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A rarity - an Edinburgh pub I haven't previously found.
Tiny but perfectly formed. Great pint of Stewarts 80'
Pleased to have found it.
Visit blogged at http://bit.ly/2ungLwQ
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Very convenient for a last minute beer before catching a train. $ beers and pub food make this bar worth looking for.
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Small but decent pub halfway up the steps leading from the station to the old town. Managed to get a table here and found it friendly along with a good selection of well kept brews on offer. Probably your best bet for a swift ale before catching a train.
anonymous - 17 Apr 2016 18:03 |
Tiny Edinburgh institution up some steps from Waverley station on the way up to the top of the Royal Mile. Despite its size, I did manage to get hold of a seat. But this is a fairly tight space. Ales were Scottish Borders Foxy Blonde, Harviestoun Tasman Bullet, Allendale American Brown Ale & Broughton The Reiver. Cider on offer was Addlestones. Good selection and also an interesting range of railway memorabilia on the walls. I like the pub, but I think Edinburgh has better.
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Another visit to The Halfway House, this time Saturday 6th June at about 5:30.
Same cosy, friendly place, busier this time, so even more of a good atmosphere - literally as well as figuratively, as the aroma of fresh food was wafting in from the kitchen. Almost like being at home! Very good quality ale. Had a pint of Broughton Dark Dunster, and a pint of A Tsealac Kildonnan.
Then over the way to Waverly and the train home, very satisified with another day out in Edinburgh.
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Made a day trip to Edinburgh from Cheshire, 3 hour train journey, well worth it.
Halfway House recommended. Small traditional pub, we arrived just after opening time (11a.m.) so only about half-a-dozen people in, but still a good atmosphere. The beer was excellent (had two pints of Strathbraan Look West), the chap behind the bar was friendly and welcoming, and just as friendly as we said farewell to continue our pub tour of Edinburgh.
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Always a nice ale or 2 on and the Cullen Skink was outstanding.Not much personality from the lad behind the bar who seemed content to gaze up at the TV when not serving.TV's in pubs should only show Sport or News not some crummy Thursday afternoon quiz show.For this reason the pub must be marked down.
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Actually visited this place twice, as I was so inspired from my first. Lovely quaint bustling traditional boozer, without the pretentious bollocks that seems to bestow Edinburgh in general.
The foxy Jules behind the bar, was an absolute delight. A true bona fide lady, with a real passion for people and beer.
Go check it out yourself!
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Great little traditional basic boozer - tucked away. Excellent local Scottish ales.
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Excellent bar. Very friendly, with a sufficient selection of food and drink. 2 mins from Waverley up the steps from market st.
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When visiting Edinburgh a trip to the superb HH is almost a pilgrammage. Nothing posh, just a small backstreet pub (or back alley to be more correct) serving 4 excellent real ales.
Miss it at your peril.
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visiting Edinburgh at weekend and told to find this little pub, glad we did on Sunday gone, not many in, but a good welcome, beers went down well even tried haggis which was not bad at all. little bar manager kept us entertained and the crack was good. Only downside was the bar bill at the end of the session.....whoa....won't be doing that again.....pay up front next time.....downside they don't take cards not good when you run up a bar tab but not using measures for the spirits made up for that cant wait to visit again.see ya soon jules.
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My first visit to this gem of a pub was early on a Saturday evening and the place was almost full.
They had a choice of 2 Scottish ales & from England on draught - 1 from a brewery I had not come across before.
I found a sear in the corner and waited for my pal. Excellent little pub with a very nice atmosphere. The television was on low but a couple of the punters were watching it.
Railway memorabilia adorning the walls and this added to the quirkiness of the place.
I can see why this pub wins awards, cracking little place.
