The Starbank Inn, Edinburgh - pub details
Address: 64, Laverockbank Rd, Edinburgh, Midlothian, EH5 3BZ [map] [gmap]
Tel: 0871 951 1000 (ref 17081) - calls cost 10p per minute plus network extras
Edinburgh Waverley (2.1 miles), Edinburgh Haymarket (2.6 miles), Slateford (4.4 miles)
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> Current user rating: 4.7/10 (rated by 15 users)
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user reviews of the Starbank Inn, Edinburgh
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| Having been here many times in the past both with family and friends... we particularly liked that the establishment was dog friendly. We have brought our dog many times with no problems. Today our food was merely warm and after being there for 45 mins we were then told by the owner that "don't worry we are dog friendly but would like you to sit at a side table with him tucked away!" My wife and I were furious as this was in full earshot of other customers and we had already been sitting there for 45mins. We wouldn't have really minded if we were told when we first arrived. From a pub that seemed to love dogs it seems that is no longer the case. Unfortunately we will not be back due to the way were were "spoken to" like "schoolchildren"!! Terrible customer service! Luckily there are plenty of other places we can go slightly further afield. todd1982 - 29 Jan 2012 14:28 |
| Went to this pub on and off for over 20 years until that is the disastrous "upgrade" a couple of years ago.... prices went through the roof and most regulars decamped to more congenial surroundings. Popped in before Xmas to see if there had been any improvement but if anything it's worse. Main problem seems to be the "manager" who appears to regard customers as a nuisance and will quite happily ignore newcomers who dare to enter his domain.In fact his basic social/pub skills are so poor it makes you wonder what on earth he is doing in the licensed trade in the first place. Pub survives nowadays on elderly, wealthy locals who don't appear bothered by sky high prices and crap service. Be warned! if you're under 65 you will probably be the youngest person in the place ! All in all a great shame as this used to be a lovely friendly watering hole but is now about as much fun as an evening spent in the TV lounge of an old folk's home. Well worth avoiding until it gets a proper landlord who knows how to run a pub. bigdavie - 27 Jan 2012 13:47 |
| Came across this on a walk between Leith and Granton. It now seems to be part of the Greene King empire and was actually pleased to drink two different Belhaven beers on handpump, which I'd never had before - the only examples being keg. Nothing remarkable taste wise but they were well kept beers, as were the better beers from one of the micros. Food was reasonablly priced and staff welcoming. Views over the Forth beautiful! JBGatelad - 19 Sep 2011 18:36 |
| I think it's fair to say that this pub isn't quite the homespun real ale heaven that it was before the refurbishment in 2010, but nor has it deteriorated into the formula-driven clone bar that many (most?) other pubs have. During my visit (Friday 12th Jan) I had excellent pints of Landlord, Lia Faill and Abbott Ale, while my pal drank Green King IPA. One pint wasn't topped up (something else that wouldn't have happened pre-refurb) but on the plus side I didn't notice the TVs or piped music and the foodie shift seemed to have evacuated by the time we turned up. Overall, a pleasant few pints in a convivial atmosphere. BeerMagnet - 15 Jan 2011 22:20 |
| On the strength of yesterday's visit, I'd recommend this place to anyone. There were 8 real ales on. I had a very good pint of Trade Winds and a half of Williams' Midnight Sun which was excellent. Food and service were also very good. jagsfan - 6 Jan 2011 11:23 |
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