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Mather's, Edinburgh

25 Broughton Street
Edinburgh
EH1 3JU

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New Town, Edinburgh Central

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Ian Mapp left this review about Mather's

We were the only punters in this small, twin levelled pub. 80s music on the video screens. One friendly member of staff.

Fyne Jarl that had a slightly unusual aftertaste. Probably not the place to go looking for cask.

On 27^th January 2025 - rating: 5
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Blackthorn _ left this review about Mather's

A traditional looking pub located at the end of York Place behind the new St James’s Quarter development, there’s large windows at the front and high ceilings within to create a light and airy ambience, and there was a decent crowd in on our recent Tuesday evening visit.

It’s split across two levels internally, with the rear half being up a few steps from the front. Décor wise it’s quite traditional, with sanded wooden boards on the floor, some padded bench seating around the permitter, a black papered ceiling with dark brown coving and some exposed stone walling to the right, although elsewhere the walls were a mixture of red patterned wallpaper, khaki green wood panelling and cream plasterwork. An old tiled fireplace was off to one side, as well as a piano and a beer barrel that had been converted in to a table. A couple of old black and white photos were dotted around the walls, as well as some old adverts. The rear section was broadly similar in style, although perhaps slightly cosier with more wallpaper on the walls and blue paintwork on wood panelling and the ceiling, as well as blue upholstery on the padded bench seats. Some stained glass in the rear window was an attractive feature depicting some of Edinburgh’s landmarks.

Beers on tap were Stewart’s Pentland IPA and Spey Valley’s Nice Try, whilst a third pump appeared unused. The solitary cider was Thistly Cross.

On 2^nd August 2024 - rating: 7
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Real Ale Ray left this review about Mather's

A decent pub this one with the bar positioned over on the right hand side, which had a flowing curve to it, painted panelled front and illuminated cabinets along the back wall. Glazed tiling could be found around the front lounge perimeter, a upper stone wall and bare brick, along with a trendy patterned wallpaper in places.
The main feature on our visit apart from the beer, was the piano player on a Thursday night. The upright vintage piano had a great sound and stopped people in the street, who proceeded to pop in for a drink and listen to some Blues and Jazz.
Three ales on handpump Stewart Pentland IPA, Stewart 80s and Bellfield Lucky Spence IPA.

On 20^th July 2023 - rating: 8
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