Rick James Posted September 20, 2022 Author Share Posted September 20, 2022 Bunch O’ Roses in Restalrig and Omans in Craigmillar both shut down in the past week. Never drank in either and doubt many will be saddened on here with the news, but still find it sad another 2 local boozers in this city forced to close. Wonder just how many local pubs will still be open in Edinburgh in time. Did actually think about going to Oman’s for the experience as recently moved into a new estate in Niddrie but never got that far yet. A bus trip to Musselburgh/Southside/Portobello now required for a ‘local’ pint. I’m only late 20’s but I remember the Castle Tavern and the pub in Duddingston Road being open. Think the latter was just the Duddy Inn maybe? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luckyBatistuta Posted September 20, 2022 Share Posted September 20, 2022 13 minutes ago, Locky said: Bunch O’ Roses in Restalrig and Omans in Craigmillar both shut down in the past week. Never drank in either and doubt many will be saddened on here with the news, but still find it sad another 2 local boozers in this city forced to close. Wonder just how many local pubs will still be open in Edinburgh in time. Did actually think about going to Oman’s for the experience as recently moved into a new estate in Niddrie but never got that far yet. A bus trip to Musselburgh/Southside/Portobello now required for a ‘local’ pint. I’m only late 20’s but I remember the Castle Tavern and the pub in Duddingston Road being open. Think the latter was just the Duddy Inn maybe? Think that Omans had not long been taken over by two young girls. As you say Locky, sad the way it’s going, won’t be the last. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JudyJudyJudy Posted September 20, 2022 Share Posted September 20, 2022 3 hours ago, Locky said: Think the latter was just the Duddy Inn maybe? it was called the " Clekim inn " too. Some of my relatives ran it then it became the "Duddingston Mill" or the " Duddy Mill". The " Tavern " was rough as hell but friendly enough. It is a shame about " Omans " as it was the last local pub in the area. However there is the Hearts club which I've been too , many a time in the last few years . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rick James Posted September 20, 2022 Author Share Posted September 20, 2022 3 hours ago, luckyBatistuta said: Think that Omans had not long been taken over by two young girls. As you say Locky, sad the way it’s going, won’t be the last. Looked like it recently had a paint job too so surprised to see it go. Even for someone of my age, it’s not the Edinburgh I once knew in many parts. Whether that’s good or bad I’ll let others debate. 14 minutes ago, JudyJudyJudy said: it was called the " Clekim inn " too. Some of my relatives ran it then it became the "Duddingston Mill" or the " Duddy Mill". The " Tavern " was rough as hell but friendly enough. It is a shame about " Omans " as it was the last local pub in the area. However there is the Hearts club which I've been too , many a time in the last few years . Duddy Mill, that’s the one. Got demolished for the big Farmfoods. Is the Craigmillar Hearts club open every night? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
New Town Loafer Posted September 20, 2022 Share Posted September 20, 2022 Pub trade is finished sadly. Utterly depressing going into pubs in town and recognising the brand that runs them based on the fact the back of every bar looks the same. Soulless. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JudyJudyJudy Posted September 20, 2022 Share Posted September 20, 2022 7 minutes ago, Locky said: Looked like it recently had a paint job too so surprised to see it go. Even for someone of my age, it’s not the Edinburgh I once knew in many parts. Whether that’s good or bad I’ll let others debate. Duddy Mill, that’s the one. Got demolished for the big Farmfoods. Is the Craigmillar Hearts club open every night? Im not entirely sure as ive only been at doos at the weekend there. I think it is but id imagine its very quiet. The Jewel Miners Club is just down from the old Clekim and thats a good place for a drink . Only problem is its overun with Hobbos I was there a fee Saturdays ago. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fxxx the SPFL Posted September 20, 2022 Share Posted September 20, 2022 (edited) Better news on the pub front my old local Spiers on ferry road that morphed into The Inverleith then never opened after Covid has reopened as The Goldenacre hope it works out for new owners at least its a boozer unlike the snooty Herring Bone opposite. Went in with the wife on Sunday teatime pretty quiet but at least they’ve not hiked up prices Edited September 20, 2022 by Fxxx the SPFL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morgan Posted September 20, 2022 Share Posted September 20, 2022 1 hour ago, New Town Loafer said: Pub trade is finished sadly. Utterly depressing going into pubs in town and recognising the brand that runs them based on the fact the back of every bar looks the same. Soulless. Pub trade is finished? What a load of nonsense. This is typical of your posts. If you want to discuss the pub trade being ‘finished’ then please PM me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
il Duce McTarkin Posted September 21, 2022 Share Posted September 21, 2022 The pub trade is finished imo. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
