Riordan taken the four in hand?

[Wembley67]

On his Instagram page looks like he is now running it, should be 'interesting'.

[HoboHarry]

Hope he doesn't get banned :greengrin

[SMAXXA]

He is aye

[Peevemor]

I take it he's not the licensee.

[The 90+2]

Amazing 😁😁. Change the name to Riordans Volley.

[TimeForHeroes16]

Heard a few week back about this, also he changing the name straight from the horses mooth

[The 90+2]

Heard a few week back about this, also he changing the name straight from the horses mooth

Riordans Volley?

[TimeForHeroes16]

Riordans Volley?

Not sure what the name as getting changed too but seems it’s happening.

[BroxburnHibee]

What could possibly go wrong......

[Wilson]

What could possibly go wrong......

They might try and replace him with Bobby Mann?

[Baader]

Has he bought it off Kano? Four in Hand was my pre match pub before I left Edinburgh. Wouldn't like to see the name changed.

[offshorehibby]

Has he bought it off Kano? Four in Hand was my pre match pub before I left Edinburgh. Wouldn't like to see the name changed.

Kano still owns it

[KingPat4]

They might try and replace him with Bobby Mann?



:tee hee:

[HUTCHYHIBBY]

Has he bought it off Kano? Four in Hand was my pre match pub before I left Edinburgh. Wouldn't like to see the name changed.

As long as they get rid of the IV above the door, that'll do for me!

[WoreTheGreen]

As long as they get rid of the IV above the door, that'll do for me!

Not been that for years

[TimeForHeroes16]

Has he bought it off Kano? Four in Hand was my pre match pub before I left Edinburgh. Wouldn't like to see the name changed.

Still kanos deeks just renting it off him, Kano still has the Torino, the four & Tamsons

[Scouse Hibee]

Still kanos deeks just renting it off him, Kano still has the Torino, the four & Tamsons

I heard Kano doesn’t actually own the FIH is that incorrect?

[The 90+2]

I heard Kano doesn’t actually own the FIH is that incorrect?

Kano owns it along with the Tor and Tamsons. Andy owns the office, limelight and brass monkey, his brother tich owns the Harp.

[Scouse Hibee]

Kano owns it along with the Tor and Tamsons. Andy owns the office, limelight and brass monkey, his brother tich owns the Harp.

👍

[Hibs4185]

Kano owns it along with the Tor and Tamsons. Andy owns the office, limelight and brass monkey, his brother tich owns the Harp.

Andy doesn’t own the brass monkey

[bigwheel]

They might try and replace him with Bobby Mann?

[emoji122][emoji122][emoji122]

[PISTOL1875]

If that is the case then Hopefully the poisonous cretin that runs it now will **** off............

[Haymaker]

Still reckon he could do a job for us.

[The 90+2]

Andy doesn’t own the brass monkey

Must have sold it then 👍

[bigwheel]

Still reckon he could do a job for us.

Pies or Bovril ???

[Scouse Hibee]

Still reckon he could do a job for us.

Aye agreed, Behind the Goals could do with decent bar staff.

[Haymaker]

Pies or Bovril ???

I'll have both please.

[bigwheel]

I'll have both please.

See Deeks....

[Is It On....]

Still reckon he could do a job for us.

Too right.... hasn't played alot in recent years so should be in sprightly shape.

[Just Alf]

If that is the case then Hopefully the poisonous cretin that runs it now will **** off............Eh? That sounds a bit extreme :-/

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[offshorehibby]

Must have sold it then 👍

Andy's not had the Brass Monkey for sevral years. The guy that's got the Brass Monkey on Drummond St took it over thats when he changed it's name to the Brass Monkey.

[The 90+2]

Andy's not had the Brass Monkey for sevral years. The guy that's got the Brass Monkey on Drummond St took it over thats when he changed it's name to the Brass Monkey.

Shows what I know then eh? 😁 I know he was looking for a buyer when selling the Harp, I’ve no been in the Monkey since I hired it off him for a birthday about 9 years ago tbh.

[Hibs4185]

Andy's not had the Brass Monkey for sevral years. The guy that's got the Brass Monkey on Drummond St took it over thats when he changed it's name to the Brass Monkey.

The guy Scott who owns it now bought it from Kenny McLean who’s dad was the ex hibs chairman.

Scott is an absolute **** of the highest order and hates football fans

[offshorehibby]

Shows what I know then eh? 😁 I know he was looking for a buyer when selling the Harp, I’ve no been in the Monkey since I hired it off him for a birthday about 9 years ago tbh.


The guy Scott who owns it now bought it from Kenny McLean who’s dad was the ex hibs chairman.

