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The Guildford Arms, Edinburgh
Edinburgh
EH2 2AA
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Reviews of The Guildford Arms (Average Rating: 9 of 10) see review guidelines
Old Boots left this review about The Guildford Arms
One of that select group of ostentatious late nineteenth century pubs just behind Princes Street. An L shaped counter is home to 10 pulls on the corner plus a few triple keg taps of typical UK beers. The casks are mostly Scottish but Timmy Taylor had made it north and a Vocation keg or two had escaped from Calderdale. The ceiling and plasterwork frieze as well as the carved wood are works of art, the counter and bar back fading into insignificance in contrast. There is also an upstairs area which brings you in touching distance of the ceiling. Opposite Waverley’s main Princes Street entrance it’s probably very well known among beer drinkers, researchers at New Register House, tourists and even the wider public.
On 28th January 2024
- no rating submitted
[User has posted 3230 recommendations about 2939 pubs]
Real Ale Ray left this review about The Guildford Arms
The service in here was impeccable even when the pub was busy, which is the majority of the time. This is a comfortable pub and easily attracts a few eccentric characters popping in for a drink.
The splendid interior is well worth a visit alone. Another excellent attribute to this pub was the range of cask ales it serves and the pricing was good, compared to the Cafe Royal next door.
The line up on our visit was Track Brewery Sonoma, Orkney Tiger Bay, Beertown Kahuna, Fauna Brewing Wild Dog IPA, Arbor Mosiac, Wiper & True Kaleidoscope, Oakham with Elusive brewing Nimrod IPA, Black Iris Loved & Lost, Glasshouse Brewing Shiro and Attic Brew Amarus Bitter. You could actually spend all day in this place with a beer line up like that.
On 19th July 2023
- rating: 10
[User has posted 3382 recommendations about 3381 pubs]
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Bucking Fastard left this review about The Guildford Arms
Just off Princes Street and near Waverley station this is an absolute must visit when in Edinburgh.Apex shaped the interior is magnificent with a very high and ornate ceiling,a swing door entrance,interesting gently curved bench seating around the periphery creating discrete seating,an upstairs dining area and a rear lounge,the two sided bar has a total of 10 handpumps.The high etched glass windows give plenty of light and character.
The ale selection on my trip was superb with several regulars such as TT Landlord,Swanney Orkney Bitter,Stewarts Pentland IPA and Fyne Jarl complemented with guests in Orkney White Shores, Loch Lomond Silkie Stout (NBSS 4.5),Thornbridge Mosaic Pale and Simcoe Bitter ,St Austell Proper Job and Cromarty White Out (NBSS 4).Great line up,the whole place is classy and the bar tenders all wore ties.
My favorite city centre pub on an extensive tour,go there to pay homage and enjoy some terrific real ale.Full marks.
On 19th November 2022
- rating: 10
[User has posted 2727 recommendations about 2727 pubs]
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- Accommodation : No last updated 23 January 2016 by Quinno _
- Bar Billiards : No last updated 23 January 2016 by Quinno _
- Beer Garden : No last updated 23 January 2016 by Quinno _
- CAMRA Discount : No last updated 23 January 2016 by Quinno _
- Car Park : No last updated 23 January 2016 by Quinno _
- Child Friendly : No - upstairs restuarant only - last updated 23 January 2016 by Quinno _
- Darts : No last updated 23 January 2016 by Quinno _
- Dog Friendly : Yes last updated 23 January 2016 by Quinno _
- Function Room : No last updated 23 January 2016 by Quinno _
- Hot Food : Yes last updated 23 January 2016 by Quinno _
- Jukebox : No last updated 23 January 2016 by Quinno _
- Karaoke : No last updated 23 January 2016 by Quinno _
- Live TV Sports : Yes last updated 23 January 2016 by Quinno _
- Micropub : No last updated 23 January 2016 by Quinno _
- Pinball : No last updated 23 January 2016 by Quinno _
- Pool Table : No last updated 23 January 2016 by Quinno _
- Real Ale : Yes last updated 15 August 2017 by hondo .
- Real Cider : Yes last updated 23 January 2016 by Quinno _
- Wheelchair Access : No last updated 25 July 2016 by Aqualung .
- WiFi : Yes last updated 15 August 2017 by hondo .