New Town Loafer Posted September 21, 2022 Share Posted September 21, 2022 9 hours ago, Morgan said: Pub trade is finished? What a load of nonsense. This is typical of your posts. If you want to discuss the pub trade being ‘finished’ then please PM me. Feel free to message me explaining why it isn’t, if you would like to. Rather that than silly comments like the above. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rick James Posted September 21, 2022 Author Share Posted September 21, 2022 12 hours ago, JudyJudyJudy said: Im not entirely sure as ive only been at doos at the weekend there. I think it is but id imagine its very quiet. The Jewel Miners Club is just down from the old Clekim and thats a good place for a drink . Only problem is its overun with Hobbos I was there a fee Saturdays ago. Cheers Judy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JudyJudyJudy Posted September 21, 2022 Share Posted September 21, 2022 37 minutes ago, Locky said: Cheers Judy. No bother 👍 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morgan Posted September 21, 2022 Share Posted September 21, 2022 8 hours ago, New Town Loafer said: Feel free to message me explaining why it isn’t, if you would like to. Rather that than silly comments like the above. Do you know what? Just forget it, you're not worth the time and effort. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
New Town Loafer Posted September 21, 2022 Share Posted September 21, 2022 2 hours ago, Morgan said: Do you know what? Just forget it, you're not worth the time and effort. You’re an odd bloke getting so wound up about a difference in opinion on the pub trade. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
il Duce McTarkin Posted September 21, 2022 Share Posted September 21, 2022 We need more time and effort imo. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
briever Posted September 21, 2022 Share Posted September 21, 2022 On 06/04/2020 at 09:27, Marvin said: I got banned from Sneaky Petes if that's possible for dancing on the tables That was around 30 years ago. The floor was so manky that was the only safe place to dance. Loved Sneaky Petes in the mid to late 80s. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morgan Posted September 21, 2022 Share Posted September 21, 2022 42 minutes ago, New Town Loafer said: You’re an odd bloke getting so wound up about a difference in opinion on the pub trade. 11 minutes ago, Dirk McClaymore said: We need more time and effort imo. We need more odd blokes imo. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
il Duce McTarkin Posted September 21, 2022 Share Posted September 21, 2022 7 minutes ago, Morgan said: We need more odd blokes imo. Agreed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EIEIO Posted September 22, 2022 Share Posted September 22, 2022 Was in Mathers at the West End before a lunch with a mate at the Edinburgh Rendezvous on Tuesday. Pretty unchanged old school boozer £4:15 for a pint of Deuchars , excluding the barmaids , I was the youngest person in there and I'm 64. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Real Maroonblood Posted September 22, 2022 Share Posted September 22, 2022 9 minutes ago, EIEIO said: Was in Mathers at the West End before a lunch with a mate at the Edinburgh Rendezvous on Tuesday. Pretty unchanged old school boozer £4:15 for a pint of Deuchars , excluding the barmaids , I was the youngest person in there and I'm 64. That’s not a bad price for Deuchars in the city centre. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rudi must stay Posted September 22, 2022 Share Posted September 22, 2022 I had a good night in The Hebridian next to Edinburgh Dungeon a few years ago Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fxxx the SPFL Posted September 22, 2022 Share Posted September 22, 2022 1 hour ago, rudi must stay said: I had a good night in The Hebridian next to Edinburgh Dungeon a few years ago reasonable prices but you can only get in three men, a dog and a fiddle player and it's full lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darren Posted September 22, 2022 Share Posted September 22, 2022 4 hours ago, The Real Maroonblood said: That’s not a bad price for Deuchars in the city centre. It's quite a bit more than I paid for a pint of Deuchars in there last summer (£3.80 I think). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JudyJudyJudy Posted September 22, 2022 Share Posted September 22, 2022 4 hours ago, rudi must stay said: I had a good night in The Hebridian next to Edinburgh Dungeon a few years ago Oh that’s a great wee pub . Was in there in August Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Riccarton3 Posted September 22, 2022 Share Posted September 22, 2022 I like the St Vincent just along from Stockbridge. Great name as much as anything. Walked there once from the Antiquary to meet up and, take the modern cars away with the cobbled streets and poor lighting, could have been 100 years ago. Almost expected to hear horse hooves. Had had a few. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EH11_2NL Posted September 22, 2022 Share Posted September 22, 2022 Whenever I'm back home, me and the missus always head to The Doric. Never the cheapest but just love the feel of the place. And The Kenilworth but last time we were home it was shut . Don't know if it was renovations or shut shut. