Edinburgh Pub Guide: Thistle Street Bar

Thistle Street Bar

The Thistle Street Bar is found, unsurprisingly given its name, on Thistle Street, between George Street and Queen Street in Edinburgh's New Town.

The Bar Comfy Seats

Formerly known as Harveys, and Just Charlies, and before that as The Howff, this is a strong contender for the most name-changed pub in Edinburgh. But the current name, The Thistle Street Bar, has lasted for some time and seems to fit this establishment well, as does the nicely decorated black and white exterior.

Thistle Street

Inside you find a pleasant small bar area, leading up via a couple of steps to a narrow extension offering comfy seating at the back. There is a small beer garden at the rear of the pub, which is open every day.

There's always real ale available, and the pub offers an extensive range of malt whiskies. Light meals are available throughout the day. This is at its core a locals' pub, and boards carrying the names of its regulars are hung on the exterior wall: but it is also very welcoming of visitors.

Inside the Thistle Street Bar