Dropkick Murphys in Edinburgh, City of

I’ve never felt so safe in a late night bar before. Head doorman was fantastic and diffused a physical confrontation in the middle of the night. Brilliant atmosphere and musician Richard Jenkins was fantastic. Will definitely be back!

went there on Wednesday night and the security personnel was rude and wouldn’t let me in (at a time I was the only Asian on the queue and got my ID and student card with me) and the reason he was giving to me was that I’m not a student and a person of my own and there are too many students in the pub. However, there is another guy who was a person of himself ( he is Irish btw) and he was allowed in. Such a different treatment to different people. I find the whole situation very disturbing, disappointing considering all the Irish pubs are genuinely welcoming. Sadly I found the behaviour of the security personnel very disrespectful and racist (personal feeling). HARD to imagine such things still happen in END of 2024 in such a lovely and welcoming city like Edinburgh!!!!

It was a bit of a sausage fest just full of boys/men half of them clearly on some kind of substance.The live band was great and probs best part about the bar got to be honest I was disappointed we were moved from our booth after 2 hours of spending a fortune in the place. Bar staff did a good job considering how busy it was. Didn’t try any food to rate it.

Young people's bar,great fun and great music

A popular Irish bar tucked back off the main road just up from Grassmarket. Mainly students and can be ultra crammed at times, but with live music till 3am every night then you can see why. Smaller lower level is usually quieter whereas upper level is where the dancing happens. Staff handle the young crowd well and service is generally decent. Themed nights, sports and much more make this a fun place to go.

I recently visited this dump and had one of the worst experiences I've lever had at a bar. To start, I participated in a drinking contest that was completely unfair. The rules were changed on the spot, and there was no transparency about how the contest was being judged. But what made things worse was the behavior of the bar manager. Not only was he dishonest about how the contest was being run, but when I raised my concerns, he was dismissive and rude. It became clear that the staff were not prioritizing safety or fairness. As a woman, I also felt deeply uncomfortable at times. There was no effort to ensure that the space was welcoming or safe for all customers. The manager’s attitude and the overall environment made me feel unsafe, and I would not recommend this bar to anyone, especially women. This place needs serious management changes, and I would urge people to stay away until the bar addresses these issues. There are plenty of other places in town where you can have fun and feel respected.

An Edinburgh staple. I had only come for a pint, but found myself dancing long before the night had finished. A great atmosphere and full of life, can highly recommend, no matter what the occasion. Will definitely visit again.

Wild time. Fun music. Good drinks.

A young crowd with loud music but well located for numerous Fringe performances. Not a huge menu but served quickly at reasonable prices.

Great location, suitable for large groups. Good singer (16-8)!

This place is cheap night out fulla of vibes and amazing atmosphere in the place from security to management it's place that safe and very much welcoming .

Very nice owner, very nice boss. We deliver to this place some drink and the owner very helpful and very nice guy he offer our driver some Candy Twix for his kids A+++++++++

The vibes here are really good, even on a thursday night they had live music until quite late and then a dj and a good dance floor. So many cocktails and the decor is super cool with heaps of lolly jars, some drinks even come with lollies in them! amazing. There was a bit of a wait with drinks but aside from that really good place. Definitely have to come here for a guinness.

The worst pub I’ve ever been. The workers were so rude! I write this as a world traveler and customer experience management consultant 🤷🏻‍♂️

this 5 star is for james , emma, harry Potter 🪄, colin the catiollar 🎉🎉🎉😋 they’re so freaking super duper cool they’re the best people in drop kicks

i have recently broken my leg and got in no problem. After about half an hour in there we were DRAGGED down the stairs (2 young girls and one with a broken leg). When we asked what the problem was (baring in mind we had one drink this entire evening) we were told to keep going and we would be told outside. We were told there was an issue with me vaping and that i had already been told to stop. At this point I was more concerned with where I would get a seat than any kind of vape. I was physically removed from the premises without any good reason. I was perfectly sober and do not vape. This expulsion was purely based on a disability and I would not recommend this bar/music venue to anyone. Terrible Experience.

Great atmosphere every day of the week, staff are great too!

