Reviews of The Wally Dug. (Pub) in Edinburgh (Edinburgh).

The Wally Dug

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32 Northumberland St, Edinburgh EH3 6LS, United Kingdom

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Information of The Wally Dug, Pub in Edinburgh (Edinburgh)

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Reviews of The Wally Dug

D. C.

Nice cozy, friendl, historic pub with good real ale. Its location down the steps made me feel like I was in the bar from 'Cheers'. Recommended.

J.

Pub outside of the busy high street and old town. The staff were very friendly, selection of drink was average, has a very interesting outside situation that has been dug into the pavement which is definitely unique and worth a see, some skilled masonry at work there.

B. B.

Really cute pub, charming staff and cool subterranean rooms

P. K.

Great drinks at great prices, very cozy atmosphere

K. A.

An Edinburgh classic, but needs refurbished. In bad shape these days. Looks like the place got smashed up.

P. B.

Bizarre bar we stumbled across on our walk up towards Princess St. Liked the name of the place and were greeted by an awesome pub doggy on arrival who brought us over a teddy to throw. Good selection of booze, barman/owner we think, left for 15 mins leaving the bar unattended, just aswell we only stopped for one!

F. E.

This is a lovlely friendly local pub , good choise of beers, lagers and ciders.

E. a. R.

First time visiting this homely pub in Edinburgh's New Town and certainly won't be last.

M. P.

It's a good place to have a drink and bring your dog, is a traditional pub, they even have an old telephone from of 1900?? I am not sure but still works! They have a great selection of draft beers aswell.

L. L.

A couple of drinks with some girls after work. Local, friendly and will happy return.

J. F.

A proper pub good music and super barmaid

P. M.

Charming wee place, very very dog friendly - if you have dog allergies I would stay away from this place. Interesting selection of drinks, though they were a bit bare on my last visit (no tequila!). That being said the prices are reasonable and staff charming... Though they do josh about a bit. Clientele is a mix of New Town locals both young and old. Relatively friendly, though this area's traditional Edinburgh upper class first world ignorance can leave an unpalatable atmosphere on occasion (for context, I'm a poc raised in this city).

E. M.

Lovely little dog friendly pub. We went early afternoon so it was nice and quiet. Staff were great and made our pup feel very welcome.

O. S.

Nice beer, nice bar staff, shows the rugby. Was lovely to find this place away from the rammed city centre bars.

D. G.

Great bar for a quiet drink with mates.

G. R.

Top New Town pub. Locals go there not many tourists. It has good staff and a good range of drinks. Best book in advance in the current circumstances.

M. H.

Tucked away in a sub basement, five minutes walk from the tourist trap of Princes Street, is one of the brightest little stars in the Edinburgh firmament. A buzzing little traditional boozer with a great selection of drinks and a really friendly atmosphere. Dogs are positively welcomed (a sure sign of a place that really cares about its customers) and the staff will go out of their way to make sure your visit is as good as it can be. There's a great selection of board games, ready for you to test your skills (or luck) against your friends. If I live closer, this would definitely be my local.

N. M.

Under new management who are doing transformational work. Great pub with range of local clientele, an eclectic mix of crackpots from the New Town. Always has heaps of dogs around, suppose the clue is in the name of the pub. Range of beer improved as well as quality of wine. Friendly place with lots of young professionals and loads of yuppie students.

P. H.

Nice little boozer, liked the way it's set out, 3 different rooms to drink in. You can either sit at the bar, or move through to sit on the nice Chesterfield sofa in another room. Then if that does not appeal, why not try the library room. First visit with the dog, I'm sure I'll be back.

N. H.

We were renting an AirBnB down the road from the Wally Dug. So, it was out "local" for our vacation. We spent numerous hours in the small pub and had a wonderful time. The owner provided some great conversation and the beer, wine, and whisky was great (even some experimental flavored shots). The other customers were great - they seemed to all know each other and were super warm and welcoming to us. Highly recommended if you are looking for a great place to relax and chat with a beverage.

B. H.

Absolute must visit for Edinburgh… great atmosphere and they let us have food delivered. A proper old school drinking den.

S. V.

Fab little local with a good selection of beers.

D. W.

Nice little bar with good ales

J. M.

The wally has always been a bizarre place... New owners have thankfully taken the wall paper down and painted it. Visited last night after being at the restaurant around the corner. Glad to see it's had a face lift, the toilets much better... However it did feel like walking into a parody of the new town itself... With a middle aged man escorting his mother out and announces "Mummy is leaving everyone, mummy is leaving!!" The beer selection is fine if you like campbells beer (I believe the owners also own the brewery) personally I find them a little bit unexciting. Decent mix of spirits otherwise.

