Deacon Brodie's Tavern, Edinburgh

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This is not Deacon Brodie

Deacon Brodies Tavern is a popular place to stop and have a drink probably because of its location in the heart of the Old Town. Meals are served upstairs. Check out the history of Deacon Brodie who was hanged at St. Gilles by the very gallows he designed. Sir Robert Louis Stevenson classic "Doctor Jekell & Mr. Hyde was based on this very man who led a double life.

The menu is quite extensive but it is all just pub food. We had the fish & chips which were good for a quick bite

Theme: Eclectic/International

Price: US$11-20 » Currency Converter

Comparison: less expensive than average

Directions: Corner of Lawnmarket & Bank St.

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	Deacon Brodie's Tavern: Dine in the famous Edinburgh tavern Tip Rating: Satisfaction:

By tashka

on December 21, 2003

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Deacon Brodie's Tavern,
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Deacon Brodie's Tavern was established in 1806 and named after a Deacon who was a bank robber by night. He became a legend for the double-life he lead, and he is believed to be the inspiration for the Robert Louis Stevenson novel Dr. Jeckyl and Mr. Hyde.

There are two floors in the Tavern. If you want just to drink beer - stay on the ground floor. The first floor is for eating.
I liked the atmosphere, very amicable.

The ground floor is packed full on Friday nights, sometimes it's impossible to enter, because people are standing in the doorway already!

Haggis :-))

Theme: Local

Price: US$11-20 » Currency Converter

Comparison: about average

Address: Royal Mile

Phone: 0131 225 6531

Directions: Corner of Lawnmarket & Bank St.

Website: http://www.edinphoto.org.uk/0_b/0_buildings_-_deacon_brodies_tavern.htm

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	Deacon Brodie's Tavern: Very colorful exterior Tip Rating:

By Packerman

on January 3, 2003

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Deacon Brodie's Tavern

Actually with two small children I didn't venture inside to have a meal, but I can tell you something interesting about this place. The pub is named after Deacon William Brodie whose double life inspired the book "Dr. Jekyll & Mr. Hyde" because Brodie was a respected town councillor by day and led a gang of burglars by night.

Theme: Pub/Brewery

Directions: Corner of Lawnmarket & Bank St.

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	Deacon Brodie's Tavern: Check out the plaid carpeting!!! Tip Rating: Satisfaction:

Updated By redheadedtribefan

on July 13, 2006

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Excellent place to soak up the culture and meet the locals, especially during a rugby match!

The haggis is decent ... but the plaid carpeting is PRICELESS!!!

Haggis was served on a hoagie bun with loads of shreaded cheese ... was a good way to be introduced to haggis, which is quite lovely and not nearly as disgusting as everyone thinks!

Theme: Pub/Brewery

Price: US$11-20 » Currency Converter

Comparison: about average

Address: 435 Lawnmarket, Edinburgh, Midlothian, EH1 2NT

Phone: 0131 225 6531

Directions: Corner of Lawnmarket & Bank St.

Website: http://www.bestpubs.co.uk/layout0.asp?pub=105887

Other Contact: www.edinburgh-royalmile.com

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	Deacon Brodie's Tavern: While in Edinburgh, I had... Tip Rating:

By Anya_D

on August 25, 2002

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While in Edinburgh, I had breakfast in the hotel, dinner in Deacon Brodies Tavern on the High Street in Edinburgh, and lunch in Fort William (I forgot the name of the dinery, but it was some place for tourists), and once in Oban, in the Oban Inn, next to Columbia Hotel.

When in Oban, make sure you try fresh sea food, sold in a kiosk at the left side of the haven, opposite Columbia Hotel and Oban Inn. I tried smoked salmon and prawns sandwiches. It was delicious!

I tried several local drinks: draught beer (analogue of dark beer, with no bubbles), langer (something like light beer) and cyder. The latter has too much gas in it (which is bad, imho) and smells apples (which is good). Most of all I liked langer: simply because I prefer light beer.

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	Deacon Brodie's Tavern: the ashes Satisfaction:

Updated By grahammacken

on July 12, 2006

worked in the deac for a year best pint of stout in scotland!!! foods not bad either! ye all talk about how The Deac inspired robert louis but what ye dont know is that above the bar behind all the brass jugs there's the remains of an american in a box dating back a fair few years now with a note that says "please look after my dear old dad until such a time as i return to have him interred, keep him out of mischief and well supplied with uisce beatha!! just ask one of the staff they'l show ya if they know about it!! we believe that might be the cause of all the flying objects weird shadows sounds and knocking!!! best pub ever!!

STEAK PIE, STEAK PIE, STEAK PIE!!!!!

Theme: Local

Price: US$11-20 » Currency Converter

Comparison: about average

Address: Royal Mile

Phone: 01312256531

Directions: Corner of Lawnmarket & Bank St.

Website: DeaconBrodies Tavern

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	Deacon Brodie's Tavern: Very Touristy Not the Real Edinburgh Satisfaction:

By YankinScotland

on July 29, 2005

This is a very touristy place, you will not meet many real Edinburgh people here. Edinburgh has so many great pubs. Venture out away from the Castle and the Royal Mile and see the real Edinburgh !

Theme: Pub/Brewery

Directions: Corner of Lawnmarket & Bank St.

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	Deacon Brodie's Tavern: If you want a real fish and chips, this is it! Satisfaction:

By James&Barbara

on September 19, 2003

We visited Edinburgh during the big snows & freezing weather during winter holidays in 2002-2003, and just happened upon Deacon Brodie's. It's plenty big, has many cozy niches for all size groups, friendly service, a party atmosphere, and best of all, the food is hearty and scrumptious! We ate there three times, and the fish and chips was so great, that's all we wanted to eat! The draught ales are perfect, as well. It's in the middle of a lot of things, including a fantastic music store a couple of blocks away (just ask them and they'll point it out), as well as numerous scholarly books shops.

The fish and chips rules! We're going back to Edinburgh again this Christmas, and expect to have a few more plates of this delectable food, along with some locally brewed John Barleycorn. It was altogether a warm and memorable experience.

Theme: Pub/Brewery

Price: US$11-20 » Currency Converter

Comparison: about average

Address: Corner of Lawnmarket & Bank St.

Directions: Corner of Lawnmarket & Bank St.

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	Deacon Brodie's Tavern: Eating in Edinburgh Satisfaction:

By lamentforicarus

on September 20, 2004

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Theme: Local

Price: US$11-20 » Currency Converter

Comparison: about average

Directions: Corner of Lawnmarket & Bank St.

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	Deacon Brodie's Tavern: Haggis anyone? Satisfaction:

By johnandlynclarke

on June 17, 2006

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We enjoyed Deacon Brodies Pub. The food was good although eveyone else was horrified when i ordered Haggis. I was raised in New England and it reminded me of something I ate as a kid, but I do not know what. I liked it. Actually, it is harder than one would think to find the old traditional foods.

The story of Deacon Brodie is interesting and the wooden painted ceiling is a knockout! And lastly, Americans love tshirts with places written on them. It doesn't seem like Europeans do this as much. Deacon Brodie's has polo shirts with their logo for sale.