Archive - Edinburgh Pub Reviews

Thomson’s Bar – Taking pubs for granted, pt. 3

A simple but elegant one-room pub with few rivals nearby.

Jun 25

The Royal Dick – New class in session

Hopefully this former school has tuned a new page after some trouble.

Jun 18

The Bowlers Rest – Alone

Though it sits a little out of the way, The Bowlers Rest is worth making a detour for.

Jun 10

Mather's Bar, Broughton Street – Cheap punks and Cliff Richard

DJ Jay Crawford remembers pints with the stars at Mather's.

Jun 4

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The Orchard – There's more to pubs than this

Plus an homage to The Percy on Easter Road.

Mar 26

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