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4.3

Based on 153 opinions finded in 2 websites

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Nº 1417 in 2913 in Edinburgh, City of

Nº 189 of 413 British in Edinburgh, City of

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I used to do the karaoke in this wee gem of a place. Not sure if it's still open as I'm sure i seen a lease sign up at front of it 🤔

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Scott Anderson . 2024-01-19

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Lovely little pub! Great Atmosphere. Only intended to go for one pint, ended up having six!

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chris rushworth . 2023-06-11

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Great New Years Eve 2022 with a great singing duo . Fab nite !

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Elizabeth Potter . 2023-01-01

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Great little pub (holds about 30) but when they have live music it gets busy so if u want a seat u have to get there early

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Billy Brown . 2022-12-24

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There is nothing special about the bar. But the barmaid is very friendly towards everyone. So it creates a friendly environment.

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G . 2022-12-15

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Fantastic little pub. Small, very cosy and full of really friendly locals. The bar maid was really friendly and helpful, will definitely call in again when I am next in the area.

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K S . 2022-11-11

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Staff are brilliant and very welcoming 👍👍😁

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Jock McCreadie . 2022-10-04

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Top drawer landlady and lots of old punters. Nice pub.

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Al Hatfield . 2022-09-23

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Thanks to our wonderful bartender our drink at The Anchor was a memorable one. The choice of beers were great and the service came with a smile.

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Fred B . 2022-09-22

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Visited here with walking group after Our walk good service from the lady behind the bar Made welcome By the locals Good wee pub Will visit again

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John Roberts . 2022-09-20

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Wow, this pub is just a little room!! You couldn't get any cozier. The perfect place for a drink and natter. I have never encountered such a kind barmaid who went above and beyond just because. I'm looking forward to bringing them as much business as I can when any friends come to visit.

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Tamasin Langton . 2022-08-27

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Friendly staff and nice place to sit and chill out , usually pleasant atmosphere here

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Gary Calder . 2022-08-09

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Lovely wee pub. Great atmosphere. We were there on a Monday so got to see the band playing and have a sing along. Great service from the barmaid too.

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J Barber . 2022-07-26

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Just popped in for a quick pint on our way back to the tender for our cruise ship. Had a pint of Belhaven Best and my wife had a tonic water. There is a great selection of whiskies behind the bar. It is a small bar for locals and everybody seemed to know each other. Barmaid very friendly and made us feel at home. Not very busy when we visited on a Saturday afternoon.

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Pat'sChris griffin . 2022-06-27

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Arrived without a reservation as we were on our way to the capital and decided to have a pit stop. So welcoming and friendly and the cheese board was fantastic with a wee sherry. Cant wait to pop in again. Thank you Guys

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MaiaCindyA . 2022-04-24

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Small and cozy, not too loud, with 80s tunes and decent beer.

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Jimmy Angelakos . 2022-04-10

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Cosy pub with friendly clientele and staff

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Lynsey Mitchell . 2022-03-30

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Myself and my wife popped inn for a couple of drinks on the off chance while passing by. We enjoyed the atmosphere of this small bar - read other reviews that the bar is full of locals - We found the locals very friendly along with their well behaved dogs - The Anchor is a traditional Scottish pub and nothing fancy for sure but it is what it is and have an open mind.

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Extraordinary570975 . 2022-03-10

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An intimate wee boozer on the shores of the river forth always a warm and friendly welcome

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Mark Bruce . 2022-01-03

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Small pub and empty whe we went in

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Charles Raynor . 2021-10-30

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A good local heart of community pub You'll meet interesting people Mostly

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Frank Hunt . 2021-08-18

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Very welcoming staff and customers. Enjoyed our half hour!

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David Harwood . 2021-08-01

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A friendly little pub just set back from the main street. Decent selection of beers and wines/spirits.

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Paul Vine . 2021-07-26

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Quality bar staff, lovely pint. Made to feel very welcome

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Mark Zimmerman . 2021-07-07

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Ideal for a quiet pint, recently renovated and good selection of drinks, large screen TVs for watching the football.

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John . 2021-07-01

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First time back in for a couple years! Love what the new owners have done! Change of colours has opened this pub up completely! Great selection of gins, whisky and beer ! Bar staff extremely pleasant and helpful! Perfect place for a quiet pint ! Great bunch of locals ; great pint watching Wimbledon !