Scott is an absolute **** of the highest order and hates football fans

Been racking my brain trying to remember what it was before the Monkey. The Horsehoe.

[Leith's finest]

Been racking my brain trying to remember what it was before the Monkey. The Horsehoe.

The shrub

[leither17]

The shrub

The shrub for years and then the horseshoe

[Cataplana]

Been racking my brain trying to remember what it was before the Monkey. The Horsehoe.

Stewart's Bar, opposite was Rutherford's. There should be a law against changing the name of pubs.

[offshorehibby]

Stewart's Bar, opposite was Rutherford's. There should be a law against changing the name of pubs.

Sure that’s part of the Italian restaurant you enter from South Bridge now.

[Cataplana]

Sure that’s part of the Italian restaurant you enter from South Bridge now.

I think it's called La Hispaniola. Named after the ship in Treasure Island, as Robert Louis Stevenson was a regular at Rutherford's.

[The Count]

Aye Stewart's in Drummond Street one of the few pubs in Edinburgh with its own lamppost.Remember you could buy a pint take it next door to Kushis to wash down your curry!!@

[green with envy]

Aye Stewart's in Drummond Street one of the few pubs in Edinburgh with its own lamppost.Remember you could buy a pint take it next door to Kushis to wash down your curry!!@

An original Kushi's no nonsense mutton curry and a pint from Stewart's brings back fond memories.:thumbsup:

[ben johnson]

Aye Stewart's in Drummond Street one of the few pubs in Edinburgh with its own lamppost.Remember you could buy a pint take it next door to Kushis to wash down your curry!!@

And no automatic doors opening for you as you left the pub with your precious pints. Through those swing doors that had a life of their own

[ShetlandHibby]

Surely getting rid of the IV above the door! Anything hibs related can’t gave 1-5 on it, gives the flumps ammo

[NOLA]

Will it become like the ferry boat [emoji85][emoji23]

[tamig]

Kano owns it along with the Tor and Tamsons. Andy owns the office, limelight and brass monkey, his brother tich owns the Harp.

Whats happening with the Nip/Office? Been shut for months now.

[The 90+2]

Whats happening with the Nip/Office? Been shut for months now.

Re-branding. Losing too much money. Tried for years to try and make it like limelite and Donna didn’t want to run it anymore so was stop gaps.

[tamig]

Re-branding. Losing too much money. Tried for years to try and make it like limelite and Donna didn’t want to run it anymore so was stop gaps.

Cheers. I wasn’t sure if it was getting done up or what as every time I go by it there’s not much sign of any activity.

[Hibs4185]

Re-branding. Losing too much money. Tried for years to try and make it like limelite and Donna didn’t want to run it anymore so was stop gaps.

I heard Andy was turning it into 2 flats?

[.Sean.]

Whats happening with the Nip/Office? Been shut for months now.
Student flats unfortunately. Gutted as it’s been part of my Easter Road day out since I was about 10

[tamig]

Student flats unfortunately. Gutted as it’s been part of my Easter Road day out since I was about 10

I used to stay on Easter Road in the 90s. My front door was opposite the Four in Hand and my living room window looked on to the Nip. Some entertaining scenes late night on weekends shall we say 😀

[CMurdoch]

Will it become like the ferry boat [emoji85][emoji23]

The best bit about the Ferry Boat was the signage on the side of the building which read "International Cabaret".
Always had a laugh at that and imagined that Kung Fu between the patrons was as near as they got to it.

[Hibeesmad]

Daily Record have gone with the headline 'Former Hibs and Celtic star opens pub with convicted drug dealer'.

[EAZY-ME]

Watering hole for wannabe gonksters..... wonder how long before it gets fire bombed again

[Leith's finest]

Will it become like the ferry boat [emoji85][emoji23]
Hit the report instead of reply.
The ferry boat has been a good pub for about 10 years now. Great pint

[BroxburnHibee]

I used to stay on Easter Road in the 90s. My front door was opposite the Four in Hand and my living room window looked on to the Nip. Some entertaining scenes late night on weekends shall we say 😀

Yeah I used to live at that end of Albert St and between the Nip and the Clan Tavern the weekends where lively to say the least. :greengrin

[Peevemor]

Yeah I used to live at that end of Albert St and between the Nip and the Clan Tavern the weekends where lively to say the least. :greengrin

So did I, number 166.

[Betty Boop]

Daily Record have gone with the headline 'Former Hibs and Celtic star opens pub with convicted drug dealer'.

No like them to stick the boot in.

[KingPat4]

No like them to stick the boot in.

Every article in that rag always has a gangster angle.

It's a Weegie thang.

