Clarks Bar in Edinburgh, City of

A really friendly bar, with lovely atmosphere. Cosy bar, great gin choices and was made to feel very welcome (and very fog friendly) 👍

Bought in Stockbridge 9 months ago. First time in Clark's tonight. Great pub, beer was excellent, a good broad range, bar staff were excellent. Loved the tunes. Patrons were ace. Happy days. 😊

This pub used to have great beer ( Mc Ewans 80/. Now crap strange concoctions. Dodgy toilet for disabled. Steep stair with dirty handrail. No food. Not much going for it except good selection of malt whisky.

Discovered this pub and enjoyed it so much we returned three times! And we were only in town four days. Bartenders were chatty and delightful. Also took the teenagers once and you can order food from nearby restaurants and bring it to the pub. We sat outside on picnic tables. Quite nice!

I couldn’t believe what had happened to the place. The only customers were disparate groups of tourists who didn’t look like they were enjoying themselves. Only one member of staff on and the atmosphere of one of those drab hotel bars that the guests would only go to wait for their taxi pickup along with their baggage. I actually wondered how you could go about doing this to a place with so much previous character and charm. To find out what I’m talking about- go to three other pubs nearby- The Cumberland, The St Vinncent or the little place in Jamaica Mews to get an idea of what Clarks must have been like before it was bought over.

One real ale on but it was in top nick. Just a good bog standard watering hole just off the main centre. My type of establishment.

Spend last Friday and Sunday here: absolutely top hole! Here's to you Matthew James Robert Urry, Alan Douglas Clark and the legendary Jeremy Balfour-Melville.

It was in that dead time after lunch (like 4:00 pm) and too early for dinner. Nothing open so we popped into the bar and asked if we could order some G&Ts and food - we were desperate for food. The smiling bartender said "sure, no problem" and brought our drinks over and not long after our sandwiches arrive from The Brioche next door (which was mobbed even at that hour). A couple of G&T's later and feeling full and fed. we gratefully said our goodbyes. Customer service is everything. We felt very welcomed and accommodated, Happy to have this place nearby!

I thought long and hard about putting a review for this once cosy friendly local pub. Its not so much the pub that has changed beyond recognition but the clientele. Regulars have disappeared and have been replaced with loud and in my experience last night, obnoxious customers. We sat for one drink, our conversation drowned out by three people at the bar who had no hesitation in speaking loudly and often insultingly about people and placed. The whole experience left me wanting to shout "Shut up and go somewhere else" Its a shame as we used the drinking hatch all through the Covid restrictions and had become friendly with the staff and Manager. I thought the review just before mine regarding the customers was spot on and made me realise I am not alone in feeling this way. If the Manager reads these review my suggestion would be to have some kind of door policy and to remove annoying and loud customers who are being offensive.

I come here because one of the bartenders is the f****g bomb. 20 years in the trade and I rate ari as top notch. If he aint here I wouldn't be.

Great place. Very welcoming. Even found my phone and kept it for me. If I lived here this would be my local. Oh. And the drinks and food are good too.

Lovely pub with a nice atmosphere. Reasonably priced and friendly staff. We stumbled across this pub on a walk and were welcomed in by the bar staff and enjoyed a couple of hours sat in the armchairs

This Edinburgh institution has been spruced up and appears to be doing really well - great beer in a friendly environment.

Went to Clark’s with a friend and the beer was poor. Nonetheless stayed all evening and when the bill came it was wrong. Incorrect about what drinks were ordered and more importantly how many. They disagreed so we were charged significantly more than we should have been. Manager Matt said not his problem. Not happy.

We headed along to Clark’s at the weekend to get some pints to takeaway, as they have been offering during lockdown. We were pleased to find that they had reopened seating indoors! This was our first venue into indoor ‘Covid hospitality’ and we felt completely safe and very well looked after throughout. Great selection of beers, seating spaced carefully and some lovely interior updates that they had been working on during lockdown closure.

Nice welcoming cosy pub, like a pub should be but with a modern twist, not too noisy and staff very welcoming. Loving the drinks selections and especially an old fashioned! Would definitely return. Happily recommend

Stopped by for a beer Sunday afternoon, service with a friendly smile and a very tasty pint or two of Innis & Gunn. Pleasant surroundings and very clean. Will be back.

