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

The Oxford Bar

674 Reviews

353 Comments

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8 Young St, Edinburgh EH2 4JB, United Kingdom

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

On this page you’ll find the address, open hours, more popular times, the contact, photos and real reviews of this business.

This business has received very good reviews from their customers, so probably it’s a place you should try if you are looking for this kind of services.

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Open hours of The Oxford Bar

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12–11pm

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12–11pm

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12–11pm

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12–11pm

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12–11pm

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12pm–12am

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12pm–12am

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Reviews of The Oxford Bar

T. T.

Really welcoming staff. Throw back to real pubs from yesteryear. Nice pint of Deuchers IPA to finish off a day walking the streets of Edinburgh. Free bookmark was a nice touch too. Was that one of Mr Rankin's ideas?

J. H.

Fantastic as it is no frills but a proper pub. Such nice people to chat to and the staff were really lovely. A place to have a drink and a chat and tale in the day or chat to new people at the bar.

G. P.

Nice little boozer tucked down a side street. Nice pint of Jarl as well

C. G.

Good traditional pub with a lovely barmaid. Once we have finished with social distancing I will give it a five. Update Saturday 11th of June 2022. There was a very classy young lady behind the bar. It was a pleasure to be served by her. The other older gentlemen also seemed to appreciate that.

M. R.

A genuine local boozer. If I lived in the New Town I would be a regular.

M. R.

The quintessential pub. Loved this place. It’s small but inviting. Walked into the bar and felt welcomed even though we weren’t locals. Struck up a conversation with everyone ... correction, they struck one with me. It was awesome. Please visit this bar. It’s not hip or modern, it’s authentic.

A. M.

The Ox is a cosy little pub in a great location - fairly central but not right on the main street. It's reasonably priced, and despite its huge popularity (I admit to visiting because of the great Inspector Rebus!) feels less crowded than some of the other pubs nearby. Great little place!

S. R.

Well it was a lovely nightcap to a lovely trip! We stopped in close to last call but never felt rushed. Lovely conversation on a slow Monday evening with Katie (don't call her Katy. They're her enemies) about everything and nothing in particular. She has a kind hand for keeping the bar a positive spot. Met a few characters from Manchester and Dunedin who rightously defended the honor of Drambuie. All around brilliant place although we never left the bar itself it has a great, lived in atmosphere. Stop in here.

M. M.

A small traditional Scottish pub found on one of the less known but beautiful streets in central Edinburgh. Dogs are allowed. The bar is a traditional pub set up but has a plethora of drinks from traditional ales, whiskey and good choice of soft drinks. Down the road is the Cambridge pub too, all in the same street!

s. g.

Fantastic pub. Just had the best pint (x2) of Guinness I've ever had in Scotland. A gem of a place. A proper pub.

C. C.

Nostalgic place where Ian Rankin and his hero John Rebus drink. Not to be missed! Very friendly staff.

G. T.

Classic old man's pub with excellently kept ale. A great pint of Deuchars and Jarl

J. M.

I thought it would be bigger like it is on TV but apparently it is fillemed at another location,its a drinkers pub as there is no Dart board ,no pool table and no Juke box.

D. W.

A traditional Edinburgh pub and apparently a big favourite of author, Ian Rankin. Spent a very pleasant afternoon chatting and enjoying the place. No frills, no Wi-fi and no fuss. Loved it!

A very traditional pub with good beer.

K. D.

Comfortable, unhurried, civilized - like your favourite pair of slippers. The perfect local.

Great pub with a mixture of tourists and friendly locals. Belhaven went down a treat!

M. W.

What a great little pub this is. Sitting in the lounge with a Pale Ale in front of an open fire. It takes you back in time and I would definitely recommend it.

Just a really lovely small oldfashioned pub, a lttle bit further from all the touristy places. I would come back here if I’m ever in Edinburgh again.

T. R.

Well worth a visit for any Rebus devotee

B. C.

Tiny back street pub in Edinburgh, friendly staff. Worth seeking out.

J. G.

Great pub friendly staff too!

V. W.

Great traditional pub in the heart of the city

R. M.

Loved it. Excellent mine host. Very pleasant girl and most welcoming. Good beer, as well. What more can one ask?