Great place to come for sports and craic. Good atmosphere. Thomas is the best!

wowee. Gen up- some atmosphere, live music too good and the staff very attentive. Fabulous place to go at any time of night. Super lovely. Can’t recommend enough .

The atmosphere in the place is absolutely brilliant.

Lots of fun, packed every single night of the week

First of all, the atmosphere- wow. The new cocktail menu is nothing short of spicy. Ciara was amazing- kept us fuelled the whole night no questions asked. Will be coming back!

Great staff and such a fun place to have a great night out

Always a fun experience no matter what day I’ve visited.

Staff are all so friendly and the atmosphere is amazing with the live music every night

Such a fun night out!! Great music great vibes ☘️

Great place, bar staff great and friendly, especially Hannah!

Some spot to watch GAA and have a few creamy pints 😋

I travelled from Timbuktu specifically to visit Anna and Sinead on their shift as I had heard amazing things about their service… and I wasn’t disappointed! The manager (Donald I think his name was?) was also great and dynamic behind the bar!

I visited expecting a typical Irish tacky bar but no this place is the REAL DEAL! The bar staff here are fantastic! The manager, Donald, dynamic behind the bar! And Sinead wow, can I just say amazing!

Great place with a great atmosphere! Highly recommend to all ages. Loved it !

A gem of a nightspot, always a get a warm welcome and fantastic beer.

Great staff and a class atmosphere

Really nice atmosphere! Bar staff were lovely especially the Australian girl! Best bar I went to in Edinburgh!! Such good Craic

Great craic, bartenders are lovely, was there all night, live music was phenomenal!!! Will be back !!!!

Phoebe and all her team are great, would definitely recommend if you are visiting

Great service, great Craic, came for the royal higland, Christy and Thomas were brilliant

My friends and I had a really fun night at Dropkick Murphys in Edinburgh. The music was great, creating an enjoyable atmosphere for everyone. However, safety quickly became an issue as the night progressed. The venue is medium-sized, but they kept admitting people one after the other until it was so crowded that we physically couldn't move. Luckily, we had a table, which was the only reason we could stay and enjoy ourselves. In case of a fire or emergency, I have no idea how people would have made it out in time. Everyone was literally shoulder to shoulder – dancing became impossible, and it took us almost 20 minutes to leave because it was so full. While the fun and music were on point, the overcrowding made it a concerning experience.

Amazing atmosphere and the best pints !!

Great music and vibes! One of the best nights out in Edinburgh. Westlife Wednesdays are the best night, love a bit of karaoke.

best night, served by the best people

Best live music and such friendly staff!! 10/10

This is the best place to go if you want good vibes in edinburgh!

Getting kicked out the whole group (30 people) without any explanation! Bad place, never coming back

Great time at dropkicks will definitely be back. Service was great from lanyon, conor and Thomas ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

These lads know how to throw you chicken fillet rolls Powerful

Always a nice and friendly pub / late bar big shoutout to Lanyon , Thomas & Conor behind the bar 🙋‍♂️

We always have such a good time at Dropkicks. Special mention to Lanyon, Thomas & Conor behind the bar ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

I recently visited Dropkick Murphys, reputed to be the best Irish bar in the UK, and it certainly lived up to its reputation. After a lengthy 7-hour and 30-minute bus journey, my expectations were high, and I was not disappointed. The atmosphere was authentic and lively, capturing the essence of a true Irish pub. The manager collin and the bar lady don'tknow her name but she was on entrance bar, in particular, was outstanding, providing exceptional hospitality that made the long trip worthwhile. If you're looking for a genuine Irish bar experience, Dropkick Murphys is definitely worth the visit.

Bouncer matthew was a hero. Absolute babe gave me shortbread. Come just for him and his patter x

matthew is a kween, his chat is class. 10/10 hero

Zero T-shirts good Guinness great door staff Michael does not know how to split the g but he does know how to give good patter with the clientele. He gave us insight into a free tshirt but it did not deliver, not angry just disappointed

The security guy asked me where I came from, and when I said Hungary, he said the door closes at 2AM, even if the place is open until 3AM. It was 30 minutes waste of my time to walk here and get this rejection. Travelled around the world and I never heard that they don’t let you in 1 hour before the closing time.