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GinRummy Posted September 22, 2022 Share Posted September 22, 2022 On 20/09/2022 at 20:37, New Town Loafer said: Pub trade is finished sadly. Utterly depressing going into pubs in town and recognising the brand that runs them based on the fact the back of every bar looks the same. Soulless. Dunno if you and the guy who bit your head off has history but pub trade is pretty ruined though. All their overheads up and most seem to only do well if they do food. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Janbo1874 Posted September 22, 2022 Share Posted September 22, 2022 10 hours ago, rudi must stay said: I had a good night in The Hebridian next to Edinburgh Dungeon a few years ago Not been in there in years but tell me do they still have the Angus Og cartoon strips pasted above the urinals for you to read while pissing? Might be a bit yellowed with age these days though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Janbo1874 Posted September 22, 2022 Share Posted September 22, 2022 2 hours ago, Riccarton3 said: I like the St Vincent just along from Stockbridge. Great name as much as anything. Walked there once from the Antiquary to meet up and, take the modern cars away with the cobbled streets and poor lighting, could have been 100 years ago. Almost expected to hear horse hooves. Had had a few. St Vincent 1982 murder. A MISSING shotgun used by convicted killer James Baigrie 13 years ago, was discovered earlier this week by a man out walking his dog. The weapon with which Baigrie shot barman Ron Lockhart, 40, during a raid on an Edinburgh pub, was discovered along with five cartridges in undergrowth on the edge of Blairadam Forest, near the murderer's former home at Centre Street, Kelty, Fife. Yesterday, Detective Chief Inspector John Nicholson, one of the detectives who arrested Baigrie for the brutal murder, said: ''It'samazing that this weapon has turned up after all these years.'' Mr Nicholson, who was a detective sergeant when Baigrie was arrested, added: ''We searched for that gun for days in Blairadam and elsewhere. We even partially emptied a reservoir and had divers looking for it, but there was no trace. ''At one time we feared Baigrie had it when he was on the run, or it might still be in the hands of an associate, but it has obviously lain undisturbed for all these years. ''Although it is rusty, it could have been made useable again and I am extremely relieved that this mystery has been solved and that the gun has been recovered. We were always worried it could end up back on the street.'' He said that during the search for the gun, police discovered 68 sticks of dynamite, which Baigrie had stolen from Lassodie Mine, in Fife, and hidden in a bag in Kelty. Also hidden with the firearm in a black bin bag was a driving licence stolen with the getaway car used by Baigrie and 18-year-old John Wilson in the robbery at the St Vincent Bar, in April 1982. Baigrie, who was 30 at the time of the raid, was soon arrested and jailed for life by Lord Hunter at the High Court in Edinburgh. At the time, Wilson, who was sentenced to six years' detention for his part in the raid, took police to Blairadam Forest where they found overalls, masks, and keys, but the hiding place of the shotgun remained Baigrie's secret. Ten weeks after being sentenced, on October 16, 1983, Baigrie escaped from Saughton Prison. Using a smuggled hacksaw he cut through a cell window bar, then risked his life crawling along a narrow ledge for about 40ft, before descending 60ft down a drainpipe and cutting through a metal fence with wirecutters to escape. He had dressed in a track suit and trainers in the hope of being mistaken for a jogger. His ruse worked and he faded into the night. For 16 months, the ''desperate and dangerous'' Baigrie was on the run, evading a massive nationwide police manhunt. In March 1985, he was traced to a van parked in Philbeath Gardens, London, and police laid seige for two days. Fearing Baigrie might kill again, marksmen fired two CS gas cannisters into the vehicle before closing in, only to hear the shot as Baigrie killed himself. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
New Town Loafer Posted September 23, 2022 Share Posted September 23, 2022 11 hours ago, GinRummy said: Dunno if you and the guy who bit your head off has history but pub trade is pretty ruined though. All their overheads up and most seem to only do well if they do food. No idea what his issue is tbh. But yes, you’re bang on. Long gone are the days of proper pubs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
New Town Loafer Posted September 23, 2022 Share Posted September 23, 2022 11 hours ago, EH11_2NL said: And The Kenilworth but last time we were home it was shut . Don't know if it was renovations or shut shut. Used to work there! It’s back open now, mate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morgan Posted September 23, 2022 Share Posted September 23, 2022 5 hours ago, New Town Loafer said: No idea what his issue is tbh. But yes, you’re bang on. Long gone are the days of proper pubs. Issue. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bonnie Prince Charlie Posted September 23, 2022 Share Posted September 23, 2022 On 22/09/2022 at 10:51, rudi must stay said: I had a good night in The Hebridian next to Edinburgh Dungeon a few years ago It's called the Hebrides actually Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bonnie Prince Charlie Posted September 23, 2022 Share Posted September 23, 2022 I am in a bit of a pedantic mood and the St. Vincent pub is in Stockbridge and I reckon it was still there in the 1982 murder. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
