systemx Posted March 2, 2014 Share Posted March 2, 2014 System X is correct about Swanny's location. It is 50 yards up the hill from Leslie's. Jamie's has been the Bierex for about 9/10 years I think. I used to drink in Jamies but dislike the wine bar style of the Bierex. Systemx - do you know it from visiting Newington TE? Sorry SL (Three years late) Answer is Yes. I was an Exchange TO,funnily enough it was and still is a SystemX Exchange Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stuart Lyon Posted March 3, 2014 Author Share Posted March 3, 2014 WavyGravy - can't find any info re Le Vineyard. Any idea what street it was on? SystemX - typical engineer late for everything. Did you ever work at the now demolished Woodcroft? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeylandJambo Posted March 3, 2014 Share Posted March 3, 2014 Used to enjoy a pint or two in whitsons on junction st a few years ago. Grotty old place but he looked after his pipes. It was the usual place to meet up on a Saturday after the golf. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stuart Lyon Posted March 3, 2014 Author Share Posted March 3, 2014 Whitson's is currently Wilkie's. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sydney Posted March 3, 2014 Share Posted March 3, 2014 It was the Merrymaker after it was Fairleys There was a big cat of some sort in a cage in the bar when it was Fairleys people always claim. I remember thr big cat story. It wasnt true, though? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crunchy frog Posted March 3, 2014 Share Posted March 3, 2014 I live over the road from it, the guy that runs it, I've been told, used to compete in the Tour De France. He does cycle to the pub and the pub name is that of a mountain, I think, that is part of the TDF route. I've never been in it but think I will give it a try. At least it is not full of Hibees like a few of them round there. Murray Mackean is the owner, he does the Shavers Weekly drinking fanzine and was the original "Naked Man" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeylandJambo Posted March 3, 2014 Share Posted March 3, 2014 Whitson's is currently Wilkie's. I've beer dahn sath for 20 years. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
systemx Posted March 3, 2014 Share Posted March 3, 2014 WavyGravy - can't find any info re Le Vineyard. Any idea what street it was on? SystemX - typical engineer late for everything. Did you ever work at the now demolished Woodcroft? A couple of times Edinburgh K.Used to go in for team meetings in the early nineties Work with Bob McCracken who used to be at Woodcroft Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
graham Posted March 3, 2014 Share Posted March 3, 2014 Any information regarding Le Vineyard in Portobello. Was it a bar/club or a resteraunt? Looked a bit chicken in a basket if memory serves me right. it was Misty's nightclub in a former life! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The White Cockade Posted March 3, 2014 Share Posted March 3, 2014 what happened to Biancos? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the general Posted March 3, 2014 Share Posted March 3, 2014 Murray Mackean is the owner, he does the Shavers Weekly drinking fanzine and was the original "Naked Man" ah interesting used to drink with him in Black Bos Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the general Posted March 3, 2014 Share Posted March 3, 2014 what happened to Biancos? now Angels Share Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The White Cockade Posted March 3, 2014 Share Posted March 3, 2014 now Angels Share cheers mate Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heyzues Posted March 3, 2014 Share Posted March 3, 2014 Anyone drink in the auld claken that was a dive Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Mighty Thor Posted March 3, 2014 Share Posted March 3, 2014 Dizzies was just off Leith Walk, on Iona Street. It's still a pub (maybe restaurant) now. Certainly was. It was on the corner of iona st and buchanan st. I lived above it in the early 90's. Home of quite possibly the shittest karaoke on the planet in 1992. I mind the old boiler behind the bar used to wear lace tops with no bra which was mildly disturbing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scott herbertson Posted March 3, 2014 Share Posted March 3, 2014 I remember thr big cat story. It wasnt true, though? Oh Yes it was Wild Cat - Fairleys "Yes, it was indeed a black puma, and the lady mentioned was my ex- partner, Marjori Williamson. The story she told me was the bar was closed she had fallen asleep in the toilets. When she awoke and came out of the toilet the Puma them attacked her. This happened long before i new her. If you find out anything regarding this, could you keep me updated please, just for history reasons and my our