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Karen O . 2021-07-01

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Went with a couple of friends to all the pubs in the are. This pub was the last pub we called at. Definitely won’t be back. Disgusting pub, toilets are a total disgrace. I’m shocked as why this pub was allowed to open after the lockdown. Bar maid was ridiculously lazy. Looked like she would rather be at home. To crown it she got herself a chippy and sat at table and ate it. Then decided to have a lie down on the seat. If you look on toilet door there is fly paper with dead flies on it. Needs closing down.

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heleneS1859IZ . 2021-06-28

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I was a visitor to South Queensferry and, during my visit, I was introduced to The Anchor Inn. The drinks on offer were fine and the service could not be faulted. However, The Anchor Inn's real plus-points are its regulars.

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Gordon Hunt . 2021-06-22

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Popped in for a few afternoon drinks, decent selection of gin, very good pint, small old man's pub but well worth a visit. Very friendly.

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jt_wilsons . 2020-10-04

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I enjoyed my pint in the Anchor and the chap behind the bar was a very nice guy. Unlike the other two pubs in town however, the Anchor was pretty quiet on the evening we visited, so had no appreciable atmosphere. Of course I realise that it may be busier and more lively on other evenings. Having said that, I enjoyed a bit of banter with a couple of the, admittedly, well-oiled locals and would happily use the pub again. In the interests of fair reviewing however, I must say that of the three pubs in town, on this particular evening this one was decidedly third.

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johnhouston2 . 2020-08-31

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Monday afternoon. Two guys on guitar. 60s. Stuff mostly . Sat in on harmonica, Had a blast. Great atmosphere. Genial barman. No ale, though.

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Erik Young . 2019-09-30

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Reasonable prices friendly staff

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Frederick geddes . 2019-09-09

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Live music- Fantastic place! Very warm welcome. Enjoyed singing along with the guys playing guitar xxx

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Pauline Straw . 2019-08-31

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had 2 pints of beer in this establishment approx 2hrs apart. On both occasions I was served prompt and of all the places I visited in SQ tonight this pub served the best pint. Staff and locals also friendly and I would certainly go back if I have cause to be in SQ in the future.

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allymacintyre . 2019-08-09

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Very good i'll be back again service second to none

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Paul Tulloch . 2019-07-15

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Had a really good night catching up with old friends, good music and great atmosphere 😁

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Nyree brown . 2019-07-07

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A real local pub not catering to the tourist crowd. This is a "what-you-see-is-what-you-get" place; and better for that. Great drinks at great prices & a friendly mix of staff. If you bypass this pub, you've missed part of South Queensferry.

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kerry m . 2019-05-05

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Przytulna knajpka można odpocząć przy piwku i dalej ruszyć na zwiedzanie pięknego miasta.

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Eugeniusz Rojek . 2019-04-11

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Very cosy, probably more of a locals bar than a tourist hotspot. But still nice.

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Stephen Knight . 2019-03-02

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Friendly staff and good atmosphere.

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Emma Reid . 2019-02-08

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Good food, good atmosphere and good service, got table next to open fire. Well worth it.

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Duncan Campbell . 2019-01-16

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Really friendly and cosy pub, with great live music on Mondays.

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Tom Shaw . 2019-01-07

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Classic old man pub, not a huge selection of beers on tap but lots of Gins. Friendly and local pub.

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Pablo Savva . 2018-11-07

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Warm and friendly atmosphere and some great entertainment nights

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Colin Reid . 2018-11-03

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An excellent local pub. Not overpriced, with friendly staff and locals.

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Adrian van Zyl . 2018-11-01

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Great atmosphere and wide range of spirits and beers available.

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Dena Quigley . 2018-09-08

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Friendly and full of atmospheric pub

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Ian Veitch . 2018-08-11

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Fab friendly pub great staff Stewart & Fiona

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Marydoll . 2018-08-11

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Great castle in the centre of town and only a short walk from the cafe where Wills met Kate.

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Malcolm Lindsay . 2018-08-02

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Grumpy, characterless barman who'd rather play on his phone or sit behind the bar with a face like he's dropped a fiver and found a penny. Plenty of passing trade and an alright place but nothing to make you stay. No hospitable hospitality.