R. M.

Nice, simple wee boozer. It's one of those wee pubs with separate areas so you can find a little privacy if need be. Kind of has a spit n sawdust or old man's pub feel but with a traditional country quality.

H. P.

Quite a way out of central of new town Edinburgh. Visited with it being advertised as dog friendly ( which i was ) however was looking for somewhere to eat . Please note its a drinking place only . Good selection of drinks . Place was a lot smaller that expected and barman was not the friendliest , we were the only ones in however never started a conversation and when we left we thanked him however this was ignored and not acknowledged in any way . Marked as 3 with it being dog friendly which was handy for us .

C. R.

Lovely snugs and a nice quiet atmosphere. Wish they offered a few more ales on tap, but the ones they have are ok. We like meeting here at the start of a night for a drink and a chat. Dogs seem to be very welcome in here.

A. W.

Great atmosphere. lovely bar staff. Dog friendly. spent a few enjoyable hours here on Saturday evening, they also do big bags of crisps which is obviously awesome!

J. T.

Always a good night in this popular pub. Different rooms offer a more intimate feel if you can grab a table on a busy night. Reasonable tap selection and good location for whole of New Town

J.

Lovely pints and, as the name might suggest, there's usually a dog or two to say hello to. Much brighter after the refurb and now with additional outside space.

S. H.

Traditional well furnished pub with good selection of beers and spirits. A nice pub to relax in. Although I'm sure it's busy at peak times.

A. M.

Always has been and with the new change of management will continue to be one of the best bars in Edinburgh - as the songs says - "Where everybody knows your name, and they're always glad you came"

S. n.

Great little pub. Was there to watch a World Cup rugby match so was crowded but great atmosphere. Accepts dogs!

D. K.

Very friendly and low key pub. It's a bit like the Edinburgh Cheers. Established regulars dropping in and out and being very cheerful.

R. H.

After assessing us, the staff was helpful with recommendations. Great atmosphere. Spent 30 minutes discussing what the paintings meant.

D. M.

A big thank you to the staff at "The Wally Dug " for helping me get my phone returned to me after another great night at the pub , good company and beer , always enjoy visiting when we are up for the 6 nations supporting Wales ! , see you in a couple of years or even sooner , Marshy

E. P.

Really cozy traditional pub. Lots of smaller side rooms as well, and a games room in the back with lots of books, card and board games.

J. H.

Extremely friendly staff and regulars. Excellent selection of malts and gins. Cosy classic traditional boozer.

S. Z.

Bar staff were brilliant, the place has amazing character. Missed opportunity that they dont do food for the lunchtime trade.

H. M.

Great little pub. Lots of cosy wee rooms and a good selection of beer

K. B.

Fun ambiance and nice staff.

K. D.

Doggiest god pub. Very friendly. Excellent staff and selection of good Whisky

M. M.

Lovely cosy pub, great beers, friendly staff and I hear it hosts a fun Sunday evening quiz

D. d. C.

Friendly and cosy in the centre of the new town with good selection of beers and spirits and good wine and a warm ambiance.

X. H.

Absolutely wonderful pub, great atmosphere and charming in every way. Would highly recommend.

J. L.

Liked the makeover and games selection but the beers themselves were uninspiring. Atmosphere was a bit flat on the evening we were in...

H. B.

Grand, small pub, laying just under Northumberland Rd. A tight knit of 3 rooms, patrolled by a black and white cocker spaniel.

A. M.

The Wally was quite the night I was in, but there was feeling of anticipation due in part to on-coming 6-nations but more likely to do with tge cgange of management to yet another okd Wally-Dugger - Mizza!

W. L.

Great little pub and good selection of beers.

J. F.

Great traditional pub off the main drag even has chess toilets could do with upgrade but still worth a visit

J. M.

Great old fashioned pub which has maintained its charm and atmosphere. It has a good selection of cask ales.

J. P.

Had a wonderful afternoon at this pub in late July. Nice chat with the publican and a lovely pint!

L. W.

Great pub, good selection of beers and gin. Good place to meet friends for a catch up.

B. M.

Great little bar. Cosy and welcoming. Been loads of time and will be going again.

J. F.

Lovely small establishment with a fantastic selection of scotch (and more). Highly worth a visit!

N. C.

Becoming our Sunday night soiree of choice for quiz night extraordinaire 😜 ps fix the lock in the men's loo pretty please 😊

S. C.

Friendly staff, good tap and spirit selection, board/card games and most of all dog friendly!

