Archive - Edinburgh Pub Reviews

The Bailie Bar – A cosy snug

A lovely locals pub perfect for the season.

Oct 2

September 2024

The Sir Walter Scott – Still baffling

A disorientating place to drink.

Sep 25

Colinton Inn – Welcome to your friendly local

An unassuming pub which serves its local community? Yes please.

Sep 18

Dreadnought – Sink some of the best pints in the city

Read to the end for a discussion on smoking in pubs.

Sep 11

One Canon – Improvement required

Once the home of good pizza and decent beer, One Canon’s standards have slipped.

Sep 4

August 2024

The Windsor – Old reliable

The first in the occasional "taking pubs for granted" series.

Aug 28

Cloisters Bar – Take me to church

A perfectly serviceable pub, if you're in the area.

Aug 21

Kay's Bar – Dodging demolition

Once in the middle of a slum, Kay's is now one of the best pubs in the city.

Aug 14

Roseburn Bar – A sporting hub

Another large Victorian-era corner pub which this city does so well.

Aug 7

July 2024

Newbarns Taproom – Simply the best

Reaffirming my view that it's the best brewer in Edinburgh.

Jul 31

Sheep Heid Inn – Fascinating past, bland present

It’s a shame the Sheep Heid Inn lacks any charm, given its beautiful location and stunning history.

Jul 24

The Percy – Stuff your face

I visited recently for the first time in a while and fell in love all over again.

Jul 17

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