Endorsed by locals! A few block from the university. Multiple generational appeal with a kids menu, a breakfast menu, and two granddads spotted enjoying pints on their own on a Wednesday night. A few monitors for sports, very friendly service. Cards accepted. I will twist your arm in needs be to get you to try this place, and I think it likely you will thank me later. read more

The Green Mantle - A respectable cross section of generations. And a glimpse of the drinks menu. - Pubs Near Me - Edinburgh, EDH

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The Greenmantle is a cosy pub in the heart of the Newington area of Edinburgh. It is a handy place for students to pop in for a pub lunch or for drinks in the evening as they offer student and snap fax deals. It is a very friendly and inviting pub and the bar has an impressive selection of lagers and ales and they select a 'malt of the month' which my friend religiously orders. They offer an impressive cocktail menu, including Cosmopolitan's and Mojito's, which are very reasonable at around £6. The Green Mantle is a very traditional pub and serves the usual pub food which is really delicious such as home made soup and burgers at a great deal of 2 for £7. Newspapers are always available to read with your lunch. The Green Mantel always have something going on in it every night, whether it is a pub quiz on a Tuesday night, live music on a Thursday or poker on a Sunday, they offer something for everyone. There is a also a big TV screen inside which is currently showing all the World Cup matches. read more

The Green Mantle - Pubs Near Me - Edinburgh, EDH

There's not much to distinguish one pub from the next in any city centre, yet somehow The Green Mantle manages it. From the outside, it looks just like any other local pub, but it's once you're inside that you see the difference. First, their weekly entertainment: as well as the regular pub quiz, there is also a poker night, a live folk music night once a week, and on wednesdays there is a spanish-english exchange evening. I went along to one of these, and the people there ranged from complete beginners eager to learn the basics for free, to native spanish speakers on holiday in Edinburgh, and everyone in between. The best thing about this place is the food. Yes, there are all the usual things you'd expect to find on a pub menu such as Butternut Squash Risotto, Fish & Chips and Soup of the Day, but they also serve buffalo burgers sourced locally from Fife. According to the menu these contain 50% less salt and cholesterol than regular beef... i'm not an expert on this but what i can confirm is that they're gorgeous and for only £4.95 I'd definitely recommend it. Don't miss... Crabbie's Alcoholic Ginger Beer, not many places are stocking this yet in Edinburgh but you'll always find it here. read more

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The Greenmantle blends in with the other traditional pubs in Edinburgh's city centre, but if you go inside you will soon learn that it is in fact a buzzing pub, bursting with life and liveliness! Hosting a number of music nights on a weekly basis (with folk quite high on the agenda), Greenmantle is modern and nicely decorated inside - very swish and trendy. The clientele is mixed and in an entirely good way - there's something for everyone in here. If that doesn't give you enough reasons to visit, Greenmantle serve pub grub (that is stonkingly cheap and tasty) up until midnight! They are also open till one most nights, making it a popular and great destination to go to in Edinburgh if you fancy a quieter night out than clubs can offer. Smashing. read more

The Green Mantle - Pubs Near Me - Edinburgh, EDH

After living in Edinburgh for three years, I finally tried this place out. I guess I was reluctant, because it's always busy and the place is quite small. However, when some friends from abroad visited and wanted to try haggis, I brought them here and we had a great evening. The food was good and cheap, there is an excellent selection of beers with some nice student deals, and we got to simultaneously watch Ireland and Scotland football matches on a vital evening for both teams. I will definitely be back to Greenmantle in future. Keep up the good work! read more

Very cosy little pub with great food and a really nice atmosphere. Their burgers deserve a particular mention as they're soooo good! read more

The Green Mantle - Pubs Near Me - Edinburgh, EDH

Very comfy pub! Great prices, good food. Great beer selection. Good music. I went to this bar several times during my trip to Edinburgh and was never disappointed. read more

Once more called the Greenmantle this remains a decent drinking establishment on the South Side of the city. A handful of real ales (currently around £3.05 a pint), live folk music (at least on the Thursday I stopped in), still a good sized seating area and generally an unpretentious atmosphere so ideal as a crawl destination or for a session in one location. read more

I popped in here with an out-of-towner in search of a pub meal late (around 10pm) on a Sunday evening; the fact that its kitchen stays open till late is a definite plus, and for that reason alone this pub will get a permanent place on my list of places to go. We were also treated to some quality live music (almost a rarity these days), and with a good folk band playing we couldn't help but tap our feet. There is plenty of seating, a good selection of real ales for a decent price. My friend was disappointed the fish and chips were unavailable, but was reasonably happy with his nachos they won't win any awards, but filled the gap nicely. Only downer was a slightly unpleasant odour near the bar area. This could have been a one-off though, so it won't put me off. read more

Visiting from the US and was made to feel very welcome. Bar tender took the time to let me try a few local beers and was very friendly. I also REALLY appreciate the bar tender serving draft beers in the glasses from the corresponding brewer. So many bars get lazy and will use whatever glass they have to give you a pint. I ordered two different beers at different times from two different Scottish breweries and was served in nice glasses from those breweries. It's the small things that count! read more