R. R.

This is a fun, friendly neighborhood bar.

J. M.

A treasure. Wonderful people, always a few great cask on.

G. G.

Interesting place with good beer and friendly staff

M. L.

Lovely, friendly real ale pub. Welcoming staff. Superb, well maintained interior. Highly recommended.

F. W.

Doesn't change and all the better for it. Nice pint of Stewart's 80 shillings and a warm welcome.

A. K.

Good old bar good selection of beer and whisky, good friendly staff

I. F.

The rating is totally biased by Ian Rankin's books. The places itself is simple and low-key and they don't accept cards...

r. d.

Outstanding small, beautiful, classic, friendly and lives up to all the expectations. No london pub can match it. None.

J. C.

This is a must go to place in Edinburgh for literary fans. The Rebus experience is here. Made famous in the novels and TV show by Ian Rankin. It is small but full of character. There is some interesting artwork on display to look at and to buy if you want it. It is only a few streets of Princes Street so only a few minutes walk from the hustle and bustle. Its well worth the short walk. These places need to be used to keep the history of this great city. I will be back in on my next visit.

D. H.

A great little pub, not big inside but just like stepping back into time how an off street boozer used to be! 👍 Somewhere just to have a good pint and chat with a couple of friends next to a open fire with no hair and graces! Friendly barmaid. Worth a try for a drink and a bit of a rest from your day 👍

P. F. M.

Finally got here after reading about it in books. Good, old fashioned pub, worth seeking out.

R. H.

If you love Rebus, you will love this place.

Cosy old pub with good service and polite staff.

M. M.

Great pub - always visit here when in Edinburgh. Staff very friendly. Free from obtrusive music and T.V., instead lots of atmosphere and friendly conversation. Coal fire when cold enough. Excellent local art work for sale . Definitely worth a visit if its your first time in Edinburgh.

P. L.

Fantastic cosy little pub. We arrived right on the stroke of closing, but no worries, the barman helped us choose a couple of great local beers. Warm fire, and excellent spicy peanuts!

E. C.

Good afternoon last sunday with variety of musicians and singers. Scottish Folk and contemporary music. Watch out for events on website. Real local atmosphere. Don't be put off be small bar at front there is a cosy back room to sit in.

D. V.

This hidden gem in Edinburgh's 'new city' is like a flasback into a world long gone in continental Europe. The place is tiny, with maybe room for a dozen people near the bar. There is a larger space more in the back however. No pub food here but just beer and other drinks, with some excellent local beers. When I visited, there was just a bunch of locals discussing British politics in quite an amusing way. A ton of atmosphere and a most friendly bar keeper turned this into one of the highlights of my most recent visit to the Scottish capital.

C. K.

Great wee traditional pub

J. A.

My favourite pub in Edinburgh.

This is the kind of little old pub that still has faded white wallpaper on the ceiling. Tiny little bar, slightly bigger lounge. Nice local beers. A GREAT regular crowd. No glaring at newcomers as of they don't belong. Love this place.

J. M.

Old historic bar. Worth a wee visit but don't expect the barmaid to burst in to song.Or to smile or engage you in conversation & don't make the terrible mistake of asking for directions. Apart from that she was wonderful👌

P. M.

Small but does the job. A proper old school pub. Nothing fancy, a couple of rooms, log fire, and a small number of beers. Good for a quiet pint, or on Friday nights has a good atmosphere for post-work drinks.

J. G.

All good and cosy with the coal fire on in the lounge area

M. W.

Really friendly pub both staff and clientele. Dog friendly too 👍

S. M.

Good drink, good food, fast service. The selections of ales is pretty large, which is good as I like beer. It's best to attempt to get a table though as there isn't really much standing space in the bar area. Staff having to squeeze past you constantly if you're in a bigger group.

C. D.

Great old fashioned pub, no music yippee, friendly locals x

K. L.

Edinburgh traditional pub, recommended 5*!!!

I. T.

Legendary bar, great beer and lovely friendly staff

D. G.

A no frills proper pub, fans of Ian Rankin's Rebus series of crime novels will recognise this as being the the detective's favourite pub. Great drink and friendly staff and a relaxed atmosphere, well worth a visit.

