Mathers Bar in Edinburgh, City of

Great little local pub with very friendly regulars and great service from the bar manager !!!

Went in yesterday and politely asked was they able to show the Liverpool v Man City match , I fully understood I was in Edinburgh and polite “no sorry “ or whatever would of been fine . The reply I got “ do you know where you are ? Look around you ? with the person behind the bar shaking his head at me after looking at me and my family like scum we was shocked luckily we seen the funny side of it and just replied okay no problem and left . Never written a review before and never have been bothered too however taken the time as I don’t this pub is very welcoming to English people as soon as our accents were heard the person working had turned from laughing and joking with Scottish people to pure disgust with us .

Popped in for a drink and to watch the football on a visit to Edinburgh recently, small quiet pub really nice highly recommend

A good selection of beers. The staff were very friendly and quick with service.

Fast service, average music, not crowded but always busy. Bar staff very professional but hardly IMO friendly.

Pub just opened, we ordered light lager. Unfortunately the barrel was empty. We then switched to Guinness, unfortunately the barrel was also empty! “Great pub”, left disappointed. Next time you should make sure that all the important things are there before you start work.

Quiet little pub near the st james centre, service was outstanding by Alex behind the bar. A little expensive but understandable for the location!

Used to be known as 'HQ' 30 years ago when I worked nearby. Attentive pleasant staff, good pint, nicely decorated compared to when I was a regular visitor years ago. Didn't have food!

Fab small bar. Great staff very friendly. Central with sport on three screens. Live music on several nights . Good atmosphere .

Loved the live music. Best impromptu spot you could ask for.

Just a couple of pints to get out of the cold for a while. Great range of beers And great value for your money will definitely come back

Great atmosphere and super helpful staff who held our table even though we were very late coming from the marathon in musselburgh. Thank you!

Good wee pub and great staff and polite bar manageress.

The barman with the bald head is a darling. He is such eye candy. 5pm onwards Saturday 27th April. He was definitely worth going back to see his bulge in his joggers

Nice atmosphere had a few with my brother good central position when on a night out

Great atmosphere during 6 nations with a good selection of beers.

Solid pub in dt Edinburgh. Good place to catch Premier League matches.

Expensive for what it is. Toilets are better than the sister pub at the west end of Princes Street.

Had a really good night in here, chose at random walking past, live singer and the atmosphere was really good, 23rd December everyone in the festive spirit! Thoroughly enjoyed our night!

Great wee pub with a fine selection of drinks.

Nous sommes venu un mardi soir, le pub était très calme, très cosy, vraiment top !

This was an excellent bar for catching up on EPL and Champions League matches while I was in Scotland. If you’re interested live music and good drinks, this is a great place. Michelle was an awesome bartender as well, so shouting her out.

Cozy pub serving well kept beers including guest ales at reasonable prices. Pipes are regularly cleaned, so beers are delicious. Bar staff were efficient, cheery and friendly. I miss the old wood decor from years past and was a little surprised to find the bar on the opposite side from where I had remembered it but it's still a great spot for a great beer.

Very Nice people! They played the football match for us and made sure we were all right. Thank you!

Fast service. Lovely pints. Loved the pianist/entertainment. Great atmosphere.

Fab beers and tunes. Staff lovely 😊

Stopped a couple times for a pint and was not disappointed. Good service and great atmosphere. Nice live music as well, with a relaxed vibe.

A traditional pub with friendly service and great beer. When I visited there was an entertaining band playing folk music. Highly recommended.

Popped in for a couple of drinks after the theater! Immediately felt at home - what a find. Friendly staff (who even chased after us when we left an umbrella behind), good vibe and live music....what's not to like! Highly recommend.

I went there on a Tuesday evening. I was told they didn't serve food, and that the barmaid didn't know how to make a cocktail...

Nice pub, but very unfortunate the people are unfriendly.

Lovely old style pub. Fab Jaz piano player. Very entertaining.

Fantastic Guinness and atmosphere thanks guys 👍👍

I had a couple of pints is was OK. Thanks 😊 🫂 Kenny from Scotland.

Put this pub on your "go to" list. Awesome place, great atmosphere One of the best pubs in Edi

Staff was incredibly friendly and informational. They gave recommendations about the area and answered every questions we asked. Missed the live music unfortunately but I've only heard great things about it! Other visitors were lively and friendly as well. Will definitely visit again when we return to Edinburgh!

