The Mash Tun

[Winston Ingram]

The Mash Tun Pub on Easter Road closes for good on Sunday.

Such a shame as a crackin wee boozer

https://www.instagram.com/p/C9KExXBozsF/?hl=en&img_index=1

[Brightside]

The Mash Tun Pub on Easter Road closes for good on Sunday.

Such a shame as a crackin wee boozer

https://www.instagram.com/p/C9KExXBozsF/?hl=en&img_index=1

Generally pretty busy too. Odd that its closing.

[Gloucester Hibs]

The Mash Tun Pub on Easter Road closes for good on Sunday.

Such a shame as a crackin wee boozer

https://www.instagram.com/p/C9KExXBozsF/?hl=en&img_index=1

FFS - this is our "go-to" pub pre match. Often book a table and watch the early English game and have a scran. Child friendly too.

[Bostonhibby]

Shame, good pub, hopefully building stays as a pub, think I've had a beer in all the different pubs that have been there over the last 50 years[emoji16]

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[EdinMike]

Only ever went in once, seemed to be ok. Hopefully it will stay a pub and not an up market fancy bistro wine bar…

[.Sean.]

Not that I was in it overly often but another one of the remaining options for a pre match pint away.

Joins the 3 proper pubs also now long gone in the Albion, Nip and Four in Hand (which has been replaced by some poncey, pretentious hipster hole that last time I tried to get in were not accepting ‘football clientele’)

Hoppy or Artisan this coming season for me

[matty_f]

That’s a pity, used it before games a couple of times, and post-live show when we did them at Easter Rd. Was a nice wee pub.

[Mcbizz1998]

Wrong end of Easter Road for me, I'm always in The Percy but been in it a few times and is a nice wee boozer, always busy as others have said. Really hope another pub opens in its place.

I have a mate who works at Heineken and was involved in marketing these pub opportunities. Will see if he knows what might be coming in it's place.

[easty]

I was in there before quite a few games, it was ok. I wouldn't say I'll miss it though.

[Mcbizz1998]

Wrong end of Easter Road for me, I'm always in The Percy but been in it a few times and is a nice wee boozer, always busy as others have said. Really hope another pub opens in its place.

I have a mate who works at Heineken and was involved in marketing these pub opportunities. Will see if he knows what might be coming in its place.

Heineken already offering it up as another pub. Won’t be much change once they find new people to manage the place.

https://www.starpubs.co.uk/pubs/mash-tun-edinburgh

[Scouse Hibee]

Pretty busy on match days as many have said but probably not so on other days, another hospitality business struggling to make ends meet.

[Frazerbob]

Sad times. Down to 5 pubs on ER. One hates football fans, one is the size of my kitchen and one is a total dump and been up for lease for a couple of years.

Another odd fact, The Mash Tun is the only ER pub not on a corner.

[Big_Franck]

Pretty busy on match days as many have said but probably not so on other days, another hospitality business struggling to make ends meet.

I think that's the case here. I live nearby and yes it's busy on match days, but there are only about 20 of those in the 365 days in a year. The rest of the time it's fairly quiet. Hopefully someone else takes it on and continues to show the football. Last thing we need is another hipster bar in Leith.

[jakeshibs]

Any idea why it is closing as bloody good pub..

[Brightside]

Any idea why it is closing as bloody good pub..

Sounds like its just a manager / owner change.

[Frazerbob]

Sounds like its just a manager / owner change.

Current lease holder handing it back to Heineken, who are advertising for new tenants.

[Alfred E Newman]

Any idea why it is closing as bloody good pub..

Probably for financial reasons. Packed out for an hour once a fortnight won't keep the wolf from the door.

[Frazerbob]

Probably for financial reasons. Packed out for an hour once a fortnight won't keep the wolf from the door.

Precisely why we have to pay a membership for Behind the Goal.

[Onceinawhile]

It'll open up as an even fancier gastro pub.

They're trying to do the same to Middleton as well.

[Pretty Boy]

Not a pub I used often but sad to see it go all the same. Every pub that closes is a loss although arguably it's just a sign of changing habits. People drink less and are more inclined to do it in the house now.

The Iona is my usual haunt, child friendly and no frills but it's always rammed now, in part due to reduced options elsewhere, another pub closing probably exacerbates that.

