Amazing!! Fish and Chips were so amazing and they were super accommodating with food requests! Really fast service and bonus points for great music the whole time! Great vibe and time! read more

The final stop of the pub crawl ended here. The place was pretty calm and simple. There really isn't too much to talk about here as we only came for a drink. For two mixed drinks, the total only came out to £10, which was pretty good. Random Fact: Apparently Nirvana once played here before. read more

This place was right across the street from the flat I was staying at last week so we decided to go here for our last dinner. It's small but quaint. Gabby was SO awesome! We had a party of 7 so thats a large group of people to serve and she was quick and friendly and took our large order without even writing it down!! The food was good and the vibe was fun! Great bar area if you just want to get a drink. Fried pickles were interesting. read more

Food was ok. The fish was light but with the breading very very greasy. The fries were nothing special. The service was good, though a bit prentious for what really pub food in a hip atmosphere. If they had done a bit more, had really thick fries w rosemary or truffle. If they'd have drained the oil off the fish...I'd rate it higher. read more

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This establishment is under the same management as Holyrood 9A. If you look hard enough you will see the resemblance of the decoration and layout from Holyrood 9A. It is just a little wider with more space. I was here for an Xmas night out with my workmates. I was a late comer and everyone has already basically chosen what they wanted from the Xmas menu prior to that day and they already started eating their starter. So I decided to choose their burger from their ala carte menu and desert. I asked the waitress if they were happy to bring the burgers together with the rest crew's burger. They were happy enough to do so. Helpful and very pretty waitresses (just for you Jurgen if you read this). I chose The Southern burger and when it came out. Again the presentation is exactly the same as Holyrood 9A. I think the burger quality is about more or less the same as Holyrood 9A. But the king of all burgers in Edinburgh I think still lies with Lebowski. The atmosphere here however is great though and definitely not as packed and warm as Holyrood 9A especially on a Friday. It's filled with young, hippy locals who hang out here with their pets and one even came with a Newfoundland dog. Everyone loved it as it was huge and took pictures with it but it stinks the place up. Luckily we have finished our food. Overall, I feel this place is the exactly the same as Holyrood 9A with about the same selection of food and quality. Why so much resemblance?. Feels like I am not in another new establishment. Would come back with friends though but will not come here especially just for something. read more

The Southern - Pubs Near Me - Edinburgh, EDH

If I had to chose a student hangout it would probably be this one, from what used to be a bit of a dive they've got some new, I hate to say it but; funky interior designer who seems to having an enormous amount of fun and everyone likes gunmetal grey, right? I must admit, some of the music is a little strange but they're devoted to it without letting it get in the way of an enjoyable evening for people who just aren't that interested in acoustic sets (like me) however, well chosen musicians make it seem a lot warmer than it actually is. It's blinking freezing inside, get the heating up! read more

