Ghillie Dhu

A traditional Scottish pub and live entertainment venue serving the finest local produce, ales and premium spirits as well as showcasing the best acts.

8 / 10
184
ratings
  • Phone

    +44 131 222 9930

  • Website

    ghillie-dhu.co.uk

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  • Type

    Bar

Address

2 Rutland Pl (Lothian Rd & Princes St) Edinburgh EH1 2AD United Kingdom

Credit Cards Yes (incl. American Express & MasterCard)
Drinks Beer

Comments / 42


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Ghillie Dhu is the temple of ceilidh - the traditional Gaelic folk music and dancing . It doesn't matter whether you are a beginner or advanced in Gaelic folk dance , join in the Friday night ceilidh ! Read more

Inoy Mowk

Try their own pint which is for me 7/10. Awesome interior. In traditional Scottish dress the staff look cool.

Dorota Linda

Candle chandeliers and old organ upstairs. Cool vibe. Live music followed by top 40. Fun but gets super hot!

James Nisbet

They've started closing early when it's quiet , which is really annoying when you've just paid £6 in a taxi to get there. Tip; call ahead or go to Espionage!!

Ecem Değirmenci

Unbelieveable pub . Come and enjoy !!!! Dont forget to try traditional scottish beer ????

Maggie Walsh

I had so much fun at their ceilidh !! They teach you the dances beforehand too!

Richard Findlay

Tourist Photo Opportunity : Check out interesting building features and kilted bar staff

Daniel Mazzei

The place is GREAT.. The beer is expensive though... The Ghillie Ale is a must!

Mel Ferras

Innis & Gunn is delicious !! Chill atmosphere on a Wednesday night..

Gail Cook

The food is amazing. Great value , great service, lovely staff .

Simon Eilting

Huge place good for groups .

Martin

Sit in the booths behind the bar , and use the magic 'glass empty' switch to have your beers delivered through the little doors without leaving your seat. Genius! Read more

Concubhar Ó Dubhghaill

Great service and great seats

Elie Milan

Stick around if this guy is playing. Great Musician !

NATA TUINOVA

Fantastic Celtic party with crazy traditional dancing !) love it!

Michael Coulter

Looks like good no password required wifi here, at time if writing. Excellent. Smart move by hosts.

Katie Farquhar

Great venue for a lovely evening.

Kendra Fallon

Service is a little slow, but the food more than makes up for it. Also, child friendly !

James Nisbet

Best place in town for a pint of cask ale after 1am.

Ken Neth

Aim to join for a ceilidh - great fun and informal.

Craig Villamor

People watching & music

Pamela Roy

£3 for a hendricks gin & tonic ????????

Ecem Değirmenci

Scott beer !

Tim Hedger-Gourlay

Best fish and chips I've had for a while

Illegal Jack

Cool late night live music with no cover charge . Sad the gents bogs really stink...

Iain Chisholm

Great house piper ????

Tadas

Tequila apple cocktails

Penny

Great ceilidh nights

Saxow Boy

Ceilidh , dancing

Eleanor Walker

Come here on a Sunday and it's less likely to be full of arseholes.

Bettina D'Alessandro

Haggis and kopparberg cider awesomeeee

James Ferguson

Haggis starter was lovely. Highly recommend.

Trish Frizzell

Fantastic food. Sub-par service.

Mariana de Carvalho

Stay away from any meal specially the risotto .

Beth Johnston

£4.40 for a pint of Tennants. Fuckin dreamin

Luke Johnston-Smith

Wicked Ceilidhs on Friday nights!!

Bjorn Hulman

Absolute rubbish. Service non existent.

Phil McAndrew

Good music - good people - good beer

Rachael Robinson

Friday night Celeidh dancing ! Read more

Ilya Maslenkin

Один из немногих ресторанов в городе , где отличная еда подразумевает отличное обслуживание. Цены выше среднего. Отличный выбор в баре.

JP

Magnifique salle de concert . Bar

Gabriela Sion ????

Super soirées !!!!!! a ne pas manquer !!!

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