Dirty Dick's is a great bar along the ever-popular Rose Street. Currently their social media profile says: "Whisky and gin galore! Classy Scottish grub, craft beer, clutter, antiquary, and great tunes." And, yes, that's what you're going to find here. Also, they're dog-friendly, family-friendly, vegan-friendly if you need a bite; they're just all-around friendly. As you can imagine, all of this - as well as being in a touristy area - makes it almost always busy. Not sure what to order? They've got beer on draught, 250+ single malts, whisky flights for both the novice and experienced, and if you don't know - just ask. I did. I wanted something from the Highlands that had notes of toffee. The bartender passed me over to the owner who made a suggestion and encouraged me to try it before committing. But it was exactly what I was looking for (and I have no idea what it was)! Cheers, Dirty Dick's! read more

So glad we found Dirty Dicks for our first meal in Scotland. Service was excellent and the drinks were perfect. Good drink options from beer and liquor. We were able to try Haggis for the first time in the easiest way, on cheese fries! Not my favorite but it wasn't too bad of a taste and it was easy to hide it within the other toppings and cheese if you wanted to. Chill spot to hang out with some food and drinks. Walkable to pretty much everything. read more

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This place has an amazing amount of decor. Not a spot anywhere that was empty including the ceiling. Had a real local bar feel. Just had a few beers but enjoyed my conversation with the bartender read more

Dirty Dick's - Pubs Near Me - Edinburgh, EDH

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What an amazing place. We walked up and thought this is a dive bar for drinking only, but we were SO wrong. Dark and not large, the five of us sat in the back and had the best food we had in Edinburgh and Leith. The Mac and cheese was amazing - Al dente noodles, not mushy - and great with the tender flavorful pulled pork or haggis. The Haggis was the best we had in town, even better than Amber Restaurant. The fish and chips were the best we had in the UK after MANY tries in England and Scotland. The Hugo spritz and Ruby spritz were both great. Good beer selection. Great Whiskey selection. Sticky Toffee pudding with ice cream was the perfect ending. Amazing, friendly service all around. My family of five adults could not recommend it more! read more

Nice little bar, cool ambiance with friendly staff. Nice selection of beers and drinks and some outside seating. Opens early, even on Sunday. read more

For the first fish and chips of our trip, this was a good one! The interior is very dark, but there is so much to look at. The service is fast and you can grab any available seat. This is a fun spot to add if you're bar hoping or hungry for a full meal. read more

My wife and I and another couple stopped in for a drink. Two of us wanted 18 yr old Highland Park single malt and they had it. The place was packed. Nice folks! Bartender was great! If you are in the area I recommend you stop in for a dram or two! read more

I loved Dirty Dick's from the first visit. I ended up returning a few times, during the several months I was in Scotland. I've tried quite a few things on the menu, including the "Dirty Fries" (haggis on chips) and it was great. In fact, all of the food we tried was great. The staff was also really friendly. Each time we came in, we ended up having a good chat with our server, and a few laughs with the bar mate. The atmosphere was the real winner here. It's dark and red, with interesting conversation pieces hanging everywhere. It has a speak-easy kind of vibe. When I brought my 5 year old in, I was surprised at how child-friendly they were. In fact, several times, we came in and there were families eating here. It's rare to find a place you could bring a date, a mate, or your kids! read more

We went here because of the cool reviews and the name and came out really wishing we had more time to hang out! We had one drink and checked out the decor. It reminded me of the Salty Dog in Homer, Alaska. Quirky. Darker. Sawed off golf clubs hanging from the ceiling and older Rum signs. The bottles holding the tall candles on the tables. I really wanted to get a t-shirt! If they had sweatshirts (I can't remember)then yes!! We wanted to go back and never had the chance. read more

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amazing just amazing my food was a bit late but the staff said it was because of a shipment error for cheese but that wasn't a issue. The macaroni was incredible 10/10 if I could I'd go again read more

Wife and I stopped in for a drink. Liked it because of the name; of course, stayed because of the people. Great staff and great atmosphere. Has the old pub feel because it is an old pub. Easy to hide in a dark corner if you don't want to be seen drowning your sorrows. read more

Convenient spot and fun ambiance for authentic Scottish fare. The local beer had great taste and the haggies, nips and tatties were so good and portions were big. The guacamole with the chips was fresh and a little chunky. Loved the real candle on the table. Server was attentive. read more