I hadn't heard of "The Southern" before last week (not normally my part of town) but when I heard it was being reopened by "Fuller Thomson" I took note (reopened 23 April 2012 I believe). This is the same company that owns "The Holyrood 9a" and "The Red Squirrel" (among other places). If you are familiar with Holyrood 9a or the Red Squirrel then you'll know what to expect; gourmet burgers and around 20 ales on tap. I got there early Saturday evening and was surprised how quiet it was (but I guess a lot of people won't have heard it had reopened yet) the décor all looks new with dark wood floors and high ceilings it looks pretty good, there's a mix of tables and chairs most of which give it a comfortable restaurant/café feel although there are also some higher tables with bar stools for drinking (there weren't any bar stools at the bar). Like its sister properties they have a large selection of taps behind the bar serving a dizzying array of beers, which are listed on a nearby blackboard. I'm not a fan of this arrangement as it means having to look past/behind the bar staff to see the taps but that's a minor (and personal) grievance. The bar maid was extremely helpful and after I explained I was looking for a "dark ale" she happily provided me with a couple samples to try. After selecting a pint I had never heard of before, I sat myself at a table to peruse the rather extensive menu. Although the menu is predominantly burgers there are a few other main courses available (as well as starters and side dishes), I'm guessing the menu is very similar if not exactly the same as its sister properties. Before I had time to even read through the entire menu a waitress asked if I was ready to order (efficient service or a bit too keen?) a couple minutes later another waitress again asked for my order and I opted for a venison burger with halloumi cheese and redcurrant jelly. All burgers come with "string fries" and purple coleslaw, for an additional cost of £1 (burgers are around the £9 mark) you can change the string fries for "chunky chips" which I chose to do. After ordering, the food arrived very quickly, in fact too quickly for my liking which made me suspect that the burger was not cooked to order but precooked, the fact that the burger was lukewarm confirmed my suspicion. The chunky chips were good, if a little anaemic, a couple of the "chunkier" chips were verging on barely cooked, not bad enough to be inedible but close. Apart from these minor gripes the food was lovely and certainly on a par with the Holyrood 9a and the Red Squirrel i.e. what I'd describe as above average but not exceptional. One additional (and personal) grievance I have is the fact the burgers are served on a thick wooden "platter" instead of a plate, to me this is a gimmick and serves no practical purpose, plates have been in use for hundreds (if not thousands) of years for a reason, they keep food on the plate and off the table (for the most part)! With their wide range of quality beers and burgers I've no doubt that "The Southern" will become a favourite and regular haunt for many people, much like "The Red Squirrel" and the "Holyrood 9a". read more

Highly recommend this pub! Hadn't been since before its refurbishment and it looks fantastic. They have cherry beer which is so delicious. They do Sweet potato fries and amazing popcorn. Definitely a good place for a chilled out bite to eat, perfect for a lazy Sunday with pals or for a night out! read more

The Southern - Cherry beeeeer!!! - Pubs Near Me - Edinburgh, EDH

The Southern Bar has recently undergone a refurbishment is it is now all new and shiny, but it is also more expensive now too. The Southern Bar is in Newington and it is very popular with the students. The decor inside is unpretentious and charming and there is a lovely and relaxed atmosphere to the Bar. They frequently have live bands playing in the corner of the bar which creates a fantastic ambiance and I try to go to the Bar on those nights. Although the drinks a wee bit more pricey than the other bars and pubs in this area, student discounts are available. The Southern Bar do great meal deals and serve tasty food, especially the burgers, and have a vast variety of snacks available. I have always found the staff to be very friendly and warm and the bar is a decent size so you are generally guaranteed to get a seat, however, it gets really busy on a Friday and Saturday night so it is probably best to get there early to avoid disappointment. read more

I got all excited when this place reopened after their refurb... surely it was my duty as a local resident to go and see what it was like?? It looks gorgeous inside. There are a few raised booths with mismatched retro furniture and quirky expensive-looking wallpaper, and the lower areas are full of nice big leather sofas to fritter away your afternoons on. But lovely décor aside, the drinks really weren't great. Maybe it was pure bad luck and a one-off, but my red wine was so awful I actually couldn't finish it, duty as a local resident or not. I do however plan to head back next time they have live music on, as I've heard that it's usually a really good night. I'll just be ordering beer not wine... read more

Although I stand by my last review when I claimed that the electro music was ridiculous, loud and irritating, my overall opinion has bettered of the Southern. That night is still terrible, but proves worryingly popular with the locals but the other quieter nights are good fun. The interior makes it a really nice bar to drink in and there is a nice relaxed atmosphere. I went in there last night, and there were only about 4 other people apart from us, but we all got chatting. Eventually they left and it was just us and the bar staff who were really cool. They talked to us for ages, and even let us stay after closing to finish our drinks. Most places just kick you out but these guys were awesome. Admittedly many of the beers had run out but it was the end of the day and this is the first time I've had that problem there. But the service made it, it was a really good pub to go to, and definitely a cool local to have read more