S. B.

Love this place visit everytime we come to Edinburgh. Hope one day may bump into Mr Rankin. Fingers crossed x

R. H.

An understated, old fashioned Edinburgh pub, though close to George Street this is a million miles away from the slick and somewhat soulless experience of those hostelries. The welcoming staff serve a small but very well chosen range of single malts from behind the bar, your standard beers and cider with 2-3 guest beers on tap. The Oxford comes into its own on a six nations weekend with a lively, friendly atmosphere and fans mixing happily.

K. H.

Traditional pub with a good range of real ales.

H. O.

Superb place

D. C.

Great bar, average Deuchars IPA.

r. d.

Outstanding small, beautiful, classic, friendly and lives up to all the expectations. No london pub can match it. None.

I. G.

Couldn't be more basic if it tried. Keeps the posers out I suppose. Good beer.

C. D.

Great old fashioned pub, no music yippee, friendly locals x

N. E.

It's the Oxford, you'll either love it or not

D. H.

I. T.

Legendary bar, great beer and lovely friendly staff

S. D.

Old fashioned neighbourhood boozer with good service

r. e.

Loved being there the waitress was a very great gal and very knowledgeable about Rebus and Ian Rankin . We are Rebus fans and travel a long way to really enjoy our pint at the Oxford Ritva and Jim Elliott Canada

H. C.

Friendly little pub.

G. H.

Great little place with friendly regulars

J. H.

Magic. Small, dark, no telly or distractions and friendly locals

I. G.

Couldn't be more basic if it tried. Keeps the posers out I suppose. Good beer.

M. T.

We went here because Anthony Bourdain said it was his favorite bar in Scotland. Lived up to the hype! Great little place and nice staff.

A. P.

Nice place. Decent selection of drinks.

Went looking for this pub because of Rebus. Was not disappointed when we found it. Nice beer on tap and lovely atmosphere inside the pub, met alot of lovely people in there.

A. Q.

The Oxford bar is the Oxford bar. A unique bar for conversation and stories. A glue pot!

D. M.

Unusually for Edinburgh city centre, an old-fashioned (some would say old man’s) pub. That’s all it has to recommend it! Pint of beer & a gin and tonic £8.10 so not cheap.

P. S.

Small pub hidden in one of the streets of Edinburgh New Town out of city rush. Favorite bar of Ian Rankin´s inspector Rebus, compulsory stop for all fans of this scottish writer. Good cask ales and whisky, as in every scotish pub.

J. K. a. V.

A must for all Rebus fans but if you are not a fan, you might not enjoy the pub as much as the rest of us. It has a nice really local feel to it.

A. M.

I was dragged in by a Rebus fan. Very small bar, couple of real ales. OK. Think we spotted a few SMPs discussing the demise of Rangers, so might be a good place to come for gossip. If you're not an Ian Rankin fan, there seems little point, though.

M. H.

Great wee pub off the beaten track. Favourite pub of Rebus

m. c.

True to Ian Rankin's description in the Rebus books. A proper pub. No fancy pretensions, just a good, old fashioned pub with great beer.

T. C.

It's a must visit pub on the Edinburgh literary tour with Ian Rankin being a regular. Strange wee place but unique and worth a stop for a pint of Best.

E. D. D. I.

Immaculate little local pub.. We came here on our travels around GB from Oz.. because we were avid readers of Ian Rankin's, Rebus books..Though I imagined it slightly bigger.. we were not disappointed..friendly staff and mix of locals and tourists.. if I lived around here it would definatley be a favourite of mine cosy in the winter it would fill up fast..

A. N.

Authentic local pub. Try to leave your tourist self at the door and just enjoy. Unless you are a local. Oh and for Heaven's sake, yes, there is no wifi! Deal with it!

S. M.

Slightly disappinted with this place expected more considering the rebus books were writen their. Bar man had a dry scotish humour and weren't sure if he was joking or serious howevet still enjoyed the visit

C. E.

A lovely little bar had in the heart of Edinburgh. A must if you're a Rebus fan! Serves a nice pint of Eighty!

T. H.

Very traditional old style pub. No tv or music. You have to speak to each other. Great beer selection.