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Well this is a surprise, with a name that sound's as if it has come out of a carry on film even the inside looks as it is a film set. this bar may have been established in the 1850's and been a locals bar but those days are well gone, with it being geared up to the tourist market now than your local pub. A large selection of blended whisky's & single malts available here but may not be noticeable as they are on the ceiling in the bar, you just got to look up. A basic menu on offer with limited choice but adequate enough, l tried the haggis rolls with hoisin sauce, a different twist to the spring roll, I sure enjoyed them. For my main course I ordered the chicken with haggis, with whisky sauce, for me the dish was nice enough but could have done with another two minutes in the microwave, the sauce just tasted of cream and nothing else. Service was good considering that the place was busy with drinkers and only one member of bar staff left to cope, definitely a bar in Edinburgh that you need to put on your place's to visit. read more

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This weekend was my first ever time in Edinburgh. As a big lover of real ale I was told to take a stroll down Rose Street and I'm very glad I did. Four separate sections of this road are filled with small bars, cafes and restaurants. Due to the shocking name this was one of the first bars that caught my attention. Like something out of a gothic movie this bar is dark and the walls and ceiling are covered in weird trinkets from old typewriters, spectacles and spiders to medicine bottles and bicycle pumps. Definitely plenty of things to check out whilst sat down enjoying a freshly poured beer. There's a vast range of bottled beers and a huge lists of whiskeys to pick from, however compared to a lot of the other bars on Rose Street this had the smallest choice of real ales. We arrived around 8:30 on a Sunday evening and ordered a drink. We were served by what I can only describe as a very bored bar tender. She was cleaning the cutlery and clearly was frustrated and wanted to go home. I've never heard so much noise from someone cleaning before. We had to talk fairly loud to hear ourselves even though there was only 6 or so people drinking in the bar. The bell was called for last orders as we were finishing our first drink so we decided to move elsewhere instead of stay. The setting was good, definitely different from any other bar I've visited on Rose Street, but I didn't really feel that welcome that's why I've only given it three stars. read more

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Service was ok. Better than other places we went in the area. Very small and dark interior. For an appetizer we had the fried Mac n cheese. Thiese were very good. I'm not sure what cheese is in there but the flavors were on point. I was not a fan of the cold dipping sauce. I had the fish and chips. It was a large piece of fish but I could not eat any of it as it was full of bones. The fist bite I took had about 20 bones. I ended up eating the batter only. Very dissenting. read more

Dirty Dick's - Mac n cheese - Pubs Near Me - Edinburgh, EDH

Dirty Dicks - what a name! I first came here for a drink last summer and the only reason I came here was because of the name. To be honest, I didn't think there was anything particularly special about this place and I won't be any hurry to go back, but there was nothing specifically wrong with it. Dirty Dick's is a very standard pub, serving a good selection of beers, ales, wines and the usual range of spirits, and the drinks are all competitively priced, with a large glass of the house white wine costing under £5. Food is also served here and there menu offers a lot of choice, with a decent vegetarian section so there is to be something for everyone. There is a decent sized seating area outside so it would be a good place to stop by on a sunny day to watch all the goings on in Rose Street. read more

Dirty Dick's - Pubs Near Me - Edinburgh, EDH

Last time I was in Edinburgh, my class had an all-out sing-off with some elderly Scottish blokes at Dirty Dicks. We cleared out the bar, but we sure had fun. I'm back in Scotland, and back to Dirty Dicks. Luckily, it hasn't changed - still tiny, still crammed full of odd paraphernalia (the back room has dozens of golf club ends hanging from the ceiling), still serving cold beer, still a good respite from the rest of the Rose St bars. One minor annoyance - once we went well before midnight and were told that the bar was closing in ten minutes, although we had an hour to sit and sip before the entire shop closed down, so orders in now please - and fifteen minutes after the bar closed, we're asked to leave. I understand if the bar staff thinks its best to cut their losses and close up early if it's not quite busy enough, but if that's a possibility, don't tell the clientele that they have a good hour to sit around and then renege on that promise. Other than that little incident, Dirty Dicks and I are cool. Haven't tried much of the food, but I have to say - the beef chili nachos are the bomb! Delicious flavors, hot hot grease and piled high enough to feed two hungry people. Far superior to the Mexican place just down the street, and certainly the best nachos I've had in Edinburgh. read more

Out for the day in Edinburgh, having walked the city until our feet hurt, we decided to stop in here for a drink and some nibbles. What an amazing little pub! Warm and cozy with about a million trinkets glued to the ceiling, it would take a few trips back to take it all in. We ordered onion rings and cheesy garlic bread. I have yet to find an establishment in Scotland who make their onion rings with whole onion pieces rather than minced onion, but these were quite tasty. The cheesy garlic bread was delicious and came with a nice mixed green salad. All in all our time at Dirty Dick's was great and will be a must next time we're in town! read more

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Order a few pints from the Russian bar wench, sit at the tables, order a few more pints. talk shit to your mates, order a meat pie, talk more shit... then move on to the next bar on Rose St. This place has a funky name, but it's legit. read more

