaside jambo Posted March 22 Share Posted March 22 6 hours ago, PaddysBar said: Used to like the old forresters. Have you been in in the last 10 years? Completely changed. Drunk in there for over 20years never been back since it changed hands yes the galleon has stayed the same 😂 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Radio Ga Ga Posted March 22 Share Posted March 22 6 hours ago, PaddysBar said: Used to like the old forresters. Have you been in in the last 10 years? Completely changed. Foresters was a great pub back in the day, was my local when I worked in Portobello back in the 80's. Paul Kelly was a great landlord and good Jambo too! (his wife Gill was also a great host) Never been in for years but looks more like a 'cafe bar' from the outside these days? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArcticJambo Posted March 22 Share Posted March 22 42 minutes ago, Seaside jambo said: Drunk in there for over 20years never been back since it changed hands yes the galleon has stayed the same 😂 29 minutes ago, Radio Ga Ga said: Foresters was a great pub back in the day, was my local when I worked in Portobello back in the 80's. Paul Kelly was a great landlord and good Jambo too! (his wife Gill was also a great host) Never been in for years but looks more like a 'cafe bar' from the outside these days? It's alright, a bit over-priced but always seems busy so make what you will of that. The Galleon on the other hand, no idea how it survives, well, I can hazard a guess! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seaside jambo Posted March 22 Share Posted March 22 1 minute ago, ArcticJambo said: It's alright, a bit over-priced but always seems busy so make what you will of that. The Galleon on the other hand, no idea how it survives, well, I can hazard a guess! First drunk in the foresters when Paul’s dad ran the pub was always busy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Footballfirst Posted March 22 Share Posted March 22 54 minutes ago, periodictabledancer said: Some memorable Sundays in there in the 70s watching the strippers. IIRC ,there was another couple of boozers within walking distance doing likewise. Yes, the "pubic triangle" was an attraction in those days. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArcticJambo Posted March 22 Share Posted March 22 1 minute ago, Seaside jambo said: First drunk in the foresters when Paul’s dad ran the pub was always busy Before my time, Seaside, probably. You'll be disappointed to know that the Central (last incarnation was the Beaton Docket) has been closed since before Xmas. Though I did see something on the local FB page about looking for bands, that I tenouously linked to it's reopening. Who knows! Otherwise it's just the Foresters, Porty Tap, Galleon, (can you count the Social Club down the lane?) The Espy, Portobello Bar (had a bit of a 'fancy' if you can call it that, lol retrofit, The Porty Vault, Smith & Gertrude wee brother to the one in Stiockbridge, and finally the Ormelie. What's that, nine drinking establishments, a far cry from the 28 odd in the mid to late 80s, as Paddy previously mentioned. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seaside jambo Posted March 22 Share Posted March 22 2 minutes ago, ArcticJambo said: Before my time, Seaside, probably. You'll be disappointed to know that the Central (last incarnation was the Beaton Docket) has been closed since before Xmas. Though I did see something on the local FB page about looking for bands, that I tenouously linked to it's reopening. Who knows! Otherwise it's just the Foresters, Porty Tap, Galleon, (can you count the Social Club down the lane?) The Espy, Portobello Bar (had a bit of a 'fancy' if you can call it that, lol retrofit, The Porty Vault, Smith & Gertrude wee brother to the one in Stiockbridge, and finally the Ormelie. What's that, nine drinking establishments, a far cry from the 28 odd in the mid to late 80s, as Paddy previously mentioned. I believe the Beaton docket is to reopen soon for the summer lots of great pubs in portobello have gone that’s for sure the espy was the Dutchman another great pub I drink in the club down the lane now so I would count that 😄 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davemclaren Posted March 22 Share Posted March 22 On 20/03/2024 at 19:40, The Real Maroonblood said: The Hermitage Bar at Morningside used to be Securicor. Looking for a photograph. Thanks in advance. It was built as a hotel Reception area but the hotel never happened so was then a bank. They still have the big walk in safe downstairs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArcticJambo Posted March 22 Share Posted March 22 41 minutes ago, Seaside jambo said: I believe the Beaton docket is to reopen soon for the summer lots of great pubs in portobello have gone that’s for sure the espy was the Dutchman another great pub I drink in the club down the lane now so I would count that 😄 I've never had a pint in there, need to change that at some point. What's the price of T in there? And, sorry didn't realise you were still in Porty, thought you had moved away. My reading comprehension needs dusted down. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seaside jambo Posted March 22 Share Posted March 22 20 minutes ago, ArcticJambo said: I've never had a pint in there, need to change that at some point. What's the price of T in there? And, sorry didn't realise you were still in Porty, thought you had moved away. My reading comprehension needs dusted down. Stay just up the road in sunny Niddrie now but born n bread in portobello 😄 pint is £3.50 for T and £3.30 for carlin I think am a beer drinker, you're more than welcome in the club it’s open to non members Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArcticJambo Posted March 22 Share Posted March 22 6 minutes ago, Seaside jambo said: Stay just up the road in sunny Niddrie now but born n bread in portobello 😄 pint is £3.50 for T and £3.30 for carlin I think am a beer drinker, you're more than welcome in the club it’s open to non members Oooft, that's a great price. I often see folks advertising comedy nights, northern soul nights, sounds like quite a happening wee place at times. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
westbow Posted March 22 Share Posted March 22 1 hour ago, davemclaren said: It was built as a hotel Reception area but the hotel never happened so was then a bank. They still have the big walk in safe downstairs. The same company that built the Caledonian hotel? Not many red stone buildings in Edinburgh. It looks like a mini version Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davemclaren Posted March 22 Share Posted March 22 2 minutes ago, westbow said: The same company that built the Caledonian hotel? Not many red stone buildings in Edinburgh. It looks like a mini version No idea to be honest. It was around the same time though, I think. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Real Maroonblood Posted March 22 Share Posted March 22 1 hour ago, davemclaren said: It was built as a hotel Reception area but the hotel never happened so was then a bank. They still have the big walk in safe downstairs. 👍 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daktari Posted March 22 Share Posted March 22 10 minutes ago, davemclaren said: No idea to be honest. 2 minutes ago, The Real Maroonblood said: 👍 Under construction in 1880. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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JudyJudyJudy Posted March 22 Share Posted March 22 40 minutes ago, Seaside jambo said: Stay just up the road in sunny Niddrie now but born n bread in portobello 😄 pint is £3.50 for T and £3.30 for carlin I think am a beer drinker, you're more than welcome in the club it’s open to non members The hearts club has cheap drink and I assume Oman’s which has re opened . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Seaside jambo Posted March 22 Share Posted March 22 43 minutes ago, JudyJudyJudy said: The hearts club has cheap drink and I assume Oman’s which has re opened . Yes club is not bad not been in omans for years I think the girl who has the old downfield bar ( sorry can’t remember it’s name now ) has Omans now Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seaside jambo Posted March 22 Share Posted March 22 1 hour ago, ArcticJambo said: Oooft, that's a great price. I often see folks advertising comedy nights, northern soul nights, sounds like quite a happening wee place at times. Soul nights are four times a year always busy , and the comedy nights are always a sell out , Hall holds 100+ , great for parties anniversaries ect have a kitchen if needed as well Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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