Okay so I only gave it three stars.. BUT this place can easily bump it up with a few recommendations. - Your service is really friendly, however often slow and forgetful. I've been here twice, and both times it has been the case. The first time the service was okay. The second time orders were forgotten (our starter). Now normally one or two mistakes I don't mind! But I can see that it's a bit consistent! -Your burgers are delicious, but for some reason, they can sometimes make people stay up at night, and make them completely dehydrated. This happened to my flatmates and I the first time we came here. Now, all our burgers were pre-fab (not one solid piece of meat), so my worry is that The Southern don't make them? Or someone spilt a lot of salt in the burger mixture one night by accident. Since this time I have returned to have the plain chicken burger (just a chicken breast) so I can avoid feeling horrible again! - Why do you charge an extra pound for peri-peri fries? They are ultimately no more complicated than regular fries. Even to some, they are not considered superior than the classic. I think you should also make onion rings an easy swap and not to be charged an arm and a leg for it (an additional 2.95)! Good Points - The Southern is really pretty. I like how it's clean and tidy, and is a pleasant place to be in. - The Southern has wifi! This makes it an ideal place for me to come and work, and I intend to sit down here often to do computer work. - The Southern has great beers on tap, with average prices. I think Black Isle Blonde , and Blue Moon on tap is always a good sign of a good bar With that, I really like this place, and I WILL be returning. I just hope as time progresses a few things will improve to make the next time I return that much better! read more

Looks very much like the Holyrood 9A as they are part of the same group (Fuller Thompson) and so the menu is also the same. Great hangout, quite big but with a few cosy corners. Impressive line up of lots and lots of real ale and craft kegs from the fonts behind the bar -Great beers from Summer Wine, Hawkshead and many other very fine breweries. They allow dogs and the staff are very friendly. Its a good option on the Southside and very close to Reverie, Cask and Barrel, The Royal Dick and the Potting Shed. read more

Love. So much love. La Chels and me ended up here on various occasions, a Yelp Elite Event, a night out with her parents, a night out with my parents a-oh God we're dating aren't we- and ultimately, and most recently: a rather hungover breakfast. The waitress, -bless her and all those springing from her house- was the most lovely waitress I have met in my existence. She consistently and almost telepathically knew what we wanted. For instance, when I looked over my imaginary sunglasses to order two glasses of water, she offered a sympathetic look and said: "Perhaps a jug?"Yes. Yes, my new friend. A jug. My very sober *cough* ladyfriend, ordered the complete breakfast and tucked in with great pleasure, from the look on her face, she was clearly in seventh heaven. Myself? In honour of LaFayette I ordered the veggie burger, with bacon. Why? 'Cause, as the waitress and I agreed, vegetarian dishes always have the best toppings, they just miss one thing: bacon. (Also 'cause I imagine LaFayatte swaying out of the kitchen any minute asking who the sick f*** is that ordered the veggie burger with baycon, ME! ME! ME!) The falafal burger with bacon (ha) was all kinds of splawsome. The fries were amazing, and we loved both jars of mayonnaise we went through equally. The food in this place is consistently delicious, and the service always goes the extra mile. From getting us a table on a busy Saturday night 20 minutes in advance, to this gem of a woman who should have her own sitcom because she cured our hangover with burgers, wit and love. (Yes, when I'm hungover I want burgers, stop judging me). The only thing left to say is that you should absolutely try this place. Really, much recommended. Sorry if they're out of mayo, 's totally my bad. read more

I started going to The Southern because it's on my bus route and it's handy for several of my friends, but I think it's actually become one of my favourite pubs in the city. They have a good and constantly changing selection of draft beers, which the bar staff are always happy to geek about, they mix a mean cocktail and the food is tasty and great value (so many varieties of burger). The atmosphere is what really makes it though, as it successfully straddles traditional cosy pub and modern beer bar. The decor's great, everything's well presented and it seems to be a very friendly regular crowd. There's also a Newfoundland dog in there quite regularly, which looks like a Shetland pony disguised as a bear, but is actually very sweet-natured. Oh, and try the sweet potato chips. I'm hooked, and I don't even like sweet potato. read more

