The Standing
Order on George Street |
George Street, arguably the core of Edinbugh's New Town, has plenty
to offer the shopper, but for the most part those seeking a pub have to move
one street south to Rose Street. The most striking exception to this is The
Standing Order.
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The Bar |
One of
Serveral Side Rooms |
Entrance from
Rose Street |
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This is housed in the magnificant building that used to be the head
office of the Bank of Scotland. It was converted by JD Wetherspoon into a pub
in 1997 and is truly huge in size. The main bar area is large enough to swallow
most pubs whole, but there are also a number of other rooms which lead off it.
It is, reputedly, still home to the 30 tonne safe used when it served as a
bank.
Pub Sign |
The Main Room |
The bar occupies one whole side of the main room and serves the
full range you'd expect in a Wetherspoon pub, and at Wetherspoon (ie low)
prices. The opposite side of the main room is home to a raised seating area,
and to bookshelves whose books can, for a small contribution to charity, be
borrowed and read at home.
Address: 62-66 George Street, EH2 2LR
Telephone: 0131 225 4460
Web
address: http://www.jdwetherspoon.co.uk/Opening hours, normal: 9.00am to 1.00am
Opening hours, Sunday: 10.00am to 1.00am
Real ales: Caledonian Deuchars IPA & 80/-; Wide
range of guest beers; Real cider
Whisky choice:
A selection of 10 malt whiskies is always available
Cocktails: A menu of cocktails is available by the glass
and by the pitcher
Hot drinks: Teas, coffees,
hot chocolate
Food: A wide range of modern
cuisine and traditional Scottish dishes. A children's menu is available.
Food service times: Breakfast served from opening
until 12.00noon. Main menu from opening until 10.00pm daily
Music: No
Policy on children's
access: Children welcome for meals in one of the three designated
family rooms from opening to 8.00pm daily. Last food orders at 7.00pm
Disabled access: The Standing Order has a lift at the
back entrance and there is a disabled toilet.
Clientele: Popular with local business people popping in
for lunch and with tourists - usually very busy during the day
Outdoor seating: During the summer seating is provided
outside on George Street
Other attractions:
Regular beer festivals; Quiz nights; A themed menu operates across the week
from 5.00pm daily
Features in: CAMRA's Edinburgh
& SE Scotland Real Ale Guide (2004)
If there is anything above that needs updating, please
let us know.
The Standing
Order |
