Pubs, bars and alehouses in Edinburgh. Some pubs serve food. Closing times may vary..
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Barman, so called manager aggressive when complaining about a wrong drink. Barmaid tried to address it but barman/manger poured it down the sink, became more aggressive.... More »
My Wife, with a friend of hers and I went here shortly before Christmas one year. I became ill and in the seating towards the front door, I fainted - following to the floor.... More »
Visited this Quant little bar on the outskirts of edinburgh. It was a great saturday night atmosphere until one of the eldery barmaids who was off duty threw a pint over a group... More »
Popped in for a couple of pints on Sunday afternoon, excellent friendly staff, great pub.well worth a visit!... More »
I'm delighted to hear the bar is changing hands as it's long overdue for a new management style and facelift into the bargain. Let's hope this change is one for the better as in... More »
Have been going regularly but tonight was the last time. In the past when food was served staff would come and ask if everything is in order, it wasn't done this evening. I... More »
Cathie and willy great bar staff I drank in the pub for two years then had my 18th cheers great weekends still see all the boys sadly mother Aitkens has... More »
Sandra is a lovely lass,the pub is never quite with Sandra on duty.near Easter road Hibs fans frequently visit the establishment.well,priced ales and spirits, artisan is worth visiting.so I f you are in... More »
Sandra is a lovely lass,the pub is never quite with Sandra on duty.near Easter road Hibs fans frequently visit the establishment.... More »
I have been living in Edinburgh for 5 years now but only recently discovered The Spey Lounge :-) SO glad I did! It's hard to find anywhere that does a good old fashioned... More »
This pub is just the thing to have afternoon or evening out. Staff are great music is fun .sit outside nice cold drink people watching right next door to the playhouse theater.... More »
I was banned for life for stopping my nephew drinkingI who was already drunk by Esther and another young girl 2 years ago even though I worked in Belfast and came back every... More »
Four in hand went out there way to make us welcome which helps make the conference go even better well done Paul... More »
Just wanted to say thanks very much for looking after us RMT reps this week. Top draw. Very much appreciated, next time I visit the City I will be certain to pop in.... More »
Great wee pub loads of great people plenty of characters great bar staff brilliant place if you have a sense of humour trust me you need a sense humour... More »
We are definitely going back to the Cross Keys on Saturday 25th October to see Danny and his band who play fantastic music. They can play all types of music. pop, rock and... More »
Hi Folks the Rockabilly club has moved to the Voodoo Rooms at West Register Street Edinburgh as the Spiders web pub has now shut down and is no... More »
My wife & I drive by the cross keys Lanark road Edinburgh every day going to & from work & always wondered what it was like. It's a really old pub one of... More »
Went to hunters tryst today with my 4 sons, the food wasnt that nice, especially the lasagne and the garlic bread, the fish batter wasnt that nice either, dont think I will be... More »
On Saturday the 26th of April 2014 we have a great rockabilly DJ night at the Spiders web pub with DJs Tojo Archie and Gus it starts... More »
Brilliant formerly pub, any one stranger can go in and have a chat with anyone, bar staff are amazing and always smiling :)... More »
Well while waiting on my friend I went into Jeannie dean's for a pint ,had a great hour in there and found everyone in there to be friendly and warm ,I spoke to... More »
The shiverin Sheiks band play the Spiders web pub in Edinburgh on the 25th of Jan 2014 thee are also several great DJs on that night too ,... More »
If you want a good time and a good laugh then this is the pub to go to in portobello. There are a few good characters and everyone is friendly and welcoming.... More »
I visited the keys after reading it's reviews here Well it's everything you want in an old traditional pub. The manager is a young lad named ryan. Very pleasant & helpful. On our... More »
I visited the crosskeys last week. Not be there for many moons and was amazed to see both the owners standing with the customers laughing & joking. They had staff behind the bar.... More »
Such a welcoming place everyone treated you like you were a friend not a outsider, even played dominoes with the locals... More »
I was really sorry to hear that duke had passed away he was the best dog ever it was always nice to go to the vine and see duke and his owner drew... More »
Previously there was a children area so that others would not be bothered with the noise and worry of children running around while hot food was served. sadly all areas now are open to... More »
Roll on Saturday night for some great sounds from the Movers. We first seen them down in Melrose about 5 years ago and they rocked the shop. Great voice and guitar work.... More »
What a marvelous night we had at the Cross Keys watching a band who only have three members and make a sound like a band twice as big. We shall make a point... More »
I have been to the tryst over the years but have never been so disapointed with our meal,we were there on sunday 22nd i had the sunday roast,the meat was so tough i... More »
The best live band we have seen in ages, they can play everything. Can't wait to visit the Cross Keys again. keep on rocking boys... More »
Have been in this pub a few times, a nice friendly atmosphere each time - good banter with punters and staff. Standard selection of spirits and draft, pretty good value for money as... More »
PASSED BY THE CROSS KEYS TONIGHT AND NOTICED MY FAVORITE EDINBURGH BAND WERE PLAYING THIS SATURDAY 16TH FEBRUARY. LAST TIME I SEEN THE BOYS WAS IN SCOTTS BAR IN ROSE STREET, THE PLACE... More »
We visited the keys on Fri 8 feb 2013, and we had a great time. The staff were friendly and the food,atmosphere was great. The punters were all up dancing. if you've not been then... More »
We are so pleased to see that Danny and the Movers are still playing at the Cross Keys Inn. A big thank you to the new owners on getting the lads back to... More »
GOOD PUB GOOD PIANO SINGER VERY EXPENSIVE DRINKS SPOILS THE PUB CHEAPER ALCOHOL FOR US JOBSEEKERS WOULD MAKE A HUGE DIFFERENCE FOR AN ENJOYABLE NIGHT OUT... More »
The Spiders web has a great Rockabilly band , Jack and the real deals , on this Saturday ( 29th of Dec 2012 ) Also DJs Archie and Gus and special guest DJ... More »
Where have Elaine and Don gone? I know they were retired business people but they seem to have disappeared. We're coming to Ed. with two bus parties soon. Paul, Graham, Don, Robin, Mike,... More »
Saturday 29th of Dec 2012 Jack and the real Deals Rockabilly band @The Spiders Web pub 256 - 260 Morrison Street ... More »
Visited the Doocot certainly a lot of money spent on same but the beer is vile no wonder there were six in bar and one in lounge on a Saturday afternoon,remember when me... More »
Hello everyone , we have a lot of good stuff for Rock n roll fans out there in 2012 . The Revolutionaires Rockin blues band will be playing at the Spiders web pub Edinburgh... More »
The cross keys will be under new management from Mon 17th September 2012. Introducing back food bar, live music Sat/Sun, including on going refurbishment to add additional seating plus central heating. On top this... More »
Hi everyone the Spiders web pub in Edinburgh has several good rock n roll /Rockabilly nights coming up in 2012 first off its the big DJ night on Saturday the 25th of August... More »
We were in last Sunday to see Danny and his band! What an afternoon of sheer entertainment from the word go. They were fantastic, the best band we have ever seen in Edinburgh. Hope... More »
I have been going and recommending the Cuddie Brae for near on 9 years. On entering and being shown to our table, the waiters only greeting was to give us the menu while... More »
Mother Aitkens reopened on the 18th may 2012 and is running quite well very friendly homely family feeling pub good food and beer.... More »
The good...plenty tv's,good pint and great atmosphere The bad...smokers at the doors yuk The Ugly...the toothless barmaid !... More »
Went to centre court because couldnt get to Hunter's tryst late friday Was very nice place, good pint and surprisingly almost empty Good acoustics and 4 of us had a bit of a tune Would... More »
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