[Joe6-2]

Stewart's Bar, opposite was Rutherford's. There should be a law against changing the name of pubs.

This, especially the bloody ridiculous names now

[southfieldhibby]

I heard Kano doesn’t actually own the FIH is that incorrect?

That's right. Paul never owned it.


The guy Scott who owns it now bought it from Kenny McLean who’s dad was the ex hibs chairman.

Scott is an absolute **** of the highest order and hates football fans

Almost correct. Boy who operates that and the one up town initials are MP and a total fud. Hates football and was the only pub on Leith Walk who refused to open on Cup final night. He's a fanny. Also has the licence for The strathie which he sublets to a sound South African fella.

they're all owned by the same guy, along with Robbies, Persevere, Artisan and many more.

[PatHead]

Does anyone know if the Ellwyn will ever reopen or is it shut for good.

[southfieldhibby]

Does anyone know if the Ellwyn will ever reopen or is it shut for good.

Expectation is it'll be flats I'm afraid. Some good times had in there, ran a few buses to Hampden and eaten some very basic meals.

[Scouse Hibee]

That's right. Paul never owned it.



Almost correct. Boy who operates that and the one up town initials are MP and a total fud. Hates football and was the only pub on Leith Walk who refused to open on Cup final night. He's a fanny. Also has the licence for The strathie which he sublets to a sound South African fella.

they're all owned by the same guy, along with Robbies, Persevere, Artisan and many more.

So that contradicts what I was told in an earlier post but confirms what I was told a couple of years ago.....any offers on who is correct?

[Baader]

Expectation is it'll be flats I'm afraid. Some good times had in there, ran a few buses to Hampden and eaten some very basic meals.

A shame. Grew up very close to The Ellwyn and despite not being a local in there was in often enough over many years. Alec who ran the bar was a good Hibby and I travelled through to Hampden with my Dad on the ocassional bus they put on.

Would've thought The Ellwyn did alright but I think it changed hands a few years ago and I wasn't impressed with the service last time I was in after this. Anyone know what happened?

[KWJ]

Companies House says owner is Carol Morris. 🤷*♂️

[heretoday]

What could possibly go wrong......

Landlord? Do you have any nuts?

I'll murder ye, ya.......

[PatHead]

Expectation is it'll be flats I'm afraid. Some good times had in there, ran a few buses to Hampden and eaten some very basic meals.

Thanks for the update. Shame as it was a local of mine many years ago.

[G B Young]

I think it's called La Hispaniola. Named after the ship in Treasure Island, as Robert Louis Stevenson was a regular at Rutherford's.

Yep, it's a full-on Treasure Island/pirate-themed restaurant. Lots of life-size pirate figures and assorted memorabilia. Looks a bit freakish, although I don't think I ever went into Rutherfords when it was a pub so don't know if its latest incarnation is an improvement or not.

Seem to remember the boxer (and Hibby) Alex Arthur lived on that street.

[silverhibee]

No like them to stick the boot in.

Any publicity is good publicity.

Folk know who has the pub now, will The Sun & Record think there story will stop people from going in for a pint, can't see it.

[offshorehibby]

That's right. Paul never owned it.



Almost correct. Boy who operates that and the one up town initials are MP and a total fud. Hates football and was the only pub on Leith Walk who refused to open on Cup final night. He's a fanny. Also has the licence for The strathie which he sublets to a sound South African fella.

they're all owned by the same guy, along with Robbies, Persevere, Artisan and many more.

Almost almost correct. The South African dude is long gone from the Strathy and MP back doing shifts there. Personally never had any hassle from him.

[Hibs4185]

So that contradicts what I was told in an earlier post but confirms what I was told a couple of years ago.....any offers on who is correct?

It doesn’t really matter but Scott started at the brass monkey at Drummond street. Took over the horseshoe after Andy gave up the lease and turned it into the brass monkey. Kenny McLean Owned it. Scott was in partnership with the guy from the strathie. He was financing it. When kenny sold, he wanted stupid money for it. Scott couldn’t get finance and paid it up monthly.

Kenny also owned the Brunswick. Wanted rid of that and Scott took that on also.

I never claim to be itk with anything but I am with this 😂

Don’t know the guy from the Strathie but Scott is famous for being a right James hunt.

[Billy Whizz]

Any publicity is good publicity.

Folk know who has the pub now, will The Sun & Record think there story will stop people from going in for a pint, can't see it.

If I mention your name Silver, can I put it on your tab😄

[Betty Boop]

Any publicity is good publicity.

Folk know who has the pub now, will The Sun & Record think there story will stop people from going in for a pint, can't see it.


Agreed. Anyhoo I wish him all the best in his new venture.

