dannymack Posted July 31, 2019 Share Posted July 31, 2019 The pub directly opposite the Odeon Cinema in South Clerk Street, once known as The Old Vic' but what was it called after that. Infamous Landlady Maggie Rae ran the pub and famously draped her underwear on the Pie Oven. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stuart Lyon Posted July 31, 2019 Share Posted July 31, 2019 Currently the Dog House before that the Ale House before that McEwan's Ale House and before that the Old Vic Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dannymack Posted July 31, 2019 Author Share Posted July 31, 2019 Perfect, Cheers Stuart Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morgan Posted July 31, 2019 Share Posted July 31, 2019 11 minutes ago, Stuart Lyon said: Currently the Dog House before that the Ale House before that McEwan's Ale House and before that the Old Vic Stuart? Was the Dog House not McSorleys before, or have I got the wrong premises? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don Dan Posted July 31, 2019 Share Posted July 31, 2019 Were there fish pies in the oven? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robbo-Jambo Posted July 31, 2019 Share Posted July 31, 2019 6 minutes ago, Dannie Boy said: Were there fish pies in the oven? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boris Posted July 31, 2019 Share Posted July 31, 2019 49 minutes ago, dannymack said: Landlady Maggie Rae ran the pub and famously draped her underwear on the Pie Oven. I've never heard it called that before... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Locky Posted July 31, 2019 Share Posted July 31, 2019 41 minutes ago, Morgan said: Stuart? Was the Dog House not McSorleys before, or have I got the wrong premises? Think you're thinking of somewhere else mate. It's been the dog house for 6 or 7 years now I'd say. Before that I couldn't remember the name, but it was just a more traditional pub for as long as I remember. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morgan Posted July 31, 2019 Share Posted July 31, 2019 1 minute ago, Locky said: Think you're thinking of somewhere else mate. It's been the dog house for 6 or 7 years now I'd say. Before that I couldn't remember the name, but it was just a more traditional pub for as long as I remember. Ok, thanks L. Place I’m thinking of was sort of opposite the Odeon, along from the wee Malaysian restaurant called Kampong Ali. It was definitely called McSorleys as recently as three years ago, so I’ve obviously got the wrong location. Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morgan Posted July 31, 2019 Share Posted July 31, 2019 31 minutes ago, Boris said: I've never heard it called that before... I have. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joey J J Jr Shabadoo Posted July 31, 2019 Share Posted July 31, 2019 (edited) 10 minutes ago, Morgan said: Ok, thanks L. Place I’m thinking of was sort of opposite the Odeon, along from the wee Malaysian restaurant called Kampong Ali. It was definitely called McSorleys as recently as three years ago, so I’ve obviously got the wrong location. Thanks. Looks like it was McSorley's (18-22 Clerk Street, Doghouse is 18-24 Clerk Street). https://food.list.co.uk/place/57790-mcsorleys-edinburgh/ Edited July 31, 2019 by Joey J J Jr Shabadoo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joey J J Jr Shabadoo Posted July 31, 2019 Share Posted July 31, 2019 (edited) 2 minutes ago, Joey J J Jr Shabadoo said: Edited July 31, 2019 by Joey J J Jr Shabadoo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morgan Posted July 31, 2019 Share Posted July 31, 2019 1 minute ago, Joey J J Jr Shabadoo said: Looks like it was McSorley's https://food.list.co.uk/place/57790-mcsorleys-edinburgh/ Cheers, Joey. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boris Posted July 31, 2019 Share Posted July 31, 2019 24 minutes ago, Morgan said: I have. I find myself utterly unsurprised at this news. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Locky Posted July 31, 2019 Share Posted July 31, 2019 27 minutes ago, Morgan said: Ok, thanks L. Place I’m thinking of was sort of opposite the Odeon, along from the wee Malaysian restaurant called Kampong Ali. It was definitely called McSorleys as recently as three years ago, so I’ve obviously got the wrong location. Thanks. The only McSorley's I've ever known is up Forrest Road, so not far. Been open a few years now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morgan Posted July 31, 2019 Share Posted July 31, 2019 1 minute ago, Locky said: The only McSorley's I've ever known is up Forrest Road, so not far. Been open a few years now. Yeah, I know that one too. Opposite Sandy Bells? There was definitely two McSorleys at one point though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morgan Posted July 31, 2019 Share Posted July 31, 2019 6 minutes ago, Boris said: I find myself utterly unsurprised at this news. That’s either a compliment or an insult. Think I’ll toss. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boris Posted July 31, 2019 Share Posted July 31, 2019 3 minutes ago, Morgan said: That’s either a compliment or an insult. Think I’ll toss. It was an insulting compliment! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Serge Posted July 31, 2019 Share Posted July 31, 2019 Whatever it's called it's next door to the fantastic Tanjore restaurant. Authentic South Indian dishes and BYOB! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Locky Posted July 31, 2019 Share Posted July 31, 2019 3 minutes ago, Morgan said: Yeah, I know that one too. Opposite Sandy Bells? There was definitely two McSorleys at one point though. It seems as though you're spot on Morgan. Found pictures of it on Google and everything. My dad has lived in Buccleuch Street for 22 years and can't say I ever noticed it. Love that area but probably don't go enough to notice some things like that. It mustn't have been there very long at all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shanks said no Posted July 31, 2019 Share Posted July 31, 2019 (edited) Hiccups around 1981 when Maggie Rae asked us to leave because a girl got her breasts out re mcsorleys/doghouse Edited July 31, 2019 by The Frenchman Returns Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I P Knightley Posted July 31, 2019 Share Posted July 31, 2019 1 hour ago, Boris said: I've never heard it called that before... It comes from the song (to the tune of Jambalya) "Don't be shy Show's yer pie Gie's a gobble For tonight I'm gonna sh46 something awful..." It's the lady's 'pie' and, in the right mood, it gets warm, a bit like an oven. Hence, the dunghammocks being 'draped on the pie oven' is a phrase to say, merely, that the lady sported underwear. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shanks said no Posted July 31, 2019 Share Posted July 31, 2019 www.scotsman.com/news-2-15012/feared-landlady-maggie-dies-at-73-1-875016/amp doghouse still tied to another pub down Leith way, will find out its name as my boy Is friendly with the landlady Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boris Posted July 31, 2019 Share Posted July 31, 2019 6 minutes ago, I P Knightley said: It comes from the song (to the tune of Jambalya) "Don't be shy Show's yer pie Gie's a gobble For tonight I'm gonna sh46 something awful..." It's the lady's 'pie' and, in the right mood, it gets warm, a bit like an oven. Hence, the dunghammocks being 'draped on the pie oven' is a phrase to say, merely, that the lady sported underwear. They should get you on QI! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shanks said no Posted July 31, 2019 Share Posted July 31, 2019 6 minutes ago, The Frenchman Returns said: www.scotsman.com/news-2-15012/feared-landlady-maggie-dies-at-73-1-875016/amp doghouse still tied to another pub down Leith way, will find out its name as my boy Is friendly with the landlady Doghouse has a tie in or same owner as the Mousetrap at 180 Leith Walk, so its not the same pub mentioned in the Scotsman article on Baltic St Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morgan Posted July 31, 2019 Share Posted July 31, 2019 42 minutes ago, Serge said: Whatever it's called it's next door to the fantastic Tanjore restaurant. Authentic South Indian dishes and BYOB! That’s it Serge! Tanjore is brilliant, you’re quite right. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morgan Posted July 31, 2019 Share Posted July 31, 2019 55 minutes ago, Boris said: It was an insulting compliment! Aye, I’ll take that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pasquale for King Posted July 31, 2019 Share Posted July 31, 2019 3 hours ago, dannymack said: The pub directly opposite the Odeon Cinema in South Clerk Street, once known as The Old Vic' but what was it called after that. Infamous Landlady Maggie Rae ran the pub and famously draped her underwear on the Pie Oven. They had to drop McEwans because a couple bought the rights to the name, Heineken wanted to stop making McEwans 70/-&80/- because they have to pay for the privilege of using the name. It’s also why McCowans is called that and not McEwans. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pasquale for King Posted July 31, 2019 Share Posted July 31, 2019 18 minutes ago, The Frenchman Returns said: Doghouse has a tie in or same owner as the Mousetrap at 180 Leith Walk, so its not the same pub mentioned in the Scotsman article on Baltic St Same owner I believe, staff flit between the two. Doghouse and Mousetrap are good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shanks said no Posted July 31, 2019 Share Posted July 31, 2019 Just now, Pasquale for King said: Same owner I believe, staff flit between the two. Doghouse and Mousetrap are good. Yes son says it’s owned by 2 blokes / Heineken Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stuart Lyon Posted July 31, 2019 Share Posted July 31, 2019 Never knew about the McSorely's name or Hiccups for that matter. Thanks for that I'll add it to the mix. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pasquale for King Posted July 31, 2019 Share Posted July 31, 2019 37 minutes ago, The Frenchman Returns said: Yes son says it’s owned by 2 blokes / Heineken It was owned by S&N when it was called the McEwans Alehouse, then the Alehouse but not sure when it was sold. Heineken bought S&N 5-10 years ago. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the general Posted July 31, 2019 Share Posted July 31, 2019 22 minutes ago, Stuart Lyon said: Never knew about the McSorely's name or Hiccups for that matter. Thanks for that I'll add it to the mix. Was definitely both ... hiccups had a really good sunday maybury league team. It wasn't mcsorleys for that long and didn't seem to bother much with live music Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I P Knightley Posted July 31, 2019 Share Posted July 31, 2019 1 hour ago, Boris said: They should get you on QI! I could strap on the pink bow tie (which sounds like a euphemism in itself) and rejuvenate this masterpiece. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boris Posted July 31, 2019 Share Posted July 31, 2019 6 hours ago, I P Knightley said: I could strap on the pink bow tie (which sounds like a euphemism in itself) and rejuvenate this masterpiece. Oo-er missus! Genius. What about this? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dannymack Posted July 31, 2019 Author Share Posted July 31, 2019 Brilliant guys cheers for the added contribution. Hiccups is also a name that escaped our memories. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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