Reviews of The Dagda Bar. (Pub) in Edinburgh (Edinburgh).

The Dagda Bar

390 Reviews

187 Comments

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93-95 Buccleuch St, Newington, Edinburgh EH8 9NG, United Kingdom

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Information of The Dagda Bar, Pub in Edinburgh (Edinburgh)

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Reviews of The Dagda Bar

A. P.

The best bar in Edinburgh! Small, but very cosy. You can feel a real Scottish spirit here. Wide range of good craft beers, very friendly staff. Highly recommended, you couldn't miss it!

B. M.

This one of the great old pubs of Edinburgh. Fantastic old style and loads of friendly bar stuff. It's dog friendly as well and the choice of beer is always changing with time which keeps it interesting. We love it there and highly recommended this place with a great atmosphere.

N. H.

Superb proper old pub in the south of Edinburgh, but only 5 mins walk from Pleasance and Assembly Fringe zones. Great choice of ales, local Scottish breweries and wide range of whisky I didn’t try, not my thing. Very knowledgeable barman. No food No kids (probably) Perfect !

I. W.

Great wee proper pub. Good beers friendly atmosphere I would recommend and certainly go back

J. C.

This is peak pub. Can't recommend it highly enough and will certainly be back for a contemplative beer in this temple of the pint!

H. W.

This place is classic and traditional place for Whisky. The bartender is so patient ans so nice. He introduce every kind of Whisky detailedly. The dog there is cute. A cozy place.

K. T.

Nice place to chat with friends. Small but excellent selection of beer and wine.

D. H.

A great little old fashioned pub with a good selection of ales.

P. H.

Lovely wee pub. Their real ales' are always in tip top condition. Even though they only have 4 ale hand pumps, there's always something for everyone's tastes. I always try and pop in for a pint or two whenever I'm in Edinburgh.

C. H.

For someone who drinks a lot of craft beer this doesn't have the largest selection. Small but cosy, and comfortable to spend some time.

H. B.

An intimate pub, ‘proper pub’ with friendly staff. No TV no Music, beer on tap and wine behind the bar.

D. A.

An iconic Scottish pub. Don't expect any music, just loud conversations between the customers. Lots of beer options both local and mainstream. Could use a bit more air recycling, cause the air felt quite thick upon entering the establishment. Loved it nonetheless.

G.

One of my favourite places. Small and relaxing with a great selection of beers. They will also do a decent tea and coffee. They don't do food but they are really reasonable about you bringing your take away - be polite and ask first. When it is busy it is fairly lively and a great night when it is quiet it is chilled and perfect. It has that classic old pub feel but always draws a mixed crowd.

A. D.

My brother and sister in law took me here and I will be back ! I was made so welcome and felt relaxed and at ease immediately great atmosphere.

C. M.

A great wee traditional bar. It's got a great selection of beers and spirits, especially whisky and the staff are always helpful and friendly. I had a friend visiting from the states a few years back. She was so impressed that she made a 3D printed model of this place, mini whisky bottles and IrnBru cans included!!!

C. W.

Proper proper pub for those who like it old school

W. M.

One of my favourite pubs in Edinburgh, it encapsulates the personality of the city perfectly. A small but warm and inviting space where the old and the young both sit amicably shoulder to shoulder. With a good selection of beer, ale and whiskey all served by lovely staff. A local for me and a good slice of Scotland for anyone who is visiting.

A. M.

Nice pints, great bar service, good armoaphere, decent enough price for Edinburgh. Couldnt ask for more of a late night pint

s.

Great wee bar. Good changing beer selection. Can be noisy when students are in.

R. d. R.

Great small bar in the South side of Edinburgh good prices..dog & student friendly

N. P.

A smashing small bar, often visited by comedians, the bar is situated in the middle of the room towards the back, much like a stage in a theatre. I had a pint of citra, excellent quality. Nice relaxed atmosphere would recommend popping in for a drink.

B. Z.

A small cosy local bar for local people and everybody else, quiet sometimes and other times it's quicker to leave one door and enter the other to get across the bar. Staff friendly and helpful if occasionally prone to intemperate language when it's time to go home where they'd quite like to be as well. Excellent range of real ales and most other things.

A. W.

No meat sticks. Takes card. Dog friendly. Very local. Friendly. Not too many seats. Can get very busy. Good selection of beers and ciders. Reasonably priced beer.

K. M.

It really is a great bar - but half of the time I plan to meet someone there I end up having to relocate somewhere else because it's so small and rammed full. A negative result of it's own success. Keep doing well lads - you're an Edinburgh institution.