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The Green Mantle is perfectly located on my bus route, next door to my favourite of the Adam Lyals, and has therefore become our go-to meetup point for a pint. It has a dark and cozy interior, a good selection of beers, and a menu which really makes me want to come back. Buffalo burgers? Yes please! Everything else on the menu? Oooh yeah. I've had it on good authority that it's pretty much always busy, and that they also put on a great pub quiz night. Mantle-tastic. read more

A traditional (dark wood and real ale) Edinburgh pub which offer a lot more than its dark interior suggests, for starters they serves up some surprisingly tasty food until midnight. Offerings include a selection of Buffalo burger, a hot pot special and normally a tasty homemade soup and while not the cheapest the food is well prepared and filling thus well worth the money. My advice - check out the green mantle, have a few jars and something to eat, relax and enjoy. read more

First time haggis eater here and theirs blew me away. Very well seasoned and paired with delicious neeps and tatties. Very impressed with their food as they seem to cater more towards drinks. Seating was nice and staff was friendly. Would definitely recommend to others. read more

For another new kid on the block, this place appears to be quite popular for the local student population, most likely because of its central location and young staff. Its a nice layout for a pub, nothing too fancy, with the bar conveniently located on one side and tables and couches on the other. It has an old feel to it with wooden floors and furnishings and it always amuses me to have a fire on the flat screen TV. (reminds me of a telemarketing ad- don't ask). My friend swears their burgers are the best in the area, but I have yet to try them out. read more

I considered myself a good poker player until I came to the Green Mantle... Card shark is too mellow a term for these guys. Serious hardcore players but friendly as hell. We all had such a great time. The only reason it doesn't get a 5 star is because people kept coming up to us as asking "Are you playing Blackjack? Can I play Blackjack?". Can you close the bar for poker night guys? read more

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I walked past The Green Mantle just about every day in my first year and thought it looked like the archetypal 'old man' pub. Inside, however, it tells a very different story as it always has an eclectic group of customers ranging from students to, yes, old men. The drinks are well priced and they have a great range of malt whiskeys, real ales and beers and some excellent food. The fish, chips and peas are delicious and come served in a generous portion which only costs about £5. The atmosphere is engaging and friendly with pleasant staff and nice decor. They also have plenty on offer throughout the week in the way of a quiz nigt and live music - well worth a look. read more

There is absolutely nothing special about this bar whatsoever, but it is perfectly nice, and nice is better than horrible. It is pretty small, but has a friendly atmosphere, especially during the evenings, when they have live traditional Scottish folk music. The band are great for background music and are especially welcome in the cold Edinburgh winter. With the unusual addition of a video of a fire on the wall, you feel like you are in a traditional pub. The bar is tiny but still manages to have all the normal drinks, with a good selection of bottled beers and ciders. The food is what you would expect from a pub, and is relatively cheap. They are particularly proud of their buffalo burgers (sourced locally. Yes apparently we do have buffalo in Edinburgh) which are apparently much healthier than beef, with less fat and reduce cholesterol. To be honest though it tasted exactly the same and my cholesterol, as far as I know, hasn't massively dropped (or increased for that matter, just pretty much stayed the same). They have a pub quiz once a week which is quite easy but a good laugh. Overall the pub is a nice place to come for a few chilled out drinks, but not much more than that. read more

I love this place. It was right near where I had class and it was the very first place I had haggis. I enjoyed it. It's not a very big pub but it has a nice atmosphere, is pretty cheap overall, and the food is better than average. The second time I went I got the haggis burger, which I didn't like as much but when I added the little Salsa looking sauce that came with it it improved it considerably. I'd definitely hit the place up if I were you. It serves food later that most other pubs which is nice if you want something other than a Kebab after 10pm. read more

Uni focused pub... Tasty buffalo burgers... Tuesday night pub quiz... read more

Very friendly staff Beer on tap was amazing.. had fun he traditional Haggis and was servers very well with turnips. Staff and servers were also very friendly read more

Lovely and cozy place in the centre of the city. Had a great stew with mashed potatoes and amazing apple cider. read more

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My favorite pub in Edinburgh! The best friendly staff! Great choice of drinks. Bartender gave some great new drink recommendations. Live music was great. Food was fabulous. Great place to finish the night. read more

The Green Mantle - The Green Mantle! Great pub! - Pubs Near Me - Edinburgh, EDH

Really enjoyed this pub! We weren't terribly hungry but still wanted decent food in a nice atmosphere -- this was the perfect place to come. We thought the kitchen might have been closed but they were still selling dinner at 9:30pm. It was a little crowded but still felt very comfortable, and there was a musician singing and playing songs on his guitar the entire time we were there, which made it a lot of fun. I ordered a sweet potato with guacamole which ended up being much bigger than I expected. My friends got the mac & cheese and also got fairly generous portions considering the price. We shared chocolate cake and ice cream after getting drinks. We stayed here for 2 hours even though we only planned on being out for half that time -- everyone was super friendly and the atmosphere felt very warm and welcoming. read more

First stop for a meal in Scotland - was a great little pub and the burgers were great!

