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The Standing Order (JD Wetherspoon), Edinburgh
Edinburgh
EH2 2LR
Pub Type
J D WetherspoonReviews (Current Rating Average: 7 of 10) see review guidelines
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Roger Button left this review about The Standing Order
This large Wetherspoons was formerly a branch of the now defunct Union Bank of Scotland, hence the banking related name. The building was originally built in the 1870’s and is Grade A listed.
The main bar is housed in the cavernous old banking hall and is quite a spectacular sight with its high ornate ceiling, elaborate cornices and glazing. The bar counter stretches the entire length of one side whilst the opposite side has a raised drinking area. In between is largely standing room only and, despite its size, it does get quite squeezed at peak times.
There are multiple TV’s (showing Sky Sports when I was there) and also a central Big Screen. At the front of the building and off to one side are a few smaller rooms each with patterned windows, brass chandeliers, portraits and each having there own little bit of individual character.
The food and drink go with the territory although there was a better than normal selection of ales across the 3 banks of 6 hand pumps and on my visit it was pleasing to see no “Available Soon” clips although some of the pumps were doubled up.
If you can a) remove any inhibitions you may have about ‘Spoons regular negative aspects b) get a table and c) get served, then you’ll find the Standing Order is probably as good a ‘Spoons as you’re likely to find anywhere.
On 28th September 2011
- rating: 7
[User has posted 1239 recommendations about 1233 pubs]
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dragonfly xxx left this review about The Standing Order
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
On 16th January 2011
- rating: 6
[User has posted 21 recommendations about 21 pubs]
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E TA left this review about The Standing Order
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.
On 7th September 2010
- rating: 6
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William Purnell left this review about The Standing Order
The name of the pub does not include the word 'Bar'
[edit: actioned 19/10/09]
On 19th October 2009
- no rating submitted
[User has posted 218 recommendations about 205 pubs]
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peter ashworth left this review about The Standing Order Bar
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.
On 16th October 2009
- rating: 8
[User has posted 2318 recommendations about 2274 pubs]
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Ian Taylor left this review about The Standing Order Bar
Visited Standing Order on holiday. One of big wetherspoon pubs. Impressive bar with wide choice of wines behind the bar. Can be bit diffcult to find toliets as it is maze in pub!
On 6th August 2007
- rating: 8
[User has posted 75 recommendations about 75 pubs]