daughter are interested." Derek added: Looking for Marjori "I no longer live in Edinburgh. I sold up and left, around two years ago now. I bought a place out west. As far as I know Marjori is still in Edinburgh. She used to beg on the streets a couple of years back. I don't know where she is now. We are trying to locate her though." Derek: August 3, 2008 Answer 7 Ian Cropper Edinburgh Thank you to Ian Cropper who wrote: Wild Cat - Fairleys "I was interested in the 'Black Panther' kept in Fairleys. People on the EdinPhoto web site have confirmed the existence of the 'cat in the cage' but the time span as to when it was there varies. I joined the Police in 1979 and worked in Leith. I think 'Fairleys' was the 'Trade Winds' or Westward Ho' by this time. I got a call to the pub one weekend in 1979 or 1980 and can confirm, without question, there was a black cat, I would say a Panther, in a cage, behind the bar. It's not the kind of thing you forget easily. To this day, funnily enough, I have not been in another pub with a wild animal in a cage!" http://www.edinphoto...th_wild_cat.htm remember my stepfather (who was a shipping agent) talking about it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CornhillHearts Posted March 3, 2014 Share Posted March 3, 2014 ah interesting used to drink with him in Black Bos Murray also has the old illicit still at tolcross. Good lad Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bighusref Posted March 3, 2014 Share Posted March 3, 2014 Jack of Hearts joins the name change knob jockery? I don't want to live in this world any more. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the general Posted March 4, 2014 Share Posted March 4, 2014 Anyone drink in the auld claken that was a dive around 20 of ended up in there after a new year derby at fester road was called off at the last minute...managed to charm the regulars but it was a bit heavy for a spell Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sydney Posted March 4, 2014 Share Posted March 4, 2014 Oh Yes it was Wild Cat - Fairleys "Yes, it was indeed a black puma, and the lady mentioned was my ex- partner, Marjori Williamson. The story she told me was the bar was closed she had fallen asleep in the toilets. When she awoke and came out of the toilet the Puma them attacked her. This happened long before i new her. If you find out anything regarding this, could you keep me updated please, just for history reasons and my our daughter are interested." Derek added: Looking for Marjori "I no longer live in Edinburgh. I sold up and left, around two years ago now. I bought a place out west. As far as I know Marjori is still in Edinburgh. She used to beg on the streets a couple of years back. I don't know where she is now. We are trying to locate her though." Derek: August 3, 2008 Answer 7 Ian Cropper Edinburgh Thank you to Ian Cropper who wrote: Wild Cat - Fairleys "I was interested in the 'Black Panther' kept in Fairleys. People on the EdinPhoto web site have confirmed the existence of the 'cat in the cage' but the time span as to when it was there varies. I joined the Police in 1979 and worked in Leith. I think 'Fairleys' was the 'Trade Winds' or Westward Ho' by this time. I got a call to the pub one weekend in 1979 or 1980 and can confirm, without question, there was a black cat, I would say a Panther, in a cage, behind the bar. It's not the kind of thing you forget easily. To this day, funnily enough, I have not been in another pub with a wild animal in a cage!" http://www.edinphoto...th_wild_cat.htm remember my stepfather (who was a shipping agent) talking about it brilliant, thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamboInSouthsea Posted March 4, 2014 Share Posted March 4, 2014 ah interesting used to drink with him in Black Bos Jeez, that's a blast from the past...used to love that boozer, good for bevvie before going out to clubs like Shaft and whatnot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian Whittaker's Tache Posted March 4, 2014 Share Posted March 4, 2014 Is the Melville Lounge on still on William Street? There used to be a pile of us drank in there after games years ago. I remember choring a huge mirror off the wall by shoving up the front of my pringle v neck and being that steaming that I dropped it on the cut thru to Charlotte Square. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The White Cockade Posted March 4, 2014 Share Posted March 4, 2014 Used to work for Lothian Region and Friday night we all hit the pub Usually went to the Malt Shovel before hitting Buster Browns I'ms sure there was another pub right next door to Malt Shovel but memory is going On occasion we also went to Oddfellows, Sansy Bells or down the Grassmarket Rumours or Cinderella's later on if we were still standing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian Whittaker's Tache Posted March 4, 2014 Share Posted March 4, 2014 Used to work for Lothian Region and Friday night we all hit the pub Usually went to the Malt Shovel before hitting Buster Browns I'ms sure there was another pub right next door to Malt Shovel but memory is going On occasion we also went to Oddfellows, Sansy Bells or down the Grassmarket Rumours or Cinderella's later on if we were still standing I was a regular in Busters in my youth. According to popular myth the big mirror in the mens toilets was one of those two way jobs that allowed the door staff to see any bother kicking off in the bogs. Big Tommy wasnt a bouncer to be messed with either! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Say What Again Posted March 4, 2014 Share Posted March 4, 2014 Jack of Hearts joins the name change knob jockery? I don't want to live in this world any more. I regret it, man Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stuart Lyon Posted March 4, 2014 Author Share Posted March 4, 2014 Pub next to Malt Shovel Curently Eco Vino Previous incarnations Wig & Pen The Mary Kings Tavern Drew Nicol's Malt Shovel Too The Horse Shoe Bar Coppers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The White Cockade Posted March 4, 2014 Share Posted March 4, 2014 Coppers that's the on I remember Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Real Maroonblood Posted March 4, 2014 Share Posted March 4, 2014 Is the Melville Lounge on still on William Street? There used to be a pile of us drank in there after games years ago. I remember choring a huge mirror off the wall by shoving up the front of my pringle v neck and being that steaming that I dropped it on the cut thru to Charlotte Square. Yes it is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fordy Posted March 7, 2014 Share Posted March 7, 2014 Does anyone remember it being called the Merrymaker or Merchants? When I err...frequented it, it was the Merrymaker. A more genteel, welcoming hostelry one would be hard to find... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the general Posted March 7, 2014 Share Posted March 7, 2014 Is the Melville Lounge on still on William Street? There used to be a pile of us drank in there after games years ago. I remember choring a huge mirror off the wall by shoving up the front of my pringle v neck and being that steaming that I dropped it on the cut thru to Charlotte Square. changed owners about a year ago .. previous manager runs Scotts and is a cracking Hearts puba lot of the old Melville regulars gor there now ... ?2.50 a pint of Best and Carling Sunday to Wednesday Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Biffa Bacon Posted March 7, 2014 Share Posted March 7, 2014 Can anyone confirm that Bert's Bar in William Street used to be called The Auld House and it had a tree growing through the middle of the pub floor? Yep definately an artificial tree, I seem to recall a raised area towards the back of the pub and the tree was beside the stairs, although Bert's is on the same level, so it must have been quite a refit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Real Maroonblood Posted March 7, 2014 Share Posted March 7, 2014 changed owners about a year ago .. previous manager runs Scotts and is a cracking Hearts pub a lot of the old Melville regulars gor there now ... ?2.50 a pint of Best and Carling Sunday to Wednesday Carling and Best scoosh = shite. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Say What Again Posted March 7, 2014 Share Posted March 7, 2014 Any information regarding Le Vineyard in Portobello. Was it a bar/club or a resteraunt? Looked a bit chicken in a basket if memory serves me right. Just asked my mate and he says you're correct. It was the George Picturehouse, then Mistys nightclub, then Le Vineyard, then East Coast Hibernian Supports Club. It shut down after that. It was opposite what is now the St Andrews chippy on Porty High St. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
systemx Posted March 7, 2014 Share Posted March 7, 2014 Used to go to Mistys after the Backmarker didnt like it tho Sure it was owned by Eddie Ramsay who had his finger in a lot of pies.His brother Norrie had ice cream vans.That is tonights useless info peeps Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
portobellojambo1 Posted March 7, 2014 Share Posted March 7, 2014 it was Misty's nightclub in a former life! The Harry Lauder Lounge was in the night club from memory. Think it is flats now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
portobellojambo1 Posted March 7, 2014 Share Posted March 7, 2014 Just asked my mate and he says you're correct. It was the George Picturehouse, then Mistys nightclub, then Le Vineyard, then East Coast Hibernian Supports Club. It shut down after that. It was opposite what is now the St Andrews chippy on Porty High St. Between being the George/Central picture house and becoming Mistys there was period in between when it was a bingo hall (think the cinema closed very early 1960's) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