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This place is a gem - the word is over-used, but no other term would do it justice. Very well kept real ales (all Scottish) and a good range of malts, including a house label which I think came from Dufftown (Speyside). As others have said, it's tiny and was pretty full at 5.00pm and packed by 6.00pm. Saw two different bar staff as we were there during changeover and I can vouch for the fact that they were both hardworking, friendly and helpful. Intended to stay for just the one beer, but the atmosphere was so good that we stayed to eat and have another beer or two and a wee dram. The food includes traditional standards such as Stovies and Haggis, both of which were microwaved straight from the fridge but none the worse for that. What else would you expect in such a tiny pub? It's a wonder that they do food at all. There were plenty of locals in there as well as tourists and the banter was terrific. Others have commented on the language and it's still true. But not from the bar staff. One of the locals must have used the "F" word over 100 times in the course of an hour or so, but it wasn't offensive. Even my wife was just mildly amused. It's all part of the character of the place. I really didn't want to leave, but my wife made me, dammit!
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We squeezed ourselves into a seat in the corner as this is a very small busy little pub on the steps up from the station towards the Royal Mile so you can imagine how popular it gets. We had a choice of 3 Scottish beers - two from brewers I had not come across before. They do food (I'm not sure how as the place is so small but they have a set menu - Cullen Skunk;Haggis etc) Beer was in good nick and they did a coffee for my missus although it did take some time and coming!! Sometimes it could probably do with another barperson but to be honest I don't know where they would fit in!!
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This has always been an excellent wee pub, and on my recent visit, about a week or so ago I was impressed as ever at the atmosphere that is created in this smallest pubs. Think it was a thursday night, pub was quite when we arrived but quickly got full, there are only 6 tables. Young guy with glasses behind the bar seemed pretty rushed off his feet, between serving ales, cooking food changing barrels, but took it all in his stride, and even found time to explain in some considerable depth to some tourists about the local ales on offer. That being said there was a worrying number of English ales on, and by the look of the "what's next" display behind the bar, more to come! What gives??? A pub in this location serving tourists and travellers alike to should be promoting and selling the best of local, if not the best Scottish ales around.
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I had a similar experience a couple of days before, not the barman or landlord being foulmouthed, rather some of the regular clientele. And possibly the worst squawky sounding jukebox ever, so I had two reasons to insert the ear plugs! The beer choice was more limited than in the past.
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Decent food and ale, pity about the foulmouthed and offensive barman/landlord, abrubt attitude muttering under his breath really spoiled our visit here, after one pint we went to the guilford.
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A nice cosy Pub, with four good ales. always packed out. Beers from Scottish Breweries prevail here as well as good plain food. A brisk walk from the Royal Mile, it is an oasis of sanity in a busy area.
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Visited for the first time last Sunday lunchtime. Very quiet, ample space to sit down and enjoy a couple of pints of excellent Game Bird brewed in the Borders.
Would imagine this pub, which claims to be the smallest in Edinburgh, would get very busy during the week.
Did not sample the food but others sitting down were heard to comment favourably. Just one lady serving and doing the food - obviously pre-prepared and microwaved - which is very much Scottish-based fare.
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This is a gem of a pub - cosy, intimate, great range of well kept beers and friendly staff. As someone else commented, it's amazing that the good food can be prepared in such a tiny space, but it all adds to the slight sense of disbelief that a pub offering everything can be this compact. Interesting old railway prints on the walls too - it is very close to the start of the Flying Scotsman's journey after all...
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A weekend in Edinburgh would not be complete without a visit to this small friendly pub. Always someone to chat to at the bar, a good variety of ales and tasty food - soups and paninis style. Only problem is getting too esconced and missing your train out of Waverley. Oh well. Would really recommend to all Edinburgh visitors.
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My wife and I called into the Halfway House last week while shopping in Edinburgh, it's a great wee pub, Steve the landlord gave us a warm welcome, what a charming guy. The food was great, we both had Cullen Skink it's was the best we've ever had, the beer was excellent and the place had a great atmosphere. I recommend you pay the Halfway House a visit next time you're in Edinburgh.
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We always go into this pub whenever we're in Edinburgh, it's cosy, welcoming and ALWAYS serves a great pint. It's a buzzing wee pub and would recommend to anyone, don't miss it!
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Lovely atmospheric pub in the heart of Edinburgh. A good stop for lunch when on the tourist trail. My sister was over from the Unites States recently and was very impressed with the traditional Scottish menu which did not disappoint. Delicious food , great beer and prompt and friendly service.
