Castle Bar Cafe - presented by Edinburgh Pub Guide

6 Johnston Terrace
EH1

0131 2257432

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Number of Reviews: 10

Average Rating: 4.2

Average Ambience: 3.8

Average Value 4.0

Average Food & Drink 4.6

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Review By: Sitting Wool

Title: Not too bad

Review Date: 2007-10-09 12:43:08

Overall Rating: 3

Ambience Rating: 3

Value Rating: 4

Food & Drink Rating: 4

I went in there last Thursday. It was decorated quite nicely, bit too modern for my taste. The prices were reasonable but it lacked a bit of atmosphere. Having said that, the place wass clean and the staff friendly

Review By: Kev

Title: I like it

Review Date: 2007-09-30 22:55:41

Overall Rating: 4

Ambience Rating: 4

Value Rating: 4

Food & Drink Rating: 4

was in there recently and I thought it was a great place. will def be back next time in edinburgh

Review By: Harry H

Title: Can't believe it's the same pub!

Review Date: 2007-08-10 17:23:13

Overall Rating: 5

Ambience Rating: 4

Value Rating: 5

Food & Drink Rating: 5

I drank in the Castle Arms years ago and I can't believe it's the same place! A definate improvement! Best quality is without a doubt the food!

Review By: Amused

Title: Thanks

Review Date: 2007-06-16 15:50:48

Overall Rating: Not Rated Yet

Ambience Rating: Not Rated Yet

Value Rating: Not Rated Yet

Food & Drink Rating: Not Rated Yet

As the owner of the Castle Arms, its nice to see good or crtitical comments, I do take exception to the comment about our price for a Vodka and orange.Firstly its not � 3.50 its �3.10, our vodka costs � 2.00 per shot and its a 35ml measure so its 10 mls more than most bars. The orange juice is a split size orange and costs � 1.10, the size of the bottle allows for a person to have another shot of vodka and not have to buy another orange juice. Our cheapest pint is � 2.40 which is pretty damn reasonable for Edinburgh city center.

Review By: Edinburgh Red Sox Fans

Title: IT'S CALLED THE CASTLE ARMS!

Review Date: 2007-06-10 23:34:57

Overall Rating: 5

Ambience Rating: 5

Value Rating: 5

Food & Drink Rating: 5

This great wee pub sits in the shadow of the Castle. In addition to the bar area and the seating on two levels, there is an outside terrace at the rear which overlooks the old town. The food, which is cooked fresh, is fantastic and a cut above the usual pub grub. The menu changes on a regular basis and there is a special every couple of days. Guinness, 5 guest ales and a selection of lagers along with a variety of whiskies is on offer. The pub is frequented by visitors and locals alike. It can be a busy pub during the day and well worth a visit in the evening. An added bonus during the festival period is to watch the Tattoo performers marching past at the end of each performance. It is also a great place to watch the fireworks. The staff are very friendly with a good knowledge of the local area. In essence an all round great pub with no pretensions. The correct name is the CASTLE ARMS

Review By: gazza

Title: castle bar cafe

Review Date: 2007-01-22 17:15:21

Overall Rating: 2

Ambience Rating: 1

Value Rating: 1

Food & Drink Rating: 4

the foods great but i was charged 3.50 for a vodka and orange !!!

Its clean and respectable but god its hardly dripping with ambience ..

Review By: Rosita

Title: Nicest Bar I found in Edinburgh

Review Date: 2006-05-09 14:17:52

Overall Rating: 5

Ambience Rating: 5

Value Rating: 4

Food & Drink Rating: 5

Love it! Was staying close by during my visit to Edinburgh; the service food ( amazing for 'pub' food, and great value) and selection of beverages is superb. The staff are warm and welcoming, and more than happy to accomodate lengthy requests for directions and accomodation advice.
Will definitely be returning on my next visit!

Review By: HopScotch

Title: Castle Arms Bar Cafe has everything for a good nig

Review Date: 2005-04-13 01:02:23

Overall Rating: 5

Ambience Rating: 5

Value Rating: 5

Food & Drink Rating: 5

Good Food, Great prices, A place to have a laugh and drink with traditional Edinburgh surroundings.

Review By: Arthur Scargil

Title: Great but quiet bar

Review Date: 2005-02-15 21:36:58

Overall Rating: 4

Ambience Rating: 2

Value Rating: 3

Food & Drink Rating: 4

Great place for a quiet (bit too quiet maybe) pint on the way to the Jolly Judge. Menu looks good value too.

Review By: bill

Title: castle bar cafe.

Review Date: 2004-09-07 22:07:06

Overall Rating: 5

Ambience Rating: 5

Value Rating: 5

Food & Drink Rating: 5

wonderful. thoroughly recommend it. excellent.

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I went in there last Thursday. It was decorated quite nicely, bit too modern for my taste. The prices were reasonable but it lacked a bit of atmosphere. Having said that, the place wass clean and the staff friendly

was in there recently and I thought it was a great place. will def be back next time in edinburgh

I drank in the Castle Arms years ago and I can't believe it's the same place! A definate improvement! Best quality is without a doubt the food!

the foods great but i was charged 3.50 for a vodka and orange !!! Its clean and respectable but god its hardly dripping with ambience ..

Good Food, Great prices, A place to have a laugh and drink with traditional Edinburgh surroundings.

Great place for a quiet (bit too quiet maybe) pint on the way to the Jolly Judge. Menu looks good value too.

wonderful. thoroughly recommend it. excellent.

the foods great but i was charged 3.50 for a vodka and orange !!!

Its clean and respectable but god its hardly dripping with ambience ..