Stockbridge Tap in Edinburgh

Table service only was removed on 24 January so why wasnt I allowed on entry to stand at the bar to look at which beers were available. I was told to sit down and the bar lady dragged 2 large blackboards across to me for me to make my choice. Why are pubs making up their own rules ?

Fantastic bar - brilliant staff, top-notch beers which they rotate regularly, and great mix of regulars and randomers. Five star all round

Good quality interesting beer & excellent service. My favorite place for a drink & some conversation

Nice beer, though a heated atmosphere this afternoon has made me reconsider. Arguing over payroll and tasks between bar staff led to an awkward atmosphere for myself and a mate. It was a very work space argument at the bar. Nice old school tiling etc nice, but staff loudly arguing not so. Let the side Stockbridge expectation

Great selection of beers and really helpful and friendly staff mad us most welcome. Highly recommend

A great pub. The selection of drinks was really wide, especially the whiskey list. The bar staff gave us great recommendations and were extremely helpful.

We only had drinks but it's a pleasant place and staff friendly .I was impressed by the cleanliness of the pub and especially the toilets .

Friendly staff,great selection of beer, kitchen in currently closed but they are more than fine with you brining in outside food

Incredibly friendly staff and welcoming atmosphere with solid food and a great rotating beer selection. Dog friendly pub... during lockdown, our dog missed the place so much every time we walked past (and it was shut of course), he wanted to stop to go inside but couldn't!

It was deligthful to visit this pub after having seen Old Town and the Royal Mile, where basically all the pubs are way too crowded with tourists. The area of Stockbridge is quite the opposite to that with a relaxed atmosphere. And so was this pub. A nice selection of draught beers and very good food helped also. Here was maybe the only problem. For some reason, the waiting time to be served food was surprisingly way too long. From ordering it took something like 45+ minutes. But even so, I can really recommend this place and the Stockbridge area altogether.