A. W.

It's Ian Rankin's local apparently, if you like a quiet drink and no loud mouths at the bar then this is the place for you, you will have to hunt the place out, as it's hidden out the way, but is a gem of a find - Cheers !

O. S.

Lovely little pub. Made feel very welcome. And good drink. A must visit.

J. H.

Ah the home of Rebus. Great little pub and not touristy at all. Locals bar in the front and cosy bit up/out the back. Felt very welcoming.

G. D.

Pop in whenever I'm in the neighbourhood. Basic but cosy wee pub with a good atmosphere. Never had a bad visit. Particularly pleasant when the fires lit.

M. H.

Best pub in town

T. B.

Cosy wee pub. There was enough beer on tap for me🤗. I’d guess they had five beers on tap. I’d better go back and count them.

S. B.

Unpretentious, atmospheric boozer in Edinburgh's New Town (not the stately Georgian mansions everyone knows, but the working class bit where the coachmen and grooms lived). And for those in the know, Inspector Rebus's favourite haunt.

H. I.

Fantastic place to visit if you are fan of Ian Rankin's Rebus

I. I.

Very stroppy woman works here. Never felt welcome for some reason. Also payed through the nose for extra ale due to the £5 minimum transaction credit card, then get berated and mucked around for seeking to use a powerpoint for phone. Otherwise, tip-top.

I. R.

Proper pub. Well-kept beer and friendly service.

A. T.

Went there after the Edinburgh Rebus tour, which I travelled up from Portsmouth to do, and I got a warm welcome from the locals and a signed Ian Rankin book mark which I really appreciated

K. H.

Traditional pub with a good range of real ales.

D. B.

Fantastic little pub, with well priced beer and whisky. And the fact Ian Rankin wrote his books here? Extra cool. :)

D. C.

Great bar, average Deuchars IPA.

I. B.

Went looking for this pub with its rebus connections. Quite small bar but a decent pint.

M. L. (.

What a wonderful place, the most welcoming barman I ever met, lovely beer and just great

C. F.

Doing the full "Rebus" having a great pint of beer in an iconic pub. Definitely recommended if you're in Edinburgh

J. M.

Great atmosphere of a proper little local. Rebus links are an added plus and reasonable range of beer and ales.

I. S.

Nice cosy little pub, hidden away from the hustle and bustle of Prince's and George St.s. A must visit if you're an Inspector Rebus fan

M. S.

Lovely old neighbourhood pub. No frills. Friendly barmaids. Great art. Relaxing and welcoming.

G. P.

Great beers, great atmosphere. An institution.

h. j.

Friendly wee bar, if you take time to stop and have a drink the locals will be more than happy to chat.

G. H.

Been 3 times now, make a beeline when going to Edinburgh, slightly to do with Rebus but just really like this pub

K. W.

Lovely proper pub great find if you like rebus well worth a visit

S. M.

One of my favourite pubs in town. No frills, just nice beer.

T. v. G.

Small bar but that's one of its charms. I specifically like being able to hold a conversation without having to shout.

C. H.

Strieght forwards pub, decent beer, OK priced for where it is. The fictional char rebus drunk there. Kinda historic.

A. P.

Typically a great back street pub with good beer and atmosphere. Highly recommended..

B. L.

Very small but good drinks and clean. Prices better than average for Embra

M. D.

Fab Rebus land.Ian Rankine was in the bar at the time we were there..Nice pint of Belhaven BEST !👍🍺

M. S.

Nice little family pub, with a real fireplace. super cosy and friendly

R. A.

If you like Ian Rankin and DI Rebus, this is a must. A cute little pub but be prepared to stand!

B. D.

Great wee pub. Made very welcome although were not local.

C. M.

Love this pub, mainly for its Rebus connections! Decent pint of Deuchars IPA too.

B. H.

Good place for a quiet pint on a Monday evening. Beer well kept.

M. P.

Lovely old pub, real ale and a real fire. Friendly and busy.

B. H.

Very special, could be a hot spot, but still very down to earth - Rebus would have loved it!

F. C.

The place has a good, cozy atmosphere. I always love having a beer or two during the weekend.