J. M.

Great service and selection of drinks. Lovely area in back

B. B.

Love the barman, a proper fitty - defo come here if you’re single and want a good time x

E. M.

What a pub! Cracking place with great vibe and excellent drinks selection.

A. G.

A lovely warm welcome by the lovely staff and the owner, good selection of drinks and the best toasty in town

j. a.

Small nice old pub, not big choices for beers, though

T.

Very enjoyable visit with some nice beer and wine. An interesting mix of clientele.

o. w.

Great pub that feels warm and cosy. Dogs very welcome

G. T.

Love this pub, but it loses a star 'cause it smells of wet dug. But then... what did I expect?

G. F.

Lovely friendly pub with good cask ales. Dog friendly Comfy seats

N. K.

Such a lovely place,great beer,great atmosphere and sweet staff 💓🍻

N. M.

Top stop for a dram/pint/g&t after a day of hauling around town. Nice local feel. Wally dugs aplenty

T. B.

Great cozy bar in New Town Edinburgh ... great drinks and even better conversation!

J. C.

Nice quiet, friendly pub. Dog friendly too!

A. W.

Classic new town pub. Slightly on the eccentric side with a well heeled clientel

B. H.

Nice wee bar in the New Town if you just want a drink. Nothing too fancy.

R. E.

Very good drinking, very good staff, new food is also very good

D. G.

Lovely dog friendly pub

m.

Cosy neigbourhood pub with 2 tables on the street. Very bright though.

L. B.

Amazing wee local, close to town and not too busy. Loved it.

J. H.

Independent brewery-owned pub so very different from others in the area.

K. H.

A great find. 3 real ales, good options, lovely place great atmosphere.

C. S.

Great pub with good craft beer

O. C. A.

A lovely atmosphere, nice people and not too touristy. Bonus: Dug Friendly

R. M.

Good vibe. Great please to watch SA rugby.

S.

Cozy space with fun boardgames.

K. S.

Nice bar in Edinburgh mostly Newton locals!

P. S.

Quiet back street pub with good beer choice

A. N.

Great place to get drunk and spend far too much time 10/10 would recommend

H. Y.

Busy and friendly pub

J. R.

Great pub with friendly atmosphere.

H. M.

Great place! Dog friendly and nice food!

D. K.

It's like Cheers in Edinburgh. Very friendly and a lot of regulars

W. M.

Nice cellar pub. Excellent service.

J. B.

Lovely friendly and a gorgeous Labrador will be back

A. S.

Hidden (?) gem with books and doggos and leather chairs. I will be back!

J. S.

Such a gorgeous pub x

S. P.

Alright, apart from the actual wally dug annoying the bejesus out of innocent punters.

D. W.

Good, classic neighborhood pub.

J. M.

Fab little traditional Pub 😊🍺

M. W.

The finest drinking establishment Edinburgh has to offer!

M. H.

It has lost some of its charm and character over the years

K. K.

A classic old school bar in Edinburgh's New Town.

t. b.

Has great memories but very average

D. G.

Nice and cosy local pub

S. L.

Stop in for a dram or a pint!

M. M.

Really great pub.

s. A.

Best pub in town!

A. D.

Nice .quiet while I was there

S. A.

Good choice of beers and lagers

C. P.

Proper place. Proper landlord. Proper pub.

z. a.

Amazing

S. N.

Great wee bar off the beaten track...

C. H.

Great gin

N.

Comfy pub

J. A.

Music is far too loud.

E. S.

Best place, great dugs

R. H.

nice pub to relax

B. R.

Magic wee battle cruiser

B. P.

Good place for a drink

A. M.

good place good drinks

J. M.

Excellent bar

I. M.

Always good

D. N.

Ask for the house spirit!

S. W.

Proper pub

K. C.

Hidden gem

I. M.

Brilliant !

A. E.

Loved this bar!

W. K.

(Translated) Nice old pub. Prices moderate, but there was hardly anything going on the evening of our visit (a Wednesday). The other visitors had an average age of 60. However, if you are looking for a real pub without groans and loud music, you are in good hands here. (Original) Schönes altes Pub. Preise moderat, allerdings war an dem Abend unseres Besuches (ein Mittwoch) kaum was los. Die anderen Besucher hatten einen Altersschnitt von geschätzt 60. Wer allerdings einen echten Pub ohne Gegröle und laute Musik sucht, ist hier gut aufgehoben.

L. G.

(Translated) Super nice, very nice and friendly. I even got to put French music ... good place to share. (Original) Super sympa, très agréable et convivial.j'ai même pu mettre de la musique française...bon lieu de partage.

A. C.

M. M.

(Translated) Sweet and quiet pub (Original) Süßes und ruhiges Pub

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