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The Grosvenor, Edinburgh
Edinburgh
EH2 4RT
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Taylor Walker (Spirit Pubs)Reviews (Current Rating Average: 6 of 10) see review guidelines
Blackthorn _ left this review about The Grosvenor
A traditional and attractive looking pub with green woodwork on the façade and black and gold signage above, this is reminiscent of many traditional London boozers and certainly appeared to be an inviting proposition.
Internally it quite long and narrow, and is split in to two lengthways, making each half even narrower than would otherwise be the case. The left-hand part is dominated by the large bar counter and so offers limited seating, mostly high stools. This too was very attractive with much elaborate carved woodwork on the back and a dark, wood panelled bar counter. The flooring too was dark wood strip, with the walls being mostly a maroon shade with a deep green around the top. The green was also used on the ceiling which was also quite elaborate with white cornicework around the edge and gold detailing elsewhere. A couple of TV screens were showing the sport which detracted from the ambience somewhat, although at least the volume was off so this was not too intrusive. The right hand half of the pub was also quite elegant although the small TV screens next to each table seemed very intrusive and out of place. This part was perhaps more geared up for dining with much of the seating being divided into small partitions with back to pack padded green bench seating. An area up a couple of steps at the rear had high backed red padded bench seating around the permitter and a few old drawings on the walls, as well as yet another TV, although at least this one was turned off. The front section here had wood panelling on the walls.
The food menu was a basic “pub grub” affair with options such as Steak & Ale Pie, Fish & Chips, Mac ‘n’ Cheese, etc, with prices mostly somewhere around the £12 - £15 mark. My Wholetail Whitby Scampi was pretty basic and on the whole very average.
Beers on tap were Deuchar’s IPA and Belhaven 80 Shilling, with two more apparently coming soon, although from the looks of things these were just Greene King IPA and Abbott Ale, so I don’t imagine anyone is going to be waiting with too much anticipation. The solitary cider meanwhile was Aspall’s. Overall, not a bad pub, the staff seemed friendly enough and there were some nice architectural features, but the preponderance of TV screens, uninspiring drinks choice and rather poor food made it slightly disappointing overall.
On 26th April 2024
- rating: 6
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Quinno _ left this review about The Grosvenor
Belhaven (so GK) owned heritage pub, on the CAMRA list. The place splits into two on opening, with a long servery to the left and a number of discrete seating booths to the right, separated by a number of cut-throughs in the dividing wall. The main bar is splendid, a massive dark varnish wood seven bay gantry with plenty of arches and inset mirrors. The booths are more modern but quite well done, although each one has a TV with the sport on which renders them useless for a quiet chat – can’t the customer just turn them off at their own discretion? Gold, cream and racing green is the tasteful colour scheme throughout the pub. Four pumps with just one cask on, a slightly flabby but drinkable Greene King Bonkers Conkers (NBSS 2.5).
On 15th November 2021
- rating: 6
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Peter Rydings left this review about The Grosvenor
Yes had a good visit will call back
On 9th August 2014
- rating: 10
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Will Larter left this review about The Grosvenor
A large bar with an impressive front, this is quite a classy affair, similar in feel to a Nicholsons pub, as mentioned below, with its booth seating in the side room. We received a friendly greeting and our beers were well served and in good condition. The four hand pumps offered a choice of Caledonian Deuchars IPS, Alechemy Rhapsody, Cairngorm Sheepshaggers Gold and Inveralmond Lia Fail. There's a growing display of former pump clips which suggests that there will be different beers on by the time you read this.
On 21st February 2014
- rating: 6
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Just a quick pint, then I'm off left this review about The Grosvenor
Although you wouldn't really expect it from the narrow frontage, this Taylor Walker pub is quite substantial with a long rectangular bar with a side room of similar size. Attractive furniture and decor (including some booths) similar to a Nicholsons. Unfortunately, just one of the four handpumps was working and I needed to ask for a top-up of my Caledonian Flying Scotsman (£3.60, served in the right glass). Even more unfortunately, the barmaid proved very reluctant and started talking about 5% head when the issue with the 'lively' beer was closer to 15%. Anyway, when I finally got something resembling a pint it turned out that the beer was fine (even if the 'choice' or service was not). Overall, will probably give it another try as I may have caught it on a bad day.
On 2nd February 2013
- rating: 5
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hondo . left this review about The Grosvenor
Taylor Walker pub with an old style ornate interior. 4 real ales and food served.
On 29th December 2012
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peter binnie left this review about The Grosvenor
hmmm... for such a great location this pub is disappointing..grumpy staff too!
On 15th March 2011
- rating: 2
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