ginga Posted May 15, 2017 Share Posted May 15, 2017 Anyone remember a cafe called "Mr Smith's", on Lothian Road? It was a popular hangout back during the original Mod days. (Precambrian ) Yes, It was Velveteen recently until it was converted to a Mexican restaurant called Topolobamba. Was Mr Smith's in the 1960's, was Lord Tom's and Hobgoblins. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shanks said no Posted May 15, 2017 Share Posted May 15, 2017 Back in the early 80's there was a pub on Nicholson Street opposite what is now the Mosque Kitchen. What was it called? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tazio Posted May 15, 2017 Share Posted May 15, 2017 Yes, It was Velveteen recently until it was converted to a Mexican restaurant called Topolobamba. Was Mr Smith's in the 1960's, was Lord Tom's and Hobgoblins. Used to be referred to as the Libyan Embassy when it was Lord Tom's as a lot of the Arab students in town hung out there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Real Maroonblood Posted May 16, 2017 Share Posted May 16, 2017 Back in the early 80's there was a pub on Nicholson Street opposite what is now the Mosque Kitchen. What was it called? It might have been The Rat Trap. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crunchy frog Posted May 16, 2017 Share Posted May 16, 2017 The Bay Horse, Henderson Street. Now Sofia or something. Was my Grandad's shop for 40 years Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stuart Lyon Posted May 16, 2017 Share Posted May 16, 2017 Latterly Doolittles it is now a bookies - previous names The Rat Trap, Palace Bar and The Empire Palace Bar Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Real Maroonblood Posted May 16, 2017 Share Posted May 16, 2017 Wee Andersons. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stuart Lyon Posted May 16, 2017 Share Posted May 16, 2017 Wee anderson's is in West Nicholson Street - was called Nic Anderson's for a wee while Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Real Maroonblood Posted May 16, 2017 Share Posted May 16, 2017 Wee anderson's is in West Nicholson Street - was called Nic Anderson's for a wee while It was opposite The Southsider in West Richmond Street. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the general Posted May 16, 2017 Share Posted May 16, 2017 Back in the early 80's there was a pub on Nicholson Street opposite what is now the Mosque Kitchen. What was it called? what was the one on the other corner , now a KFC I think Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the general Posted May 16, 2017 Share Posted May 16, 2017 Wine Glass Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stuart Lyon Posted May 16, 2017 Share Posted May 16, 2017 See post 106 for photo of disco/bart on site of KFC http://www.hmfckickback.co.uk/index.php?/topic/133468-old-southside-pubs/page-3 Wine Glass later names Reverie, Rainbow Room, and now the South Pour Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wentworth jambo Posted May 16, 2017 Share Posted May 16, 2017 Burke & Baldies......was open until 4am and they still had lock ins !! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dboy Posted May 16, 2017 Share Posted May 16, 2017 The Bay Horse, Henderson Street. Now Sofia or something. Was my Grandad's shop for 40 years Lived opposite the Bay Horse from late 70's as a kid then it became my local...ran by Colin Mc........... when I was a lad. Small pool room at the back where you had to use a shortened cue for certain shots Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tazio Posted May 16, 2017 Share Posted May 16, 2017 The Bay Horse, Henderson Street. Now Sofia or something. Was my Grandad's shop for 40 years Always useful for a quick pint after signing on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crunchy frog Posted May 16, 2017 Share Posted May 16, 2017 Lived opposite the Bay Horse from late 70's as a kid then it became my local...ran by Colin Mc........... when I was a lad. Small pool room at the back where you had to use a shortened cue for certain shots Colin is my uncle. It was my grandad's name over the door but Colin basically ran it. Now lives in the Borders. I went in a few months ago and they still have the wee bell on the wall in the pool room that you rang if you wanted service! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crunchy frog Posted May 16, 2017 Share Posted May 16, 2017 He must have had a few tales to tell! He certainly never took any shit! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dboy Posted May 16, 2017 Share Posted May 16, 2017 Colin is my uncle. It was my grandad's name over the door but Colin basically ran it. Now lives in the Borders. I went in a few months ago and they still have the wee bell on the wall in the pool room that you rang if you wanted service! And they have painted over that fantastic wooden bar...yeah I remember Colin and his son, Kenny? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crunchy frog Posted May 16, 2017 Share Posted May 16, 2017 And they have painted over that fantastic wooden bar...yeah I remember Colin and his son, Kenny? Yeah, Kenny. A good lad to have on your side! When my grandad retired and the BH was sold in about 86 they bought the Consort in Great Junction Street and cleaned it up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tazio Posted May 16, 2017 Share Posted May 16, 2017 Yeah, Kenny. A good lad to have on your side! When my grandad retired and the BH was sold in about 86 they bought the Consort in Great Junction Street and cleaned it up. Where was that on Junction Street? Was it between the Tam O'Shanter and Leith Walk? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JWL Posted May 16, 2017 Share Posted May 16, 2017 Burke & Baldies......was open until 4am and they still had lock ins !! Was that Bubbles, The Spiral etc? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crunchy frog Posted May 16, 2017 Share Posted May 16, 2017 Where was that on Junction Street? Was it between the Tam O'Shanter and Leith Walk?That's it. Became Macphersons Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J.T.F.Robertson Posted May 16, 2017 Share Posted May 16, 2017 Back in the early 80's there was a pub on Nicholson Street opposite what is now the Mosque Kitchen. What was it called? It might have been The Rat Trap. It was called the Rat Trap for a long time before the 80's. I remember my parents would go there and that goes back to the 60's. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J.T.F.Robertson Posted May 16, 2017 Share Posted May 16, 2017 Used to be referred to as the Libyan Embassy when it was Lord Tom's as a lot of the Arab students in town hung out there.I was in there a number of times but hadn't realised 'til now I was actually travelling back to my Mr Smith's days. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Real Maroonblood Posted May 17, 2017 Share Posted May 17, 2017 It was called the Rat Trap for a long time before the 80's. I remember my parents would go there and that goes back to the 60's. https://m.facebook.com/lostedinburgh/posts/153238318144145 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luckyBatistuta Posted May 17, 2017 Share Posted May 17, 2017 The Red Lion in leith walk also open early doors, for the seasoned turps nudgers was that the tiny wee boozer that a fair few posties used to go to early doors? Yup and they also used the 'Old Salt' and 'Neighbours' which was on the corner of McDonald Road and Hopetoun Crescent which is now a Co-op Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luckyBatistuta Posted May 17, 2017 Share Posted May 17, 2017 Not a pub but...coasters/Outerlimits remember that place? the guy with the white shirt and the dodgy tash thinking he's cool lol, I remember I used to get lucky in there Had a good laugh watching that. Seeing some of the dancers there, reminded me of a guy who thought he was the greatest dancer in Edinburgh. He used to do the same little walk come dance all the time and always on his own. His name was James B*****, anyone remember that dance Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luckyBatistuta Posted May 17, 2017 Share Posted May 17, 2017 Big Johns Hideaway? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joe.gausden Posted May 17, 2017 Share Posted May 17, 2017 Colin is my uncle. It was my grandad's name over the door but Colin basically ran it. Now lives in the Borders. I went in a few months ago and they still have the wee bell on the wall in the pool room that you rang if you wanted service! Are you a cousin of Joe, Zander, Stuart etc? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Punks No Deid Posted May 17, 2017 Share Posted May 17, 2017 Golden Gates was a really good boozer when Larry (or Laurie) had it. Decent place to go to before games v The Vermin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stuart Lyon Posted May 17, 2017 Share Posted May 17, 2017 My dad took me to the Golden Gates for a celebratory pint after I passed my driving test! Don't think that would happen now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JWL Posted May 17, 2017 Share Posted May 17, 2017 Yup and they also used the 'Old Salt' and 'Neighbours' which was on the corner of McDonald Road and Hopetoun Crescent which is now a Co-op Neighbours was a decent boozer in its day when Sarah ran it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Say What Again Posted May 17, 2017 Share Posted May 17, 2017 I used to collect the beer vouchers my old boy gave me, from the Golden Gates. 'Go get them yirsel' from the cellar, then off down the road with a case of Export and a case of Castaway Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luckyBatistuta Posted May 17, 2017 Share Posted May 17, 2017 Neighbours was a decent boozer in its day when Sarah ran it. Can't actually remember much about the place even though I was drinking in it loads of times Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crunchy frog Posted May 17, 2017 Share Posted May 17, 2017 Are you a cousin of Joe, Zander, Stuart etc?Stuart aye. I think the others may be second cousins Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PsychocAndy Posted May 17, 2017 Share Posted May 17, 2017 I might have been thinking of the Ferryboat?Rinty and Sheba were the 2 when May and Kenny had it.I used to walk them during diner time at Craigie. Sent from my FRD-L09 using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PsychocAndy Posted May 17, 2017 Share Posted May 17, 2017 Not a pub but...coasters/Outerlimits remember that place? the guy with the white shirt and the dodgy tash thinking he's cool lol, I remember I used to get lucky in there Alton Towers, paid to get in but the rides were free. Sent from my FRD-L09 using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Findlay Posted May 18, 2017 Share Posted May 18, 2017 Golden Gates was a really good boozer when Larry (or Laurie) had it. Decent place to go to before games v The Vermin Christopher Berra's dad's watering hole when it was open. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Punks No Deid Posted May 18, 2017 Share Posted May 18, 2017 Larry who ran The Golden Gates as he was known in Edinburgh was Laurie in his home village. He worked with my grampa n when I lived in Bingham I went in a few times. He always made sure my first pint was on the house, proper gentleman n old school landlord Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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