As an aside I actually don't mind the Old Eastway Tap that is where the Four was. I have a natural aversion to pubs that turn their nose up at football fans but I was in at the end of last season. I don't wear colours to games but a few people in the group had polo shirts or a scarf on, we asked if they could get in and the manager said it was no bother. They just don't want big groups in singing before a derby, Rangers game etc. which I get. They have a regular clientele that isn't into that and it's asking for bother if you hack off your regulars 4 or 5 times a year when they keep the lights on day to day. Admittedly £6.75 for a Guinness is extracting the uring. Wouldn't be my first choice to go to but it was ok and we didn't feel unwelcome.

[JasonC1875]

Not a pub I used often but sad to see it go all the same. Every pub that closes is a loss although arguably it's just a sign of changing habits. People drink less and are more inclined to do it in the house now.

The Iona is my usual haunt, child friendly and no frills but it's always rammed now, in part due to reduced options elsewhere, another pub closing probably exacerbates that.

As an aside I actually don't mind the Old Eastway Tap that is where the Four was. I have a natural aversion to pubs that turn their nose up at football fans but I was in at the end of last season. I don't wear colours to games but a few people in the group had polo shirts or a scarf on, we asked if they could get in and the manager said it was no bother. They just don't want big groups in singing before a derby, Rangers game etc. which I get. They have a regular clientele that isn't into that and it's asking for bother if you hack off your regulars 4 or 5 times a year when they keep the lights on day to day. Admittedly £6.75 for a Guinness is extracting the uring. Wouldn't be my first choice to go to but it was ok and we didn't feel unwelcome.

What lager does the Old Eastway Tap do? If any…

[Pretty Boy]

What lager does the Old Eastway Tap do? If any…

Think they had about 3 or 4 on. Innis & Gunn was their most 'mainstream'.

They had the Leith Pils from Moonwake which is decent and a German lager I have seen in a few places but can never remember the name.

[Edina Street]

The pub trade is dying a death.

It is being replaced by Groovy and Trendy.

Unless you have a unique idea which stands you out from every other pub on the same street, you're doomed.

Failing applying and campaigning for a smoking license, perhaps try liaising with a celebrity chef and get him/her to come up with the world's finest Cabbage and Ribs dish.

This will be your signature dish, and hopefully will be as famous in the Hibs community as Betty's Hot Pot.

If you don't have the face of a celebrity to advertise your signature dish, along with a killer slogan (Thinking of something along the lines of a world strongman. If only Eddie Hall was a Hibee). Don't bother.

[Winston Ingram]

What lager does the Old Eastway Tap do? If any…

Quite a few. There’s different beers on the taps each time you go in.

[Aldo]

I remember when it used to be called Rossies.

The East Coast Independent Hibs supporters bus used to run from there

[Winston Ingram]

It was The Thistle in the late 80’s earlier 90’s. It 2 different bars with 2 different entrances

[scm70nyd1973]

I remember when it used to be called Rossies.

The East Coast Independent Hibs supporters bus used to run from there

Presume it was because it’s round the corner from Rossie Place 🤔

[Aldo]

Presume it was because it’s round the corner from Rossie Place [emoji848]

Not sure but probably.

30 plus years ago

[Broken Gnome]

I've had a few pre-matches in the Old Eastway Tap and there's absolutely nowt wrong with it, and they're perfectly fine with a normal football vibe.

I'm biased cos they're Dalkeith-based and they saved me through lockdown, plus their Heavy is about my perfect pint.

[Fanforlife]

I remember when it used to be called Rossies.

The East Coast Independent Hibs supporters bus used to run from there
😁👍

[Gloucester Hibs]

What lager does the Old Eastway Tap do? If any…

The one time I was in they had a really nice German beer on draught - think it was Flensburger Pilsner 🤤👌🏻

[I'm_cabbaged]

I remember when it used to be called Rossies.

The East Coast Independent Hibs supporters bus used to run from there

I remember when it was ET’s 40 odd years ago.

[DIXIHIBS]

It was The Thistle in the late 80’s earlier 90’s. It 2 different bars with 2 different entrances

Did there not used to be an entrance in Bothwell Street? Think Eddie Turnbull had it for a while, ET's ? Edit just noticed post above...

[Hiber-nation]

I remember when it was ET’s 40 odd years ago.

Mac's Bar.

My mate had the privilege of being told to "f*** off son" when he dared to complain to Eddie that the lager was off :greengrin

[Dashing Bob S]

Did there not used to be an entrance in Bothwell Street? Think Eddie Turnbull had it for a while, ET's ? Edit just noticed post above...