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Was in Saturday morning to meet couple of pals prior to Murrayfield. Pub was busy and bustling as usual, splendid pints of Northern Light and Clipper IPA. Bowl of hearty Cullen Skink just the job!
Couldn't disagree with joegreen more, owner most welcoming and affable, stark contrast to previous sullen, dour bloke.
Back in evening for a dram, no seats left but good time had!!
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I venture into the Half Way House when in edinburgh on Business....its a great little oasis.Great beers a warm welcome from staff that know their way round a haggis neeps and tatties ,I can use my lap top and can hear myself think .A little gem in a great location.I have friends that are regulars ,when up for the 6 nations who say its a "must visit" when in Edinburgh .
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The prevalence of recent comments about poor service down to short staffing should, but probably won't, serve as a warning to the owner who has taken over from John and Christine Ward. He's rarely there - no bad thing in itself as he would be due a refund on any charm course undertaken.
This is still a very good pub, splendidly convenient for the station; the ale is excellent and ever-changing and the staff are mostly very good or better.
But I originally rated it 8, probably a bit on the mean side. Now, struggling to hit 7.
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Was in yesterday and they had a great selection oflight beers on, but the service was not getting any better, as per my last visits there was just one girl onand she was rushed off her feet and the question was where was the other staff to help and the answer was there was not any not even the owner as i was told by some inthe pub.
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Tiny bar and very handy for the station. Well-kept real ales and choice of traditional meals such as stovies and oatcakes and Cullen Skink. Well worth a visit.
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Visited last night, this pub is tucked up a flight of stairs opposite the Market street exit of Waverley station. A great selection of ales including Brewdog Alpha dog bitter when I visited yesterday. Great food served from an unfeasably small kitchen too.
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Was in the pub yesterday and i could not believe it that the place was full and there was only one person working behind the bar, what is the managment thinking of? a rugby weekend and only having one person working, are they crazy or what?
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another selection of fine ales last Saturday, kept in perfect condition as usual, which showed as the place was full to bursting. Service still slow but thats to be expecte d with table service for drink and food and only 1 wee lassie serving. Couldnt get a table so had a wait but ales were worth waiting for. Smell of tolets mingle with fish soup was unpleasant to say the least but the atmosphere in this wee place is always worth a visit. Just bring a peg for the nose.
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I too was dissapointed with the service in the pub on the same night as toolmaker and BEEFY71, the staff were not the ones that were in on my previous visits as they made the visit enjoyable and were good at thier job, these two how ever gave me the impression that it was a social gathering and they were there to chat and when i asked for a drink i got the impression that it was a hassel for them to pour the drink i asked for. This service was not what i expected from a pub that has won pub of the year and recomended by lots of people. I will seriously think when i am in the pub vacinity wether or not i should go in and risk having that type of service again.
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Dropped in on Xmas Eve, bar was buzzing...great selection of ales ..the 'clootie dumpling' ale was brill..!
The wee pub as good as ever ..always a must when in Edinburgh.!!
Haste me back....!
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Also popped in same evening as previous gentleman, what a nightmare, very rude young man behind bar along with the performing barmaid, spent too much time chatting to each other to pay attention to customers. Left after waiting 10 minutes trying to get second drink, to no avail. Ale that did have was exceptionally good. Shame couldn't be said about the new staff.
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Returned to this boozer after a train jouney from hell last Saturday night to be greeted with the news from a young fellow behind the bar that there was no real ale available as they had ran out of gas for the beer. A very curious situation for a pub to find itself in. I had expected the teething troubles experienced by the new owner at the time of my last review to have been solved by now, but, alas it appears not. Hiked up the steps to The Arcade and was well looked after by a young Polish lady behinf the bar!
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Great pub. 4 ales on and all Scottish. I had Caingorm Trade Winds and a Skye beer called Red Cullim which was awesome. Will be back Feb 2011.