We arrived for the Hillbilly Hen Party Experience in the afternoon and were met by our lovely server Finlay who was soon joined by the lovely Niamh. Both were great hosts and showed us the best time serving the most delicious cocktails we've ever had, karaoke and dancing. Hen party props were provided and once we finished our experience, Niamh sorted us out with a table up in the main bar area where musician Finbar Horgan kept the party going with excellent song choices! We stayed at Dropkick Murphy's until it was time to go home as we had such a great time. Atmosphere, drinks and overall experience 10/10. Thanks so much guys! Can't wait to come back!

We had the best crack here and a hen party... Tommy was the best at the bar.. loads of lovely cocktails and music 😆

We were here for my friends hendoo on sat and omg what a night, staff where amazing especially Colin he looked after us all so well and made sure we had everything we needed for a fab night, there was live entertainment which was amazing got everyone up on their feet dancing and singing, the music in between sets was great too. Drinks where great and reasonably priced too. So if your looking far a good night out with great atmosphere and great music this is the place to be honestly it was brilliant.

Me and my daughter came through from Glasgow for a hen party on Saturday what an amazing night we had. Colin made sure we were all covered for drinks on arrival and continued to make sure we were all good throughout our night. Can’t fault the staff at all as everyone was so helpful and friendly. Live Music and atmosphere were fantastic kept us up on the dance floor all night. Would highly recommend and will definitely be back

Amazing atmosphere, music & staff. We were there for my sisters birthday party. The staff couldn't do enough for us & made her night very special. Highly recommended!

We visited Dropkick Murphys while on a Hen party in Edinburgh. Such a good atmosphere, staff were friendly and helpful. There was live music on and then a DJ. We had such a great time we went back the next night. Would definitely recommend a visit here, great spot for Hen party as a very friendly crowd.

Great place if your a student! I am not! Service was slowwwww

Went in there for six nations with family as they have always raved about it. Was so busy was like being at the front of a gig. Can’t get to the bar, can’t get to the toilet, how is that legal. I get filling the place, but it has to be counter productive when people can’t spend their money. The bar staff were doing their best, but it’s not enough when they are so outnumbered and security were still letting people in. If police were there it would be closed down. Never experience anything like it.

Nerissa is the best person in the world, I wish I was her! Best bartender in edinburgh ❤️

Idk what Murphy is putting in them drinks, but Scottish girls are on another level. The live band was pretty great too.

Great atmosphere, we had a great time.

Worst bar I've ever been in. £5 to get in which I don't mind but asked if you could move in there and was told it wasn't too busy. Packed in like sardines. Totally over capacity and couldn't move at all . Left straight away don't know how they are allowed to operate like that. Maybe I'm getting old but I couldn't cope at all

Had a great time - place had a coat service. Live music and was jammed with people. Think of this place as a club but with clean toilets and not deafening music. Oh yeah be prepared to part the Red Sea like Jesus if you want to get to the toilets cause they’re right at the end of the hall opposite the stage. P.S if you want to skip the huge lines get onto the Edinburgh Pubcrawl and ditch when you get here.

Too many people sometimes and the bar tenders try to scam you (like when you are a student and when you show your student card, they pretend to not see your card and make you pay as a normal adult which is the double price), it happened twice to me and my friends. Even if the bar is nice it is just not honest. Too many people sometimes and the waiter tries to rip you off (like when you're a student and you show your card they kind of ignore it and make you pay like normal adults which is double), it's Happened twice to me and my friends. Even if the bar is nice, it's just dishonest.

Not for 50 somethings Average age was 22 🤣🤣🤣

A beautiful slice of Cork in the UK! The quality street themed shots are such a nice touch, and so delicious

Pub to spend a few mins to an hour in not a night., far better pubs in Edinburgh, funny thing on my way out I got kicked out by the bouncer for talking to him, not a happy bunch, did I mention I was on my way out lol

Went for their new year party. Place was so overcrowded to the point where you couldn't actually move or breathe. Bouncers did nothing and kept on letting people in despite this being a clear and obvious breach of fire safety regulations regarding capacity. Not very safe whatsoever. Bar and cloakroom staff were friendly and did a great job which was a plus

Verdammt gute Stimmung bei Livemusik. Discoatmosphäre in einem Pub.

