Visiting from Australia we wanted to experience a authentic Scottish pub with typical Scottish food . We found The Southsider clean , the staff friendly & obliging , and there was a good variety of things on the menu . I enjoyed my Chicken , Ham & Leek pie , but found the accompanying vegies a bit dry .
Friendly, and student friendly. I would say more of a local that accepts everyone.
Bar staff are knowledgeable and advise on beer options.
Large enough to accommodate all.
And you can eat here.
The cheap pints for students is the draw, the food isn’t too bad no complaints. Went a while ago but didn’t review, I think the prices have slightly increased since my picture but only a little bit
Fantastic pub, great staff, friendly vibe, can watch the football on a Sunday and also see comedy at the back of the pub during the Edinburgh fringe and there are some really good acts performing.
The cook also took our order and was so friendly & kind. The food was hot, fresh and very tasty. We happened to run across this pub on our wanderings to the Surgeons museum & couldn't be happier.
Good pub food reasonably priced - alcohol prices were average considering the festival is on in Edinburgh at the moment and pubs often up their prices. Good atmosphere and friendly staff
I have visited the Southsider many times and absolutely loved my experience there. Starting from the exceptional customer service, affordable prices and cosy atmosphere. Especially, I want to mention friendly staff members that always are open to chatting. I always look forward to my visit as Michele has made my experience wonderful! Not only is he a professional individual but he makes me feel so comfortable during the visit and we always have a laugh, which I feel is top-tier customer service! Thank you so much and looking forward to coming more for a couple (or more) drinks :))
It was ok apart for Sunday we wanted to eat breakfast and watch the ladies football final but you where closed, so we had breakfast and watch the football final in Abby bar in Newington it was very good day.
Quite popular with students due to prices of drinks and meals on offer.
Tried the Southsider Pub in Edinburgh. Been before so I already know its a nice place. So I go up for my drink and the lad (Sam, his name was) pours me an excellent pint of Guinness.
I tried the Wings with the Carolina Reaper and Black Garlic Hot Sauce, and to be fair it absolutely blew my socks off. They really tickled my tastebuds in a way they have never been tickled before.
To be fair it was nice. The chicken was nice, the sauce nice, the mac n cheese very good, and the cauliflower and cheese was good. So all well that ends well.
Would very much recommend this place. Sam was an excellent host and I will certainly be back again.
Love the student deals, lively atmosphere with sport and a good mix of students and locals.
Bartender looks a bit like Kieran Culkin, and served us a coulple crisp pints. Love the jukebox as well, Im always looking forward to unwinding at the southsider after a good, honest days work.
Cheapest drinks in centre for students. Even cheaper burgers. £1.80 for a pint of ale and £3.50, for a massive burger and chips. Popular with local oldies and students alike. Impossible quiz on Thursday night. 50 wings and sauce for £12. Not a fancy gastropub but you're not paying for it either.
Good enough pub to get a pint or two near town but slightly away from the busier areas. Food is cheap and good deals on
Popped up hill needed a drink and a pee seen someone eating a meatball baget and it looked good so ordered one it was lovely and tasty then had some more beer
Me and my boyfriend have been coming here since some of the other pubs around here have been getting a little silly expensive.
Didn't expect to find such a cozy pub with a great atmosphere. Fantastic fair prices and friendly staff
Thoroughly enjoyed being in this pub. Friendly atmosphere, great staff & food was delicious
Friendly staff, good drinks range and loads of great free comedy during the fringe
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