Locky Posted May 30, 2019 Noticed on the bus to work this morning that the infamous Spiers Bar in Goldenacre is gone and has now gone a bit more upmarket. According to Google it changed almost a year ago! Prompted me to think of your frequented Edinburgh pubs, what's left of them anyway. I'll earn no accolades for my favourites but for me Robbie's on Leith Walk, Southsider and the occasional jaunt to the Ferryboat see me right. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
EIEIO Posted May 30, 2019 46 minutes ago, Locky said: Noticed on the bus to work this morning that the infamous Spiers Bar in Goldenacre is gone and has now gone a bit more upmarket. According to Google it changed almost a year ago! Prompted me to think of your frequented Edinburgh pubs, what's left of them anyway. I'll earn no accolades for my favourites but for me Robbie's on Leith Walk, Southsider and the occasional jaunt to the Ferryboat see me right. Robbies on Leith Walk used to be a good boozer can't comment as I've not been in it for about 5 years. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Darren Posted May 30, 2019 The Shore has a high concentration of really good pubs, my favourite being the Carrier's Quarters. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Morgan Posted May 30, 2019 Although I have many, I’ll follow the OP and name three. Bennets (Morningside, not Tollcross) Montpeliers Hectors Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stu40 Posted May 30, 2019 Cask and barrel (both) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hmfc_steve Posted May 30, 2019 5 hours ago, EIEIO said: Robbies on Leith Walk used to be a good boozer can't comment as I've not been in it for about 5 years. still the best on leith walk Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
N Lincs Jambo Posted May 30, 2019 Going back to the 80s for me here. The Oak Inn, Corstorphine, The Antiquary Stockbridge and the legendary Chic Murray’s Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
indianajones Posted May 30, 2019 Obvious choice but I really like the Diggers. Mathers was good too. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bluesy1874 Posted May 30, 2019 6 hours ago, Locky said: Noticed on the bus to work this morning that the infamous Spiers Bar in Goldenacre is gone and has now gone a bit more upmarket. According to Google it changed almost a year ago! Prompted me to think of your frequented Edinburgh pubs, what's left of them anyway. I'll earn no accolades for my favourites but for me Robbie's on Leith Walk, Southsider and the occasional jaunt to the Ferryboat see me right. I mostly seem to frequent the pubs you are in these days ? apart from that the oak in corstorphine was always a good day out before it turned into a steakhouse. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Morgan Posted May 30, 2019 12 minutes ago, N Lincs Jambo said: Going back to the 80s for me here. The Oak Inn, Corstorphine, The Antiquary Stockbridge and the legendary Chic Murray’s Antiquary was where I watched Live Aid, and Chic’s was where I perfected the art of under-age drinking. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
N Lincs Jambo Posted May 30, 2019 2 minutes ago, Morgan said: Antiquary was where I watched Live Aid, and Chic’s was where I perfected the art of under-age drinking. Celebrated my 18th at the ‘Tiq. It was a Monday evening and we’d all piled in as regulars around 6.30pm. Barman asks what the celebration was, I told him it was my 18th. He told me I was a cheeky wee ******* (I had been a regular there for two years ?). The benefits of having thick bumfluff! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
weegranty Posted May 30, 2019 The Port Hamilton. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Robbo-Jambo Posted May 30, 2019 Late eighties and nineties in The Rutland was good. Lot of Hearts used to frequent there on a Saturday night. Peter Martin used to be the DJ some nights. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MTS1874 Posted May 30, 2019 City Centre - The Guildford Corstorphine - Winstons Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Morgan Posted May 30, 2019 1 minute ago, Jeff said: Burke & Hare Creep! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jeff Posted May 30, 2019 13 minutes ago, Morgan said: Creep! Only go for the fantastic selection of drinks... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Morgan Posted May 30, 2019 1 minute ago, Jeff said: Only go for the fantastic selection of drinks... I’ll believe you, thousands wouldn’t. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Montgomery Brewster Posted May 30, 2019 The junction Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
