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Drouthy Neebors Chelsea Edinburgh
Fab wee pub, a double gordons gin AND tonic for £3.49!! Friendly clean and great atmosphere, ok toilets are upstairs but cant fault cleanliness of ladies or the rest of the pub for that matter, we will be back
Saturday, August 25, 2012	Rating: rosettes

Negociants Miriam Edinburgh
Nice place................... ..........only ruined by the smell of cannabis whafting in throuh the window from the garden.
Tuesday, July 3, 2012	Rating: rosettes

Sandy Bells Bar Anonymous Edinburgh recommended
Highly recommended I went back 5 times on my holiday in Edinburgh
Tuesday, May 22, 2012	Rating: No rosettes

Doctors Bar hana Edinburgh 10/10 for the worst food ever
Ridiculously over-priced. Baked potato with cheese - or rather cheese glued to the plate and none on the actual potato. The salad looked a week old, my guess is the cheap tesco brand? Chicken burger - looked like 2 defrosted chicken breasts with a piece of raw bacon on-top. Sickening. My advice - sack the chef and buy some fresh food!
Wednesday, April 4, 2012	Rating: No rosettes

Sandy Bells Bar Jill Manners Edinburgh Totally Gone Downhill
I hate to say it, but I will not be back either. The druggie staff seem to have no regard whatsoever for the customers.
Saturday, October 8, 2011	Rating: No rosettes

Sandy Bells Bar Mark Inch Edinburgh Won't Be Back!
I was reminded of the old joke what do you find under a ponytail? Answer: A horse's ass. on a visit to Sandy Bell's yesterday. I've been in and out of this bar for nearly 40 years, but after yesterday, I won't be back. I ordered a pint of IPA and a wine, £5.50 handed over a £20 note and got £4.50 change. I immediately queried this and was treated like I was an idiot. I was accused of only handing over a £10 note, 'cos there's only one in the till an it wasn't there 5 minutes ago. The guy sitting next to me had just paid for his drink with a £10 note he later told me and the barmaid. Then I had to wait 10 minutes whist the barman checked the tills. After all that I was grudgingly handed 2 £5 notes with a mumbled, that's never happened before. All I can say is Nice Try Mate but pick on some less awake next time. I won't be back under your stewardship!
Saturday, August 20, 2011	Rating: No rosettes

Doctors Bar sah Edinburgh Gone downhill a lot lately
Doctor's still have some good real ales on tap, but the food it awful
Sunday, July 17, 2011	Rating: rosettes

Captains Bar Frank Edinburgh Loving this pub
What a great friendly bar, love the music and love the atmosphere. A nice mixed crowd, some locals and some tourists. Very welcoming.
Sunday, May 22, 2011	Rating: No rosettes

Frankenstein john Edinburgh Another great night!
Another great night!
Wednesday, January 26, 2011	Rating: rosettes

Meadow Bar Jeanette Edinburgh Would go back
Good pub food, friendly staff, very helpful with arranging parties etc. in the function room upstairs. Great place both for a meal, a drink, coffee or a party!
Tuesday, August 24, 2010	Rating: rosettes

Sandy Bells Bar TC Edinburgh Lost its charm
Sadly have to agree that Bells has lost its charm. Not as welcoming or friendly as before. Musicians seemed to be playing by the numbers. Bring back Charlie!
Tuesday, August 10, 2010	Rating: rosettes

Royal Oak david Edinburgh
heather it is celtic david am i still ok to go in for a drink with karen good pub good music good bar staff take care david
Thursday, July 22, 2010	Rating: No rosettes

Captains Bar James Edinburgh Great little bar
This is a fabulous traditional little bar, tastefully done, very neat and friendly and there seems to always be some live music.
Wednesday, June 30, 2010	Rating: rosettes