P. O.

No frills old school pub

S. D.

The legend that is The Oxie. Kirsty will do a great job running the place. If in Edinburgh it is a must visit.

J. T.

Best Pub in Edinburgh, no food served just a pub and that's its beauty, also never waiting in a queue

G. W.

Quality wee traditional pub, absolutely baltic when I went in, but good for a quick pint!

R. M.

A traditional Edinburgh bar. No frills, small and the home of the Forth SF group (as well as Inspector Rebus).

M. R.

great pub. quiet so great for a conversation and excellent value for Edinburgh city centre!

D. J. M.

The Oxford... If Ranking and Rebus fame... Unfortunately... Closed all week... Shame.. However... I shall return...

R. P.

Plenty of Rebus and Rankin, but books where based here but TV not. A wee cosy local with mixed local and tourist clientele.

D. R.

A well known Edinburgh bar which has never changed in years not sure if that is a good thing but local seem to like it

r. h.

Great pub good atmosphere

F. S.

No music, not glamorous, hasn't changed its interior in years. It might be the perfect bar

K. W.

Very “warm” cozy pub. Love it. Small and the keep is nice.

D. P.

Cosy old pub, more of a local vibe than filled with tourists which is always nice for here.

P. B.

A warm and welcoming pub. Great beer too!

J. H.

Good beer but don't expect a friendly welcome...

s. w.

A good proper pub ,you can almost picture rebid enjoying a drink

M. M.

Good beer in an unassuming bar. Little has changed in the Oxford in years, let's hope it stays that way!

D. M.

Just a lovely wee boozer down a backstreet away from the hubbub. Well worth a visit, especially if you like it quiet.

G. C.

Friendly old style local pub service good good beers

I. K.

Great place, great atmosphere, I wish they had more beer on tap

W. R.

Proper Edinburgh pub. Friendly service and atmosphere. Rugby friendly 😃 - even better!

K. H.

What can you say except that it's a great little back street boozer and if you're a fan of Rebus this is for you.

Made a bit more famous in Ian Rankin's books, a nice little place for a beer.

C. C.

A little piece of heaven. Went for the Rebus connection. Stayed because it is a proper boozer.

R. R.

Great bar . Some a lot of interesting people frequent this place. Worth popping in for a pint

C. R.

The perfect pub.

C. C.

Proper old school boozer which hasnt changed for years. 4 well kept ales served with a grunt. Brilliant!

j. k.

Great place for a pint! Hate the card minimum though— forced to buy peanuts for a pound.

L. P.

Small pub, full of character, quiet - no rowdy crowd, no townies, no TV, no music.

R. F.

Great beer, lovely atmosphere. And a famous author!

D. L.

Mmm. Yes, it was Sunday afternoon and it was quiet, but, it felt "different".

S. L.

Friendly, no music so you can chat, polite and quick bar staff

R. L.

Good choice of ale and single malt. Friendly, helpful staff. Friendly locals.

P. C.

Some kind of legend, this one and great beer, staff / owners...

c. s.

Traditional pub, excellent beer. Must be visited.

J. B.

Friendly staff and friendly patrons in a nice traditional setting... Recommended!

H. F.

Great little bar with a wide selection of whiskeys.

N. E.

It's the Oxford, you'll either love it or not

S. W.

Not quite the same since Harry retired but one of the original city centre bars. The last of it's kind.

C. G.

Just beers and whiskys. Small bar. It s top. Nothing else.

A. F.

Iconic Rebus drinking den. Excellent IPA and cosy bar.

S. M.

It was cosy, friendly, good service & serves beer.👍

N. G.

Very nice place with amazing atmosphere. Well worth a visit

G. G.

Only in cause of books Iain Rankin

B. B.

Just off the busy streets at Xmas, great pub real ale!

T. G.

Nice pub - what more do you need to know?

S. O.

Dingy, smoky atmospheric little pub with Rankin connections and good local beers.

P. T.

Lovely traditional pub with some real characters.

g. i.

Homely little pub with a real fire & friendly locals.