N Lincs Jambo Posted May 30, 2019 1 hour ago, MTS1874 said: City Centre - The Guildford Corstorphine - Winstons Winstons had to be one of the smokiest pubs I ever frequented (I don’t smoke). Other than that a great wee boozer Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lemongrab Posted May 30, 2019 1 hour ago, Jeff said: Burke & Hare Was it a toss off between that and the Western. Sorry, I meant toss up. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
been here before Posted May 30, 2019 In the town, The Melville in William Street. The Marina when working in that neck of the woods and the Cross Keys for somewhere a bit more local. Ryries when I lived more central. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
leginten Posted May 30, 2019 Golden Rule The Diggers Bennets Bar Mather’s Cloisters Bow Bar Sandy Bell’s Leslie’s Barony Bar Cask and Barrel (Broughton Street) Cafe Royal Kay’s Bar The Bailie Dagda Bar The Blue Blazer Malt and Hops And many others. What a fantastic city for pubs. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
the general Posted May 30, 2019 2 hours ago, Morgan said: Antiquary was where I watched Live Aid, and Chic’s was where I perfected the art of under-age drinking. Watched Live Aid in the Jailhouse...anti live aid all day bash Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rupert Custard Posted May 30, 2019 The Rainbow and The Oak in Corstorphine when I stayed there. The Abbotsford, Mathers (Broughton St), in city centre. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
superjack Posted May 30, 2019 If city centre, depends what end. Mathers or the guildford. When meeting leith friends, used to be middletons but that's a shite pub now so its Robbies bar. Used to live the west end oyster bar when I lived in Edinburgh but it's long closed now. Also used to enjoy tolcross, the kings arms was my regular for a few years, and occasionally lauries. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FinnBarr Saunders Posted May 30, 2019 If the Mrs and me have a day out in town we'll go to the Guildford cos at least I can get a draught wheat beer there (it seems to be the bottled stuff everywhere else). Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Maroon Sailor Posted May 30, 2019 7 hours ago, Morgan said: Although I have many, I’ll follow the OP and name three. Bennets (Morningside, not Tollcross) Montpeliers Hectors Ye can tell ye wurny a schemie mon ami Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Zico Posted May 31, 2019 There’s plenty good pubs in Edinburgh: Thomson’s, Roseburn, Bow Bar, Blue Blazer, Oxford, Cambridge, Golden Rule, Guildford, Bennett’s, Diggers, Teuchters etc. That’s off the top of my head and doesn’t include the various new craft beer pubs, some of which - the Hanging Bat for example - are very good. And then there’s the nice bars I’d go with the missus. One thing Edinburgh will never be short of is good places to drink. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JamboX2 Posted May 31, 2019 Roseburn Bar The Diggers The Earl of Marchmont Duke of Argyle Bennetts (Tollcross) Brass Monkey (Southside) Leslies Teuchtars Landing Sandy Bells Special mentions to Teviot House (Uni days), the old Peartree and Burlington Berties before it too was sold and destroyed. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Real Maroonblood Posted May 31, 2019 The Bow Bar. Cloisters. The Railway Inn. Stockbridge Tap. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
All roads lead to Gorgie Posted May 31, 2019 Guildford Arms Mathers The Abbotsford Stockbridge Tap Bow Bar. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
the general Posted May 31, 2019 16 hours ago, N Lincs Jambo said: Celebrated my 18th at the ‘Tiq. It was a Monday evening and we’d all piled in as regulars around 6.30pm. Barman asks what the celebration was, I told him it was my 18th. He told me I was a cheeky wee ******* (I had been a regular there for two years ?). The benefits of having thick bumfluff! Exact same happened to me in the Chesser Inn on my 18th .. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
EIEIO Posted May 31, 2019 18 hours ago, MTS1874 said: City Centre - The Guildford Corstorphine - Winstons You missed off Thomsons in Morrison street, otherwise 10 years ago these were my Edinburgh pubs of choice. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stuart Lyon Posted May 31, 2019 Thomsons Roseburn Bar Diggers Mathers Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