Captains Bar Sheila Edinburgh Traditonal Old pub
A hidden gem! In the heart of historic Edinburgh and beside The Old College University quadrant. We came across this by accident but the lady behind the bar was very friendly. The pub was recently re-opened and has traditional folk music in the evenings. A young girl came in and played violin on the afternoon that we were there. She seemed to have a few friends sitting with her and it was a wonderful atmosphere if a little quiet.
Thursday, June 24, 2010	Rating: rosettes

Sandy Bells Bar Fred Edinburgh Lost its charm
One for the tourists these days, locals not made to feel welcome anymore, pints are fine though
Tuesday, June 15, 2010	Rating: rosettes

Frankenstein sam Edinburgh great nite

Friday, April 30, 2010	Rating: rosettes

Sandy Bells Bar Rimma Edinburgh My Love
I love Sandy Bells, I remember it very often.
Sunday, February 7, 2010	Rating: rosettes

Beluga john Edinburgh Closed
Been closed for a long time now. It has been a Revolution bar for a few years now.
Monday, December 21, 2009	Rating: No rosettes

Native State Niknar riatsila Edinburgh Amazin
Great atmosphere, the friendliest of staff, melt in the mouth food, Great selection of draught and bottled beer and huge selection of spirits, coffee served too. What more do u want?
Thursday, November 6, 2008	Rating: rosettes

Doctors Bar Jim Edinburgh Polar
A fantastic pub, loved the cask ales (best I have had in Scotland) would definitely recommend
Friday, May 23, 2008	Rating: rosettes

Doctors Bar Matt Izdinsky Edinburgh
Doctors has a new manager, the best ever, so it is worth visiting and the place is gonna rock!
Saturday, February 10, 2007	Rating: rosettes

Junction Bar Anonymous Edinburgh
I sat on the bar and took a crap. Yep I did ha eh..
Friday, February 9, 2007	Rating: No rosettes

Junction Bar Anonymous Edinburgh
Great pub great food! great night out cheers kieran
Tuesday, February 6, 2007	Rating: rosettes

Brass Monkey Natalie...hawaii Edinburgh love it!!!
I came to Edinburgh for two weeks and spent most of it hanging out in the Brass Monkey. Everyone who works there is great and the pub it's self is a friendly and clean environment. You can meet people from all around the world and if you go I bet you'll have a blast!
Saturday, January 13, 2007	Rating: No rosettes

Blind Poet J cassidy Edinburgh Friendly place and a great laugh
Great staff, loads of fun. They put on loads of good stuff including bands and DJ's. Great for students and the rest.
Wednesday, January 10, 2007	Rating: rosettes

Dagda Bar Rob Peacock Edinburgh Definitely worth popping in
Great atmosphere - a cosy, friendly vibe. Agree with the last reviewer - it must be the best jukebox in Edinburgh. Always a couple of cracking real ales on too.
Sunday, October 15, 2006	Rating: rosettes

Brass Monkey Ryan Blackwood Edinburgh Geat bar! It's the people that make it!
Just read some less than flattering remarks elsewhere about the unsympathetic refurbishment - apparently Gordon Brown and Donald Dewar. Despite the few flaws The Brass Monkey is one of my favourite bars in Edinburgh! It's great that you can really lounge about and make new friends very quicky.
Monday, September 25, 2006	Rating: rosettes

William McEwens Trisha Edinburgh Great pub
We've been there recently and were amazed at the changes - clean, friendly, inviting.
Friday, September 1, 2006	Rating: rosettes

Brass Monkey C Edinburgh hot barmen...
I totally subscribe to the bar man who works there is soooo hot! - not sure we're talking about the same one, but hey... ;) Oh...and YES, and it's a cool atmosphere,love the back room to lounge in.
Tuesday, August 22, 2006	Rating: rosettes

Dagda Bar Gordon Littlejohn Edinburgh Great Beer, Great Tunes, Great Service
friendly bar staff, v pleasent atmosphere, fantastic selection of imported beers at very reasonable prices for the quality
Tuesday, August 15, 2006	Rating: rosettes