J. T. H.

An olde-worlde pub with no nonsense, filled with the best people in Edinburgh most evenings and usually at least one dog.

L. W.

Stunning wee bar. The name itself a testament to The Dagda, The all father of Irish/Celtic mythology, an ancient history of the Tuatha de Danaan. This is a brilliant spot to quench ones thirst, be it for ale, beer, wine or whisky. One can even purchase a glass ae mead should ye feel like recounting slurred poetry as Odin once did. Cosy, classic and offering an excellent variety of libations. Get yourself in for a proper rest & recoup.

C. M.

Cozy little local with friendly locals, helpful staff a great selection of beers and whiskies. Very popular, so you may struggle to find a seat, especially on Tuesday which is quiz night.

E. T.

Lovely wee pub! Old style, great beers, fabulous atmosphere!

I. “. J.

Nice little pub with a cosy atmosphere and several good ales on tap which they change on a pretty regular basis. It's quite small and in winter when people are opening and closing the doors constantly it can get pretty drafty, but otherwise it's a great local with friendly staff and a good relaxed vibe.

B. N.

Small but perfectly formed pub in Edinburgh. A fantastic range of beers and whisk(e)ys with knowledgeable staff and a great welcome. One of the best pubs in the city.

C. G.

Friendly service. Dog friendly. Good choice of beers. Nice relaxed atmosphere. Can happily recommend for a quiet pint with friends or on your own.

W. M.

Small - there's not a lot of room if you can't get a seat - but it's still one of the best bars in Edinburgh with super-friendly staff and locals

P. D.

Friendly easy going bar with a responsive online presence having real ales from all over including Inverness’ very own Black Isle Brewery makes this a must visit for those who appreciate a highland pint now and again the pub has a traditional feel and locals and passers by pop in

R. M.

Knowledgeable staff and good drinks with new choices fairly often. It isn't perfect but it's one of the best bars I have ever been in.

J. M.

Lovely hidden gem in Edinburgh, small pub so a somewhat mediocre range of beers and spirits but they offer the basics and a good place to escape the sodding tourists asking you where the bloody castle is every five minutes. The pub also vehemently Hayes the Edinburgh Fringe Festival and offers itself as a place to escape the relentless insanity of the festival. They refuse to hike their prices during August.

T. M.

Great wee pub, laid back with a good selection of beer, though I tend to go for the dagda's own. You'll often see locals here with a newspaper or book. No loud music or TV's makes it an excellent place to be able to have a conversation.

g.

Great pub. Small, cosy and comfortable. Very kind staff and welcoming. Excellent selection of real ales at a very reasonable price. Highly recommended.

M. S.

Friendly bar, with a range of regularly-changing, interesting ales. Can be a bit drafty in winter, and I've had the occasional slightly-off pint, but there's never been any problem exchanging it for something in better condition.

K. B.

Really old school pub. Friendly staff

M. H.

Great bar ,very friendly and good beers

W. W.

The Dagda is a pub I always visit when I am in Edinburgh. Why, because the beer is aiways well kept, it is always real, and the quality, the taste, and its 'dialogue' on the tongue, invariably captivates. It is a small intimate bar with the fugg and babble you would expect to find in a traditional setting.

D. H.

Good selection of beers for such a small pub. Only downside was it was pretty cold inside, though they did eventually bring out a small fan heater.

G. M.

Super atmosphere when someone sung happy birthday the whole pub joined in, such a great pub with so many cool social people in it all the time, also 5* staff always in a cheery mood that adds to a very excellent night

R. C.

Cosy, welcoming, nice selection. Not a huge pub but managed to get sat down on a friday. Great place!

M.

A perfect example of a 'proper' pub. Great selection of beers and friendly service. A wonderfully relaxed atmosphere without the need for gimics.

K. O.

Great bar, great beer but I've now been here 5 times as I really want to make this my local but the staff are awful. I suppose I'll keep looking.

P. S.

Lovely local, great staff, terrific selection of beers and wines. Very social, no loud TVs or music, a place to talk and be social

P. W.

Excellent wee pub, always has something interesting on the taps

I. W.

Great locals' bar with a good range of real ales, malts etc. Staff attentive and knowledgeable. Haven't noticed a TV! A wee gem!

M. M.

A top "old man's pub", which I say in the most complimentary way. Good selection of real ales, happy staff, relaxed atmosphere, cosy bar and decent bar snacks

t. c.

Friendly staff cosy pub

B. E.

Great wee pub, no fussing or pretentions, fab service and a good selection of drinks.