[Haymaker]

If I mention your name Silver, can I put it on your tab😄

Aye, same here?

[hibbymick]

Kevin Doyle still owns Four in hand. Not sure for how much longer.

[silverhibee]

If I mention your name Silver, can I put it on your tab😄

You can always try Billy, but please, whatever you do don't ask for peanuts. :greengrin

[silverhibee]

Agreed. Anyhoo I wish him all the best in his new venture.

A nice wee story from the local paper.

https://www.edinburghnews.scotsman.com/sport/football/hibs/latest-hibs-news/former-hibs-star-derek-riordan-opens-about-plans-easter-road-pub-four-hand-and-getting-second-chance-1379722

[silverhibee]

Aye, same here?

Garlic bread for you dude. :greengrin

[Haymaker]

Garlic bread for you dude. :greengrin

Obviously

[BegbieHSC]

On his Instagram, looks like he’s changed the name to ‘Riordan’s Sports Bar.’
Fair play to him.

[Pretty Boy]

On his Instagram, looks like he’s changed the name to ‘Riordan’s Sports Bar.’
Fair play to him.

Saw a sign in the window the other night advertising new opening hours that had that name on it.

[WoreTheGreen]

The sign I was told is R01den

[BegbieHSC]

Decent looking new staff t-shirts anyway.


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[easty]

The sign I was told is R01den

Nah, it’s R10RDAN

[WoreTheGreen]

👍🏻

[heretoday]

Good luck to him. I hope it gets him on the right road.

[jacomo]

Good luck to him. I hope it gets him on the right road.


:agree:

[Vault Boy]

Hope it goes well for Deek, will need to give it a go when I'm next in Edinburgh.

[FilipinoHibs]

Hope it goes well for Deek, will need to give it a go when I'm next in Edinburgh.

Yes looks good and he always responds to my comments on Instagram. Will pop in when next in Edinburgh.

[franck sauzee]

I hope he's changing the tables, chairs and layout if possible. I get that 4 in hand probably introduced the big tables through the back to attract clientele during the week and when Hibs aren't playing but for me it killed that area from being one of my favourite pre game places to somewhere that I would avoid. Office has done the same also. Its good for the smaller games but when you have a derby or game against the old firm etc it's so cramped

[green day]

A nice wee story from the local paper.

https://www.edinburghnews.scotsman.com/sport/football/hibs/latest-hibs-news/former-hibs-star-derek-riordan-opens-about-plans-easter-road-pub-four-hand-and-getting-second-chance-1379722

Aye, at least he had the chance to sit down and chat with the Evening News people, where the other papers just wanted (as usual) a cheap headline.

I didnt read those stories, refuse to click on the Record / Sun links, but sure I could have written them with my eyes shut "trouble with the law" "banned from every nightclub in edinburgh" etc etc.

Didnt realise Deek was only 37, still a young man and hopefully he does well with his new business venture :aok:

[silverhibee]

Aye, at least he had the chance to sit down and chat with the Evening News people, where the other papers just wanted (as usual) a cheap headline.

I didnt read those stories, refuse to click on the Record / Sun links, but sure I could have written them with my eyes shut "trouble with the law" "banned from every nightclub in edinburgh" etc etc.

Didnt realise Deek was only 37, still a young man and hopefully he does well with his new business venture :aok:

It's the stuff they bring up that he has been acquitted off that annoys him, the Record & Sun can't help but stick the boot in but never mention there previous conviction for contempt of court regards there journalism in the trial of him and his cousin being found not guilty on all charges and the the papers mentioned above being found guilty.

He seems quite excited with his new venture and hopes to make a go of it. :aok:


https://www.scotcourts.gov.uk/search-judgments/judgment?id=6a938aa6-8980-69d2-b500-ff0000d74aa7

[davhibby]

Not off to the best start, seemingly it’s the new pub for the Leith Celtic supporters club

[Coco Bryce]

Not off to the best start, seemingly it’s the new pub for the Leith Celtic supporters club

His business partner is a Celtc fanatic right enough. Probably just opening it up to other fans to use it on Euro nights etc.

[Carheenlea]

Not off to the best start, seemingly it’s the new pub for the Leith Celtic supporters club

Leith Celtic Supporters Club? That’s taking glory hunting to extremes.

[sambajustice]

Leith Celtic are all radges.

Used to use Summerside Bowling Club i believe. The club was awash with cash at the time I understand

[stuart-farquhar]

Not off to the best start, seemingly it’s the new pub for the Leith Celtic supporters club

That's me and mine barring ourselves.Not sharing the time of day with those cheeky twats.

[Smartie]

I’m sure “Leith Celtic” used to be on the “sine die” list at the Sighthill Pitz.