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Always high on our list of 'must visit' pubs in Edinburgh. Good choice of beer (Brewdog, Atlas amongst others). 20p a pint discount from CAMRA members on production of a membership card (as at Dec 2010)
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Not easy to find, so the cliche "hidden gem" springs to mind. Great location, the cosy bar serves not extensive (3-4), but well balanced selection of ales. I really enjoyed Kelburn Goldihops and Northumberland's Bucking Fastard. The plcae i not huge, but they manage to serve meals from their pocket sized kitchen - I ad my first ever haggis with neeps and tatties here and it was very sucessful introduction.
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Visited a couple of times recently, good range of beers, as usual. Shame the wee barmaid didn't put as much energy into knowing what they were, as she did into chatting, too busy talking and performing gymnastics off bar. Still it was entertaining for a wee while. CAlled in again Saturday gone, once more beers were all different and of good quality, pub very busy, but that didn't stop barman enjoying his pint behind the bar. A good advert for the quality of ale if staff can't wait until off duty before imbibing, but not the usual practice in here. Brew dog showcase great for those who like it, not everyone's favourite ale. Always worth a visit thought if only for the entertainment and the ever changing bar staff.
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Great stop before Waverley. An oasis in the storm, always enjoy the excellent beer and sometimes the snacks. The railway memorabilia is well worth a perusal.
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This pub started off my festival/ pub tour of Edinburgh. And a mighty good choice. Just after 12 on a Friday I thought I might have difficulty getting in - this is a very small pub, but it was OK with a table available. It got busy later.
The Strathaven Claverhouse EPA was so good a stayed for a second. Food was good and reasonably priced. I had a very substantial Lasagne and my companion had sausage and mash. No complaints from either of us.
This pub used to do a 50p discount on the first ale for CAMRA members. Unfortunately they have been stopped by the Edinburgh licencing authorities.
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Great pub. And only a couple of minutes from the train if you know where you're going. The haggis absolutely did its job and the beer was decent too. First stop whenever I'm in Edinburgh.
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A refreshing choice
After my usual weary trek from Waverly station it was nice to hear the same cheery banter that I�d grown accustomed to.
Hadn�t been in for a while but pleasantly surprised with the bars new ethos on ales.
As well as the usual clan of Scottish micros, it was nice to sample a few pints from Englandshire. Unlike some unfortunate parochial drinkers I welcomed a pint of Young�s best, Might not sway me from the Cairngorms but none the less a good quality beer.
Contrary to some comments I hadn�t really noticed any major changes in the bar, still the same wee favoured Edinburgh pub.
Keep up the good work
Cameraman.
Ps the haggis neep�s and tatties weren�t half bad either
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First visit to this pub in ages, nothing much changed, service still slow from gent behind bar, and still selling english beers unfortunately, but on the whole the beer we had was good from the scottish micros. Food on the other hand, left a lot to be desired.......still looking for the meat in the stovies. Sausage and mash (offered with veg that did not appear) were dry and very undercooked, needed gravy, not a meal to remember and certainly our last in here. Our visit was on a warm afternoon, with a reasonsable number in pub and very stuffy atmosphere, but the abiding memory we went away with was the aroma from the gents facilities (we were sat next to it), each time door was opened, that combined with the stuffiness of bar did not make for comfortable eating or drinking. Once a good pub definitely on the down turn, won't be back for while
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Tiny wedge-shaped pub, which, as the name suggests, is halfway up (or down) Fleshmarket Close. Four handpumps - on my visit I had pints of Cairngorm Howler, a very drinkable porter, and the Highland Scapa Special. Both were well kept. All beers are �3.00.
The pub was packed on my visit, but given it's size that's not too difficult. I didn't try the food but prices looked very reasonable. Again, the pub was harshly lit - don't they like a bit of atmosphere in these pubs?
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Pleasant pub in Fleshmarket Close. Very small, so I had to turn away once. It appears to have a rotating range on pump. On my visit it had Kelburn Piro Estivo, Inveralmand XXX and another which my handwriting has failed to record with sufficient legibility. They did three thirds for �3. The food was reasonably priced (�4.40 for Cullen Skink, Haddock and Cheese Pie for �3.95). I was getting all local with whisky, but I have to be honest and say the friend I was with did not like the beers he had. I think this was more a taste thing rather than any comment on the condition.