A top watering hole in Edinburgh and my staple when I was studying at the UofE. Friendly bartenders, perfect location and excellent buffalo burgers! They always have plenty of events going from live music to pub trivia, and the atmosphere is fun and laid-back. I miss this place! read more

Lovely, cosy pub. They have good food and a decent beer selection. We came in on a saturday afternoon and it was comfortably, crowded with some football and rugby games on. I had the feeling that the general crowd was much less touristy than near the Royal Mile. read more

We were very satisfied with this bar. The hamburgers were great and so was the steak and ale pie. The staff was extremely friendly and helped provide some information to us since we were traveling. Overall it was a great experience with friendly staff and relaxed environment. We will definitely go back if we are in the area. read more

My friend lives a stones throw away from this boozer on Nichelson Street, so I have been here more than my fair share of times. It doesn't really do much for the senses from the outside, but I promise once you get in there, the friendly, relaxed atmosphere will make you feel right at home, even if you're from Glasgow! The food is actually top notch too for a pub, and the menu is very varied and restaurant-like. I've eaten here many times and my resounding faves are nachos for only £4.95 and the mac and cheese for a very reasonable fiver. Couple that with a pint of Tennants and it's a pretty good afternoon all round! read more

Visiting my from California and needed haggis from a pub. Green Mantle exceeded all my expectations. Simple menu but everything is well done. Incredible value for the price and generous yelp checkin discount. read more

Without a doubt my favorite pub in the city. As a proud member of the Irn Bruisers pub quiz team I found myself at The Green Mantle frequently. The Mantle boasts a down to earth homey vibe and a great selection of beer. In addition to all the classics, they rotate in a few different beers every month. If you're looking for everything a pub should be, look no further than The Green Mantle. read more

Every time I get to Edinburgh, I have to stop by and have two of my favorite deserts from this wonderful establishment! Sticky Toffee Pudding and Chocolate Puddle Pudding! It is out of this world! read more

This is a great bar. The decor and atomsphere make you feel at home, the staff are super friendly and they have a good range of wine, beers and ciders. I have yet to eat there but the food menu does sound incredibly tempting plus they serve food till quite a late hour. I went there once in november and there was a poker night going on in one half of the bar and a dvd recording of a fire playing; which sounds a bit bizzare but it actually gave the impression of warmth and was strangely relaxing to watch. Will definately be going back. read more

This is a really nice pub to have a drink and grab some delicious buffalo burgers. It has a friendly, cosy atmosphere to sit and relax and grab a drink. I'll definitely come here again when I come back to Edinburgh. read more

There's cheap food with a nice quality. I won't say it's very delicious but it's good with this price. And it's a pub so... it is the relaxing atmosphere that matters! The service is quite nice as well. read more

We love this pub. The atmosphere is awesome and the staff are lovely. It's got a great feeling about it the moment you walk in. Sometimes there's a fire on the tv to make it cosy! The music is always descent. The choice of beers on draught is excellent including Stewart Brewery beers. The food is so good and so well priced. All the ingredients are locally sourced. The soup is so yummy and the burgers are the best in Newington! They always have some fun nights like quizzes and language nights as well as folk music. It's the cosiest pub at winter time with fairy lights everywhere. We recommend it to everyone! read more

Great food, good value, friendly, helpful people.

The Greenmantle is a really good pub doing excalty what it says on the tine - traditional pub drinks, food and entertainment rather than trying to be too 'upmarket' or faceless. It runs a poker night which is always busy and the staff are really friendly and down to earth. The food is good too. The selection of whiskies and drinks on offer is fantastic, especially the local ales. Recommended!! read more

I've been here with family and friends, great food for a good price. Excellent range of burgers (including veggie!) and a cozy atmosphere. I was worried when I first went that it would disappoint - be too crowded, or the low price would result in poor quality food - but I was very happily surprised, and will absolutely be visiting again. They also have a great beer selection, and I often see deals on different days of the week for food/drinks, so that's something to keep an eye out for read more

Love this place! Only downside is it is a bit small and busy. Serves good quality food until midnight.

My local when I lived in Edinburgh for a few months. First place I had haggis, neeps, and tatties...and boy, was it good! They do a great buffalo burger, and it's absolutely massive! And the mac and cheese and pulled pork are great, too (American ex-pats rejoice)! Ok, I'm sure all the food here is wonderful! I can't get enough of it! Pretty good prices, too. You need to go up to the bar to order, and the bar staff are friendly and laid-back. Fair and standard selection of whisky and beer. Nothing to write home about, but they have Old Rosie (cider which will knock you on your ass), which is awesome!! So that makes it a super plus. As to amenities and events...they have a lot going on besides food. Came to watch a few football games. They have a hilarious quizmaster on pub quiz night. They also have a stack of board games. About once a week they have live music...only experienced this on Burns night, but the band was great! Some negatives is that it gets quite crowded (and it can get hard to get a table) and that the ladies' is usually pretty disgusting. Kitchen can get quite slammed, so keep that in mind! But, you'll always have a good (or at least interesting) time here!!! read more