[DaveF]

That's me and mine barring ourselves.Not sharing the time of day with those cheeky twats.

I thought about giving the place a try but won't bother either. I realise it's all about business but being associated with that lot? No, ta.

[Smartie]

I’m a wee bit surprised by some of the “associated with that lot” comments. Do folk think this is likely to anything other than a Hibs pub on match days?

I met Deek for the first time a few weeks back, I didn’t really know what to expect but I found him to be a really likeable chap. Hopefully it works out for him and I’ll be supporting where possible.

[Wembley67]

I wonder if it will be a mixed bar the next time we play Celtic?

[The 90+2]

I thought about giving the place a try but won't bother either. I realise it's all about business but being associated with that lot? No, ta.

I can’t see Celtic fans kicking about when we are at home. And this hasn’t even been confirmed anywhere. Why not just give the laddie and the pub a chance before pre judging him/it and making excuses as to why not to go. If Celtic fans want to turn up and make him money on European nights when we aren’t playing what’s the issue?

[The 90+2]

I wonder if it will be a mixed bar the next time we play Celtic?

No chance. The police wouldn’t allow it to begin with. The category a away support have a designated pub.

[DaveF]

I can’t see Celtic fans kicking about when we are at home. And this hasn’t even been confirmed anywhere. Why not just give the laddie and the pub a chance before pre judging him/it and making excuses as to why not to go. If Celtic fans want to turn up and make him money on European nights when we aren’t playing what’s the issue?

In case you missed it, I did say it was business and that's understandable. He'll want to make money.

I'm sure he won't miss my 2 pints a month 😁

[stuart-farquhar]

I can’t see Celtic fans kicking about when we are at home. And this hasn’t even been confirmed anywhere. Why not just give the laddie and the pub a chance before pre judging him/it and making excuses as to why not to go. If Celtic fans want to turn up and make him money on European nights when we aren’t playing what’s the issue?

I don't like them. That's my simple issue.

[SideBurns]

No chance. The police wouldn’t allow it to begin with. The category a away support have a designated pub.

There's always a fair squad of Celtic fans in Robbie's before and after games (suspect it's a bus who go there). Other than the fact it's a bit annoying that they take over part of the pub, I've never seen any bother and we get the place back to normal within a couple of hours post-match.

[stuart-farquhar]

There's always a fair squad of Celtic fans in Robbie's before and after games (suspect it's a bus who go there). Other than the fact it's a bit annoying that they take over part of the pub, I've never seen any bother and we get the place back to normal within a couple of hours post-match.
Pity it's not a one way bus. I had the misfortune to sit next to a born and bred Leither there who went on about his beloved Celtic. Why live in Leith then I asked. Why not support a closer club?. It's those questions that upset them very much. Questions they can't answer.

[The 90+2]

There's always a fair squad of Celtic fans in Robbie's before and after games (suspect it's a bus who go there). Other than the fact it's a bit annoying that they take over part of the pub, I've never seen any bother and we get the place back to normal within a couple of hours post-match.

Yeah that’s not on Easter road though, same as when it’s half and half up the artisan when it’s any of they games. They won’t be allowed to go anywhere but Middletons with football colours on ER.

[The 90+2]

Pity it's not a one way bus. I had the misfortune to sit next to a born and bred Leither there who went on about his beloved Celtic. Why live in Leith then I asked. Why not support a closer club?. It's those questions that upset them very much. Questions they can't answer.

It ****s me off too tbh but at the same time I’m not going to be upset if they want to use a Hibs pub when we aren’t playing to make money for Deeks. If there’s any sniff of anything Celtic in the pub I would re-evaluate my opinion.

[The 90+2]

In case you missed it, I did say it was business and that's understandable. He'll want to make money.

I'm sure he won't miss my 2 pints a month 😁

I don’t think it will be any association with them though, it will be a hibby pub round the corner from the stadium ran by a hibby. I would rather the pub(s) on Easter road maximise revenue when we aren’t playing instead of getting closed like three great pubs in and around the stadium that have gone. I don’t think Deeks would be able or want to attract the clientele they do up the road on Easter road so a sports bar that Celtic fans want to use to watch their games when we aren’t there makes it profitable otherwise it just sits empty half the time.

[speedy_gonzales]

When it was open, there used to be a Leith Celtic bus leave from the Coopers Rest. They'd normally just be leaving when I was getting in, usually around noon.
I'm afraid to say though, that when we played Celtic at ER, the pub was a bit busier and there was plenty Celtic colours on show. Never witnessed any bother but the green on green love-in was not appreciated by all.