C. T.

Small friendly pub. Good beer

G. V. (.

Classic, unmodernised pub with an authentic atmosphere. Cash only, hence 4 stars

P. I.

Tourist attraction only the bar area very small

S. Y.

Small but pleasant pub in a quiet street. Fictional haunt of Inspector Rebus.

N. J.

Nice and quiet, really enjoyed our pints.

F. G.

Friendly little bar had to see it after reading the Rebus books

C. W.

Great place to chill and enjoy a good beer after work

T. S.

Good old man's pub with main claim to fame as the local of Ian Rankin creation Rebus

R. V.

Nice and chilled place with good pale ale.

G. W. M.

Magnificent bar full of.history worth visiting when in Edinburgh

W. D.

Lovely bar. With attentive and genial bar staff.

J. M. H.

No surpise Ian Rankins character Rebus is always in a fowl mood...should drink elsewhere :O

Lovely little place, get yourself in there and suck up the culture (and a nice pint of Deuchars)

G. S.

nice little pub, many different whiskeys & beers

L. S.

The home of Edinburgh detective "Rebus" very popular bar, we meet for our book club here.

G. E.

Love this pub for a pint and a bit of buzz on a Saturday afternoon

C. W.

Very pleasant good beer good place Ĺĺ

d. d.

Proper pub. Warm welcome and good atmosphere.

S. “. P.

Basic, needs some redecoration, no sign of Ian Rankin! but beer ok.

A. D.

Great little pub with a roaring fire happy days

C. L.

Great little pub for a pint next to an open fire.

R. V. W.

Good choice of beers. Cozy joint. 3.8 stars, rounded up.

B. P.

Lovely locals simple pub.

G. T.

Proper pub - almost a museum piece, but it's real enough

Cosy and quaint, old man pub. Looks rough on the outside but is actully pretty decent.

D. C.

Quait little pub. Has not been commerialise just to suit the tourist trade

Authentic bar steeped in heritage and good beer

A. R.

Quiet early evening drink in a top class pub.

j. w.

Iconic pub, excellent as always.

M. G.

Yep, it's a pub.

M. B.

It was freindly and the staff are welcoming in this wee out the way bar.

a. s.

Very friendly cosy bar and Mr Rankin was in. 😀

E. W.

Very friendly.

D. A.

Rustic but well kept with good beer. Plenty character.

K. K.

An Edinburgh institution. Great beer friendly locals relaxed atmosphere.

H. B.

Went with my husband as he is a fan of rebus and it was as good as he expected

E. S.

Small and friendly real ale bar.

A. G.

Great atmosphere if you're a Rebus fan

T. D.

Cosy, old style pub surviving in today's plastic age

S. S.

the essence of the British pub. Not because of what it offers but because of what it doesn't

B. H.

Great people,staff friendly,gd beers

P. J.

Even without the Rebus connection, this is a great, friendly bar to visit

Good traditional style watering hole, away from the crowds

J. M.

Traditional, unchanged pub. A must for Ian Rankin fans.

M. M.

Grand pint of Deuchars, friendly atmosphere.

G. A. V.

Nice place, nice beer and nice staff!

T. M.

Great spot

S. D.

Old fashioned neighbourhood boozer with good service

R. D.

Great real pub open fire

Excellent pint of IPA and good Craic too!

E. P.

An original Edinburgh Bar, great service and friendly locals.

M. L.

Super back street pub. Don't expect to see Rebus though.

L. P.

The traditional local pub for friendly neighbours and fans of Rebus!

R. H.

Lovely quiet place for a drink.

A. R.

Ran out of beer on a Saturday night pub is ok though

R. H.

Quaint little pub very friendly staff

T. F.

Excellent traditional city pub.

R. B.

Atmosphere of a real pub, brought Rebus to life

Very subdued place,not an easy place for a "stranger" to drink in

K. T.

Great, atmosphere, not trading on Rebid connec tion

H. O.

Superb place

B. J. S.

A no-nonsens place for a nice chat with your existing or soon-to-be friends.

T. P.

Very decent. Need a bib for the burgers though

D. K.

Good real ale with the Ian Rankin connection

M. H.

Very cosy camra pub in a backstreet

G. T.

As always a good night out in good company.

D. F.

Good bar... Anthony drank here!

