The Golden Rule

“A fantastic pint of ale at a reasonable price and polite staff.”

Almudena Fornieles Espinosa★

Very disappointing experience. This is the first pub where I have genuinely felt unwelcome. My friends and I were simply having a conversation at our table when we were approached by staff in a rude and confrontational manner. The situation escalated to the point that we decided to leave, despite causing no disturbance and behaving respectfully. What made the experience particularly upsetting was the feeling that we were being treated differently because of our background. As Mediterranean customers, we did not feel welcome at all. Edinburgh has many fantastic pubs with friendly staff and a

Patricia Moore★★

This review would include a photo of the crime against humanity that the bartender called a pint of Guinness, but that would be a grievous affront to my phone’s camera. Your man behind the bar poured it like a lager - ostensibly because he thought I’d know no better, being a woman and accompanied by an American friend I’ve known for years - but, alas, being Irish, I DO know better. If I’d thought it would do any good to say “this is rubbish, pour it again the way you’ve done for all the auld regulars sat in here,” I’d have done so. But, alas - again - it’d have done no good, and I am terrifie

MM McMahon★★★★★

Golden Rule was the first pub I visited in Edinburgh. Despite finding some other great pubs in the city, Golden Rule felt like home and I kept returning. The staff and all the patrons were very friendly, and the selection of beer was really nice, including several cask ales. Football matches were on the TVs and the whole experience was really nice.

Cnoc 500★★★★

A fond step-back to another time. Polwarth/Shandon may have changed somewhat but delighted to report the Golden Rule remains a warm friendly place to enjoy a drink.