[SideBurns]

Yeah that’s not on Easter road though, same as when it’s half and half up the artisan when it’s any of they games. They won’t be allowed to go anywhere but Middletons with football colours on ER.

Aye, fair enough; Robbie's is probably regarded as far enough away from the ground. The polis still pay it a visit on category 'a' days, but doubt they ever see anything to concern them. You're likely right that they'd be more worried about the Four in Hand.

Good luck to Deeks anyway.

[kevinc]

His business partner is a massive Celtic fan, also happens to be Yogis nephew.

[Iggy Pope]

There’s been a Celtic bus out of Leith for years. Think they used to run out of The Spey at the bottom of the Walk. Rabid Hun bus used to run out of the Coburg bar as well.

[The 90+2]

Aye, fair enough; Robbie's is probably regarded as far enough away from the ground. The polis still pay it a visit on category 'a' days, but doubt they ever see anything to concern them. You're likely right that they'd be more worried about the Four in Hand.

Good luck to Deeks anyway.

Definitely 👍

[silverhibee]

Riordans Volley?

R10RDAN'S SPORTS BAR.

Been renamed now and is looking smart, it's on his Instagram page.

[oneone73]

R10RDAN'S SPORTS BAR.

Been renamed now and is looking smart, it's on his Instagram page.

Is it still a Celtc boozer?

[silverhibee]

Is it still a Celtc boozer?

It's a sports bar, it will have up tops of some of the clubs he has played for and tops from players he has collected in his career, has it ever been a Celtc pub.?

[Green Manalishi]

Is it still a Celtc boozer? The sign outside has a harp and four leafed clover on it. Maybe he is going down the Irish theme bar route

[oneone73]

It's a sports bar, it will have up tops of some of the clubs he has played for and tops from players he has collected in his career, has it ever been a Celtc pub.?

I thought there was a Celtc supporters bus left from there. Apologies if wrong.

[silverhibee]

I thought there was a Celtc supporters bus left from there. Apologies if wrong.

You might be right, but does that make it a Celtc boozer, I'm sure a Hibs supporters bus leaves from the pub as well or used to.:aok:

[EK-HIBEE]

I thought there was a Celtc supporters bus left from there. Apologies if wrong.

https://mobile.twitter.com/LeithCeltic/status/1227522958228414464

Leith Celtic.....

[660]

https://mobile.twitter.com/LeithCeltic/status/1227522958228414464

Leith Celtic.....

Wow. Was never a fan of the four in hand but it was a proper hibs pub. Maybe that type of pub is no longer viable but still depressing

[EK-HIBEE]

Wow. Was never a fan of the four in hand but it was a proper hibs pub. Maybe that type of pub is no longer viable but still depressing

That was pre-Covid as well! If it wasn’t viable before then they’ll be pushing more now that lockdowns over.

[tamig]

Is it still a Celtc boozer?

I used to stay opposite it and drank there for years. Never been a Celtic boozer in its puff.

[.Sean.]

Nothing against DR, Hibs legend and the boozer is how he’ll be making a living so fair play but I think I’ll be avoiding it if it’s a plastic Irish bar with Celtic tops on the wall and there’s a Celtic bus leaving from there

[oneone73]

I used to stay opposite it and drank there for years. Never been a Celtic boozer in its puff.

It certainly wasn't when it was the Four in Hand. I'm talking about since Deek took it over.

[givescotlandfreedom]

Nothing against DR, Hibs legend and the boozer is how he’ll be making a living so fair play but I think I’ll be avoiding it if it’s a plastic Irish bar with Celtic tops on the wall and there’s a Celtic bus leaving from there

That could cause a headache come Hibs - Celtic games.

[Kato]

When the old Clan Tavern/Ma Wilsons was open the Tollcross Hearts Supporters bus used to travel from there. (Most of) Those guys were ok, some used to arrive back from their away games when we were still hanging around. Good for a natter and needle games of pool.

The Clan was never a Hearts boozer though.

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[offshorehibby]

When the old Clan Tavern/Ma Wilsons was open the Tollcross Hearts Supporters bus used to travel from there. (Most of) Those guys were ok, some used to arrive back from their away games when we were still hanging around. Good for a natter and needle games of pool.

The Clan was never a Hearts boozer though.

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Ah the Clan, my pub of choice in the 80's on game day. Never relay took to the Cabbage * & Ribs

[Kato]

Ah the Clan, my pub of choice in the 80's on game day. Never relay took to the Cabbage * & RibsNever really liked any other boozer as much as I loved The Clan; the decor, the jukebox, the savoir faire of the staff not to mention the burnt out seats in the pool room. Great place. We must have bumped into each other (literally) at some point.