crunchy frog Posted May 31, 2019 Mid Yoken Centurion Southsider All of which have gone to the dogs Persevere Still good despite it's location Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Morgan Posted May 31, 2019 16 minutes ago, Stuart Lyon said: Thomsons Roseburn Bar Diggers Mathers I knew you’d plump for Thomsons, Stuart. We were in there a week past Sunday. Great pub and good beer but goodness, the guy behind the bar really should be suing the charm school! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Morgan Posted May 31, 2019 19 hours ago, N Lincs Jambo said: Celebrated my 18th at the ‘Tiq. It was a Monday evening and we’d all piled in as regulars around 6.30pm. Barman asks what the celebration was, I told him it was my 18th. He told me I was a cheeky wee ******* (I had been a regular there for two years ?). The benefits of having thick bumfluff! Indeed, Lincs ? Bum fluff was a handy attribute to have! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
N Lincs Jambo Posted May 31, 2019 2 hours ago, Morgan said: Indeed, Lincs ? Bum fluff was a handy attribute to have! Indeed it was Morgan, I have 3 daughters now at 16, 17 and 20. The eldest is now living in Manchester and has started to experience night life and pubs. The other two haven’t though. I tell them that in May 79, I went into Tiffany’s disco a 15 year old and came out a 16 year old and I’m not sure they believe me. But that’s just the way it was in those days. No ID check. If the bouncers let you in that was good enough for the bar staff ??? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The White Cockade Posted May 31, 2019 Bandwagon Stable Bar The Steading Bannermans Pear Tree The Tron Engine Room Mad Hatters Rutland Grosvenor Doctors Oddfelllows Bow Bar the place down Victoria Street - forgotten the name Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
superjack Posted May 31, 2019 4 minutes ago, The White Cockade said: Bandwagon Stable Bar The Steading Bannermans Pear Tree The Tron Engine Room Mad Hatters Rutland Grosvenor Doctors Oddfelllows Bow Bar the place down Victoria Street - forgotten the name I can't believe I forgot about bannermans. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FinnBarr Saunders Posted May 31, 2019 Bring back the"Black Pig" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
the general Posted June 1, 2019 Current fave ...Lady Libertine Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stuart Lyon Posted June 1, 2019 19 hours ago, Morgan said: I knew you’d plump for Thomsons, Stuart. We were in there a week past Sunday. Great pub and good beer but goodness, the guy behind the bar really should be suing the charm school! I suspect it was Lee thee Manager (dark hair about 5'7" tall) If it was a tall guy then that is Fraser the assistant manager who might have been a bit down because of the cup final result. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Real Maroonblood Posted June 1, 2019 19 hours ago, Morgan said: I knew you’d plump for Thomsons, Stuart. We were in there a week past Sunday. Great pub and good beer but goodness, the guy behind the bar really should be suing the charm school! If it was Lee he can be excused as he’s a Hibby. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
superjack Posted June 1, 2019 9 hours ago, FinnBarr Saunders said: Bring back the"Black Pig" The pub that had the best jukebox in Edinburgh. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Smithee Posted June 1, 2019 7 minutes ago, superjack said: The pub that had the best jukebox in Edinburgh. No way, I saw this post and came on to ask if we were talking about the black pig! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
leginten Posted June 1, 2019 59 minutes ago, The Real Maroonblood said: If it was Lee he can be excused as he’s a Hibby. If you look to the left of the bar in Thomson’s into their kitchen area there’s a photo on the wall of David Gray holding the Scottish Cup. That notwithstanding, it’s a very decent bar and one I meant to have on my list above. Just down towards Haymarket on the other side of the road there’s a newish place called Monty’s which I thought would be a bit poncy and fey for me - advertises “fromage and charcuterie” or some such in the window. It turned out to be really good in terms of range of beers and a simply outstanding choice of whiskies from funky independent bottlers. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
