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A range of casks available but was let down by poor service from staff on our visit. This was a shame as I really rated the place on previous visits.
alexw - 10 Sep 2017 19:40 |
Nicholsons bar in a prominent position at a busy road junction and transport interchange. It's not quite as large as it looks from the outside. But it was still fairly comfortable. Has a decent selection of ales, typical of other Nicholsons establishments. Ales were national than most Edinburgh pubs/bars - Caledonian Deuchars IPA & Stewarts 80/- were the Scottish representation, whilst they also had St Austell Nicholson's Pale Ale, Brains The Rev James Gold, Black Wolf Rok, Robinsons Trooper, Thwaites Wainwright, Hadleys Gold & Shepherd Neame Red Sails. This was also the first pub I found real cider in - Old Rosie was on. Nice interior and very handy for Haymarket station.
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Called in here Saturday March 14th as part of a day trip to Edinburgh from Cheshire.
I agree with the previous two reviewers, and I can only add that the points they have made add up to The Haymarket having a friendly warm atmosphere. Had a nice pint of Stewart's 80/-, "a classic Scottish Heavy" according to the pump clip - spot on. Malty and slightly sweet, very drinkable.
Good range of beers too.
Recommended
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A decent Nicholson pub, 12 handpumps available and even allowing for a couple of duplicates and one being off, still an impressive range. A modern refurbished interior, but done tastefully. Worth a visit and very handy for Haymarket Station.
alexw - 15 Apr 2014 23:33 |
Another of the Nicholson's chain with an impressive range of handpulled beers although on my visit they only had two Scottish ales on. However, the manager did say he had more in the cellar. The pub is well-furnished and the staff polite and the service good. Food is available thoughout the day but a previous reviewer obviously had an issue with timing so best to check. This is a very handy pub for Haymarket station and the airport bus stop (and one day the tram - if it ever gets running). I would recommend this bar rather than Ryries which although nearer doesn't always have real ale available.
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The sign on the door still says food served until 9.00pm, although the kitchen seems to close at 8.30! Two people were allowed to order their food at 8.27! Good ales, well kept, and we found the staff to be very good, though some were more chatty than others. Good all round pub.
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expensive and very touristic! good sports telly though!
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A good meeting point for a night in town. Ales are generally up to scratch and I've always found the bar pretty well staffed.
Excellent atmosphere when the football's on so imagine it'd be the same for the rugger. No chance of getting a seat when Scotland are playing but there are so may TVs you literally get a good view from anywhere in hear.
My one criticism would be that sometimes they leave the music on with the football on mute but then I guess the world doesn't really revolve around us sports fans!
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Good Beer, shame about the staff.
Mainly tourists drinking in here, locals tend to avoid it. Reminded myself last time why I don't use it. Wouldn't serve food at 8:55 when it said last food orders 9:00 on the sign. Chucked people out at 11:50 another night when they were supposed to serve until midnight.
Plenty of better pubs nearby.
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We ate at the Haymarket Pub twice during our trip to Edinburgh. We had club sandwichs and fish and chips. Both were very good. Good ale also. Just what I envisioned a pub to be like.
John Mills - 13 Nov 2004 18:43 |
Good food, good prices, good atmosphere. This pub has a nice mixture of bar and lounge areas (from bar stools to couches). Good for a quiet drink, pleasant meal, or to watch the football in an electric atmosphere.
Elanor Cormack - 14 Oct 2003 10:52 |
