Phone: +441316563611,+441316563639
Address: 80 Lauriston Place, Edinburgh, City Of, United Kingdom, EH3 9DE, Edinburgh, City of
City: Edinburgh, City of
Menu Dishes: 3
Reviews: 397
"This bar adjoins the hotel where my wife and I spent two nights at the weekend at the end of our two week tour of Ireland and Scotland. We were over from Canada looking at my family history. We had some drinks in this bar on Saturday night and had a mixed experience. We were going to walk by but noticed they had a musician playing live music and we wanted to listen to it after a long day. He was a great, Scottish performer with a wonderful voice and he played great acoustic covers of Bob Dylan, Neil Young, REM, and many others. He even sang a version of 'My Way ' in Spanish which my wife was impressed with because she used to teach Spanish in a school! I asked if him if he knew any John Prine but he didn 't, sadly. However, I did ask him to play one of his own songs, which he did and it was as good as the covers he played. We didn 't get his name before he left and there weren 't any promotion posters up in the venue to say there was music on or who was playing which is a real shame because, if all the musicians are as good as this guy, they deserve promotion! My top recommendation is that, If you are staying here at the weekend, check out the live music. It 's really high quality. I don 't usually leave reviews like this but wanted to give the musician some recognition since the bar didn 't have any promotion materials up. As for the bar itself, they only had one person serving and, when, we went up to order, we had to wait at least 10 minutes to be served. When we were served, the waiter was quite rude and impatient. They need more staff at the busy times of week and year, I think. The drinks themselves were pleasant and went well with the excellent live music but were really overpriced. We went to a bar nearby afterwards and got the same drinks for cheaper, quicker and with nicer staff. The food wasn 't great, either. It tasted and looked like it had come out of a fat fryer. I would avoid it as it was overpriced, like the drinks. In all, if you go by and see a musician playing, stop in and have a whiskey but not much more."
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Dessert
Fruit Salad
A refreshing mix of seasonal fruits served chilled, perfect for a light, healthy dessert or side dish.
Indian
Chicken Tikka
Marinated chicken pieces grilled to perfection, served with fresh herbs and spices, offering a savory and aromatic delight.
Fish Dishes
Fish And Chips
Crispy battered fish served with golden fries and tartar sauce.
Lina
Very fresh premises. Nice staff and super good food!
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Vytis
Food is ok, decent size portions. 10% service charge added at the end.
Grant
Immaculate vibes. Came in for a decaf latte which was soooo good and to watch the rugby World Cup. So the vibe
robin
Blimey, Edinburgh during the festival. A pint of Paolozzi lager and a small Sauv Blanc... £16.20 Avoid. Shame as it's so handy for the book festival. View menu
Andrew
Very convenient in the Novotel Hotel, good selection of drinks, cocktails and the all important whisky! Nice atmosphere too for a week night, very relaxed and informal.
Werner
Extremely bored and unfriendly waiter. Order was brought incorrectly, no side dishes at all. The food was really good. But the service was a disaster. I didn't feel very comfortable.
Missy
Typical hotel bar and very friendly staff who make you feel welcome. Small but nice menu and you can eat in bar or hotel restaurant. Live music three nights a week and more during summer season. View menu
Beatrix
This was our first time in Edinburgh and The Tap Bar was just around the corner. The food was excellent. Really tasty. The fish was super juicy and the salad was also excellent. The service was great and the atmosphere was also very nice. A very relaxed and great atmosphere.
Sandra
Nice atmosphere, but service is a disaster. The lady behind the bar was dissatisfied with serving us for no reason. Laughing in your face while making drinks is inappropriate. If you don't like working with people, you shouldn't work with them. Customer service should be the same regardless of age. I'm definitely not coming back.
Barney
This bar adjoins the hotel where my wife and I spent two nights at the weekend at the end of our two week tour of Ireland and Scotland. We were over from Canada looking at my family history. We had some drinks in this bar on Saturday night and had a mixed experience. We were going to walk by but noticed they had a musician playing live music and we wanted to listen to it after a long day. He was a great, Scottish performer with a wonderful voice and he played great acoustic covers of Bob Dylan, Neil Young, REM, and many others. He even sang a version of 'My Way ' in Spanish which my wife was impressed with because she used to teach Spanish in a school! I asked if him if he knew any John Prin... View menu
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Pubs "Discover a cozy atmosphere with hearty meals, craft beers, and classic pub fare. Enjoy comfort food favorites like fish and chips, burgers, and wings, paired with a refreshing pint or creative cocktail."
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Full Savor a delightful array of authentic flavors with our carefully curated menu. Indulge in a variety of dishes, crafted to perfection, offering something for every palate. View menu
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American Enjoy classic American flavors with our diverse menu, featuring juicy burgers, crispy fried chicken, hearty BBQ ribs, and fresh salads. Indulge in timeless comfort with each bite, crafted to satisfy all tastes.
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Breakfast Start your day with our delicious breakfast options, featuring everything from classic eggs and pancakes to healthy smoothies and yogurt. Perfect for a hearty meal or a light morning bite!
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