The Standing Order (JD Wetherspoon), Edinburgh

if you are up town for a pub crawl,come here first.probably best prices centrally and does good vfm food to line your stomach(some meals come with a free drink)also good to come if you are with partner and kids(dedicated family room)extremely large pub that can get a bit busy at peak times,but worth a visit all the same

One of the better Wetherspoons, The Standing Order is a large, impressive single room bar on George Street with the usual large selection of beers (10 pumps) on offer at reasonable prices. Food comes in large portions and is OK, but not impressive. The staff, as in all JDWs, are largely amateurish, though one or two seemed to know what they were doing. I enjoyed a pint of Sciehallion, although (again, a JDW hallmark) it was too cold. The pub was lively, a good atmosphere prevailing, although it was a bit too busy at the bar. I would always be happy to come through here on a crawl, but in future will eat elsewhere.

Removed Bar from name of pub

Totally agree with John's review, a real boon for real ale drinkers. There is a great selection of real ales in good condition, however the pub is a victim of its own success as it very popular and therefore very busy, otherwise perfect,

The name of the pub does not include the word 'Bar' [edit: actioned 19/10/09]

Official page of The Standing Order - www.jdwetherspoon.co.uk

Another magnificent Wetherspoons conversion from an old bank. Still a lot of the original features still intact including the vault door and the supurb marble columns.I partook in a pint of Cairngorm Brewery Sheepshagger which was very enjoyable.definetly worth a visit even if it is only to view the decrotive ceiling.