This my first time at the The Southern and I'm pleased to say that i will be back. It was introduced to me today as part of the CMYE and it too being the first proper Yelp event I signed up for after it's 2nd year Birthday Party at The Hanging Bat. I ordered a Cappuccino and it's not bad at all as I've had far far worse in my time. As it was a Brunch meet up I ordered the French Toast with Bacon and Maple Syrup. It was really nice. Whereas the OH choose the Southern Breakfast which was alright but He felt he had better else where, so nothing special for him. I think he was a little disappointed however he said the orange juice was nice and i can back him up on that one! I'll be back to try out the burgers as i've been told they are good. The atmosphere is nice and I love the tile decoration on the walls and the red curtain use as a draught stopper at the door. The staff are nice and the service was good. Now, will next time be a five star? read more

Somewhat expensive, OK tavern. Vegan haggis ... a burger and two salmon salads were fine. Friendly staff. Cow and Pig as decorations.

One day, I walked past the Southern Bar to find that it was closed, without any hint of it about to do so or that it was in trouble. It remained closed for a long time and I always had the sense that Edinburghs Newington area had lost one of its better drinking holes. However, much to the delight of students every where, the Southern has risen from the ashes, had a new interior and is serving again. The interior is nice, grey throughout, but with odd chairs and sitting areas split across the lower bar area and the slightly raised seating areas. The bar itself serves a large selection of drinks and an ever larger and more impressive selection of spirits etc grace the back wall. The atmosphere is chilled and fun, and never have the staff been rude or unfriendly in all the times I have been there. During the day the Souther is just as well recieved, with free wi-fi and a food menu that is reasonably priced and very tasty. Its good to have the Southern back open. read more

Best burgers in town. Seriously- way too good to be true. The Southern is a fantastic pub in the heart of Newington, and the people who run it also run Holyrood 9A and The Red Squirrel. They have a great selection of beers (not just the everyday lagers and ales you find at most pubs) and the best part- the burgers! I've never had anything other than a burger from their menu so have no idea about the rest of their food, but with so many selections of burgers why try anything else! They have beef, chicken, veggie, venison, literally anything you can think of. I've tried the classic beef (so tasty!) and the Halloumi cheese burger, and they were just so fantastic. I really like that they have so many veggie options available. Something for everyone! So obviously I love burgers, but how's the rest of the pub? It's ok. Honestly not a huge amount of atmosphere or colour, but I don't feel like you would go for the atmosphere. My only complaint about The Southern, and the only reason it didn't get 5 stars from me, is that the bar staff have almost zero beer knowledge. The manager does, and was amazing, but I asked one staff for a real ale that was light, and she gave me a dark hoppy ale. Oh well, the burger was delicious :) read more

I'd been wanting to hit The Southern for a week or two before I finally did. It was on my way to class every morning and I'd heard good things. I liked the atmosphere a lot. It had your general Pub feel but it was definitely a welcoming one and drifted a bit more towards Restaurant than just Pub. My server was great, friendly, helpful, and pretty much everything I could ask for. The food, well, it wasn't amazing. That's why this is only 4 stars and not 5. I can't blame the place entirely, the burger I got was probably a bad choice I just wanted to try something a little different. My only other complaint is that there was a sign saying they had free wifi but it wasn't working. Overall I liked the place and if I was staying near it again in the future I'd go. But I wouldn't walk across the city for it. read more

I feel like I'm beginning to enjoy too many things... I haven't written more than one bad review! Maybe I am quite a generous customer but this place is genuinely great. I live just across from here & have been to the southern for dates, dinners and friendly drink catch ups. It suits all of the above occasions to a tee! The burgers are great and given i try to avoid wheat, it's perfection that if ordered without a bun you get more fries! I love it. The staff are friendly without being overbearing, the decor is tasteful and cleanly done with quite a few prints I like to snaffle! I haven't been for a few weeks now, my liver is trying to behave and given I can't leave a morsel on the plate my waist needs a break! I look forward to many more burgers and many more g&t's here. read more

Great local with selection of burgers, steaks and a good list of changing beers as well as varied wine list. Mixed clientele students, young professional and those on their ways to queens hall. Always a safe bet. read more