Just great, tidy and atmospheric

Fantastic pub at top of Broughton St. Great atmosphere..REALLY friendly staff serving an excellent range of drinks. Live music every week is excellent..

It's still a classic old style pub. Service was friendly. Very nice loca IPA. Live music, too. Varied clientele as you would expect. All in all, good.

A lovely Scottish pub! Had some authentic Edinburgh ales. Good atmosphere as well!

Great atmosphere, live music, good beer.

I really like this bar, my only complaint is that they tend to close quite early. On my last visit they were serving, for cask ale, a Bellfield slate. This was to celebrate the Six Nations rugby. The Bellfield 80/- is a great beer, especially if you are getting bored of the ubiquitous pale ales which seem to be de rigour in Edinburgh. Bellfield brewery is only about a mile away.

They messed up our booking for a table during the six nations, when mentioned, manager was rude, sarcastic and defensive- telling us the table we were originally told was ours had been pre booked for months, as if we would have known that! He was the one who gave us that table when booking. He even sarcastically sat down in our seat we had explaining we could easily see the TV as if demanding to know our problem, well we booked a table for 3 at 2:30pm you made it for 2 at 2:00pm in different seat which wouldn’t have sat 3. Then to add to that some random joined in with him who we later saw laughing and joking with him about our predicament. We just wanted a seat we were promised to drink beer and watch rugby. In fairness he found us another and did go out of his way eventually to make this work have 2 stars not 1. Sad this is no longer my favourite haunt had been coming here a lot. Messing up a booking is forgivable, being defensive and rude about it as if it’s our fault not so much (and don’t add your pals into the mix to gang up on punters - sure you will be pleased to hear we won’t be back)

Great pub with reasonable prices. Have been a few times now and always get well looked after by the staff. Great variety of live music too.

Going to Mathers is a friendly, welcoming and very enjoyable experience. Great beer and fine wines at a reasonable price in a warm ambience. Do yourself a favour and try it!

Old school, back to what it once was (almost). Loved by rugby fans and hipsters alike. Perfect after work pint. Book a seat if you don't like standing 😉 at the weekend.

In New Town very close to York Place this little gem made our day. The friendly owner and his scandic looking helper create a cosy feel we rarely see in a pub. Life music, first a duett, later a guitarist not too loud add to the atmosphere. Besides the usual 3 beers from a small Scotish brewery near town are on tap. No food. But always a good idea as the owner is open for a short chat anytime.

Snug pub with lovely staff and lovely beer.

Pub chaleureux et patron accueillant, animation musicale en prime.

Nice friendly pub with live music on certain nights

Byliśmy tam przed chwilą i nie barman (blond włosy, koło 30) poinformował, ze nie sprzeda mi alkoholu, bo mam rozszerzone źrenice. Do tej pory nie mogę uwierzyć w absurd tej sytuacji. Jakie człowiek ma mieć źrenice, kiedy na zewnątrz jest ciemno i leje deszcz? Nie polecam, szkoda sobie psuć wieczór

Wonderful little pub with great atmosphere and plenty of live music. I love that they don’t do a pub quiz but have a quiz onscreen that you can participate in all weekend with a chance of a prize.

Friendly atmosphere, great selection of beer.

Great place for a pre Edinburgh Playhouse performance

bellissimo pub tipico scozzese ,vasto assortimento di birre ,personale simpatico e disponibile

Loved thus pub, friendly staff... Nice burger as well

First time back for a few years good service

Great beers and great service. The atmosphere was also very cozy. The owners were very friendly and gave us great advise on what to see and do in the city. Would highly recommend!

We had the most delicious beef bourguignon for lunch. It is a lovely, welcoming bar where the owner and staff make everyone welcome. It has a chilled atmosphere. We go most Sundays for the afternoon jazz session. You can really tell the owner enjoys hosting as it is evident in his friendliness whether it’s your first visit or a regular customer. Having recently moved back to the city we are so glad we get to call it our local.

Amazing pub. Fantastic service. Landlord Robert has great memory for customers, order for detail. Live music is great and it’s a lovely atmosphere & decor too. A proper pub bar, but a class above the usual standard.

Just a great atmosphere fab jazz music a real jewel

Super ambiance, avec notamment un pianiste super en live.