D. R.

See why Ian Rankin puts in his books Very atmospheric

L. F. R.

Quiet and cozy. Good beer and feelings.

A. W.

Cracking pub. Glad it hasn't changed a bit.

J. E.

Old.school, authentic, but friendly... nice place

N. T.

Loved this place. Timeless and cosy.

A. G.

Brilliant traditional Edinburgh pub

F. S.

Friendly staff, well cared for interior.

K. N.

Most pub-like pub in Edinburgh. By a distance.

J. F.

Very friendly, great atmosphere

S. B.

Exactly the bar you were looking for...

T. O.

If you like rebus it's a must

J. S.

Best little pub in Edinburgh.

J. M.

Great atmosphere. A must in Edinburgh.

J. J. B.

Almost as good as Rebus novels

T. B. K.

Old basic and nice pub

A. W. L.

Nice selection of local brews.

C. C.

Great traditional bar

J. B.

What you expect from a legendary bar

A. S.

Old fashioned, but that's not a bad thing

J. N.

Great beers

M. N.

Great back street watering hole

I. B.

Old world pub and small

k. k.

Rebus' favourite bar.

S. H.

Good beer with the locals

D. W.

Proper pub. Need more like it

L. N.

Best pub in Edinburgh!

A. G.

Perfect spot away from the crowds

S. M.

A classic boozer in town and a few characters to boot

B. F.

Fantastic Belhaven beer

D. K.

Ian Rankin wasn't there though😪

D. S.

Good old man's boozer

A. P.

Quirky, authentic, very Edinburgh.

D. W.

Great beer.

S. G.

A small bar in princess Street in Edinburgh.

P. F.

Style of pub and #Rebus

J. C.

Traditional old pub

Lovely quaint little place

M. G.

Banter at the bar if you dare :)

K. M.

Nice wee pub.

D. W.

Just as Rankin describes it....

W. R.

Neighborhood bar of Ian Rankin.

M. C.

Perfect.

d. d.

Great wee pub

P. L.

Great local boozer!

J. M.

Nice WEE pub.

C. W.

Great little pub

G. E.

Library with beer pumps

A. G.

Very small and quaint

t. g.

Small local pub

S. M.

Great!

S. M.

Perfect!

N. D.

Cosy little bar!

M. B.

Only for those knowing what the going to

R. v. R.

A pub as a pub should be.

E. J.

A proper pub.

G. M.

What a pub should be

s. m.

Basic!!

P. Z.

Old stylish pub

Proper literary pub

A. M.

Awesome!

G. T.

Beer beer beer rankin rebus beer beer

p. m.

A must for rebus fans

j. g.

Quaint

J. Y.

Excellent and homely.

C. L.

Super.

T. W.

Nice and quiet

a. S.

Great

A. W.

Cosy wee pub.

G. L. G.

Fantastic

A. H.

All i wanted it to be.

K. P.

Discrete, cozy.

Small, grotty, famous.

M. G.

Unique bar

L. B.

Fantastic

P. H.

Enjoyed the place.

P. P. M.

Nice

N. G.

Great place 💜🍻💜

S. H. P.

Genuine and quiet

M. K.

Fine boozer.

P. A.

Rebus relived

L. B.

Slainte John!

a. n.

nice place

J. H.

Great place

J. D.

suspicious

D. P.

👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

C. C.

The prospect of a visit to old faithful Oxford Bar before heading to SMWS had me salivating for days beforehand. The day turned out to be hot and muggy so my longing for a nice cold pint of Deuchars IPA to quench the thirst was growing with each step along the cobbles of Young St. The front bar was busy with half a dozen regulars and my companion was sat alone in the back room, ales already waiting. A blissful hour or so seemed a certainty. Alas it was not to be! The building next door to the Ox has been converted to an ‘Aparthotel’ drawing to the area groups of Stag and Hen parties. No sooner had I taken my first long quaff of the golden beer and in came a group of lads intent on making the back room their ‘pitch’ for the next few hours. The peace shattered, voices raised, thinking curtailed the beer seemed to have soured. A quick blether with a regular at the bar gave me the information that weekends at the Oxford Bar are no longer what they used to be. The short stay accommodation next door is suffocating the atmosphere from the old man, even if the till might be bulging a bit more. I still love the Ox but I might avoid a Fri or Sat evening for a while.