Having been 3 or 4 times now, it's clear, I want to love The Southern, I really do. A fixture as a grungy metal bar on Edinburgh's Southside for at least 20 years, it claimed its place in music folklore when a pre-fame Nirvana played there, Kurt Cobain and all. Desperately in need of a revamp, it was taken over to much fanfare a couple of years ago by the people behind the excellent Holyrood 9A and The Red Squirrell but something has gone awry in the transformation. It's a strange layout for a pub, full of idiosyncratic nooks and crannies, with an extremely high ceiling. There is a lack of natural light that often makes the pub feel dark and imposing, part of the charm in days gone yonder, but a bit of a blight now on its new, sunny disposition. This leads to a rather flat environment with a distinct lack of buzz about the place. A friend of mine has been known on occasion to comment that the moon has more atmosphere. The saving grace is the beer which is excellent. If you want a good selection of weird and wonderful craft beers, this place will have everything you are looking for and more. They also provide a very good loyalty card that you get a stamp on with every drink purchased. 10 stamps gets you a fiver off the food menu. And that gives me a tidy segway into The Southern's biggest problem. The food is vastly overpriced and painfully average. If you are going to charge 8.95 for a burger in the heart of Studentville you need to make sure that they are top notch, especially with the quality of local competition, but sadly the pub fails on this criteria as much as value. The burgers are often very dry and taste like the frozen and bought in variety. They certainly aren't made on the premises which is a prerequisite for all serious burger joints. I enquired about where the patties were sourced from and the waitress said Simon Howie - an excellent butcher of some renown but not a local as he's Perth based. The burgers feel processed in taste and texture and are frankly naff. And its not just the meat thats the problem. On my last visit my chips, thin and stringy French fries, were woefully undercooked and inedible, and the home made coleslaw tasted out of date - bitter and nasty. It should be said that I had a lovely portion of the Soup of the day - mushroom as part of the meal. Velvety and creamy it was excellent and a reminder that The Southern's chefs can actually cook. Time for someone to put a foot up their backsides and tell them! The Southern has a few good elements, and money has clearly been spent on its refurbishment but judged on the quality and crucially, consistency of food, The Southern is a failure. read more

*suspicious eyes* Your delicious burgers have swayed my opinion of you... For now... read more

The Holyrood 9a is a pretty good place, unfortunately every incarnation since has just not reached the heights of the original. I visited The Southern on a night out with The Man recently. As with the other bars, the beers are along the back wall and are more interesting than your bog standards. I felt, though, that they need to pay a bit better attention to having at least one standard lager of a reasonable abv (aka not mentally high) that's maybe ideally not Black Isle Blonde. I like my interesting beers but sometimes I just want a lager, and while BIB is great, it seems like it's getting almost as common as Tennants these days. I'm a huge fan of Williams Augustus myself, but hey that's just me. Lately - and not just at The Southern - I've felt a bit stuck for choice at fancier beer joints because I'm not in the mood for a real ale and don't feel like an amber or dark beer. What really hit me at The Southern, on a weekend night at about 10 - it was practically dead. The atmosphere was nil, there were loads of empty tables, and we stayed to finish our drinks and then headed elsewhere. This was especially boggling because the other bars we'd visited that night were heaving. So all in all a bit of a "meh" experience - I wouldn't *not* visit again, but I wouldn't go out of my way for it. read more

I don't think I even knew of this place until I came here today with a group of fellow Yelpers. Saturday brunch was on the menu. And what did I choose from the menu? I had french toast with bacon and maple syrup, cappuccino and orange juice. Started off with the coffee which was good, but probably not the best I have ever had. Orange juice was freshly squeezed and lovely. I probably could have had a jug of that alone! French toast with bacon was nice too, though it maybe lacked a bit of flavour. I recommend the Bloody Marys - very well on flavour and didn't require any extra spices. Besides, the table had all the necessary condiments one would desire - take note, Smoke Stack! ;-) It was an enjoyable brunch, and I would like to return next time to sample their burgers. read more

Had a great value, and LARGE brunch here on saturday with 3 friends. Very relaxing, great service, was a bit chilly though. Coffee needs to be a little better but apart form that I couldn't have asked for a better brunch venue. read more