Brass Monkey Yeah! Edinburgh Yeah!
Yeah!
Saturday, May 6, 2006	Rating: rosettes

Sandy Bells Bar Diane Taylor Edinburgh Brilliant music pub
Excellent! Wonderful ambience. The main musicians that I saw were 4 fiddlers, a guitarist, a bodhran player and a whistle and clarinet player. I asked if I could join them and played on my couple of egg shakers. It was very crowded! Do like I did and get there by 8.30 or you'll find yourself standing all evening.
Sunday, April 16, 2006	Rating: rosettes

Sandy Bells Bar elainemarie Edinburgh Great for tourists and locals
A great bar - I have taken numerous visitors from overseas (some of whom rarely,if ever, venture into bars). they all have loved the bar, the locals and of course the music. This is a must for visitors and locals.
Friday, April 14, 2006	Rating: rosettes

Swanys Lounge Bar Tam Edinburgh Amazing pub
Absolutely terrific staff, the friendliest pub in Scotland. Locals provide great chat from footie to astrology. Nothing too much bother when serving drinks. Great pub = the best
Saturday, January 7, 2006	Rating: rosettes

Old Bell Inn Colin Gardner Edinburgh The best reading pub
I lived in Edinburgh for about 3 months a few years back to get away from it all and write a book. I went to The Old Bell almost nightly to read books and enjoy a good pint. The atmosphere is perfect, not too bright but not too dim. Wooden tables, stone walls. Lovely!
Wednesday, December 28, 2005	Rating: rosettes

Southern Bar Adrian Edinburgh sterile
grey grey grey, what a boring lifeless pub. no longer can one find vets vomitting in the corner. no atmosphere, tryingto be a pretentious yah bar
Friday, November 25, 2005	Rating: No rosettes

Southern Bar Emma Edinburgh It has Changed!
This use to be a great student pub, where you could rely on the cheap drinks and grungy atmosphere! Now it has been modernized with adverse effect! It has changed so much that I can guarantee that it has lost most of its old customers! It’s no longer going to be my local!
Friday, November 18, 2005	Rating: rosettes

Sandy Bells Bar Oskar Fidjestøl Edinburgh Best pub in the world!
I have been in a few, and this was very special to me. The atmosphere is unique. To be called by my first name the third time I entered the pub, and also be invited to play along with some very fine musicians... It's really special. Although I didn't dare to play, I really enjoyed the offer and the occasionally wonderful music. It made my trip to Scotland. Michael is a good guy, may Sandy Bells prevail as a true part of Scottish culture in a rather touristic city. People and music gives a lot more to a tourist than a buying a red wig and a lousy bagpipe for five pounds. Thanks!
Friday, November 11, 2005	Rating: rosettes

Swanys Lounge Bar Emma Edinburgh LOVE IT!
I'm an aussie who worked at Swanys and loved it. I miss the banter and all the shite i got from the staff and the patrons. Lots of fun to be had!
Thursday, November 10, 2005	Rating: rosettes

Brass Monkey pleasance 2005 Edinburgh the bar man who works there is soooo hot!
the bar man who works there is soooo hot!
Sunday, November 6, 2005	Rating: rosettes

Dagda Bar Mark Packham Edinburgh Everything a pub should be.
Pleasant value for money drinks, comfortable furniture, well decorated room and good service.
Saturday, October 22, 2005	Rating: rosettes

Frankenstein Steve and Jeanette Edinburgh Its Alive!!
Definately alive on the saturday night we went but the menu was inviting and the staff friendly, it got louder too and being on the wrong side of 45 i had to leave. (My wife was with me) We did go back the following day around tea time when it was much quieter but the food was as good and the waitress just as nice. A worthwhile visit.
Monday, October 3, 2005	Rating: rosettes

Old Bell Inn Mike Schneider Edinburgh The New Bell is it!
I wasn't downstairs, but I visited the New Bell about two weeks ago and found it to be phantastic. The food, the wine, the service: I found it nothing short of perfect. I can fully understand the description of the duck dish described above.
Wednesday, September 28, 2005	Rating: rosettes