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Small pub in an alleyway off the Royal Mail. My visit was on a Saturday morning and the place was packed. Service was good and the ale was in fine form. After the initial pause in conversation as we entered we found it to be a friendly place.
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An essential visit when in Edinburgh. Good beer from local micros.Very small and can get a bit crowded, but unique and excellent.
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I popped into this pub last week and enjoyed a few quality pints, the beer was in good condition and i liked the pub. Found the lady behind the bar friendly and the other customers friendly enough.
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As a frequent visitor to Halfway House, not a lot seems to have changed (apart from the staff and the menu). It's obvious Keith from Leith does not visit that often - he would have known that the "flash new coffee machine" was purchased by the previous owners! Panninis / Toasties - not a lot of difference in my humble opinion. Food, on the whole, isn't bad at all, it would have been difficult to continue the "local food from the Borders theme" when not living in the area! Hanging baskets......who cares as long as there's warm welcome inside, good conversation from the locals and last but not least, for the most part, a decent pint! Any downturn in ambience of the pub could be due to the negativity shown by those patrons who aren't willing to move on the from previous ownership! Yes, for anyone they would have been a hard act to follow, having been in the pub for many years, but maybe it's time to move on, stop comparing to the previous ownership, and give the guy a chance.
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Been in here a few times since the change of ownership. Am told the food is not as good as it used to be but how was it going to be once John & Christine left ?. Anyway don't primarily go there for the food although used to have the occassional toastie.. Ultimately still seems to do a decent pint although am not convinced panninis, a flash new coffee machine and hanging baskets will do much to boost trade.
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A frequent traveller through Edinburgh by rail, I have been visiting this place for many years and put it in my top 10 of pubs in the UK. I called in today, having read some of the recent comments, wondering what I was going to find. Well, the Reiver from Broughton was spot on and I had several pints; also, I found the banter, as ever, was entertaining, with locals mixing with visitors and bringing everyone into the conversation, including a young couple from Alaska! But I too found the haggis lunch not quite up to its previous standard and I noticed that the menu card, which gave details of the previous owner's commitment to quality produce from the borders, was absent. I was also disappointed with the beers as I come here expecting Scottish micros; instead there were two Scottish and two beers from Youngs!!
So, food price up, food quality down, beer was GBG standard but is the change to 50% English stuff policy - I hope not. Think LocAle!! If it ain't broke, don't fix it!!
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Superb pub hidden away down an alley, it was packed last friday so i just had a half, the beer was nice but nothing special, i always visit this pub whenever i'm in Edinburgh
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Beer is OK
Don't eat here!!!
We had Haggis, Tatties & Neeps at �5.95 each, the haggis was full of bone and hard gristle. This is possibly the worst pub meal we have ever eaten.
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A superb, gem of hospitality, informality, and high-quality ale and informal food - I'd recommend it to anyone. Well done to the new ownership for keeping this little gem right on the map! Without pubs like this, Edinburgh would be much the poorer.
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Feel I must have visited a different place from the last two reviewers - a good, unspoilt pub with excellent food [well, the Cullen Skink was anyway]. Now a Wetherspoons? No sign of that!
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I too have noticed on my most recent visit the downturn in standards, at one point one of the patrons of this once fine hostelry broke into song which would not have been out of place on Britains Got Talent reject show, I could not concentrate on the latest news stories in my paper for this most unfortunate interruption. I had hoped when the pub changed hands that the lavatory facilities would have been updated, but, alas so far this is not yet the case. Can't agree more though about the continuing high standard of the female bar staff.
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Welcome to Edinburgh's smallest "Wetherspoon's".......just found out this pub has changed hands in recent months......it shows.......poor food and poor choice of beers.....female staff remain very pleasantm poor customer service from others. Think the good beer guide will have a vacant spot next year - most disappointing.
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At the expense of much else made sure this was the first pub I visited on my trip last week. The fact it was the last one I visite should speak volumes. Great quality grub (at decent prices too, which I found was a bit of an Old Town rarity), knowledgable welcoming staff, and the pumps were on fine form - all from th Stewart brewery on my visit. All this from a place very well-hidden, and about the size of your average front room! Liking the railway 'theme' too. Superb
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Very nice; highly recommended.