New Town Loafer Posted September 24, 2022 Share Posted September 24, 2022 On 23/09/2022 at 13:35, Morgan said: Issue. You seem to have taken a couple of my posts quite personally, so I’d say you have an issue, yes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unknown user Posted September 24, 2022 Share Posted September 24, 2022 On 23/09/2022 at 15:20, Bonnie Prince Charlie said: It's called the Hebrides actually The he brides Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morgan Posted September 24, 2022 Share Posted September 24, 2022 3 hours ago, New Town Loafer said: You seem to have taken a couple of my posts quite personally, so I’d say you have an issue, yes. I was laughing at the word ‘issue’. You're obviously far too trendy for me. It’s the hip word for ‘problem’ though, isn’t it? You really didn’t think that I took your posts ‘quite personally’ did you? Behave yourself. 👍 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marvin Posted September 25, 2022 Share Posted September 25, 2022 On 21/09/2022 at 19:11, briever said: The floor was so manky that was the only safe place to dance. Loved Sneaky Petes in the mid to late 80s. It was good back in the day 👍 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frankblack Posted September 25, 2022 Share Posted September 25, 2022 (edited) I reckon a lot of the local boozers might do better trade over the winter as I think some of the pricey city-centre pubs will see a massive drop in footfall. Drinking in a 'spoons the other night I got two pints under a fiver. I reckon that would be £12+ in most places up town. Going out for a session will burst your wallet. Edited September 25, 2022 by frankblack Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harry Potter Posted September 25, 2022 Share Posted September 25, 2022 Dickens. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the posh bit Posted September 25, 2022 Share Posted September 25, 2022 On 20/09/2022 at 22:24, **** the SPFL said: Better news on the pub front my old local Spiers on ferry road that morphed into The Inverleith then never opened after Covid has reopened as The Goldenacre hope it works out for new owners at least its a boozer unlike the snooty Herring Bone opposite. Went in with the wife on Sunday teatime pretty quiet but at least they’ve not hiked up prices I recently had food, beers and wine in Herring Bone and it was a top notch evening. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fxxx the SPFL Posted September 25, 2022 Share Posted September 25, 2022 47 minutes ago, the posh bit said: I recently had food, beers and wine in Herring Bone and it was a top notch evening. You snooty bar steward lol 😂 glad you enjoyed it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
il Duce McTarkin Posted September 25, 2022 Share Posted September 25, 2022 5 hours ago, frankblack said: I reckon a lot of the local boozers might do better trade over the winter as I think some of the pricey city-centre pubs will see a massive drop in footfall. Drinking in a 'spoons the other night I got two pints under a fiver. I reckon that would be £12+ in most places up town. Going out for a session will burst your wallet. The most popular boozers over the next year or so will be all those back garden tavernas that folk built during the various lockdowns. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the posh bit Posted September 25, 2022 Share Posted September 25, 2022 52 minutes ago, **** the SPFL said: You snooty bar steward lol 😂 glad you enjoyed it 😁 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JudyJudyJudy Posted September 25, 2022 Share Posted September 25, 2022 On 22/09/2022 at 12:17, **** the SPFL said: reasonable prices but you can only get in three men, a dog and a fiddle player and it's full lol Sounds like a party I went to one time 😂 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JudyJudyJudy Posted September 25, 2022 Share Posted September 25, 2022 3 hours ago, Harry Potter said: Dickens. Yes I like that too down to earth and good prices . Used to have a good karaoke . I like “ the golden rule” and “ bensons” too . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JudyJudyJudy Posted September 25, 2022 Share Posted September 25, 2022 Oh and the “ Polwarth tavern “ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fxxx the SPFL Posted September 25, 2022 Share Posted September 25, 2022 39 minutes ago, JudyJudyJudy said: Oh and the “ Polwarth tavern “ Best toasties in Edinburgh Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JudyJudyJudy Posted September 25, 2022 Share Posted September 25, 2022 9 minutes ago, **** the SPFL said: Best toasties in Edinburgh Oh never had any in there . Must try Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fxxx the SPFL Posted September 25, 2022 Share Posted September 25, 2022 Just now, JudyJudyJudy said: Oh never had any in there . Must try They really are the dugs baws we were in last sunday only for a couple of drinks think it’s new owners or staff from Northern Ireland so hope they are still doing the toasties Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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