Following an extended closure, Southern Bar now reopens. Refurbished, revamped and slightly more expensive, the Southern Bar is notable for its relaxed atmosphere and pleasant decor. The best time to go is for one of its many live music nights, featuring up-and-coming acoustic acts, as well as some of Scotland's more established pub bands. Southern Bar is actually reasonably priced as well, and it's definitely worth it to stop by. read more

We joined other Yelpers here tonight for dinner and it was fantastic. The menu is vast and I was overwhelmed with (and thrilled at) having so many top-choice options to choose from! From the standard burgers to beef burgers with a twist to falafel burgers, venison burgers, lamb burgers, chicken burgers and even haggis burgers, this place had it all! I chose the Pioneer burger in the end and it was a great choice, and the larger serving of great fries and delicious slaw were both appreciated. We had a very friendly server and the service was quick considering how many of us were ordering all at the same time. We happened to come on a night with free whisky tasting event, too, so that was a plus! We'll definitely be back for their great selection of burgers, let alone the great beer and whisky selection. Also, six of their great burgers are only £6 before 6pm! Now that's a great deal for a gourmet burger in a great atmosphere. read more

The Southern - Pioneer burger! - Pubs Near Me - Edinburgh, EDH

The food is very good here, a bit expensive but you get what you pay for, they also have some great beers on tap.

The Southern has pulled off the hardest trick of all, changing one of Edinburghs more "dive like" student bars into something with an easy sense of class without changing the name. Essentially transporting the formula that has worked well in Holyrood 9a to a new location one can't fault the many tasty beverages and awesome burgers, though like the Holyrood I am not necessarily a fan of the staff having to turn their backs on you to pour the beer (somewhat mitigated by the provided table service) all in all though a great bar. read more

We used to visit here weekly as we loved it, but sadly they messed with the menu. Rustic fries are not fries; they're huge fat (often undercooked) chips. They've tweaked the house burger too, but that can be fixed by request. But please consider stocking fries again. Or get Holyrood 9A onto Deliveroo! read more

Excellent burgers! They used to have a venison burger - hope they bring it back! It was great. They don't have live music which is good. Careful showing up for any un reserved table - often very busy. read more

The Southern - Pubs Near Me - Edinburgh, EDH

Dispelling the myth of the Southside being a cheaper area in which to drink the revamped Southern extends the reach of those behind Holyrood 9a beyond The Meadows. With the addition of a couple of new small tables near the bar that area is now cramped whereas in the past it never was. All about getting the punters in though I suppose but I'm not inclined to make the trip back any time soon. read more

Sweet potato fries were my favorite part and the beer selection was an added bonus. The burgers were tasty too. (Not the best I've ever had, but good nonetheless). I would recommend eating here if you are looking to have burgers and beer. read more

I visited The Southern with the lure of live acoustic music and cheap drinks at the start of August, and was rather disappointed. Unfortunately, almost all of the beer was sold out most of the taps had glasses over them, and I was only able to get the third option on my preference list. Unfortunately, as a music venue, this place bombed. They were only allowed one mic thanks to council regulations. That, plus the position of the stage, which saw patrons who were lining up at the bar block the view of seated guests, made it very difficult to hear the musicians. This was unfortunate as the musicians were very good! There are some quality spaces in this bar an alcove near the entrance, a selection of cosy sofas and chairs on a raised platform, and a couple of pool tables and seating areas opposite the bar in another sort of alcove, so there is no doubt this place has a lot of potential. I had a very mixed experience here, and am not really tempted to go back, but perhaps I just tried this place on a bad day. read more

This bar was recently done up and it has definitely improved. The interior is much nicer and it now attracts a slightly wider range of customers as opposed to the usual students or old men. They have a surprisingly good selection of local beers, such as dark island- which you don't see in a lot of bars around here. The prices have gone up a little bit but the food menu has improved and sounds much more appetizing. read more

Since being refurbished I am a regular of The Southern Bar and cannot recommend it enough. The food is fantastic albeit all burgers but the range that they do is amazing. I would go their for the Lamb Koftas.divine! The desserts are also another reason to go..if/when you do try The Kichen Sink not for the faint hearted but definately one for ice cream lovers!! The extensive drinks menu is also brilliant, something for everyone. Ok so here it comes the bad side! The staff (why are most of my bad points staff?!?). I still don't know whether its a wait here to be seated, order at your table or order at the bar place. They do have staff on the floor but all they seem to do is bring your food to you and take it away again. Its not very personal and again seem quite distracted while they are there. I think because they have just re-opened they are working on a minimal staff rota so never seem to have enough staff on and it always seems to be the same girl. Again it won't put me off going back as its the only place I will go when I want a great burger, and if thats what you want then I'd say go to The Southern Bar. read more