Dagda Bar mackie Edinburgh this will be my first stop on the way home
this will be my first stop on the way home
Thursday, August 18, 2005	Rating: rosettes

Pear Tree aquarius Edinburgh ya- dahlings!
Nice beer garden. Service depends on the staff. Sometimes good. Sometimes surly.
Thursday, August 18, 2005	Rating: rosettes

Dagda Bar Sean Cartwright Edinburgh cosy, friendly
Now boasts one of the best selections of Single Malt Whisky in the Edinburgh Southside, and a juke-box with a classic pop bias. Interesting guest ales and friendly banter are stock in trade.
Saturday, July 30, 2005	Rating: rosettes

Pear Tree John Edinburgh Message
Message for David McNaughton at Pear Tree Edinburgh. Please pass on that would be great. Hope you're doin OK. Having a nice time in Shetland. Phone no. is 01595 880865. Lots of love, Mum xx You are a brilliant boy. We all love you loads. Jean xx
Tuesday, June 28, 2005	Rating: No rosettes

Drouthy Neebors lucy Edinburgh i,m going back
went into drouthy neebors to meet a friend who regularily visits and was really surprised, this small pub has big personality, the staff are fantastic, spoke to a woman called lesley ( i think she was the boss) while i waited for my friend, she was so friendly, my friend was very late and she made the wait interesting. the other staff were very friendly too. there was decent music on, and great offers on student drinks, i'm going back this weekend!!!!
Tuesday, June 21, 2005	Rating: rosettes

Beluga Some Random Edinburgh FANTASTIC!
Beluga is the best ever! I love it!
Saturday, June 4, 2005	Rating: No rosettes

Old Bell Inn Mouelle Edinburgh Scotland's Nostalgia
Hello, i'm a french guy who lived in Edinburg formerly. I apologize for my english but I don't have a really good english. I don't know if this place still working but I worked in the kitchen of the New Bell restaurant five years ago and it was a really good and famous restaurant. I ate few times and the duck was orgasmic (a nice customer said us one time) The Boss were really nice (Rick and Michelle) and the chef funny (Didier). The Old Bell was really good too (downstairs).
Monday, April 25, 2005	Rating: rosettes

Frankenstein hammy Edinburgh lively
this is a great bar all week round, hen & stag partys aplenty at the weekend. 2 large screens for the footie!!
Tuesday, March 22, 2005	Rating: rosettes

Drouthy Neebors michael kinsley Edinburgh great pub
great snacks, great beer, great service, what more could you want, football on the telly? yes they have that too!!! i'd recommend this place to anyone.
Monday, February 28, 2005	Rating: rosettes

Brass Monkey Niall Edinburgh great sofa
Most of the back room is raised about a foot off the floor and covered in rugs, cushions and wee tables with drinks holders. The walls are covered from foot to ceiling in old movie posters. It's a great place to go and relax with some mates.
Sunday, February 27, 2005	Rating: rosettes

Meadow Bar jamie hulme Edinburgh cool bar
really good food and drink,student bar and the cheapest in the area. i had a party upstairs,and they made a great buffet and room is free!
Friday, February 25, 2005	Rating: rosettes

Drouthy Neebors chris smith Edinburgh what an improvement
i have recently been into drouthy neebors and see that they have been refurnished in lounge area, its is now really warm and inviting and they've got a lot more entertainment now. Definatly a good new local!!! p.s the staff are really nice too
Tuesday, February 22, 2005	Rating: rosettes

Leslies Bar Mike Edinburgh Great traditional old pub!
As a frequent business visitor to Edinburgh, I really look forward to spending an evening in this excellent pub - beers are great and staff are very polite and friendly! I strongly recommend it!
Wednesday, December 29, 2004	Rating: rosettes