D. B.

Perfect pint

j. a.

Good beer, a taste of what a real pub looked like a century ago. Not recommended for young people, rustic and no music. Just beer and banter. A truly very old man's bar.

A. H.

(Translated) An eminently traditional pub. Unfortunately, there is a shortage of seats. Quite tourist-free, even though it is Commissioner Rebus' favorite pub. (Original) En eminent traditionell pub. Tyvärr är det ont om sittplatser. Ganska turistfritt, trots att det är kommissarie Rebus favoritpub.

T. J.

(Translated) Great Scottish pub, slightly behind the centre. Definitely worth stopping by here. Inspector Rebus's "popular pub" from Ian Rankin's books. (Original) Geweldige Schotse pub, iets achter het centrum. Zeker de moeite waard om hier even langs te gaan. De "stamkroeg" van Inspector Rebus uit de boeken van Ian Rankin.

E. B.

(Translated) An authentic pub with a cozy clientele and great bartender John. For the Ian Rankin - Rebus fans this is the place to be. The malt of the moment tasted great. (Original) Een authentieke pub met een gezellig clientèle en geweldige bartender John. Voor de Ian Rankin - Rebusfans is dit the place to be. The malt of the moment smaakte goed.

(Translated) It's a cozy little bar with lots of locals in Edinburgh (Original) エディンバラのローカルの人たちで賑わっている、こじんまりとした良い感じのバーだよ

G. M.

(Translated) A pub just for fans of John Rébus .... For other people, a friend's advice go your way because there is not much to see .... So what are we talking about here? a neighborhood bistroquet .... a very small thing with a rickety counter ... but in the end, what does it matter since the main thing is to get closer to the Rebus spirit ... So what could be better to understand his world than to go to his favorite tavern. (Original) Un pub juste pour fans de John Rébus.... Pour les autres personnes, conseil d'ami passez votre chemin car il n'y a pas grand chose à voir.... Donc de quoi parle-t-on ici ? d'un bistroquet de quartier.... d'un machin tout petit avec un comptoir riquiqui...mais au final qu'importe puisque l'essentiel est de s'approcher de l'esprit Rébus... Donc quoi de mieux pour appréhender son univers que de se rendre à son estaminet préféré.

A. F. J.

(Translated) Classic Scottish bar, with no pretensions other than being a place to have a drink and chat with the always friendly patrons (Original) Clásico bar escocés, sin más pretensiones que ser un lugar para tomar una copa y conversar con los siempre amistosos parroquianos

B. B.

(Translated) A real authentic pub. The amateurs will find the atmosphere of the investigations of the Rebus inspector and its author Ian Rankin (Original) Un vrai pub authentique. Les amateurs retrouveront l'atmosphère des enquêtes de l'inspecteur rébus et de son auteur Ian Rankin

M. C.

(Translated) Great bar, friendly service and moderate prices. (Original) Super Bar, freundlicher Service und moderate Preise.

p. s.

(Translated) I went because I read Ian Rankin and his character, Jonh Rebus visits him often, but he has nothing of the other world, it is a normal pub of parishioners, yes, without tourists. (Original) Fuí porque leo a Ian Rankin y su personaje,Jonh Rebus lo visita a menudo,pero no tiene nada del otro mundo,es un pub normal de parroquianos ,eso sí,sin turistas.

M. G.

(Translated) A place that feels like your local even though I only visit occasionally. A pub where I feel at home even though I only rarely visit (Original) A place that feels like your local even though I only visit occasionally. En pub där jag känner mig som hemma trots att jag bara besöker sällan

D. A.

(Translated) Typical Scottish pub classic, real people and quiet atmosphere to chat (Original) Típico clásico pub escocés, gente real y ambiente tranquilo para charlar

M. 2.

A. J.

(Translated) An Edinburgh classic full of history and regular customers that in their appearance do not say much but you can not imagine who they are .... you have to go. (Original) Un clásico de Edimburgo lleno de historia y clientes regulares que en su apariencia no dicen mucho pero te no te imaginas quienes son.... hay que ir.