A pleasant pub with a chilled out atmosphere. Not a bad size and you can usually get a good seat. Slightly out of the way but still in the main centre of town it is an average good pub...a bit more like a bar than a traditional pub with it's recently decorated interior. read more

A pretty decent pub with a nice atmosphere, drinks aren't the cheapest around but that doesn't deter me too much from coming here, they also have student/snapfax deals. On odd nights they have live bands playing on the little stage bit in the corner. I prefered it before its big makeover but I still go now and again and the staff are very friendly here. read more

I ordered a old fashioned and it was not made right so I brought it back to the counter FULL and said it was not made right and I got something different. Then it ended up on the bill and I asked why it was on the bill and the woman worker with bangs said I had to pay full price for it. I legit want my $8 back. That's ridiculous and I've never had that happen to me at a restaurant before when something was made incorrectly. So overall that is some shitty service. But their hummus is good. read more

Great pub with friendly atmosphere and an excellent selection of food and drink. Great for a catch up with friends.

Great selection of beer and the food is delicious. Had a few gorgeous winter ales here recently, and an Italian burger which was made to high standards. I love the layout of this place because of the nooks and crannies. It makes it a great place for a dinner for two, or for a few friends to hang out and have beer, and also for a larger group to meet up (I've had uni society meetups here). read more

sorry Southern but i'm going to have to knock a star off. i went for lunch with Kelly F on saturday and was rather disappointed with the burger i ordered. it was burnt round the edges and the bun was super flaky and crusty, definitely not the previous quality i'd had before. however, your sweet potato fries were delicious so that saved the meal a bit! also my peppermint tea that came in a proper tea pot with loose leaves was very night, but seriously if you main focus is burgers get them right! no one wants a burnt burger with a crusty roll for their meal :( :( read more

Food is expensive. Burger is ok. Sweet potato fries are great. They have recently changed their menu a bit. There are better and cheaper burgers located on the same street. Gave it three stars because they allow dogs and the staff members are friendly otherwise food is of mostly satisfactory quality. Good atmosphere. Good selection of alcohol. read more

As a regular user of the Southern Bar, I decided to try out some food. The meat in the burger was OFF! I could smell it was high as I went to take a bite. It was served without salad or any relish (two sachets of tomato ketchup and one of mustard). The 'teenager' running the bar came to collect my plate. When I told him the food was inedible, literally (and I am by no means a complainer or fussy eater), He grunted and took the plate away. No apology, no offer to get me something else, no concern that I could have had serious food poisoning. He just didn't care. And why should he? First of all he was obviously worrying about his homework and secondly he was just serving drinks, with the same monosyllabic don't care attitude. When I left the pub, I went to the bar and said I'd pay for the chips but not the burger (how nice was I?). The guy picked up some money from beside the till and shoved it at me, again with no apology. Had I left the pub without asking for my money back, he wouldn't have chased after me to make sure I got it back. Even taking into consideration the bad weather where food supplies might not be getting through to pubs, there is no excuse whatsoever for incompetent, moody teenage staff, or for serving food which is out of date. I must point out that the woman who usually serves behind the bar is the total opposite. I would have got a better and cheaper service all round going to macdonalds! I am now going to write to the management. read more

We went for a chilled-out Sunday pint and ordered a plate of nachos to share. The nachos were actually lovely and wholesome, but in retrospect I wonder if it was laced with mice-poo. After finishing my drink and visiting the gents, I found my girlfriend had left the table, outside not wanting to go back in. She'd spotted a mice, which crawled over her foot. For any place which sells food, this is one of the worst things you can possibly see/endure. "Surprised they're not closed down" feeling. I informed the staff. I had to settle my bill fully with no respect to what we had to endure...and possibly taste. Certainly will not be going back for food. Thanks for displaying your pets though. "Mice". Sorry, I meant "...nice". read more