Daft idea to make it a theme bar, ruined it.

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[Mick O'Rourke]

A number of years ago i got a lift over the bridge on the Leith Celtic bus.
I was going to Kirkcaldy
They were heading for Dundee.
I got on the bus at The Centurion.
I kent a few of the older guys that used the bus.
The Leith Bus stops at a few pubs to pick guys up.
Ryries for one and The Cenny so do a number of buses on route West or North.
Unless they are making Deeks their new home base, i don't see a problem with Hibs fans in the bar.
Money in the till for Derek.
As for games against Celtic at ER ,the Celtic boys wont need a coach.
So more likely to be in their usual haunts Spey ,Central.Maybe Alhambra

[Hillsidehibby]

The Clan Tavern on a Thursday night in the 70’s
Go go dancers and local gals having a go in their undies.
Happy days

[Kato]

The Clan Tavern on a Thursday night in the 70’s
Go go dancers and local gals having a go in their undies.
Happy daysIt was like Weimar Germany.

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[The 90+2]

R10RDAN'S SPORTS BAR.

Been renamed now and is looking smart, it's on his Instagram page.

It’s looking great mate! Definitely going to be a success 👍

[Hillsidehibby]

It was like Weimar Germany.

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:agree:

[The 90+2]

Wow. Was never a fan of the four in hand but it was a proper hibs pub. Maybe that type of pub is no longer viable but still depressing

I don’t understand why. It’s a sports bar on Easter Road named after Derek Riordan. Everyone will know the footballer, no hearts or rangers fans will want to become regulars but it’s not exclusively Hibs which has shut loads of pubs down in the past with about four people and a dog there on a weds night. What’s Deek supposed to say opening a new business? Sorry lads I know I played for Celtic but you boys can’t run a bus outside, please come in though and try our lager? He turns that kind of thing down word of mouth will have it blacklisted. For as good a pub the four was there’s a reason it’s been sold so often.

[Kato]

I don’t understand why. It’s a sports bar on Easter Road named after Derek Riordan. Everyone will know the footballer, no hearts or rangers fans will want to become regulars but it’s not exclusively Hibs which has shut loads of pubs down in the past with about four people and a dog there on a weds night. What’s Deek supposed to say opening a new business? Sorry lads I know I played for Celtic but you boys can’t run a bus outside, please come in though and try our lager? He turns that kind of thing down word of mouth will have it blacklisted. For as good a pub the four was there’s a reason it’s been sold so often.There used to be Celtic fans in The Bowlers Rest every time they came to town. Can't remember that being a problem.

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[The 90+2]

There used to be Celtic fans in The Bowlers Rest every time they came to town. Can't remember that being a problem.

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Celtic won’t be drinking that far down Easter Road because of segregation. They have two pubs they go to and that will be it. Maybe not but the first sign of any bother they will be moved and that will be that.

[TelaStella]

Is it still a Celtc boozer?

Was it ever? Seriously. Paul Kane’s bar before deeks’ takeover unless I’m confused with elsewhere. Hibs 4nhand bus ran there for years, every away game and still does to my knowledge. Leith celtic csc is deplorable but we canny really pick which boozers they choose to pick up from. Hibs pub for years and many more to come no doubt.


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[JOD]

Hey guys I hope you all know why it was called four in hand in the first place?
A very historic Hibs public house. If you don't know do some research and always treat the premises with total Hibs respect.
I'll give you a clue Scottish Cup
1902.

[Frazerbob]

Hey guys I hope you all know why it was called four in hand in the first place?
A very historic Hibs public house. If you don't know do some research and always treat the premises with total Hibs respect.
I'll give you a clue Scottish Cup
1902.

I always thought it was named after the Four in Hand carriages that would carry coffins to the cemetery. What’s the Hibs connection?

[JimBHibees]

I don’t understand why. It’s a sports bar on Easter Road named after Derek Riordan. Everyone will know the footballer, no hearts or rangers fans will want to become regulars but it’s not exclusively Hibs which has shut loads of pubs down in the past with about four people and a dog there on a weds night. What’s Deek supposed to say opening a new business? Sorry lads I know I played for Celtic but you boys can’t run a bus outside, please come in though and try our lager? He turns that kind of thing down word of mouth will have it blacklisted. For as good a pub the four was there’s a reason it’s been sold so often.

Absolutely makes sense. Pub trade is hard enough without turning away income and customers. He did play for both clubs also.

[ronaldo7]

Ah the Clan, my pub of choice in the 80's on game day. Never relay took to the Cabbage * & Ribs

Did you ever got a shot on the bike in the shop windae. Forbes' pride and joy.