Going to swim against the tide here. Yes, I welcomed those old rat traps in my youth but we should be upmarket support with standards. Leave the mindless sneers at ‘wine bars’ and ‘hipster joints’ to our flat earth fiends across the city in Gorgie. And I’m all for higher prices and bans on garish football colours if it helps keep the riff-raff at bay.

[leith lynx]

Going to swim against the tide here. Yes, I welcomed those old rat traps in my youth but we should be upmarket support with standards. Leave the mindless sneers at ‘wine bars’ and ‘hipster joints’ to our flat earth fiends across the city in Gorgie. And I’m all for higher prices and bans on garish football colours if it helps keep the riff-raff at bay.

Dashing Bob, you are such an insufferable (yet likeable) cad!

[scm70nyd1973]

Mac's Bar.

My mate had the privilege of being told to "f*** off son" when he dared to complain to Eddie that the lager was off :greengrin

I would have been honoured to have been told to FO by ET as I would not have expected anything else from him 🤭

[Bishop Hibee]

Old Eastway Tap is a success story in terms of attracting punters in 7 days a week. Shows the changing demographic of Leith. I do think it’s ridiculous not to allow Hibs colours on match day though. I’ll stick to Robbie’s pre and post match.

[O'Rourke3]

Mac's Bar.

My mate had the privilege of being told to "f*** off son" when he dared to complain to Eddie that the lager was off :greengrin I'll never forget the only words spoken to me by my hero.

Was in Mac's only once. I needed to use a pay phone and all the pubs had them. . "Is it ok to use the phone?"

"Naw"

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[HFC93]

As others have said, Old Eastway Tap is actually fine. I’ve also never seen them make an issue of people with Hibs colours on matchdays despite the sign on the door.

[Pagan Hibernia]

ffs, always had a couple in the Mash Tun before games

[Gmack7]

Macs bar was our first regular pub before matches, great pub back then

[DIXIHIBS]

Macs bar was our first regular pub before matches, great pub back then

The Clan in Albert Street was our go to pub after the game. Always rammed before/after. Great old fashioned place. Very few left nowadays unfortunately.

[Winston Ingram]

As others have said, Old Eastway Tap is actually fine. I’ve also never seen them make an issue of people with Hibs colours on matchdays despite the sign on the door.

I’ve not had an issue but there is definitely a no football colours sign on the door.

[Lendo]

Old Eastway Tap is a success story in terms of attracting punters in 7 days a week. Shows the changing demographic of Leith. I do think it’s ridiculous not to allow Hibs colours on match day though. I’ll stick to Robbie’s pre and post match.

Is Robbie’s still cash only or have they finally got with the times and now take card payments?

[Pretty Boy]

I’ve not had an issue but there is definitely a no football colours sign on the door.

There is. If you ask the question they will usually say it's fine though.

[Kato]

I remember when it used to be called Rossies.

The East Coast Independent Hibs supporters bus used to run from there

The East Coast Independent Hibs supporters bus never ran from anyone.

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[Aldo]

The East Coast Independent Hibs supporters bus never ran from anyone.

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You are indeed correct on that Kato. NEVER !
Some unbelievable away days!

[JasonC1875]

Is Robbie’s still cash only or have they finally got with the times and now take card payments?

Taken card payments for a good while now

[lyonhibs]

Robbies is, and has been for a while, the thinking gentleman's place of choice for a crafty pre match pint but The Mash Tun will hold a place in my memory as the last place I had a pre match pint with my best mate before he passed away. Sad to see it go.

[pacorosssco]

Wrong end of Easter Road for me, I'm always in The Percy but been in it a few times and is a nice wee boozer, always busy as others have said. Really hope another pub opens in its place.

I have a mate who works at Heineken and was involved in marketing these pub opportunities. Will see if he knows what might be coming in it's place.

Big companies like Heineken are the problem. They don't care for local community or tennents of pub. They just want a high rental and their beer on sale. They win no matter the people they squeeze

[Mcbizz1998]

Robbies is, and has been for a while, the thinking gentleman's place of choice for a crafty pre match pint but The Mash Tun will hold a place in my memory as the last place I had a pre match pint with my best mate before he passed away. Sad to see it go.

It will be back mate. Heineken looking for new management, imagine it will be open fairly soon.

[Hibs3-2]

Not that I was in it overly often but another one of the remaining options for a pre match pint away.

Joins the 3 proper pubs also now long gone in the Albion, Nip and Four in Hand (which has been replaced by some poncey, pretentious hipster hole that last time I tried to get in were not accepting ‘football clientele’)

Hoppy or Artisan this coming season for me

Along with Cabbage & ribs and coopers rest

[HUTCHYHIBBY]

Along with Cabbage & ribs and coopers rest

And The Golf on Duke Street.

