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The Guildford Arms, Edinburgh
Edinburgh
EH2 2AA
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E TA left this review about Guildford Arms
The Guildford is located in a back street just off Princess Street, and is one of Edinburgh's hidden gems. The building is an odd shape yet architecturally very interesting - I wonder whethe it was a grand house at some point in the past. That aside, it's real treasure is its beer. There were 10 handpumps on this week, many with Scottish beers on. I simply couldn't get through them all, and sort of lost track of what I'd had, but avrything was excellent. What I do remember is perfectly kept pints of Harviestoun B&T, Fyne Ales Avalanche, Dark Island and Caledonian. This remains the best real ale pub in the New Town area for both quality and choice and is an essential part of any City crawl.
On 21st May 2010
- rating: 9
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Clive Thompson left this review about Guildford Arms
Invariably very busy but it feels less touristy than the Cafe Royal. Always worth a visit for the diverse and excellent range of ales. Located at the East end of Princes St in the town centre, and an ideal place to start or end a pub crawl. Like many Edinburgh pubs it has a wonderfully decorative ceiling. The food is very good and there is a gallery restaurant open in the evenings.
On 24th May 2009
- rating: 7
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Steve Thorpe left this review about Guildford Arms
A fantastic boozer with a good choice of real ales from north of the border. Oh and not forgetting the revolving door! Tucked round the back of Wimpey (or is it Burger King?)
On 31st October 2006
- no rating submitted
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