I have been to the Southern many times but there had been a long gap until I revisited last night. Unfortunately I was very disappointed. My two favourite dishes that I usually choose from when I visit The Southern, The Red Squirrel or Holyrood 9A are the Halloumi burger or the Haggis burger. Last night I went for halloumi. When it arrived I instantly noticed that there was a fair bit less halloumi in than I have had on previous visits. Not only that but it was considerably burnt. The bun was also incredibly crusty and flaked everywhere. I ate most of it because I was starving. When the waitress came along to clear our table she asked if everything was OK so i told her my halloumi was burnt, she went and gave my feedback to the chef then gave us 10% off our bill. This was a very decent gesture and I do like the place. The food was simply just not up to scratch. I will return if I'm in the neighbourhood and hopefully things will improve. read more

Another great pint of Oakham in the southern, friendly staff, great beer and food, who needs more? read more

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I've been to The Southern a couple of times in large groups and they have a couple of areas that are perfect for that. The Shroom burger is quite possibly the best burger I have ever had - soft brioche bun, moist, but not dripping filling and those sweet potato fries (only £1 extra)! I may have devoured most of the group's unconsumed sp fries too...can't let that tastiness go to waste. The Southern has a good selection of beers on tap and the staff made recommendations and were happy to let my friend sample before ordering. The house red wine is pretty decent and well priced too. read more

It's a terrible, snowy day in Edinburgh and the Southern comforts like only a Southerner can. The local ales are nice and fresh, just like the locals. Staff are pleasant and attentive (the place is only just filling up) and the food arrived promptly. read more

The Southern - The Southern; warm reds and a fire greet you as you turn away from the snow and the breeze. - Pubs Near Me - Edinburgh, EDH

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The food at The Southern didn't float my boat, at all. The place is smart enough, and the staff very friendly, but the breakfast I had was very mediocre. It fell between two stools, being neither big and ugly enough or refined and elegant enough to be classed as either a "good old fashioned" or "posh" fry-up. Overall, we said: "I was seriously underwhelmed by The Southern. They do not handle large parties well, and the quality of their breakfast/brunch items is not good. I rather enjoyed my burger at Holyrood 9A, so imagine that the burgers here are of similar quality, so I'd steer you in that direction, should you find yourself here. But really, I'd just cut out the middle man, give this place a miss, and head elsewhere, directly." read more

Three words: sweet potato fries. If that doesn't get you in, the excellent beer selection (both tap and bottled) as well as good burgers should do it. TIP: do you fancy bringing your dog or creepily lusting after other people's adorable puppies? This is your dog-friendly zone. :) read more

Delicious food, great house music and huge draft selection. They also have a litre of wine for £20. Thinking about trying that soon. read more

The Southern - The Southern Chicken - Pubs Near Me - Edinburgh, EDH

Right I am bumping The Southern up a star because I went back there a few weeks ago with a group of friends and the experience was much better. Maybe the first time I went they were still trying to find their bearings, or maybe they have taken feedback from customers on board, or both! We had a big round table in the sort of mezzanine area, good table service, even got to have a taster of the guest ales as a couple of us couldn't decide (so much choice!). Burgers arrived all pretty much at the same time and were really good. I certainly recommend paying the extra £1 for a portion of chunky chips, much better than the fries that normally come with the burger. Definitely happy to make it regular haunt for a 'burger and a pint' evening! read more

The southern is more cool, crisp bar than down to earth pub. Great for a drink or two amidst the moody lighting and the polished wood decor but not ideal for anything else. Its recently had a refurbishment and thus prices have changed slightly for the worse. Nonetheless, the frequent food deals (such as ridiculously cheap pizza's at £2) will do for a quick lunch. They also do live music which is reportedly pretty good, I've not managed to try this yet, let me know if it's any good! read more

This place was great! We found it on Google Maps from our Air BNB. I ordered a hamburger and fries. My dad got the fish and chips. This was just our second day in Edinburgh so we were still figuring everything out. Low and behold, our server was from San Antonio. Pearce (Pierce?) was fantastic and helped us figure out all of the coins. The atmosphere was great, plenty of seating, food choice and drinks. We will go again before we leave. read more