[DIXIHIBS]

And The Golf on Duke Street.

And Shades,Loch Inn, Marionville, Bunch o roses....even the Tor is closed.

[Pretty Boy]

And Shades,Loch Inn, Marionville, Bunch o roses....even the Tor is closed.

New pub on the site of the Bunch O' Roses is ok.

Been in a couple of times and it does the job.

[Fanforlife]

The East Coast Independent Hibs supporters bus never ran from anyone.

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😁👍🤣

[Fanforlife]

You are indeed correct on that Kato. NEVER !
Some unbelievable away days!

😆🤣👍

[Scorrie]

Always used to be the Nip back in the day pre match. Sometimes Dizzie Lizzie’s on Buchanan Street as well as that was across the road from mine. Some pub that was!

[WestStandWillie]

A nice pub but the price of good beer was getting desperate.

The owner has two other pubs up the Southside - Greenmantle and Meadows Tap. Perhaps there wasn't enough footfall down Easter Road outside of the fitbaw.

It's getting worrying for local pubs now. Anything in the middle of Easter Road doesn't stand a chance unless it goes down the craft beer scene. Iona and Tamson's flying the flag whilst the Percy thrives on being down the bottom end.

The Strathie on Iona Street is one of the best remaining boozers

[Stairway 2 7]

A nice pub but the price of good beer was getting desperate.

The owner has two other pubs up the Southside - Greenmantle and Meadows Tap. Perhaps there wasn't enough footfall down Easter Road outside of the fitbaw.

It's getting worrying for local pubs now. Anything in the middle of Easter Road doesn't stand a chance unless it goes down the craft beer scene. Iona and Tamson's flying the flag whilst the Percy thrives on being down the bottom end.

The Strathie on Iona Street is one of the best remaining boozers

Strathie has been gentrified no. It was a class wee dive 3 years ago. Now all the original fittings ripped out and replaced with bare stone, the basic beer has been upgraded to craft choices, dart board taken away and poetry nights added, clientele very different too.

Nothing wrong with any off that I like both versions of the pub. I notice its busier during the week than it was which is the only sustainable option. The increase number of females is a huge plus of the new pubs, the old boozers just weren't welcoming for young girls to go in for a few drinks and something to eat after work

[Kato]

You are indeed correct on that Kato. NEVER !
Some unbelievable away days!A total hoot, every time.

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[Hiber-nation]

Always used to be the Nip back in the day pre match. Sometimes Dizzie Lizzie’s on Buchanan Street as well as that was across the road from mine. Some pub that was!

Dizzies was brilliant in the late 70s. 4 pints and the go-gos. Shame that Hibs usually spoiled the day :greengrin

[Carheenlea]

Open again today - too many away fans singing songs for my liking.

Hopefully will return to being more civilised Hibs based in time.

[The Captain....]

Dizzies was brilliant in the late 70s. 4 pints and the go-gos. Shame that Hibs usually spoiled the day :greengrinDizzies was some place. My memory isn't what it was but was that the place the owner had the big Alsatian and baseball bat behind the bar?

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[ManlyOz]

As others have said, Old Eastway Tap is actually fine. I’ve also never seen them make an issue of people with Hibs colours on matchdays despite the sign on the door.

My old man, who’s in his 70s put his scarf on the table and the bar staff came over like he had pulled out some illegal substances 🤣. Will never step foot in there again, attitude was stinking 👎

[Big_Franck]

My old man, who’s in his 70s put his scarf on the table and the bar staff came over like he had pulled out some illegal substances 🤣. Will never step foot in there again, attitude was stinking 👎

That's been my experience of the staff in there as well. Uppity ****s.

[Pagan Hibernia]

So is the Mash Tun back to stay now?

Just interested, as its one of several that I would stop at on a match day

[Viva_Palmeiras]

So is the Mash Tun back to stay now?

Just interested, as its one of several that I would stop at on a match day

Dunno - I thought I’d read it was to close in an article in the EEN/Scotdmans

[Frazerbob]

So is the Mash Tun back to stay now?

Just interested, as its one of several that I would stop at on a match day

It never closed as far as I could see, just changed hands. The guys that had the Tourmalet now have it. Hope the toilets aren’t a health hazard like the Tourmalet’s.

