The Fountain Bar, Viewforth, Edinburgh

Official site of The Fountain Bar - www.fountainbar.co.uk

Official site of The Fountain Bar - www.fountainbar.co.uk

Open plan split level interior serving 3 real ales and "craft keg".

New looking pub both inside and out but has retained what perhaps was it's original layout, including a serving hatch at the rear of the bar. The light woods and cream decor give it a nice bright feel, perhaps too bright in the front bar when the sun shines. Walls are covered in old Edinburgh Brewery mirrors including a large one advertising Ushers Pale Ale. Deserving of its 'Tap' tag with 6 real ales on all displayed on a blackboard showing brewery strength and price, around £3.00 a pint.

Pub was originally called the Dundee Arms and was known 'affectionally' as 'Vietnam' as there used to be a fair amount of fights. Was gutted out when Scottish & Newcastle 'merged' with Courage and built a new office block on the other side of Dundee Street. The Dundee Arms was not plush enough for their staff and also underwent the name change to the Fountain Bar in an effort to rid the pub of its reputation.