Friendly, Inviting Solid Burgers, Beer, Whisky A gourmet treasure read more

Now don't get me wrong, The Southern is a nice little bar in the Newington area of town. The decor is nice, it's well laid out and there is plenty of room. However, the question I have to ask myself is... Do I need another identical burger menu? Because as a reasonably regular visitor of Holyrood 9A and Red Squirrel, I'm seeing this menu pretty frequently, as menus go. Clearly the burger formula is working well for the owners of all three establishments, but to be honest I would have liked something a little bit different. They are all the same. There's also not much else on offer except burgers, so if you're not feeling a filling between two hunks of roll then you're probably not going to like it much here. Oh, and the food is served on a wooden slab. Why do restaurant owners hate crockery so much all of a sudden? Still, my burger was tasty. I enjoyed it. But I fail to see how this place cuts itself in a different way from its sisters. read more

Located on South Clerk Street, I was very excited when the Southern reopened all nicely refurbished, thinking I could make this my new local. Unfortunately, that didn't work out as planned... From the outside, the bar looks like a cool, retro student bar. Yet inside offers disappointment. My main gripe with the Southern is the poor floor plan. There seems to be far too much empty space around that with some small reorganisation could be filled with further seating. Also, the interior is very poorly lit, making it dark and dingy. The mismatch of furniture has gone too far and just gives a sense of being in an old, ill furnished student flat. Well, I've got one of those, so I might as well stay at home. Also, the bar is trying to be too indie, with records on the walls and the like. This is a small gig venue, so why not have some band posters instead? When bands aren't playing, there is a jukebox set to a very irritating volume that is just too loud for comfortable conversation. Drinks prices are good though. They have a student card too which offers some discounts, 35p off of selected drinks and vodka and mixer for £1.95, which is certainly nothing to be dismissed. However, my experience with the staff wasn't wholly positive, with us being hinted at to leave several times when our group was waiting on one or two of us to finish up our drinks. Overall, cheaper prices on certain drinks with the student card, but you really sacrifice any sort of atmosphere. read more

This place is slowly turning into one of my favourite bars in Edinburgh. The staff are all great and are always very helpful in adjusting the food items to suit my comrads for the evening (vegans, dairy alergies, fussy eaters etc). The beverages on offer are of a high quality and varied. The decor is of a similiar design to its sister pubs... kinda old man bar, but clean, meets contempory. I remember the place in its previous incarnation and miss the dive bar aspect but its nice when you dont stick to the floors and walls anymore. :D read more

The Southern had been on my "places to go and eat list" for a while now. So I mustered up the family for a wee cheeky dinner out. I had been craving burgers so I thought this place would be perfect. I only gave the place three stars cause the food didn't blow me away. It was A-OK. I ordered the onion rings, which I thought could be easily confused with some frozen rings. Not beautifully fried fresh onion rings, which make all the difference! The fries/chips were good, we got the stringy ones. Good stuff. The burger was A-OK. It did the job but I wasn't in love. The pickles on the burger were a bit of a disappointment (they were vinegary, not good ole bread n butter pickles). The service left much to be desired as well. First the waitress forgot my drink. Then after taking our order she never came back! We got our order from another waitress and no one ever came back to ask us if we needed anything. We never saw our primary waitress again until I went to the bar to pay. I guess if you don't care about your tip then thats cool. I can dig it. Standard fare, standard service. Nothing spectacular: A-OK. read more

