Ensign Ewart, Edinburgh - pub details
Address: 521, Lawnmarket, Edinburgh, Midlothian, EH1 2PE [map] [gmap]
Tel: 0871 951 1000 (ref 19179) - calls cost 10p per minute plus network extras
Edinburgh Waverley (0.3 miles), Edinburgh Haymarket (1 mile), Slateford (2.8 miles)
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> Current user rating: 4.8/10 (rated by 12 users)
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user reviews of Ensign Ewart, Edinburgh
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| Tarted up on the outside but still the same on the inside, complete with the huge painting of the battle of waterloo. Full of tourists ordering from the whisky menu. I should of joined them - my pint (Edinburgh Gold, sampled in great condition over the road) was ghastly. Still, had live music and a decent atmosphere. Would come again. Visit blogged at http://bit.ly/2ungLwQ Mappiman - 13 Jul 2017 17:57 |
| Despite being named after a hero of the Battle of Waterloo, this pub has a policy of refusing to serve military personnel in uniform! What a disgrace! Chap - 24 May 2013 13:05 |
| Regrettably, on a recent 3-day jaunt to Edinburgh, of what must've been 20 pubs visited, this was the weakest, at least in terms of its ale variety, quality and general atmosphere. Whilst one doesn't expect much of a boozer in the heart of tourist-territory, I felt this really needs to try harder. The pub interior was intriguing with various artefacts on the walls and a curious cavernous atmosphere. Initially my mate and I felt it was friendly enough, but as time unfolded things began to sour. The beer - the ubiquitous Caledonian 80 shilling - was decidedly average notwithstanding its hefty pricetag. The pass code system to use the toilets seemed petty. And, contrary to the last reviewer, we got the distinct impression non-local weren't welcome, althoug they're happy to take tourist money. When I came to use the hallowed gents, I used the code but it'd been changed. We also received some stony glares from one of the surly staff. Is this an anti-English sentiment? If so, it's sad, as this is the first pub in Scotland I've visited where I've felt any discernible hostility. Food looked pretty poor too! Sorry guys. This is a shameful effort compared to some of your competitors. TWG - 17 Aug 2011 07:54 |
| Hate this pub , landlord is unfriendly ,youre not encouraged to stay if youre not a tourist , place is full of bizarre rules like no standing at the bar etc , pin no required for the loo (i mean that is just a joke) and the food was disgusting . youre better off at deacon brodies or the jolly judge . beersteer - 22 Jan 2010 13:39 |
| I went with family this past Feb. and marked my birthday in Edinburgh. We had a great time and found this pub quite convenient to the castle. We stopped in for a late lunch and a few pints. We ordered a few pints of Calendonian 80 and Deuchars, both of which were fine and served by friendly staff. The food was good too- had a pizza, my brother wanted to try haggis. We enjoyed sharing all of it and found the haggis quite tasty. On my next visit to Edinburgh, I wouldn't hesitate to return here. fr21555 - 19 Oct 2008 14:57 |
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