Helt underbart ställe. Trevlig personal. Har öl. Mest Guiness. Lite annorlunda jämfört med andra ställen runtomkring.

We were told that we weren’t allowed in because we were wearing cargo trousers, but a groups of girls in the queue after us got in despite also wearing cargo trousers.

Got turned down at the door for no reason. Asked why we couldn’t get in and was just told “not tonight”. Wouldn’t recommend this place!!!

Fabulous, youthful and authentically Irish corner of Edinburgh. Everyone was great, Guinness and music were a riot.

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It was packed when we went, but absolutely great! Drinks choices and prices were good and all the staff were friendly. They have live music which really gets the crowds going, but have booths and tables along the side as well!

Another bar that does not have bar stools......I am trying to understand why it seems like not many bars have seats at the bar anymore? A huge reason to go to a bar is to meet new people and talk to new people. Why does there not seem to be bar stools in bars? It makes no sense. Covid has been gone for over year now. Whenever I see a bar that does not have seats at the bar I have no desire to go in. I would love an explanation. Again a huge reason to go to a bar is to meet people. Deff a lot easier meeting people sitting at a bar striking up a conversation then going over to a table. Makes no sense. Can someone please explain this to me?

Very loud and an atmosphere like at a train station on Monday morning. Bad AC with very cold air coming down. They had "karaoke" when we were there, which consisted of a guy passing around a mic to people next to the stage, who screamed into it - good thing, it was mixed so poorly, that we didn't hear them "sing".

Nice bar, good music, ample spaces

Paid £5 each to get in tonight after standing at bar for half hour tonight with no seats finally found a seat, but then for bar staff to come take my seat from me I was disappointed as I have an hidden disability and really needed to sit would of stayed longer but I found it rude you would ask customers already in to stand especially after traveling 4 hours from Manchester for my birthday. Not that friendly really

Brilliant venue good music but the worst pint of Guinness I have had in a long time

Good place to see where karaoke goes to die. Service is friendly and the beer cool but the clientel mainly consists of drunk people trying to scream into a microphone.

Typical Irish Pub :) , must have !

Irish bar with unique design, great atmosphere, live music

Matthew and Niamh are awesome , go for them .

Sehr laut, überfüllt, logistisch unglückliche Lage der Toiletten.

Big fan of Drops. Used to meet here after work and have a right good time! Trade discount and close by to all the best bars and clubs in town

We were told we were too old to enter even before he saw the IDs. Very disappointed.

Es gibt das Fürstenberg Bier leider nur alkoholfrei. Musik ist teilweise zu laut um sich zu unterhalten, trotzdem schön daß es viel Live-Musik ist

I arrived 5 minutes after my group. The bouncer looked at me and said it is full and should try somewhere else. When I wanted to explain to him that my friends are in, he ignored me. I couldn't call any of them as they can't hear the ringing. I am wondering why he didn't let me in. Cause he only could have seen my feature which is not very caucasian.. that's hilarious since pride flag was hung not far from here and yet the bar manages to prove that discrimination exists in different forms.

Great tasty wallpaper thanks 10/10

Overpriced entry overpriced drinks poorly layed out to the point where it takes 10 minutes and a lot of squeezing through people just to use the toilet and to be greeted by someone who wants more money from you for aftershave avoid it like your life depends on it.

This has to be one of the best places for one liners in Edinburgh. I've been twice now and the compere is world class. He's won the Dave award twice (a feat only done by Tim Vine!). The venue and amount of comedians they have are amazing and it's free to watch (please, if you can though give some money to keep it going!) I will be back next year :-)

They claim to be authentic Irish, about as authentic as plastic grass. Poor choice of beer, unless you like bland mad produced macro beer.

Decent place with decent staff.

I visited several times during the Fringe and loved this venue! They support the Free Fringe and the acts there were brilliant - so much so I visited nearly every day 😊

Grym bar/klubb med härlig livemusik.

Great hidden bar, good selection of drinks and they do lovely cocktails. They also show live sports.