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. Lothian
Road, Tollcross
Gorgie
- Dalry area
A once run down but now rejuvenating area
of high density population. Traditional tenements stretch along
the main shopping street from Haymarket almost out to Saughton
prison. Young first buyers live side by side those born and bred
in the area. Heart of Midlothian FC's Tynecastle Park is here
a stone's throw from Rugby's Murrayfield Stadium. A recent venture
is a huge new leisure complex with cinema, bowling, nightclubs
and pubs at Fountain Park.
For the purposes of this guide, some of
Fountainbridge has been included. See Lothian
Road, Tollcross for details.
Athletic Arms
Know as the Gravediggers
1/3 Angle Park Terrace, Ardmillan
Gorgie, EH11 0131 337 3822
Renowned for no-nonsense well kept beer and impressively fast
service. It needs to be on Hearts home match days. An Edinburgh
institution know to all as the 'Diggers'.
Brannigans
Fountain Park, Dundee St
EH11 1AW 0131 228 5885
Chesser Inn
536, Gorgie Rd
EH11 3AL 0131 455 9921
Big bar with function room upstairs. Frequented during the day
by Council workers from nearby Chesser House.
Fountain Bar
Fountain Park
Dundee Street
EH11 0131 229 8338
Grays Mill
101-105, Slateford Rd
EH11 1QY 0131 337 9983
Hosts a Hearts supporters club. Friendly well run local bar reputed
to sell good Guinness. Largish with horseshoe bar but split into
cosy nooks. A lively but cosy haven in an otherwise drab area.
Wonderful old golfing and other sporting prints.
Luckies
437, Gorgie Rd
EH11 2RT
0131 337 9767
Moat Bar
1, Moat Place
EH14 1NY
0131 443 2031
Station Tavern
320, Gorgie Rd
EH11 2QZ
0131 337 1062
Stratfords Bar
227, Gorgie Rd
EH11 1TU 0131 477 7120
A turn of the century local's pub that has an idiosyncratic interior.
Horseshoe bar and a few steps up to a small lounge with its own
entrance. Big TV screen. It feels like everybody knows each other
here. jean@onmail.co.uk wrote: "by far the best boozer in
Gorgie, go out and spread the word".
Tynecastle Arms
Gorgie Road/ McLeod Street
Right on the doorstep of Tynecastle Park, the home of Edinburgh's
best football team. A well run traditional workers pub that is
dedicated to Heart of Midlothian FC. Walls adorned with team photos
and memorabilia ancient and new. Big screen TVs. Special deals
for pensioners early evenings.
Westfield Bar
22, Westfield Rd
EH11 2QR
0131 337 7898
Wheatsheaf Inn
207-209, Balgreen Rd
EH11 2RZ 0131 346 9801
Two floors in this Tudor revival looking roadhouse not far from
Murrayfield. Well presented exterior with seating outside and
very welcoming. Big inside on two floors. Serves food.
The Golden Rule
30, Yeaman Place
EH11 1BT
0131 622 7112
