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I would almost rather classify the White Hart Inn under "must-sees" instead of "night life", "restaurants", or "accommodations" for several reasons.
We stumbled into this small, cozy pub while walking around in the Grassmarket looking for one that wasn't quite so packed with people. This place was as full as the rest of them, but we were drawn in for some reason by the warm glow and the soft sound of live music. What a stroke of luck!
Established in 1516, the White Hart is the oldest pub in Edinburgh. When you sit and have a drink, you can imagine people have been drinking in this very spot for the past 500 years.
Famous Scottish poet Robbie Burns stayed at the inn and drank at here. Other famous patrons include William Wordsworth and his sister Dorothy, and notorious Edinburgh serial killers William Hare and William Burke. It's said that from 1827 to 1828, Burke and Hare found many of their 16 victims here; people they later murdered and whose corpses they sold to the university for use as medical cadavres. Ghosts sightings by staff are abundant in this building and ghost clubs frequently do investigations. Make sure to read some of the interesting stories posted on the walls.
At the pub, people sing and play instruments directly from their tables without amplification. The atmosphere becomes so friendly, comfortable, and merry that by the end of the night we found ourselves singing along with everybody else in the place! And they try to keep it that way--they refuse drinks to hooligans. There is no smoking inside, and no rowdy people, louts, hen or stag parties are allowed. A warm, friendly, historic pub that's the not only the oldest in town but doesn't blast music, or serve jerks? Incredible!
They really don't appreciate groups of rugby fans wearing the team names. They will be likely be denied service. Leave a Comment
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The Grassmarket. I used to live right in the middle of this melting pot. And I loved it. The Grassmarket is great for a breakie, brunch, lunch, dinner, snack, coffee, beer, tea, sodas, pizza, pasta, scottish, french, a sandwich or just a wee packet of crisps.
Come on your own, with mates, family, children or even bring your dog!
These are the places everyone must visit when in Edinburgh:
- The Last Drop. Learn some local history while sipping a pint. Learn all about the hangings that once took place on the Grassmarket. Friendliest staff in Edinburgh...
- Maggie Dickson's. Find out about this woman who miraclulously cheated death. And while you do, enjoy a "Nail on Mary's coffin". Fun cocktails. Fun interior. Fun staff.
- Mama's. Best pizzas in town! And if you're like me and can nae decided what toppings you want, then this IS the place for you. Have 2-4 toppings on on half and 2-4 different toppings on the other half. Pay no extra for this great service. Great staff!
- Made in Italy. Good sandwiches. Good coffees. BIG coffees. Open late, so a perfect spot for that nighttime slice of pizza. Only downside is staff is friendly and all but SO slow!
- The Beehive. Pub itself is not much to brag about. But do not judge it until you seen the beergarden!
Come as you are. Theme: Eating and DrinkingDirections: Grassmarket is only 5min walk from Royal Mile (castle side). Located at the foot of Victoria St. Bus no 2 stops here.
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Without a doubt one of the best bars in Edinburgh. Relaxed, cosy and very cool.
It occupies the premises formerly held by The Old Fire Station pub and the owners won Scottish Style Awards 2005 for the interior design - Scotland’s Most Stylish Bar!! Kungfu walls, Adidas shoes, crystal chandaliers, an open fire, huge plants and trendy staff makes every visit fun and games.
Dragon Fly is THE place for good cocktails! In April 2006 Dragonfly’s bar manager did represent the UK at the Calvados Cocktail competition, so they know their stuff!
None - although the place is full of trendy fashion victims!! Theme: Eating and DrinkingAddress: Grassmarket/West PortDirections: West Port is just off the Grassmarket. Away from Victoria St.
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Not sure what to say about the Frankenstein pub, it probably won't make the CAMRA National Inventory of Pub Interiors but if you like wacky refurbishments and strange theme pubs this is a place not to miss. It is basically a church with a pub based on a Frankenstein theme built inside it. One can only imagine the thought process by which they arrived at this juxtaposition between good and evil, but it works perfectly.
Based on three levels, the crypt, the main bar and the gallery, it is quite obviously a church with the pulpit visible behind the main bar where a DJ performs in the evenings. The lower bar has a lifesize display of Frankenstein's monster and the toilets have spooky sounds piped into them.
The signage says that it was established in 1818 but those in the know will realise that that was the year that Mary Shelley wrote the novel of the same name. Frankenstein movies are shown on TV's dotted around the bars and there are two big screens used for sports. The food is good and service is attentive and friendly. Very popular Friday and Saturday evenings.