[Dashing Bob S]

Only ever went in once, seemed to be ok. Hopefully it will stay a pub and not an up market fancy bistro wine bar…

Would love to see a sophisticated wine bar close to the ground. For too long the fan with the healthy wad and epicurean taste has been discriminated against in favour of the knuckle dragging elements with replica strip stretched across estrogen and additive beer breast implants

[Pretty Boy]

Would love to see a sophisticated wine bar close to the ground. For too long the fan with the healthy wad and epicurean taste has been discriminated against in favour of the knuckle dragging elements with replica strip stretched across estrogen and additive beer breast implants

Ian Gordon was holding court in Nauticus on Duke Street post match yesterday.

Not quite a sophisticated wine bar but they serve a brilliant Old Fashioned and you can rub shoulders with the movers and shakers.

[.Sean.]

My old man, who’s in his 70s put his scarf on the table and the bar staff came over like he had pulled out some illegal substances 🤣. Will never step foot in there again, attitude was stinking 👎


That's been my experience of the staff in there as well. Uppity ****s.
Agreed. Couldn’t have made it any clearer they don’t want football clientele so **** them, hope their wee hipster hovel ends up out of business

[NAE NOOKIE]

And Shades,Loch Inn, Marionville, Bunch o roses....even the Tor is closed.

The Loch Inn has been Edinburgh City social club for a few years now ( though it seems they have nothing to do with the football club ) it's always rammed when Hibs are at home as it was this Saturday.

[tamig]

The Loch Inn has been Edinburgh City social club for a few years now ( though it seems they have nothing to do with the football club ) it's always rammed when Hibs are at home as it was this Saturday.

Bunch o’ Roses back open again as Logan’s Rest.

[ddoc]

Out of curiosity, is the bottom shop still open?

Have not been back in Scotland on a visit for 8 years and it was a always a stop off on the way back from a game, to my sisters place in Pirniefield.

Pub's like that, the Marksman, Gillies's, Bowlers Rest were usually my go to pubs for a before match drink. A bit away from ER, so not so crowded, though all small enough to fill up quick when a gaggle of guys came in.

But my memory fades, they were probably busier than I remember as I have only been to a very few games live over the last 30 years.

[Viva_Palmeiras]

Out of curiosity, is the bottom shop still open?

Have not been back in Scotland on a visit for 8 years and it was a always a stop off on the way back from a game, to my sisters place in Pirniefield.

Pub's like that, the Marksman, Gillies's, Bowlers Rest were usually my go to pubs for a before match drink. A bit away from ER, so not so crowded, though all small enough to fill up quick when a gaggle of guys came in.

But my memory fades, they were probably busier than I remember as I have only been to a very few games live over the last 30 years.

if you like the Marksman you may find this a bit of a curiosity. This randomly cropped up on my YouTube feed. A tour of some of Leiths roughest pubs apparently…

If the boy says “it is what it is” one more time…
He started off all over the shop but Leith! https://youtu.be/y6A5SypYYxM?si=l5CfxCuXQnHZj8TD

[Forza Fred]

Out of curiosity, is the bottom shop still open?

Have not been back in Scotland on a visit for 8 years and it was a always a stop off on the way back from a game, to my sisters place in Pirniefield.

Pub's like that, the Marksman, Gillies's, Bowlers Rest were usually my go to pubs for a before match drink. A bit away from ER, so not so crowded, though all small enough to fill up quick when a gaggle of guys came in.

But my memory fades, they were probably busier than I remember as I have only been to a very few games live over the last 30 years.

Long way from the Blue Mountains to the bottom shop!
I’m much closer!

[ddoc]

if you like the Marksman you may find this a bit of a curiosity. This randomly cropped up on my YouTube feed. A tour of some of Leiths roughest pubs apparently…

If the boy says “it is what it is” one more time…
He started off all over the shop but Leith! https://youtu.be/y6A5SypYYxM?si=l5CfxCuXQnHZj8TD


Never seen a hint of aggro when ever I went in their, but that was 30+ years ago, but I was hardly a regular, quick pint once in a blue moon.
Stayed with my parents, who lived in Grt Junction St / Pirrie St when I was back in Leith on leave and have never been in Fox‘s, the first pub on the clip and surprisingly can count the number of times I have been in the Central on my one hand.

[ddoc]

Long way from the Blue Mountains to the bottom shop!
I’m much closer!

Lapstone Hotel closer, 10 minute walk.

[Dashing Bob S]

Ian Gordon was holding court in Nauticus on Duke Street post match yesterday.

Not quite a sophisticated wine bar but they serve a brilliant Old Fashioned and you can rub shoulders with the movers and shakers.

