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The Artisan Bar
4.5
#102 of 235 Nightlife in Edinburgh
Bars & Clubs
11:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Monday
11:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Tuesday
11:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Wednesday
11:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Thursday
11:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Friday
11:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Saturday
11:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Sunday
11:00 AM - 10:00 PM
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mark t
By mark t
“Welcoming”
Feb 2023
Drove past a few times on the way to my son's place up Edinburgh, always liked the look of it. Popped in with my two sons for a quick pint and loved the look inside, definitely my kind of pub Traditional with a lot of locals and a few visitors. Had a nice pint of T lager and very reasonably priced, I will return on my next visit
Ahngii
By Ahngii
“Stopped for a Drink ”
Dec 2019
Popped in so my other half could have a drink. Reminded me of my old local pub in Aberdeen, which is no longer there. Cosy inside and plenty of interesting memorabilia on the walls to look at. All the customers looked like regulars. Lovely place and a couple of wee dogs in with their owners. Would defo go back. Cheap also.
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mark t
Newcastle and Gateshead, UK13 contributions
Welcoming
Feb 2023 • Friends
Drove past a few times on the way to my son's place up Edinburgh, always liked the look of it. Popped in with my two sons for a quick pint and loved the look inside, definitely my kind of pub
Traditional with a lot of locals and a few visitors. Had a nice pint of T lager and very reasonably priced, I will return on my next visit
Written 10 February 2023
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Ahngii
Aberdeen, UK79 contributions
Stopped for a Drink
Dec 2019 • Couples
Popped in so my other half could have a drink. Reminded me of my old local pub in Aberdeen, which is no longer there. Cosy inside and plenty of interesting memorabilia on the walls to look at. All the customers looked like regulars. Lovely place and a couple of wee dogs in with their owners. Would defo go back. Cheap also.
Written 9 December 2019
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John T
Tulsa, OK124 contributions
Local and that is what you want
Jul 2019
We visited the pub while our wives shopped at the yarn store nearby. Not the typical activities for visitors from the States but hey the beer choices were great and the bartender attended to business. Two patrons had their pups sleeping at their feet and the rest of the clientele was relaxed and chatting away. I'm not an expert on bars and pubs but this was a great place to cool down after a 30 minute walk and to enjoy the people of Scotland
Written 9 August 2019
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Rebecca
Edinburgh, UK7 contributions
Amusing local pub with a good jukebox.
Jun 2019 • Friends
The pub is a diamond in the rough. Only last year they started accepting card payments! A local crowd of mainly men, with a few newbie locals and a younger crowd on the weekend. You will get a good laugh here if you can understand drunken scots.
Written 28 July 2019
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Marilyn S
Hinckley, UK177 contributions
cheap pint
Jul 2018
On a hot day this was what we needed, a cold inexpensive beer, a clean and cool interior but some lively company sitting outside in the sun to keep us amused! Credit to the lady behind the bar who kept calm when it got lively!
Written 2 September 2018
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kelseyrfloyd
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From Kentucky with Love
Dec 2017 • Friends
The Artisan was exactly the kind of bar I was looking for when arriving in Edinburgh and happened to be just around the corner from my Airbnb. Came in during a football game which was fun to see all the excitement and came back each night during my stay. The bartenders were fantastic, great drink selection, good prices, and I adored the people I met. As a female, I felt very comfortable sitting by myself which can't be said for establishments back home. I will definitely be back, especially since they can pour a proper Guinness.
Written 29 January 2018
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Derek C
San Francisco13 contributions
Football Away Day
Jan 2018 • Friends
Can highly recommend this pub it's not far from the usual tourist trail but far enough to not be affected by it. Excellent service from the bar staff when we were there great selection of quality beers and spirits.
Good lively atmosphere on match days with friendly banter from the Hibs locals.
Definitely recommended if your in the area.
Written 2 January 2018
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FinnCyclist
Bath, UK191 contributions
Great atmosphere
Dec 2017
Great atmosphere on the Friday before Christmas, great selection of ales, wife and daughter loved it too!
Written 25 December 2017
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niclyne
London, UK10 contributions
Class Boozer
Aug 2017
Need a pint, need to watch a little football, technically not a Hibs pub 😜then you simply need to find this place. A proper, real, old skool boozer, great atmosphere, lovely staff and the odd dog wandering round the place. 👍🏻
Written 19 August 2017
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Ian C
Newcastle upon Tyne, England, United Kingdom56 contributions
Surprised
Aug 2017
We just called in for a drink on the walk to somewhere else but ended up having a couple because this is such a nice bar. It may not be to everyone's taste but it hit the mark with us. Good staff and good drink, what more do you need. We will call in next time we are there.
Written 12 August 2017
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