This is the first time we've visited as we didn't like the look of it previously. When we first arrived the barman was outside smoking, and quickly re-entered as we walked in.Unfortunately there were 2 large groups (assume parties) and one party was waiting for the barman, so had to wait for 6 drinks to be made. Finally ordered a couple of double G&T... reasonably priced for Edinburgh.As the barman was on his own there were uncollected glasses all around the bar. The barman went back outside for another cigarette when another customer walked in...the downside to this...we didn't see him wash his hands as he handled the garnish for the G&T he just made!Not sure if we'll be back.

Great rooms at back of pub for chess. Wandering Dragons meet at 7:30pm. Goodbersa and friendly staff. Old fashioned Edinburgh pub.

A pleasant bar in Dundas Street opposite the old RBS building. Old fashioned style and relaxed bar staff with reasonably priced beers.

Popped into the newly refurbished Clarks bar for a couple of pints whilst waiting on my girlfriend finishing work. Only 1 cider on draught and cans of Strongbow Dark Fruits on offer which is poor for this type of establishment, which was very disappointing in my eyes. The clientele in the bar has definitely changed, gone are the older generation and more of the made in Chelsea wannabes, which took away the down to earth type of pub that it had been previously. Possibly a couple of years ago when RBS had their offices opposite this pub type would have fitted in the area, however, now that there is a lack of people suiting the changes it felt a bit like I was in the West End of Edinburgh and not in a local bar. This is just my opinion of the change.The barmaid could have been a bit quicker serving rather than fluttering her eyelashes at the Jamie Laing’s of the world. I will not be visiting this pub again as the change has put me right off.

Very beautiful bar , vert clean , great craft beer stout ipa ... top barman . Best regards from corsica

I used to stay round the corner in Great King Street in the late 70s and this bar hasn't changed much since then as far as I can remember. Enjoyed a pint of Gladeye IPA.

Tipico pub non rinnovato con il classico odore acre di birra stantia e di finestre non aperte da anni. Dal mio punto di vista un pub d'admosfera che ad altri però può non piacere. L'unica pecca uno dei due ragazzi al dilà del bancone, per nulla cortese mi ha informato che li non accettavano la carta per pagare una sola pinta!!!! Ma che maniere! Così è stata la prima e anche l'ultima in quel locale.

Pint was a bit cloudy and eggy. Guy behind bar obviously hates his job. Shame, could be a great bar with better management.

I expected a local bar where newcomers are treated suspiciously, but instead I felt very welcome on my first visit and the staff really went the extra mile. The atmosphere is nice and cosy.

Conservado desde los 70 s, tal vez 60 s. Fútbol y cerveza barata. Buena cerveza de barril y muchos whiskies, en medidas de 35 ml. Mira, dije que eran los 70 s de aquí. Podría ser un bar clásico, pero prefiere ser una vieja escuela de Edimburgo. De alguna manera, incluso aún huele a tabaco.

Some good ales including the best local standard Deuchars. A friendly pub with most sports on the TV. Seems to be a popular local for locals rather than a tourist pub.

Noté algunas de las críticas de Clarks sobre lo que básicamente es la barra que vivía en el pasado. Esto es probablemente cierto en cierta medida, pero algunas personas, incluyéndome algunas veces, así. Hace mucho tiempo que no vengo aquí, pero una visita reciente me recordó que hay momentos en que un viejo mozo de cuadra se ajusta a la ley. No, no es elegante ni de moda, pero sirven muchas cervezas decentes y tienen una excelente selección de whisky y las bebidas tienen un precio razonable. Hay algunos televisores alrededor del mostrador que muestran el deporte, pero estos son lo suficientemente altos como para no distraerte si no deseas mirar. Es un lugar amistoso básico para una cerveza: dos. . .

Horrible place. Bar man wouldn't serve us even although we weren't drunk. Suspect a bit of homophobia was at work. Only went in because it was raining. Made the effort to go up to The Wally Dug, which was lovely.

Clarks es un bar tradicional de Edimburgo en el punto de encuentro de la Ciudad Nueva, y los distritos de canonmills Stockbridge. Como tal, es de esperar una mezcla de gente de las tres áreas (barristers) enjoyinhg brickies a una bebida en una habitación interior, tres de estilo victoriano. Mesas en el bonito snug!

Situado fuera de la principal zona turística de Edimburgo, ambos decidimos entrar aquí mientras teníamos tiempo de sobra, esta vez fue considerada una hostería tradicional de Edimburgo, pero el tiempo se ha detenido aquí, pero los precios no han sido, tenía una gran selección de whiskys de malta en oferta, algunos viejos espejos / fotos interesantes en las paredes, incluyendo uno cuando el taggart original había visitado, en general, muy necesitados de una reforma.

