Traditional pubs in Edinburgh

[samdale]

Could do with finding a few that aren't too far from the centre. Went to the "Malt Shovel" recently on Cockburn street which was nice but went on a weekday and seemed to lack atmosphere.

Open fires and comfy sofas are really the aim and a few decent ales.

Just missing some oldy-wordly pubs from back in Norfolk I think (landlord with a straw hat, no front teeth and webbed fingers is the norm )

Not looking for spit n sawdust just a nice traditional pub with a good atmosphere for a few early evening/saturday day time pints.

[6C4GTS]

A beard's for life not just for Christmas eh?

[samdale]

6C4GTS said:

A beard's for life not just for Christmas eh?

Yeah finished with movember, it's now decembeard

Just re-read my OP, st I sound old

[71notout]

I've heard some good things about http://www.ghillie-dhu.co.uk/

If you want a decent pint - try Mathers.

I have always liked Milnes but then again haven't been in there for around 5 years

[VetteG]

The Abbotsford in Rose Street hasn't changed in years, decent pub food and always a good atmosphere. Teuchters in William Street at the West End is another good one.

G

[robinh20mrv]

the ballie bar or the antiquary both in st stevens street stockbridge are very good.

[alfa pint]

Malt and Hops in Leith (Shore) is very very good. Got a cracking range of real ales on at all times.

Desperately trying to remember the New Town pub that's famous for its Bass - just off Broughton St.

[sherman]

71notout said:

I have always liked Milnes but then again haven't been in there for around 5 years

Milnes is still good the basement bar is better than the street level bar though.

[G20RG B]

Abbotsford in Rose street is a good bar but might be bit formal for you, but a very well run clean bar and one I always pop into when I'm having a few in Edinburgh..

[Famous Graham]

alfa pint said:

Malt and Hops in Leith (Shore) is very very good. Got a cracking range of real ales on at all times.

Desperately trying to remember the New Town pub that's famous for its Bass - just off Broughton St.

Cumberland?

[Famous Graham]

Oh, and though not particularly central, the Sheep Heid Inn in Duddingston's brilliant. Especially if you fancy a game of skittles

[alfa pint]

Famous Graham said:

alfa pint said:

Malt and Hops in Leith (Shore) is

Desperately trying to remember the New Town pub that's famous for its Bass - just off Broughton St.

Cumberland?

that's the puppy!

Another vote for milnes as one of the better rose st bars while I'm here.

[samdale]

Well another snow day for me meant I was in town and stopped off for a cheeky pint in the Guildford arms which I believe is the abbotsfords sister pub, overall I was quite impressed. Only had time to sample 1 of the 9 ales they had on offer but it was very good, (St Magnus, 5.2%) even if it was a bit steep at £3.50.

Will definitely try the pubs in the Rose street area, Abbotsford and Milnes. To skint for this weekend but next Fri/Sat I'll be seeing what Rose street has to offer

[Abesaidwhat]

You may wish to try the Cumberland Bar. It's FAB.

http://www.cumberlandbar.co.uk/

[ferobert]

Blue Blazer on Bread Street is ok.

[VetteG]

The Oxford Bar in Thistle Street if your into the Rebus books.

G

[jimmystratos]

Ensign Stuart still good?
Bennets?
Diggers?

[samdale]

Toying with a plan for Friday night, should give me an idea of where to spend my drinking time in future

[VetteG]

jimmystratos said:

Ensign Stuart still good?
Bennets?
Diggers?

I think you mean the Ensign Ewart.

G

[jimmystratos]

VetteG said:

jimmystratos said:

Ensign Stuart still good?
Bennets?
Diggers?

I think you mean the Ensign Ewart.

G

Oops.
That's the one.