Just finished a Brunch with a bunch of Yelpers. This bar, grill, organic, locally sourced food restaurant, microbrewery outlet beer house and many more names you can think of as this place is good for many things and occasions. It is dog friendly BTW. We had a a nice time in a corner-section of the bar. I was especially impressed with their Bloody Mary. (I did have 2 to be sure) - spicy and peppery. I was less so impressed with my blueberry Pancakes, as I was advised the portions weren't too big I added 3 rashes of bacon and an egg. Their picture shows many mini pancakes - but this was a larger European variety. It was nice. But nit what I expected. Also they may have misheard me when ordering as there was 1 rasher - not 3. And just love maple syrup, blueberry and bacon.. oh well. I just have to pester the wife for these some more. Large family table is 'tres rustic' but a bit of a pin for fellow guests if the people in the middle need to go to the toilet or like to stretch their legs a little - guess who was piggy in the middle? I do like the place and the atmosphere is very familiar. I felt very at ease from the moment I set foot in here. .. and what a refreshing difference this wine list makes! They divided the wine list into: "Cheap" "Good" & "Great" All meats are from Simon Howie (him from the sausages, com'n you know!) Most beers are vats, double (or triple) Trappists and stouts. The cocktail list looks brilliant and well worth the price. So for now I will supply 3 stars, but I will defiantly (*yes I meant to write that that) be back to see if I can prop that up to a four, cos I do think I might like it better next time. read more

Paid a visit to The Southern recently in search of a hangover cure... comfort food! We ordered burgers, there's so many yummy looking burgers to chose from, I could see it was really their forte! I picked the grilled chicken burger Italienne, served with sun dried tomatoes, mozzarella, rocket, mayo, lettuce, tomato all surrounded in a crusty white bun roll. Along with french fries and coleslaw in dishes on the side. The burger was stuffed with so many delicious things it was a little hard to eat, especially when they served it on a tiny wooden board. It was also a bit too oily, which made the lower bun soggy. Other than that, it was really tasty and very filling, only managed eating half the burger and taking the rest home for dinner! The coleslaw was creamy and a nice crunch and the french fries were plentiful but too fatty. Soaked in fat, they were almost transparent! House red wine was good (hair o' the dog) and we were sat at the window seat (we were kindly offered several options of where to sit) and it was the perfect location for watching the world go by. The interior was slick and quirky, with an selection of vintage signs, chesterfield style banquet seating and a few select William Morris inspired tiles to break up what would have been a dull white tiled wall. I liked these design details. A very relaxed bar and staff are friendly too. It's just the soggy roll and fatty chips spoiled it a little for me, however it did hit the hangover cure spot and dinner was sorted too! read more

Disclaimer - I work in Holyrood 9a, which is run by the same company as the Southern....... and I love 9a. Straight away you can tell that The Southern is the sister bar of Red Squirrel and 9a..... similar menu, same bar layout, same permanent draught beer selection - not that any of this is a bad thing?! The food has always been good. I have not had a bad meal here. The service is good, if sometimes a little slow considering that is always seems to be pretty quiet. That point is the knife edge. It does tend to be pretty quiet, which when you want a nice burger and beer in a bit of peace is great, but it does also seem to make it seem lacking a little bit of atmosphere, or something!? It is a good bar. That does good food, but is in a bit of an odd location. Good though! read more

I'm a regular here, it is a stone's throw from my flat, and I love what they do, good burgers and great beer. The craft beer thing is a little 'love hate' for me as I do love their beers, but I don't like walking into a bar that only has super strength beers on. This was the case here about six months ago, but things gave calmed down a little, and I can always find a good session ale or something that should only be consumed in halves. I'm all about the IPA, and the Hops, and so are they, great regulars include William's Double Joker and Tempest Long White Cloud. The burgers are good, though it could be time to switch up the menu, but I'm the kind of guy who eats in there every few weeks, so don't change it just for ME! It can get really busy, which is surprising as the beer is far from cheap, and it attracts many different locals including students, young pros and dog walkers alike! Get a beer card and earn £5 off your food when you have collected enough stamps!! read more

Decently priced, interesting drink menu for beer lovers as it offers a very varied selection which could even tempt me a not so much beer drinker... Looks like the interior was done up recently with taste, you come in and feel you are in a good local pub. I know they sometimes host gigs though it was just after 5pm when I went in today so nothing on sadly. Food is also delivered via deliveroo, I had to take a double look when I saw the pick up actually taking place. Pretty awesome! Finally food for a fiver in a pub like chicken wings, hot dog and fries, nachos, chicken or halloumi salad can make many merry punters happy. I'll be back most certainly! read more

The Southern - After a hot mulled cider that could be tempting - Pubs Near Me - Edinburgh, EDH