H. E.

Dead cosy on a rainy afternoon, with comfy green leather banquettes, gently-distressed wood tables and stools, some nice modernist art on the walls and- most importantly- dugs welcome.

A. M.

Lovely atmosphere, feels like a true Irish pub! The cozy booths are great and so is the selection of beers and spirits!

V. H.

Wonderful little pub!

A. K.

John the bartender (owner) is quite cheeky.

C. D.

Fantastic pub, great selection of beers. A wonderful pub with the most fantastic atmosphere. Highly recommended! 😊👍

M. W.

Great pub, fine selection of real ales, and nice kielbasa sausages, friendly staff as long as you don't act like idiots.

D. S.

Great pub. Best in Edinburgh. Great ales, wines and spirits. Bar staff are really friendly and helpful.

R. P. I.

Nicest bartenders in the city and also very nice environment

S. P.

Small intimate bar with a fine selection of whisky beer and wine. Friendly staff and great banter.

N. T.

Very good bar - a proper pub. Dangerously good selection of beverages - very difficult to leave!

S. P.

My favourite local. Always great beers available. Not pretentious and not scummy - just right!

C. D.

My favorite pub in Edinburgh. Someone mentioned here they don't have meat sticks. False, they do indeed have meat sticks. They are called Kabanos.

A. W.

My favorite pub: a tiny place with great beer, and a relaxed old-fashioned atmosphere.

D. D.

A mighty fine traditional adult pub with no TVs or other electronic distractions and a decent selection of well-kept cask ales.

D. c.

Lovely traditional little bar, friendly, good music, great pear cider! Will be back!

J. C.

Great traditional pub with a trendy vibe, friendly staff and good beer!

N. C.

Fantastic pub

R. S.

One of Edinburgh's best proper pubs with a good range of craft and traditional ales.

A. L. H.

Great beers. There's a cider age in a scotch cask, ask for it! The bartenders are very kind

L. M.

One of the best small bars in Edinburgh. Great selection of cask and craft beers.

F. V.

Great pub with a great vibe and good selection of drinks. Staff are very friendly.

C. S.

An odd mix of a classic Scottish pub and a craft beer pub, it works pretty well and the atmosphere is very friendly.

E. L.

Cool local bar with an interesting selection of craft beers. Lively and friendly atmosphere.

R. I.

I absolutely loved the staff, the pink elephants and the g-strings. Great chat those elephants and great beers!! 💗🐘

M. W.

Great welcome pub with a nice atmosphere and a good selection of real ales ciders and spirits

K. T.

Small atmospheric pub. Good staff and great selection of beers.

K. O.

Nice small authentic pub and music selection (if you are the rock music type)

C. W.

It really small cozy place, but the bartender was funny as hell we were there 5 minutes and they totally hit a member of my group with a burn.

K. B.

A wee gem of a pub with 4 cask ales, lovely atmosphere and beer in very good condition.

D. M.

Traditional pub with a wide selection of craft beers and a great atmosphere

M. H.

Great local bar. Very friendly and excellent beer.

P. C.

Busy great atmosphere (at certain times), tasty selection of all drinks! Go go go, stop reading...

J. T.

Tiny pub, great beer selection. Best, and toughest, quiz in the city.

J. S.

Good traditional pub with good beer. What else do you want?

G. D.

Super friendly local. Reliably good beers served with some good chat.

S. G.

Lovely service, relaxed nice bar

J. A.

Really laid back pub with surprising and interesting best choices on tap & keg

K. M.

Centrally located, with a good range of beer. Great atmosphere, especially during Sunday quizzes.

J. G.

A really nice, cosy, wee, friendly, wee, lovely, wee pub. Good selection of beers.

A. R. (.

Great trad pub with good selection of ales and spirits.

S. G. (.

Great little bar, fantastic selection and great atmosphere

V. d. F.

Great cosy pub, with a great choice of ales, it worth a visit

M. H.

It's just a good pub with friends staff. Just what you what when visiting Edinburgh

L. K.

Great selection of beers, one of the best pubs in Edinburgh

C. W.

Friendly bartenders and patrons. More of a locals joint. Would would definitely go back

S. T.

Good music, great company. Very warm but like the free WiFi.

B. R.

I like this place a lot. No food. Great choice of ales. Generally friendly staff.

T. B.

Very busy lovely pub the size of a large living room.

R. S.

True boozer, great selection of beer. Interesting music. Fantastic

G. T.

Good bar but wear a jacket or two. Freezing!

R. O.

Great atmosphere! Citra IPA is my favourite.

D. R.

Great quiet decent boozer, good service, decent prices, clean. Will defo be back when in area.