Qué pub tan extraño, lleno de hombres en el frente y algunas mujeres escondidas en la parte de atrás. No es muy acogedor para los novatos. Yo no voy a volver. Pub local para la gente local con personal antipático. No te molestes a menos que hayas vivido en la zona durante los últimos 20 años.

Vinimos para ver Escocia su v Inglaterra en fútbol. Personal amable y una buena selección de bebidas. Es un pub tradicional escocés con personaje. Poco a calle exposición club de fútbol Bernard's e interesantes fotos antiguas de Edimburgo. Gran lugar para visitar para una verdadera pub.

Good place for a quiet drink away from the main tourist spots. Several cosy rooms lead off the main central bar and you can chose to either sit in one of these or remain in the busier main bar area.

Great beers, friendly helpful staff. Superb atmosphere and the tastiest food. A most welcoming bar to relax in after a day of sightseeing.

Great real ales....great atmosphere. City centre just five minutes up the road from pub. Loved the sound of the pub. And no background music at all. How refreshing.

Este bar llamado Clarks Bar esta ubicadog muy cerca de nuestro hotel en la ciudad de Edimburgo y cada noche luego de cenar fuimos a tomar una cerveza. Nos gustó mucho el ambiente del lugar y la atención además que la cerveza de barril estuvo muy buena. No pagamos mucho y la pasamos muy bien cada noche.

Luego de un día de extensas caminatas por la ciudad de Edimburgo, aprovechamos para ir a tomar una cerveza con nuevos amigos que conocimos en la excursión. Nos recomendaron este bar llamado Clarks Bar y la pasamos muy bien, tomamos rica cerveza de barril bien fresca. El bar es muy tranquilo y agradable para una linda charla de fin del día. Nos gustó mucho.

Dropped in for a pint while waiting on food from the nearby Zen Kitchen takeaway. Been years since I was last in here and pleasantly surprised to see that nothing much has changed and the traditional wooden bar and gantry has been preserved. Good selection...

I went into Clarks Bar this week for the first time in ages, the bar man started to serve me and poured one pint, then decided he'd serve his regulars first, I objected and was told by one of the locals to 'go home and do the ironing', when I objected to his language he told me to 'shut up or he'd punch me in the face'. The bar man who had gone off to serve someone else thought this was extremely funny and then continued to serve more locals rather than myself. At this point I left. I thought this sort of behaviour had gone in Edinburgh pubs, clearly not. I'd stay well clear of this establishment if you expect any courtesy from a bar, there are many other good pubs in edinburgh

Lo vimos y entramos, no sabemos si dan comidas, entiendo que no, Pub para tomar una cerveza, al estar relativamente...

Discovered this recently after being introduced by 'new found best friends' we met at the Roamon' Nose. Great beer, friendly staff and locals!

Drinks took forever... Otherwise, it a good space and atmosphere. You need, however, to ask for a brand name alcohol. It would be a house brand otherwise.

After walking up Arthurs seat, we were starving! Ate chickpea burger with chips, Mac and Cheese, ribs and chicken wings with two cocktails all for £21.00 - bargain. Unusual seating which works really well, sauces to choose from with tooth picks and wet napkins all on the table. Would recommend - our waiter Albert was the best - thanks for sightseeing tips ;)

used this bar while staying in edinburgh , made feel very welcome by all there,good fresh beer plenty of sport and wonderful service will drop by if i am ever in edinburgh again and good luck to all in the future

Good pub with decent bar staff. Not the most up market pub in the area but that adds to its charm. Good atmosphere when local businesses closing for the day.

Sunday afternoon and the place was pretty quiet but I had a good welcome from the gadgie behind the bar. Footie was on two screens but it didn't feel particularly intrusive. Two real ales on tap and the one I had was just about ok- nothing memorable. It has the Cask Marque accreditation so maybe I was just bit unlucky with the pint I had. There are a few snug type areas so it has some old school character. Authentic places like this are in dwindling supply so pay a visit.

Ticked all my boxes for quality of beers and whiskysA pleasure to see old pubs so busy and friendly

Popped in here for a few beers with some palsGreat crack!Fantastic range of beers & ales, great gantry & top shelf.Friendly bar manager [Scott]He's run some of the best bars in Edinburgh over the past 30 years & is a great character behind the bar.They put the Grand Prix on for us & gave us free nibbles.Will be back

Just met the landlord (I presume) who chucked me out thinking I was a tourist (I'm not, not that makes any difference) One of the rudest blokes I've come across. There's a lot better pubs in Edinburgh and I would Ignore at all costs.