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A commercial pub to be sure, but it knows what it's doing and it works. This is due in part to good bar service, and a mellowness about the pub's atmosphere despite the wackiness. The more you drink, the more fun it becomes - funny that.
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Very amusing pub. Make sure you know where the toilets are before you drink too much - they are hidden behind a fake bookcase! Food good, beer good and staff very friendly.
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Wonderfully strange little place.
I adored finding the secret toilets while by friends had to go all the way downstairs each time they needed a whizz. Not just for heavy metal fans, it's dark but it's got charisma.
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I don't care what anyone says about this bar, I loved it when I was in Edinburgh. Mind you, I did know the majority of the bar staff so it was always a friendly atmosphere to me! It is hysterical watching people (namely tourists!) getting directions to the toilets, walking round the pub then deciding they don't really need it! Last time I was there they had a fab magician - not sure if he is still doing the rounds. I am in no way a goth but it is still one of the best themed pubs in Edinburgh. I never been into an eerie pub like it. Excellent.
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Don't bother unless you are a student or like the dark with loud music, far better pubs within minutes walk
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Security are rude and heavy handed. Yesterday a friend was mistaken for someone giving the bar-staff hassle. They took his drink from him, and told him in no uncertain terms to get out, without any explanation. When they realised their mistake, he was told he could stay, but there was no appology, and no replacement drink.
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This pub is great, it has a comfy feel to it ang is a great place to meet your mates for a good chatter, a drink and a bite to eat but you'll find time slips away and you never get round to leaving!
Alanna - 4 Oct 2004 12:37 |
Top notch venue. Goth freindly with a basement. Toilets hidden behind 'Secret' passage ways in a bookcase. A truely eerie place.
Brilliant music on every Sunday, (Rock Night)
Gary - 26 Jun 2004 14:41 |
