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Bars & pubs · Stockbridge

The Bailie Bar

What reviewers notice most about this Stockbridge pub or bar is a calmer, more unhurried feel and return visits — drawn from 66 written reviews (averaging about 4.7/5). A useful starting point; confirm the current details before you set off.

Cozy, vibrant pub with great dishes and on point service!
Quiet / calm · Google review · 5★

What it is

A pub or bar in Stockbridge Bars & pubs

Why it may suit

a calmer, more unhurried feel and return visits 66 written reviews (averaging about 4.7/5) helped shape the notes lower down.

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Best for

  • a calmer stop
  • repeat-visit energy
  • warm-service stops
  • later-day usefulness

Good to know

  • warm, attentive service
  • a calmer, more unhurried atmosphere
  • a strong repeat-visit following
  • usefulness later in the day

From the reviews — worth a quick confirm.

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  • noise level
  • booking needs

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Useful review evidence · 69 written reviews read

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The Last Word

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Useful review evidence · 67 written reviews read

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Patisserie Florentin

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Cowan and Sons

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Useful routes

A calm evening I want an evening place that feels low-stress rather than loud or performative.

Moments this may suit

A rainy day place I want somewhere that can hold a slow, damp Edinburgh afternoon. A low-pressure first date I want somewhere that gives people something to do besides perform. Still feels local I want places whose reviews suggest local attachment rather than pure visitor churn. Cosy winter places I want somewhere warm, low-friction, and useful when the day is dark or cold. Summer wandering I want a loose Edinburgh day with places to browse, pause, eat, or reset. Friends visiting I want to show people Edinburgh without defaulting to the obvious list. Low-effort date I want something easy, warm, and not over-engineered. A proper pub hour I want one good pub stop, not a whole night out.

Appears in collections

Low-pressure date places in Edinburgh Places with a third thing in the room: books, records, coffee, pastries, film, or enough atmosphere to carry a pause. Calm evening places in Edinburgh Lower-stress evening places with warmth, ritual, calm, or useful later hours. Still-local places in Edinburgh Places with signs of attachment: regulars, return visits, named staff, and neighbourhood feeling. Dog-friendly stops in Edinburgh Places where dog or pet-friendly signals appear in the current source material. Late afternoon and early evening places in Edinburgh Places for the in-between hours: after work, before dinner, before a film, or when the day needs a softer landing. Whisky pubs and dram-friendly places in Edinburgh Whisky and dram-friendly places where malts, Scotch, staff recommendations, or drinks-led visits show up.

Works in small plans

A proper pub hour with a backup A low-friction pub plan: one traditional or whisky-friendly anchor, one nearby fallback, and a practical check before you go.

Practical details

Address
2-4 St Stephen St, Edinburgh EH3 5AL, United Kingdom
Postcode
EH3 5AL
Website or profile
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Phone
+44 131 225 4673
Listed opening hours
  • Monday: 11 AM to 12 AM
  • Tuesday: 11 AM to 12 AM
  • Wednesday: 11 AM to 12 AM
  • Thursday: 11 AM to 12 AM
  • Friday: 11 AM to 1 AM
  • Saturday: 11 AM to 1 AM
  • Sunday: 11 AM to 12 AM

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Price
£10–20
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Reviews checked

Google rating
4.6 from 1,001 Google reviews
Review notes
66 written reviews in a 100-review check , latest seen 11 Jun 2026

Why it might suit

Use this as a pub or bar option when the room, timing, and noise level matter as much as the drinks. The review pattern points to warm service and a calmer, more unhurried feel.

  • Staff warmth: 22 review mentions
  • Quiet / calm: 10 review mentions
  • Return / ritual: 8 review mentions
  • Late / evening: 3 review mentions

What we checked

This page is shaped by 66 written reviews from a 100-review set, plus public links where available.

Current depth: Useful review evidence

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In reviewers' words

Verbatim quotes from public Google reviews, chosen to show the patterns above. Always confirm current details directly with the venue.

Amazing local pub with great food and lovely staff, this place is really authentic, we also really enjoyed watching a football game there.
Staff warmth · Google review · 5★ · 8 May 2026
I might just come back it was that wonderful of experience.
Return / ritual · Google review · 5★ · 6 May 2026

Patterns people mention

Staff warmth 22
Quiet / calm 10
Return / ritual 8
Late / evening 3

These patterns help route the page into guides. They are a reading aid, not a ranking.