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Enjoyed our visit to this lively friendly pub while doing a crawl of GBG pubs. There were 4 Cairngorm beers on tap at this visit, and we enjoyed the Highland IPA. Always worth a visit.
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Love this place; it's one of the cosiest pubs I know of in a fantastic location halfway up the Fleshmarket Close steps from Waverely station. I like the old railway pictures and Edinburgh pub crawl poster. It's easy, nay, obligatory to get talking to people within the confines of this tiny place. A wide range of real ales featuring Scottish microbreweries. Surprisingly for its size, the pub also does food, which is pretty decent too. An Edinburgh must visit.
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Pretty good; for beer quality, in my top five Edinburgh pubs, I would say.Very interesting site, extremely handy for Waverley.
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Good staff, good food, good (and varied) beer range - nearly always worth escaping from the station for! Can get busy - there is a certain amount of amusement to be had from tourists confused about bar etiquette.
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Tiny pub very close to edinburgh waverley train station. A good choice of beers & home made food make this quirky little pub well worth searching out.
anonymous - 30 Mar 2009 12:04 |
Late comment from August. Grand pub up a lot of steps. Enjoyed 2 Stewart beers.
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Terrific pub, small with a great atmosphere. Decent beers & food - I had two dinners there last week. Very friendly staff.
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Well kept ales served at the very right drinking temperature - a gem of a small pub in central Edinburgh. Large turnover of four hand pulled real ales.
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Without doubt the best pub in Edinburgh and the second best in Scotland. What more can I say?
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Not a bad pub, but concentrates too much on the same on tired real ales - there's not enough variety in them, they seem averse to anything outise a core 5 or 6 Scottish breweries.
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Small, cosy and friendly pub, the perfect place to escape from the rain. Had a couple of very well-kept pints and the food looked appetising.
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Had a beautiful pint of well kept ale and cheese toastie. Didn't mind standing for one.
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It really is worth the effort to find this pub. Decent range of ales and friendly staff. Will definitely be back next time i'm in Edinburgh.
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fantastic boozer,the only place to wait for a train to/from waverley.landlord is a great guy and the range of ales is always good.If eating try the wild boar sausage 'n'mash,very tasty
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Visited with the RBESG 2007 crowd. Charming tiny pub with 3-4 decent cask ales. The haggis was very tasty, despite being warmed in the microwave.
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The best station waiting room in Great Britain? Always friendly, always good and interesting beers...
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forza italia sweaty socks
anonymous - 20 Nov 2007 14:19 |
A little local knowledge helps in finding this one ... well worth it though. Frankly it's tiny, you could lob a hanky over the whole place, but friendly and always has great beer. Whenever a friend comes to Edinburgh for a beer and food blowout, we always start in the Halfway House.
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Fantastic little ale house in the heart of Edinbugh, great real ale is served and traditional haggis, neeps and tatties, what more could you want?
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I paid two highly enjoyable visits to this pub in April during a weekend in Edinburgh.
This pub was simply one of the best pubs you could find in Edinburgh! Friendly staff and locals made for amicable conversation during pints of Greenmantle IPA, Orkney Dark Island, Broughton Ales Organic Border Gold and Tryst Brockville Dark. A superb cosy pub with a warm intimate interior. The external walls are now painted green.
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This is a top pub and well worth a visit.....small and perfectly formed.
I agree about the Ossian.
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Great but tiny bar half way up the very long flight of steps called Fleshmarket Close. Had the stovies and the best pints of Inveralmond Ossian I have ever tasted. Recommended.
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Great little (in italics) little boozer. Made the mistake of making this my last port of call first time in Edinburgh, so nearly missed my train home. The sort of pub that makes you wish you lived near it.
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A great little pub. Unfortunately the smoking ban has made the smell of the toilets more apparent so this needs addressing before my wife (and therefore myself) could consider it for regular visits.
