The Grassmarket

The Grassmarket Bar is definitely not by pub of choice to drink in that is for sure. I have only been here once, which I feel is more than enough, several months ago, and was completely and utterly put off by all the drunk locals who were hanging around both inside and outside the bar. This bar is situated in the Grassmarket area of Edinburgh and so it is just a short walk from the city centre and should be an ideal place for people to go for a quite drink or for pre-drinks before a night out, but unfortunately its not. The staff are friendly enough, but they don't seem to be able to control the loud and drunk locals. The bar has an extensive range of different beers, ales and wines, which are well priced and there is a student discount available. There is a huge windscreen TV which shows sporting events, and it was showing all the World Cup football matches. There is a lively atmosphere inside, but the locals brought it down a fair bit. If it weren't for the drunk and sleazy men drinking at this place, I would love this pub as the drinks and atmosphere are great, but I felt put out by them and probably won't be going back.

I came here a few weeks ago to watch one of the world cup quarter finals with some friends and although it provided a friendly atmosphere in which to relax, it's mainly just drunk locals who are there every other day of the week and see the place as their territory. The general environment was quite good at the time, but we got the feeling that it would have been pretty dour at any other time. The interior decor isn't the best and although there's enough seating, you can't help but feel that the place needs livened up. They do have a good, big television screen which was ideal for showing the game and the were reasonably priced.

Nice little spot in grassmarket. Tourists mainly, but it's a touristy area. Drinks were served quickly and they had a decent selection of popular and Scottish brews. Prices were good for the area. Definitely not a place I'd stop in for multiple, but was perfect for grabbing a drink before heading back to our AirBnB for the night. Seating extremely limited.

The Grassmarket; a beautiful, cosmopolitan, buzzing area of Edinburgh. Continental and Scottish at the same time, it is a must-see for any visitor to the city. Frequented by markets, this area is also surrounded by excellent bars, cafes and restaurants. It's a great place for dinner and a pub crawl. The weekends are particularly atmospheric, especially on sunny days when locals and tourists alike sip their cappuccinos outside, or during the festival when the pavements are lined with street performers. And all this at the foot of the historic and monumental Edinburgh Castle. Yup, this place is pretty special.

The cobblestone roads and gentle buzz of the strollers, restaurants and pubs create an unmatched charm and harmony within the Grassmarket. The vast open space is lined with an assortment of restaurants offering Mexican, French, Scottish or Italian cuisine, as well as a number of good ole' traditional pubs. Sitting at the southern foot of the Castle, this historic area houses some of Edinburgh's tallest and oldest buildings. It is an eclectic mix of activity that bubbles with atmosphere and character and is a wonderful place to sip a cappuccino, stretch your legs or have a pint of ale.