I. K.

Great, but small pub with a good beer selection

J. O.

Great beer and good whisky selection, cheap also

I. G.

Great night out with JT. Much discussion, such beer. 5 stars.

I. I.

Good place for a nice beer. Cheers mates.

I. D.

Good small bar, great service.

M. P. C.

Best pub in Edinburgh. Good, fresh beer.

N. C.

This is exactly what you want from an Edinburgh pub. I wish it was there when I lived in the city in the early 2000's!

J. M.

A good real ale pub in Edinburgh nearby the city.

T. M.

Great bar with great selection of drinks and coffee and tea

M. R.

Cracking wee pub, and great real ale, poured perfectly.

D. S.

Nice ambience ; no music or TV ; decent real ale.

J. R.

Nice little pub and good prices! Friendly staff!!

J. F.

Classic British Pub. Lots of taps, good craic.

T. H.

Great staff and fantastic beer in this delightful pub

E. G.

Fantastik. You've gotta taste their Dagda Draft Lager beer.

J. M.

I had 4 pints here and I was being sick till 3 the next day and had to miss meeting a friend for lunch

R. A.

Great atmosphere and awesome beer selection

N. M.

Great locals bar, beer and staff.

J. N.

Perfect spot for a quiet pint

F. R.

A nice pub with a wide variety of beers.

J. B.

Excellent choice of real ales asusual. Always in top condition.

C. L.

Cosy bar with an excellent beer selection

P. B.

Cosy traditional pub selling real ales.

J. V.

Charming and nice local pub.

R. C. M.

Classic and really local environment. Prices are good! Worth it!

S. H.

Interesting wee pub with good beer.

C. D.

Best pub in the world

M. A.

Nice atmosphere to it and great pub quizzes

S. Z.

Great little place, friendly and funny bartender

S. B.

My favourite bar in Edinburgh, bar none

E. K.

Cozy "cornerbar". Great beer, nice people.

A.

Quite possibly the best pub in the world

G. f.

Full of locals small but cosy

l. w. (.

nice local pub with friendly staff

T. U.

Really nice actual pub

C. C.

Mmmmmm. Cosy, tasty pints 😋👌

С. Ф.

Nice place

P. M.

The best wee bar in Edinburgh

W. S.

Good whisky selection

D. M. 6.

Great traditional pub

S. M.

Overrated. Little seating. "traditional"

A. M.

Good beer at a good price

J. G.

Great selection of beers

r.

Old man pub for young folk

H. S.

Quiet pub, real ales

O. K.

Best beer and whiskey

J. B.

perfect

I. C.

Beer good, ambience nice. ...........

T. B.

Best pints

O. P.

Authentic local pub 👌

A. M.

Great pub!

J. K.

Quality Pints, Quality BarMan

M. M.

Part community centre, part cathedral

I. C.

Proper pub. Proper beverages.

C.

I like it

M. D.

Cool little pub

M. H.

Close to university and bar

B. B.

S'good here.

G. G.

Friendly bar.

A. D.

Relaxed and friendly

E. B.

Great atmosphere

P. P. M.

Nice ambience

P. T.

Dog friendly

A. k.

Good whiskey

F. K.

Proper wee pub

R. A. B.

Love this place

S. B.

Great local

Z. A.

nice place

R. D.

Cozy drinks only pub with good beer

A. H.

(Translated) Nice pub with a good assortment of fine beers. Friendly staff and good service. (Original) Trevlig pub med ett Gott sortiment av fin-öl. Trevlig personal och bra service.

P. B.

(Translated) A great little cozy city bar with good beers (Original) Un super petit bar de ville chaleureux et avec de bonnes bières

D. K.

(Translated) Fish and chips very usually. Tasteless but fresh. For this selection of beer and whiskey pleases me;) (Original) Fish and chips bardzo zwykle. Bez smaku ale świeże. Za to wybór piwa i whisky zadowala mnie ;)

S. S.

(Translated) Cozy pub, with a wide variety of draft beers, also craft, and at good prices. (Original) Pub acogedor, con amplia variedad de cervezas de barril, también artesanales, y a buenos precios.

M. D.

(Translated) Great location on the outskirts of the volcano .... Bar neighborhood .. People visit with dogs and walk among neighbors (Original) Ótimo local nos arredores do vulcão.... Bar bairrista.. Pessoas visitam com os cachorros e andam entre vizinhos

A. F. J.

(Translated) Cozy and good prices, Pepi extremely small. On Tuesdays there is a pub quiz (Original) Acogedor y buenos precios, Pepi extremadamente pequeño. Los martes hay pub quiz

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