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The Abbotsford, Edinburgh
Edinburgh
EH2 2PR
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Reviews of The Abbotsford (Average Rating: 8 of 10) see review guidelines
Old Boots left this review about The Abbotsford
As you move west from New Register House into Rose Street this is the third classic Victorian extravaganza of Edinburgh pubs with its hallmark square servery. It has a set of six old air founts but some of the beers come from pulls, the beers are mostly Scottish. The “usual” ornate ceiling, the walls are plain panelled and the floor plain boards. Seating is banquette all round the periphery other than on the side where the gents is. The ladies is upstairs by the restaurant reflecting a different age. Very little decor other than brewery mirrors and a few prints, the dark woodwork does enough heavy lifting. Not as opulent as the Guildford or Cafe Royal, and no fancy tiles like the Kenilworth, perhaps it doesn’t sound much in comparison but don’t miss it.
On 28th January 2024
- no rating submitted
[User has posted 3230 recommendations about 2939 pubs]
Real Ale Ray left this review about The Abbotsford
This pub was built in 1902 for Charles Jenner of Edinburgh's famous Department Store, which is now sadly closed. The interior in here was stunning and has a well deserved place in Camra's Historic pub Interiors Inventory. The bar staff were very professional and immaculately turned out as expected for such a prestigious pub.
Ten beers to choose from on our visit, Stewarts 80, Loch Lomand Lost in Mosiac, Orkney Wavebreaker, Swanny Orkney Session, Windswept Brewery Hurricane, TT Landlord, Jarl Fyne Ales, Cromarty Hoppy Chappie and Arbor Mosiac.
All these beers were displayed clearly on a chalk board with origin, style, ABV and price. I found the prices in here to be quite reasonable.
On 23rd July 2023
- rating: 9
[User has posted 3382 recommendations about 3381 pubs]
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Bucking Fastard left this review about The Abbotsford
A street corner pub on Rose Street ,a favourite area for young pub crawlers.Thankfully the regulars are more mature and enjoy a terrific heritage interior with a classic island bar ,great ornate ceiling,wood panelling,bar stools and a barman with a tie.There is a restaurant upstairs.
There is a useful beer menu which also describes the use of 5 air pressure Aitken tall founts for real ale dispence together with two more traditional Anagram devices.
I wondered if this acts as a tap for Swannay Brewery as their ales featured large on my trip namely Scapa Special,Orkney Best,Dark Munro,Island Hopping and Duke IPA (NBSS 2.5,tired and too malty).TT Landlord seemed to be a regular and an alternative to Swanney.
Worth a look but behind both the nearby Guildford Arms and Cafe Royal in wow factor.
On 19th November 2022
- rating: 8
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- Official site of the Abbotsford, contains menu, wine and whisky lists as well as real ale details - www.theabbotsford.com
- Facebook - The Abbotsford Bar
- CAMRA WhatPub :: The Abbotsford - whatpub.com
- Historic Pub Interiors - pubheritage.camra.org.uk
Pub Details
Pub details supplied by members of this site to the best of their knowledge. Please check with pub directly before making a special trip.
- Car Park : No last updated 30 November 2018 by Blackthorn _
- Hot Food : Yes last updated 29 July 2013 by Dave McNally
- Micropub : No last updated 30 November 2018 by Blackthorn _
- Real Ale : Yes last updated 29 July 2013 by Dave McNally
- Real Cider : No last updated 30 November 2018 by Blackthorn _
