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
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.
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!
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.
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.
