The Halfway House in Edinburgh

This terrific tiny tavern was a brilliant discovery as we wandered Edinburgh between plans. The welcoming barman was chatty and friendly and offered his knowledge on Scotch when ordering.Whether you are waiting for a train or the weather to depart you should always stop here for a pint and a dram.

Nice wee boozer, so close to station. Great whisky selection also. Smallest pub in edinbugh so might not get in if large crowds.

First time visiting this pub and it will be the last. I was immediately greeted by the most rude and disrespectful barman I’ve ever had the displeasure of coming across. His rudeness was not a misunderstanding on my part, he was repeatedly aggressive and nasty, up until the point we all decided we’d had enough and walked out. I’m not sure if this was a general staff member or the owner, but either way nobody has the right to speak to someone in such a disrespectful manner and abusive manner. Unfortunately I cannot repeat what was said to me in this review as it would no doubt infringe on Google’s inappropriate language policies and be removed. I cannot recommend this pub to anyone looking for a nice pint and a friendly atmosphere.

Reputedly the smallest pub in Edinburgh. It certainly is one that should be visited. Excellent real ale and a warm and friendly welcome. We last visited many, many years ago and "found" it again yesterday. Still the most fabulous pub. Situated "halfway" down the steps from Old Town to Waverley. A real gem!!!!

Excellent tiny wee pub just out the back entrance of the station, a favourite for a quick pint. Currently have a selection of 4 Stewart's Brewing beers.

Good quality cask ale, quite a wide selection of draught beers and spirits. Clean and well managed by the host.

This pub is such a hidden gem right at the base of Fleshmarket Close, where we happened to be staying during our visit to Edinburgh. We stopped in for the sheer convenience, and immediately felt comfortable in this cozy little spot. There were just a few others there, so our group of 5 easily found a table to gather around. The bartender was super friendly and offered great suggestions to suit our individual tastes. She was also a saint for dealing with some of the patrons who couldn't seem to take last call for an answer.The space is pretty small, so we ended up befriending the group of locals who were there and barhopping with them when it closed around 11pm. Overall we were enamored with Halfway House and I would encourage anyone visiting old town not to overlook it!

Great wee pub and i do mean wee, really really wee. Good atmosphere and worth hunting it out

Located close to Waverley Station, funnily enough halfway up a flight of steps, you can find the Halfway House. This is our sort of pub. Small, friendly and somewhere which takes its drink seriously. Not sure you like something....then ask the bar staff and they are only too happy to advise. Lots of railway memorabilia adds to the atmosphere and there is a relaxed feel to the place. Not too touristy; a proper pub in fact.

Possibly one of the smallest pubs I've been in. But just because it lacks in size doesn't mean it lacks character. It's a brilliant little pub full of atmosphere and local crowd. Serving good ales and good food, well worth a visit!