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G Tan . 2018-07-26

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Good beer, helpful & friendly staff. Recommended.

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Doug Ross . 2018-05-20

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Braw wee pub with brilliant music

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George Gavin . 2018-05-06

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The best wee pub in South Queensferry - from the minute we went in bar staff and locals so friendly, great atmosphere, will definitely be back 10/10 😀

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Gillian Beveridge . 2018-04-07

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Food great service great. Thats it.

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Aldo DeAngelis . 2018-03-27

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Went in on a very wet Saturday afternoon for drinks with friends - and dog was welcome too. Friendly, polite barman and good atmosphere with locals.

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blackterrier . 2018-02-04

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Very friendly welcoming wee pub. Great prices too

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Maureen Murphy . 2018-01-17

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Visited on two occasions during our stay. Cosy, little pub with a good selection of drinks. Barman was friendly and welcoming. Frequented by locals who don't really bother you so if it's a quiet drink you're after- this will suit.

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Dillybop . 2018-01-02

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Wonderful pub with a great atmosphere and attentive staff

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Paul Buchanan-Quigley . 2017-12-25

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Great homely pub, customers all ages, good service.

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Edward Pajak . 2017-11-03

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We have visited this homely hostelry a few times, when in the area, quite a small but comfortable, cosy lounge, appears to be mostly frequented by locals.

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M7729KAmichaelo . 2017-10-24

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Atmospheric old building. Lively crowd enjoying themselves in a typical Scottish boozer. Enjoy the ambience... and then go visit Glasgow. People make Glasgow.

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Mike M . 2017-08-23

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Quaint little pub in one of Britain's most thriving cities. A good selection of ales available and when I went there was also a nice musical act playing.

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Mark Palfreeman . 2016-06-17

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Enjoyed a nice pint of Deuchars IPA and Bombay G&T in a friendly and unpretentious little pub. And Scampi Fries - What could be nicer?!

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scouser99 . 2016-04-24

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En nuestra encantadora visita a South Queensferry decidimos entrar un bonito pequeño pub que no parece demasiado ocupado.Al entrar, descubrimos dos cosas, que 1 ¿por qué era tan tranquilo y en segundo lugar el insoportable olor.Ya que tenía un levantase la escasa variedad de cerveza el aspecto y comentarios del día hora local viejos chicos era suficiente para poner fuera y nos mandó a el próximo más acogedor pub al final de la carretera. Cuando nos fuimos nos aseguró el pub de nuestra decisión cuando recibimos algunos comentarios desagradables.Las críticas de este pub no reflejan nuestra visita, quizás por la noche cuando la calidad de atención al cliente ha cambiado las cosas se ven mejor.

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Getaway629450 . 2016-02-26

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be questa è la seconda volta che vado e non ho mai mangiato così in tutta la mia vita la pasta che mi è piaciuta di più e quella con le vongole

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nik222015 . 2015-10-19

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Lovely place very traditional and a great place for a few drinks or food, Everyone was so friendly and the prices are great. The view from the front window is of the forth rail bridge a scottish landmark and amazing feat of engineering.

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Alex w . 2015-08-04

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Este acogedor hotelito bar es un soplo de aire fresco en los numerosos pozos de agua turísticas concurridas que abundan en esta franja de costa. Después de un agradable paseo por la calle principal adoquinada fue una agradable sorpresa de encontrar esta joya en el borde del pueblo. El propietario tiene un muy bien abastecido bar que satisfará todos los gustos y como una ventaja también resultó tener el mejor 'Guinness de barril" en Escocia. Siempre te das cuenta de que estás en un bar especial cuando es frecuentado por los habitantes de la zona. Sin duda, un lugar para un refresco parada cuando visite los famosos puentes. Yo se lo que es mi nuevo abrevadero en el futuro.

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T0nyK . 2014-09-24

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What a smashing wee pub. Like going into someones front room. Drinks all very reasonable and the staff were brilliant. Local cientelle were extremely friendly and he overall atmosphere made us want to settle in for the night. Will definitely go back.

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ScotlandFramed . 2014-05-18

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Traditional Scottish hospitality at it's best

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James Martin . 2012-06-20

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