Great spot to relax and listen Live Jazz... The atmosphere is really nice, staff very friend... Decoration is amazing... highly recommend...

Good service , good selection , strange layout over two levels , I would recommend a visit

Really nice atmosphere. Welcoming staff and wonderful music.

Lovely place. Great range of real ales and spirits! Beautiful decor. Staff very helpful and cheery 👍🏼

Classic Scottish pub. Nice team behind bar.

Quite quiet when we arrived but the Fringe and the Festival have now finished so there is a bit of a lull in Edinburgh. Staff are friendly and I'm sure things will pick up in this lovely pub.

Good people, real Leithers, beer great and well kept, worth it, cheers!!

Dans un cadre ancien et cosy, un accueil sympathique nous attendait, un verre de rosé de qualité pour un prix correct, cet endroit a "tout bon", nous le recommandons.

Quiet & relaxing. Well laid out. Good live blues singer.

Really friendly and welcoming staff. Went above and beyond to ensure I had a vegan meal I was delighted with. They also made my dog really welcome.Great food, great choice of beer and great staff. Highly recommend.

Really lovely pub with a friendly manager

Had a great afternoon here yesterday. Decent pint(s) of West lager, great burgers and they catered for my vegan missus without the blink of an eye. Really appreciated the attentive service and laid back atmosphere. Thanks!

Stylish good bar friendly staff

Popped in to see the new Sunday Jazz session - really enjoyed the music, lovely friendly atmosphere and such a beautiful bar. Will be back soon

Proper little boozer not far from Waverley. I'll be back.

Mather’s is a great spot. FANTASTIC hospitality! The bartenders helped us choose the right beers and offered up a lot of honest local suggestions.

Drinks and coffee great. Service excellent

...popped in for an after-work refreshment. Bar was quiet; staff attentive. No problems. Beer was cold, which was the main thing.

Nice friendly pub offering a variety of beers. The bartender can make your favorite cocktail upon request if not on the menu. Good place to watch live sports. Watched the Liverpool Vs. Real Madrid 2022 championship final here.

Outstanding bar, great service.

Great pub, no Moretti, Amstel, Heineken or Strongbow which was the only downside

Had a drink in here great hosts comfortable surroundings they have live music weekly Well worth a visit they also own Thistle street bar which we would recommend too

Had a few pints here and met the owner and his wife. Traveling from Orlando Fl, was very nice, felt right at home. Gave good advice where to see and do while in Edinburgh. Will definitely come again.

Sehr angenehme Atmosphäre und freundlicher Service. Nicht ganz so rustikal. Man sitzt gut auf zwei Ebenen. Gerne wieder.

Really nice pub, decent ale selection.

Bit smelly, might block your nose

Brilliant atmosphere, food, drink and service.

Well worth a visit good choice of beer and real Ales. Modern look and TV screens for sporting events.

We visited Mathers everyday we were in Edinburgh. Robert and Dorothy our hosts, as well as other employees are very welcoming, the pub is spotless and every table cleaned after each use.

Fantastic atmosphere wit an excellent choice of beers wines and spirits with a staff so helpful and willing to help everyone.

Lovely traditional pub. Friendly atmosphere and great service. Wide selection of beers to choose from when we went to watch the rugby

Lovely traditional pub. Great place to go to with friends for a few beers, and to watch the rugby. Friendly and welcoming staff

Fantastic wee pub. Very friendly staff, the pints tasted fantastic with clean glasses and the entire place was spotless!

Was in recently for the Rugby and what a proper little hidden gem this place is! Great range of beers and friendly, knowledgeable staff. I spoke to the owner Robert who talked me through the recent refurbishment. Well done guys. Love it. keep it up!

Proper old Edinburgh Pub. Great beers, friendly staff. Amazing refurbishment. Watched the Rugby here in a great atmosphere.

Revisit after umpteen years..still excellent..🍻

We visited this pub twice within a couple of hours,so handy for our hotel. Friendly young staff quiet, on first visit early afternoon but busier 5pmish seems to be a mixture of locals and visitors. Great traditional wee pub away from busy touristy thoroughfare with tourist prices. Good to see old adverts for Edinburgh breweries and photos of what this pub looked like when it was a wine merchants although think that was a while ago. Good selection of beers on tap and whiskies. When we stay in this area again will definitely be popping in for a wee dram.

A great wee pub in the town centre. Friendly atmosphere good selection of beers and spirits