Dirty Dick's - Draaanks - Pubs Near Me - Edinburgh, EDH

I was torn on a three or four star rating here. Consider this the very definition of 3.5 in this case. Yes, let's get the obvious out of the way. The name makes you laugh or snigger or giggle depending on your mental age. I'm firmly in the snigger department, make of that what you will. It's an institution on Rose Street, I've been popping in on my way to other places for years... and there's the rub. It's always somewhere to stop on the way to somewhere, it's never the destination for me. It's a mish mash of styles inside, all sorts of knick knacks and whatnot hang from the ceiling and on the walls; there's a bit of room at the bar to sit and even seats outside to claim and watch the world stagger by. The food does look good when I've seen it go by to other people, but again - I'm never usually here that long. I can't say anything bad because I always come back, but I've never been in here for more than one drink at a time. Maybe it's just that kind of place, where you go to tell people where you are to get that reaction, then move on. One day, I will eat and stay for two drinks. On that day, everyone on my contact list will be told "I'm eating Dirty Dicks" and there will be merriment. Remember kids, growing old is mandatory, growing up is optional ;) read more

The name might put off some, or intrigue others, but Dirty Dick's is worth checking out just for the interior which must be a nightmare to clean (with all sorts of bits & bobs nailed to the wall and hanging from the roof) but creates quite an intimate atmosphere that is further perpetuated by the very friendly staff. The menu is small but has plenty of choice and even has a vegetarian section which was a big hit with the missus! The food is pretty good although I am a big fan of a good prawn salad and the one I had here was good, but not the best, but the rest of my orders were well put together. read more

Super nice bertender, good food and excellent music when I was there. Prices are ok and of course the decor... :-D Try it really, even for just one beer. read more

Dirty Dick's - Pubs Near Me - Edinburgh, EDH

This is one of my favorite "destination" pubs in Edinburgh. Great place for beer and whiskey, dont miss their choice of whiskies in the bar(look up). I have never been eaten at the place, but the food look great. Decor is perfect aswell read more

I visited Edinburgh on my honeymoon in September. We stopped in to Dirty Dick's for a pint while we waited for Miro's down the street to open. We couldn't ever get on UK time, so our meal times were waaaay off. Anyway, Dirty Dick's was fairly empty at around 4:30 p.m. when we stopped in. It's very dark inside with lots of things to look at on the walls and ceiling. The bartender was polite and quickly served us our McEwan's. We're not malt drinkers, but Dirty Dick's has a HUGE selection. We enjoyed sitting outside on the tiny patio because the weather was nice and it was a great vantage point for people watching. My favorite site was a girl wearing pants made out of a corduroy fabric that sported teddy bears all over it. Brave fashion statement! read more

Meh. Interesting, although eclectic (and I'm not even sure if in a good way) interior. Pretty dark. I didn't care for it. Service was ok, did their job but didn't really go beyond of what was expected. The food was just ok. My burger was gristly. Wouldn't recommend. Garlic bread was super basic. My companion enjoyed her Mac and Cheese though. The menu did not seem very authentic. It seemed more on the American side, but failing at it. Skip it on your tour of Rose Street. There are better pubs along the way. read more

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After years of living in Edinburgh, I only actually entered the portals of Dirty Dick's for the first time last year, due to the fact some friends were doing a huge bar crawl round the city. I think this in part explains why I don't tend to venture to Rose Street pub establishments very often, because they are always full of pub crawlers, and as much as the novelty of listening to some unique drinking chants, seeing some dubious fancy dress and watching guys heckling and trying to prove their manliness has some amusement factor, it quickly wears off in my not very patient experience. However, Dirty Dick's is somewhere you do need to see. From the outside, it looks like any other traditional pub lining Rose Street, but I really wasn't expecting the crazy interior. It's kind of like this cavern of eccentricity, with its collection of random items hanging from every available shelf and surface area available. The place is literally packed to the rafters with instruments, household items, brushes, mirrors, frames, which gives it a lot of old school character. It's really quite small though, so if the thought of being cramped in somewhere sends you into a cold sweat, then you might be best to give the outdoor seating a shot. read more

At the other end of a Bad ass is a Dirty Dick. I had to get that in. A cosy interior and standard drinks ensure Dirty Dicks is a good pub to slap on the pub crawl list. The interior is pretty unique too with an assortment of antique furniture and unusual hanging ornaments. Worth a visit. read more

Dirty Dick's - Pubs Near Me - Edinburgh, EDH

Not really one for the locals this. Quirky bits and pieces attached to the ceiling so there's a bit of character and a very large range of whiskies. Nothing special on the real ale front though. Didn't eat here last night, on what is probably the first visit I've paid to the place despite living in the city all my life, so the food may well raise it's profile if I ever go back to check it out. read more