graham Posted March 7, 2014 Share Posted March 7, 2014 The Harry Lauder Lounge was in the night club from memory. Think it is flats now. upstairs with the night club downstairs. Flats now like lots of pubs. Sad times! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArcticJambo Posted March 7, 2014 Share Posted March 7, 2014 I was a regular in Busters in my youth. According to popular myth the big mirror in the mens toilets was one of those two way jobs that allowed the door staff to see any bother kicking off in the bogs. Big Tommy wasnt a bouncer to be messed with either! Good lad Tommy. Ever know what became of him? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hueyview Posted March 8, 2014 Share Posted March 8, 2014 As a lad i used to go in with older pals to Anabels and Cinderellas at Stockbridge , early 80s. I remember as a kid being underage in Durkins and the Snuff Box both Holyrood. i saw a terable slashing in the later. So man memories. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scott herbertson Posted March 8, 2014 Share Posted March 8, 2014 Between being the George/Central picture house and becoming Mistys there was period in between when it was a bingo hall (think the cinema closed very early 1960's) Think it closed mid 60s cos i certainly saw a matinee or two in there Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Say What Again Posted March 8, 2014 Share Posted March 8, 2014 Between being the George/Central picture house My mate will be delighted you've mentioned the central. That's what he said originally and was shot down by folk saying it was the George. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scott herbertson Posted March 8, 2014 Share Posted March 8, 2014 My mate will be delighted you've mentioned the central. That's what he said originally and was shot down by folk saying it was the George. when it wa the george we referred to it as the 'flea pit' I remember being up at the back and it was pretty grotty - must have been shortly before it closed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frank skinner Posted March 8, 2014 Share Posted March 8, 2014 Anybody else remember. Lord Toms Bull and Bush Burnt Post Rakes Gatsby's Cotters Howff Lord darnley The Rutland Westwoods Old Hundred Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The White Cockade Posted March 8, 2014 Share Posted March 8, 2014 Anybody else remember. Lord Toms Bull and Bush Burnt Post Rakes Gatsby's Cotters Howff Lord darnley The Rutland Westwoods Old Hundred aye spent many a Friday night up Lothian Road or the West End Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stuart Lyon Posted March 8, 2014 Author Share Posted March 8, 2014 Bull & Bush - originally the Lothian Bar then the Viceroy then Big Daddy o's Lord Tom's - Festival Tavern, Shades & Hobgoblins Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alfred Posted March 8, 2014 Share Posted March 8, 2014 The Clock? :-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The White Cockade Posted March 8, 2014 Share Posted March 8, 2014 what was the place on Lothian Road - The Garage/Joe's Garage? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tasavallan Posted March 8, 2014 Share Posted March 8, 2014 Any time I saw them they looked like it was a long time since they had been girls. Go-go wifies more like. I recall hearing the phrase "the maer ye clap, the maer ye see" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tasavallan Posted March 8, 2014 Share Posted March 8, 2014 I still have a copy of the Edinburgh Pub Guide from the late 70s that I enjoy reading for nostalgia sake. Just along from the Oxford Bar in Young Street is a pub that is named the Cambridge Bar or more colloquially "The lager drinker's retreat" due to the curmudgeonly nature of the then owner of the Oxford Bar who had an aversion to serving the English, lager and half-pints. It was the only pub that would close for the festival for the reason of "I'll hae nae foreigners drinking in my pub". . My mates, who were in our 20s in the 80s, still tend to call pubs by their names of that era. When I am back in Edinburgh and am told the name of a pub to meet in, I usually have to go back at least two name changes before I recognise it. Which is why we usually pick the Cafe Royal or the Guildford to meet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tasavallan Posted March 8, 2014 Share Posted March 8, 2014 Last post on here. I had my first underage drink in The Purple Onion as a 16 yr old. The pub has long gone - anyone remember where it was located? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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