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The Bad Ass
The Bad Ass

Having said on our Info page that we only cover pubs, how come we've included an establishment that is primarily a bistro or grill?

Pub Sign
Pub Sign
The Bad Ass and Rose Street
The Bad Ass and Rose Street

Although eating areas within the Bad Ass outnumber purely drinking areas they do serve drinks, either inside or at the range of tables outside on Rose Street. And there is a sense of appearance: the Bad Ass actually looks more like a pub than most pubs do...

Side Room
Side Room
Interior, Including Bar
Interior, Including Bar

The Bad Ass was founded in 1999 and the name comes from a grumpy donkey. Its management is linked with Dirty Dick's, next door but one, and with Clever Dick's on the Royal Mile.

Information Address: 167 Rose Street, EH2 4LS
Telephone: 0131 225 1546
Web address: www.belowthebeltfoodco.com
Email address: info@badassbistro.com
Opening hours, normal: 12.00 midday to 11.00pm
Opening hours, Friday & Saturday: 11.30am to 12.00 midnight
Opening hours, Sunday: 12.00 midday to 11.00pm
Real ales: No
Whisky choice: A selection of malt whiskies always available
Cocktails: No
Hot drinks: Tea, coffees, including liqueur coffees, and hot chocolate
Food: A large and varied menu
Food service times: Main menu from 11.30am to 11.00pm daily; Snack menu from 11.30am to 12.00 midnight
Music: Music provided by internal CD system
Policy on children's access: Children welcome in the no smoking area of the pub at any time
Disabled access: There is a disabled entrance around the side of the pub but there is no specific toilet provision
Clientele: Varied, including regulars and tourists
Outdoor seating: All year round
Other attractions: Extended food service times. A great family pub
If there is anything above that needs updating, please let us know.
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