Many memories of doms, and pool competitions late into a Saturday night. 👍

[bod]

[QUOTE=JOD;6231461]Hey guys I hope you all know why it was called four in hand in the first place?
A very historic Hibs public house. If you don't know do some research and always treat the premises with total Hibs respect.
I'll give you a clue Scottish Cup
1902.[/QUOTE


Can you no just tell us ?

[Scouse Hibee]

Hey guys I hope you all know why it was called four in hand in the first place?
A very historic Hibs public house. If you don't know do some research and always treat the premises with total Hibs respect.
I'll give you a clue Scottish Cup
1902.

Can’t find anything on internet so tell us

[malcolm]

Four in hand refers I think to holding the reins of 4 horses pulling a carriage. Back in 1902 that might have been how the cup was brought back to Easter Road?

[Iggy Pope]

Did you ever got a shot on the bike in the shop windae. Forbes' pride and joy.

Many memories of doms, and pool competitions late into a Saturday night. 👍

Forbes! Sold me my first pint. Commonly known as Ma Wilson’s then. Back room was full of Space Invaders. Loved the place. Even though it was a pick up point for a Hearts bus......Portobello Bus if I recall right.

[Jamesie]

Wonder how many Shaanxi Chanba fans he will get in

[Chorley Hibee]

Wonder how many Shaanxi Chanba fans he will get in

I wonder if they'll run a bus.

[TelaStella]

Four in hand refers I think to holding the reins of 4 horses pulling a carriage. Back in 1902 that might have been how the cup was brought back to Easter Road?

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[offshorehibby]

Did you ever got a shot on the bike in the shop windae. Forbes' pride and joy.

Many memories of doms, and pool competitions late into a Saturday night. 👍

Ronnie, hope you're well mate say hello to the we man for us. The bike was always in the window. Forbes was well into his speedway and am sure a few speedway guys drank there. They days of the gogos had gone by the time i started there.


Forbes! Sold me my first pint. Commonly known as Ma Wilson’s then. Back room was full of Space Invaders. Loved the place. Even though it was a pick up point for a Hearts bus......Portobello Bus if I recall right.

Tollcross bus left from there, a we pal i served my time with travelled on it.

[Iggy Pope]

Ronnie, hope you're well mate say hello to the we man for us. The bike was always in the window. Forbes was well into his speedway and am sure a few speedway guys drank there. They days of the gogos had gone by the time i started there.



Tollcross bus left from there, a we pal i served my time with travelled on it.

Did that wee fellah go by the first name Ronnie? And you’re right it was Tollcross.

[offshorehibby]

Did that wee fellah go by the first name Ronnie? And you’re right it was Tollcross.

Na, it was Scott, wee Mouse from Craigentinny.

[Iggy Pope]

Na, it was Scott, wee Mouse from Craigentinny.

Different fellah.
I know you now though!
S.

[offshorehibby]

Different fellah.
I know you now though!
S.

:thumbsup:

[Pretty Boy]

Apologies for bumping an old thread.

I noticed Riordans was closed the last couple of home games. I take it that's it closed permanently in that guise? Anyone know if there are any plans for what comes next?

[EI255]

Apologies for bumping an old thread.

I noticed Riordans was closed the last couple of home games. I take it that's it closed permanently in that guise? Anyone know if there are any plans for what comes next?Looked closed down completely when I walked past it during lock down.

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[CMurdoch]

Apologies for bumping an old thread.

I noticed Riordans was closed the last couple of home games. I take it that's it closed permanently in that guise? Anyone know if there are any plans for what comes next?

O'Connors

[WoreTheGreen]

Getting a full revamp

[BILLYHIBS]

Getting a full revamp

Changing from R10rdan’s to R01rdan’s. :greengrin

[WoreTheGreen]

New tenants but don’t know who

[truehibernian]

Might not even be a pub next - think PK had ideas to turn it into a cafe/bistro.

[HUTCHYHIBBY]

Might not even be a pub next - think PK had ideas to turn it into a cafe/bistro.

Similar to The Tor? 😃

[truehibernian]

Similar to The Tor? 😃

Can’t beat The Tor 😂 i know he was considering a change of format though.

[tamig]

Can’t beat The Tor 😂 i know he was considering a change of format though.

Its still very much a boozer.

[truehibernian]

Its still very much a boozer.

And it might well be mate, I know the last venture scunnered him and no doubt Derek - not going into it on a forum though. Good lads the pair of them 👍

[tamig]

And it might well be mate, I know the last venture scunnered him and no doubt Derek - not going into it on a forum though. Good lads the pair of them 👍

Was Riordan not just pretty unlucky with the timing? He couldn’t have had it that long before covid arrived.