I’m in.

[JimBHibees]

Would love to see a sophisticated wine bar close to the ground. For too long the fan with the healthy wad and epicurean taste has been discriminated against in favour of the knuckle dragging elements with replica strip stretched across estrogen and additive beer breast implants

😂

[DIXIHIBS]

Out of curiosity, is the bottom shop still open?

Have not been back in Scotland on a visit for 8 years and it was a always a stop off on the way back from a game, to my sisters place in Pirniefield.

Pub's like that, the Marksman, Gillies's, Bowlers Rest were usually my go to pubs for a before match drink. A bit away from ER, so not so crowded, though all small enough to fill up quick when a gaggle of guys came in.

But my memory fades, they were probably busier than I remember as I have only been to a very few games live over the last 30 years.

Yes bottom shop is still open and still a good wee pub...same with bowlers rest. Marksman still open too but I wouldn't recommend it to anyone these days....it's a bit eh rough.

[HUTCHYHIBBY]

https://www.hibs.net/showthread.php?367205-Edinburgh-s-Roughest-Pub

[Lancs Harp]

Ian Gordon was holding court in Nauticus on Duke Street post match yesterday.

Not quite a sophisticated wine bar but they serve a brilliant Old Fashioned and you can rub shoulders with the movers and shakers.

I was in the Nauticus later on (about 9 till closing) cant vouch for IG being in there but was the first time Ive been in and was quite impressed.

[Pretty Boy]

I was in the Nauticus later on (about 9 till closing) cant vouch for IG being in there but was the first time Ive been in and was quite impressed.

It's really nice. It's not been an easy site to make work but they have been around for a while now.

One of the founders was also behind Panda & Sons who have won just about every bar award going and the other has been in the trade for years at some good sites so no surprise they are doing well.

[Lancs Harp]

It's really nice. It's not been an easy site to make work but they have been around for a while now.

One of the founders was also behind Panda & Sons who have won just about every bar award going and the other has been in the trade for years at some good sites so no surprise they are doing well.

Cracking Whisky selection and beers from local brewers Pilot and Newbarns. Both from Leith I believe.

[Gloucester Hibs]

We were in the Mash Tun briefly pre-match but it seemed a bit of a work in progress, tellies were all gone so we couldn’t watch the early EPL game so we headed down to the Persevere instead. Not sure if they’re putting new TVs in, but if they’re not intending on showing any live sport they’ll struggle IMO.

[JimBHibees]

I was in the Nauticus later on (about 9 till closing) cant vouch for IG being in there but was the first time Ive been in and was quite impressed.

Where about is that?

[Lancs Harp]

Where about is that?

Its on Duke Street just round the corner from the Percy. Its a post match pint venue though i dont think it opens till 2pm.

[The Baldmans Comb]

Dunno - I thought I’d read it was to close in an article in the EEN/Scotdmans

This is standard and very deliberately misleading reporting from the EEN which they do all the time.

"Much loved boozer" to close gets the sympathy vote, the clicks on the website and keeps a story going for a good few days as the memories flood in and everyone remembers the good old days.

They just ran their standard playbook template story about the "closure" of Clarks Bar in Dundas Street and kept that going over the weekend when in fact one phone call to the brewery would have confirmed its just a change of tenancy.

The previous tenants got a huge pay off from a "last ever" chance so everyone is winner except the dafties that read the EEN.

[hibby rae]

Cracking Whisky selection and beers from local brewers Pilot and Newbarns. Both from Leith I believe.

Do a lot of work with the women's team.

[Viva_Palmeiras]

This is standard and very deliberately misleading reporting from the EEN which they do all the time.

"Much loved boozer" to close gets the sympathy vote, the clicks on the website and keeps a story going for a good few days as the memories flood in and everyone remembers the good old days.

They just ran their standard playbook template story about the "closure" of Clarks Bar in Dundas Street and kept that going over the weekend when in fact one phone call to the brewery would have confirmed its just a change of tenancy.

The previous tenants got a huge pay off from a "last ever" chance so everyone is winner except the dafties that read the EEN.


ffs that’s twice they’ve done that with Clark’s bar!
didn’t manage to save Smithies mind…

[tamig]

Its on Duke Street just round the corner from the Percy. Its a post match pint venue though i dont think it opens till 2pm.

Used to be the Golf Tavern - amongst several previous incarnations.

[zitelli62]

Used to be the Golf Tavern - amongst several previous incarnations.

Also carldon lounge a while ago.