If you are visiting Edinburgh, search it out and go there, if only for curiosity value.
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A small one roomed pub that caters well for the real ale drinker having six ales on, most of them guests which turn over regularly. There is also an impressive whisky gantry. The lunch menu is simple but does include hot food. It is decorated in familiar Scottish style including a number of brewery mirrors and a point of interest is the unusual small rectangular tables. Theme: Eating and DrinkingAddress: 80 West Bow, Edinburgh, EH1 2HHPhone: 0131 226 7667Directions: This has a great location between the Royal Mile and Grassmarket in the Old Town.
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The Last Drop takes its' name from the fact that the last public hanging in Scotland was conducted outside. It’s said that the executioner took the condemned man here for a drink just before hanging him.
It’s a traditional bar that attracts a lot of tourists and the result is the large range of real and spoof banknotes adorning the walls, many donated and signed by visitors.
In summer, many like to sit outside in the sun and enjoy the Grassmarket atmosphere.
Amongst the Last Drop's residents are at least one ghost, in the cellars and among the staff several had heard him calling them when they’re all alone in there…
Typical bar food - students and backpackers get great deals!!!
Opening hours: 11.00am to 1.00am
Opening hours, Sunday: 12.30pm to 1.00am
None... Theme: Eating and DrinkingAddress: 74-78 Grassmarket, Edinburgh EH1 2JRPhone: 0131 225 4851Directions: Right on the Grassmarket.
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It was about midnight, all pubs closed and we were looking for some place to have more fun. And there it was! And a great one! There are four bars in various styles and there's no entrance charge!
One comment - the club was empty, because it was vacation time in the universities.
Prices: the huge cocktail you see in the picture (the Pravda bar) cost about 14 pounds, - mostly juice and ice, but it was OK for the two of us.
I didn't notice any dress code, I was in jeans, no problem. Leave a Comment Theme: NightclubAddress: Victoria Street, EdinburghPhone: 0131 4777 077Website: www.espionage007.co.uk Other Contact: E-Mail: info@espionage007.co.uk
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One of my favourite bars in the city. Old fashioned this is about as far away from a style bars as you can get. The bar stocks a good selection of dark beers as well as a wide range of hot alcoholic drinks - Whisky hot toddies, Hot port, Gaelic Coffees and something called a Pooh bear are all advertised on the wall. Decent food including pies and other basic Scottish fare is also served in the daytime.
The staff are always friendly - especially the outdoor security which isn't something you often find. In the summer the few tables outside go quickly but one of the things I like best are the oversized tables inside which are spaced fairly close together making it an easy place to make new friends.
Attracting all ages from 18 to 80+ this is a great place for an unpretentious pint.
By the way it gets its name as the town's gallows used to be in front of the pub - as the prisoners waited to be hanged they would be given one 'last drop' to drink before taking their own 'last drop'. Leave a Comment Theme: Eating and DrinkingAddress: 74 Grassmarket EH1 2JRPhone: 0131 225 4851
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Possibly Edinburgh's most popular Irish pub (and there are loads). Excellent live music every night and vast quantities of beer on tap attract a young lively crowd. Very popular with tourists and foreign language students. A lack of seats and a boistrous atmosphere makes this a good place for large groups or somewhere to make new friends. Be warned it can get VERY crowded at times.
No dress code Leave a Comment Theme: Live MusicAddress: 9b Victoria StreetPhone: 0131 226 3816Directions: Just off the Grassmarket and close to numerous bars, clubs and restaurants in one of the city's most atmospheric
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Apologies for the title but it was irresistable.
This bar and nightclub complex includes 4 bars on 5 levels, each based on a spy theme:
Lizard Lounge (Chart & grooves)
KasBar (Chillout, Chart & 80s music)
Pravda (Commercial House)
Mata Hari (Chart & Commercial House)
This place is huge but can be a bit of a rabbit warren - despite the scale it can feel quite packed and if you lose your mates it could take quite some time to find them again. Having said that the only reason it feels so full is that it's so damn popular. That's partly to do with its 3am license, partly explained by it being free to get in, and a lot to do with the fact it attracts a lot of cute 18-30 year old guys and girls.
Not the best place for a historic night's clubbing but for midweek fun or a drunken weekend it fills the gap. Outside of the university term time it may be less busy. Leave a Comment
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