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A lovely little pub and much more appealing now the smoking ban has cleared the air. It was like being kippered in a phone box before. The food is good but if there are more than 2 or 3 of you ordering be prepared to eat in shifts. Tiny kitchen. Great beer on offer and if you flash your CAMRA m/ship card at the bar you get 50p off your first pint.
chick - 19 Mar 2007 09:18 |
Lovely little place with a warm welcome tucked down a side street with four ale engines including a very nice Dark Isle and Deuchars. Food untried so unrated.
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The food is cooked at home and reheated - hardly surprising when the 'kitchen' is the size of a phone box. It is in the Good Pub Food Guide, or whatever Susan Nowak's recent publication's called, so must be doing something right.
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The first pub I ever went to in Scotland! Good friendly welcome, good selection of Scots ales and the haggis was ok if obviously microwaved. Very handy for Waverley station (Market Street exit)
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Great little bar tucked away from the crowds, had a few pints of Ale, spot onb, but the food (boar sausages, neeps and tatties) was microwaved, still tasted OK though.
Bar Came complete with Kilt wearing locals so i was happy
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Fantastic hidden gem - really friendly. Always impressed with a reduced range of quality real ale rather than multiple unused handpumps (e.g. Abbotsford)
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Great wee bar, I always drink here when I'm in Edinburgh, I found it when I was at Uni there. Good beer, no tourists as it's off the beaten track. Food is good too.
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Cracking little pub-like sitting in someones front room.Good beer from the smaller (scottish) brewers.Had my haggis tatties & neeps-which was spot on.Camra pub of the year for scotland 2005
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Just saw this site for first time. Must be the bus tho My favorite pub is your No 6 The Halfway House,Only been in few times but the beer is outstanding. The food is wonderful and homecooked, Wonderful atmosphere and service, railway magazines in the bar. God I wish it was my local. All thats was missing was several eutiful girls chattting me up. But the food and beer more than compensates.
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An excelent range of beers and good food although the pub itself is very small. Well worth a visit.
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Extremely well kept ales. The staff really know how to treat it (and the customers) right! Relaxed atmosphere on a Saturday morning.
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A small and unique place full of enjoyment. Hard to find for a foreigner, but well worth looking for. Good selection of cask ales. I had beers from Jarrow Brewing, Harviestoun, Belhaven and Inveralmond last time I visit the pub early on a Saturday. Love to come back.
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Great, cosy little boozer. Fantastic range of whisky and beers. Tasty home cooked food and lovely staff. One of the best in Edinburgh, but tiny, so if full go somewhere else and come back when you can get a seat!
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Out of date already. This is now the CAMRA pub of the year for Scotland and Northern Ireland. It's the smallest pub in the City, so don't all come at once.
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Now the CAMRA pub of the year for Edinburgh, Lothians & Borders, and deservedly so.
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Small friendly pub, great beer range and best value food in Edinburgh
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A wonderful boozer. The haggis, taties and neeps were a culinary and artistic triumph, and cost just �3.50! They always have at least one veggie dish, more if you count fish, but it can sell out quickley. The serve food up to ten at night, but only if you find a table free. This makes a lot of sense. It is so small that if there are no tables free the staff will have no time to cook food. It is on a steep set of steps opposite the Market St entance of Waveley Station, on the Old Town side.
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It is indeed a gem, and the clock is set fast so you don't miss your train. Seems to specialise in real ale from Scottish and North-east breweries. If you were going to visit only five pubs in Edinburgh this would need to be one of them.
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The Halfway House is a must for anyone leaving Edinburgh by train. It�s only 2 minutes walk from the station and there is no better way to end your visit than in here. The friendly staff serve 4 constatly changing real ales and too many brands of whisky to contemplate. If ever I admit to being an alcoholic this will be the place I miss most.
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This flies in the face of the rule that a pub near the station is normally grim. An absolute gem albeit a midget gem as it is very small. Usually a very good selection of ale and excellent food. Occasionally sees ridiculous Englishmen in "Jimmy wigs" on the stag circuit but apprently it usually comes early on on the route so they are not too obnoxious. Tell your friends about this pub but not too many of them as it doesn't stand a crowd
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