Junction Bar Spirt of the age Edinburgh What happened?
the Junction bar used to serve the best food in the Southside. Stunning home made burgers, fantastic steaks, and a particularly ming blowing chilli. It now seems to be a hovel were old men gather and wait to die, and the place smells appalling. Wouldn't let my dog eat there now!
Wednesday, December 1, 2004	Rating: No rosettes

Swanys Lounge Bar Miguel (Dylan's mate) Edinburgh You've been in Heaven when you've been there!!!!
Forget about the lager, the ales and the malts...you can get all them in any good pub in Edinburgh but the best laugh of your life you can only have it with the locals at Swany's...specially with Mr Camp...the only one...the best...the unique!!!!!
Thursday, November 18, 2004	Rating: rosettes

Meadow Bar Sara Williams Edinburgh A hidden gem. Amazing food, thats very reasonable
This is a great bar. Its recently been taken over and the new menu is great! The food is amazing and very reasonably priced. Fab for private functions.
Friday, November 5, 2004	Rating: rosettes

Negociants petere job Edinburgh great atmosphere, fun and friendly staff
in here all the time, chilled out place yet still high standards. staff are great and very fun. place is still one of the hippest in town even without the usual beech wood and chrome!! highly recommended
Tuesday, September 14, 2004	Rating: rosettes

Swanys Lounge Bar Philippa Edinburgh just brillant
what a great pub! interesting locals always up for a laugh, I'll be seeing you soon guys!
Sunday, August 15, 2004	Rating: rosettes

Bar Oz Keith Edinburgh Good bar
Bloody good bar excellent prices for the centre of Edinburgh for both food and drink. plus the bar girls are hot ;)
Wednesday, August 4, 2004	Rating: rosettes

Beluga The Instigator (?) Edinburgh 6?? Was it not 5?
Yes I believe we did! How many harmonies were there at once?? I still liked the free champagne though! :)
Saturday, July 24, 2004	Rating: rosettes

Beluga JD's husband Edinburgh Paper Pants....
....I have never...... Do you remember the night we sang Happy Birtbhday to 6 different people; none of them celebrating a birthday it appeared - a weird pub man.
Friday, July 16, 2004	Rating: rosettes

Beluga JD Edinburgh Paper......
pants! :) To name only one interesting topic from the fish room! lol.
Thursday, July 8, 2004	Rating: rosettes

Beluga ... Edinburgh Elija beware...
I think you're very talented
Tuesday, June 29, 2004	Rating: rosettes

Beluga VW Edinburgh Gold Fish beware....
A rich mix of the interesting and bizarre a room for drinking with the fishes where odd things happen!
Tuesday, June 29, 2004	Rating: rosettes

Junction Bar Micky Square Edinburgh Old Manager
When the old Manager Keith Mooney was in charge the place was really good with great food , service and beer. It's not the same without him.
Tuesday, June 15, 2004	Rating: rosettes

Native State Gary Rodney Cowan Edinburgh PISH!
Hasn't been the Woolpack for a long time.. wall to wall students with 200 decibel voices, even without the beer improving the student population would put you off it! Was better appreciated in its former life as a newspaper wholesalers! Woolpack indeed! PISH!
Friday, May 14, 2004	Rating: No rosettes

Doctors Bar Chris Hope Edinburgh I used to work there
I worked at The Doctor's Bar in 1995/1996 with Bryony, Clare and Lee who were the managers at the time. I had a great time as part of my stay in Europle (I'm from New Zealand) and made a lot of friends when I worked there.
Wednesday, April 21, 2004	Rating: rosettes

Brass Monkey Andrew Edinburgh One of the best I've been in!
I've been going to the Brass Monkey for a while, and its by far one of my favourite. Staff are very friendly, good music, fireplace, leather seats, seperate rooms, and the mini-theatre with a BED! Now thats one nice touch. Reasonably good prices, especially for Edinburgh. I highly recommend it!
Monday, April 19, 2004	Rating: rosettes

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