What's in a name? That which we call Dirty Dick's by any other name would be as AWESOME! My best friend/Edinburgh transplant had to drag me past Dirty Dick's on the way to another pub - Dirty Dick's is not where you start, but where the night takes you! The bartender was a total cutie and her drinks were very strong, as they should be. The space is fairly small, but very popular, so at times it seemed a little tight. Not a huge deal considering that everyone is so friendly in Edinburgh! 4 stars for being the memorable backdrop to a great night out with fun new friends. read more

I liked everything about this place! My friend and I went on a Wednesday around lunch time. It was pretty empty, which was good, since there wasn't a lot of seating. The decor, while eccentric, is pretty cool--a bunch of old whisky jugs all over the place, and old antiques plastered on the ceiling in an artistic manner. I'm not making it out to look all that cool, but it is, I promise! The lighting is dim and there are candles at the tables. I ordered a veggie burger which came with a small salad and lots of French fries. The veggie burger was awesome - more of a garden patty than a simulated burger. It was decently-priced, too: £4.95. Our food came quickly and the server was super nice. Would definitely recommend this place if you're looking for reasonable prices in the city centre, a hearty meal, and a relaxed atmosphere. read more

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Apart from an interesting name for a pub and friendly staff theres not much into it. the food and alcohol prices are a bit silly so it's more like a tourist place than a one a local would hang about. Been there on one occassion mezmerized by the name and that would be it for me. The decor for me is to intense. too many things hanging from the walls, too many of everything, very small space, small tables - on a busy weekend night you can barely squeeze in! It's a pity because it could be soooo much better. go if you want but don't be surprised. Once again in general - good name and thats it! read more

I went here for a quick lunch with the wife! Excellent food but drinks are a bit over priced. Loved the decor to very interesting! Definitely be back with more cash! lol read more

Right at the west end of Rose Street is a dark single roomed pub that is a must see for the trinkets and oddities that adorn its walls and ceiling . decor is dark wood as is the tables . limited range of real ale but loads of malts to sample . Food menu was simple but the samples looked good .Nice friendly atmosphere . read more

What a great pub. It reminds me of a pub you might find in JRR Tolkiens fantasy world. I was half expecting to meet some Hobbits or Dwarves or something just because it has this old world vibe to it and its dark inside but with a warm atmosphere, a pub you can just go and escape for a while , have a pint or two, then go your marry way. I have been in quite a few times and the staff are always friendly and up for a chat. Great beer as well and reasonably priced. Love the stuff all over the walls and ceilings. Have not tried the food yet but I am sure its tasty. If you have some time to kill and your thirsty I recommend going here. read more

This is an average pub, but we had such a fun time. I went to the bar and this guy appeared and started helping me, apparently he was a customer and friend of the tender, so it was hilarious with him making up all these opinions on whiskey (which i was ordering) and how much it cost (from free to $12). I was also there in great company, so that probably helped, but then it always does neh? read more

This was the first time to this bar we found it through the yelp app so thought we would give it a go. We went in to watch the grand national it was really busy but managed to get a seat near the window. My partner went to get a drink which took ages as there was a problem with someone's food order, when he eventually got back my vodka and coke was nice. It's not really my type of place it's a bit miss match and the walls are full of stuff which feels a but cluttered and it's really dark. The staff were pleasant enough but don't think I would return. read more

Stopped in for lunch and had the best fish and chips ever, prepared by chef Anna. The "daily pie" was chicken and bacon and was outstanding. Quaint little dark bar atmosphere with very friendly staff. The highlight was when a large dog wandered in away from his owner. The barkeep served him a dog biscuit while his owner caught up. read more

Ooooh Hello there Matron! Any pub which has any sort of genitalia in the name has got to be a winner. No doubt about it. We decided to land in at Dirty Dick's because it was the only pub we could see that still had tables outside, and as the sun was fast leaving the skies, we grabbed a table and I went inside for a beer. Nice pub, cold beer, nicer staff. Quite titchy but nicely formed and pretty traditional as pubs go. What more can you want from a watering hole? A semi-rude name above the door? Well, come right this way sir and settle down in Dicks. ....snigger. read more

Small. Friendly. Humourously named. Cold beers. Alright food. These are the corner stones of Dirty Dicks reputation, and it does its best to uphold them. I think I would have missed this place had I not been dragged in by a friend, but once I was in I certainly didnt want to lave - the atmosphere was great and the drinks were cheap. Overall, I had a great night and ended up spending the entire night here. Needless to say, I dont remember if Dirty Dicks had any bad points, so lets just assume it didnt - because I had a great time. read more

Funny bar with lots of stuff attached to wall and sealing. A good bar to stop and have a drink/beer and a snack. Missing the wifi though.