The Last Drop - Edinburgh

Tasting! was in the filials and many and live, so decided to go the edinburgh filiale. great location and the additional bonus of faros cheapo cocktails right now to celebrate their 25th bday. I had the xinxim curry huhn and cancer curry with rice and dried cocose. very nice. fajitas looked good, but no cheese...booo!

Awesome veg burger and cheese macaroni . never thought veg food in a pub could be so nice. It is a pub so do not expect cocktails, just simple plain drinks. Light music in background but a small place. Price was 21 pounds for two which was ok.

Nice pub, traditional looking wooden interiors, with both tables and booths. Decent range of ales and beers on tap, and delicious food. The burger and steak were especially tasty! The only issue was service was terribly slow! There was only one waitress/bar person taking care of the entire pub! Not sure if this is the usual, I can't imagine it is, just bad luck I guess.

Amazing pub with a wonderful history, the legend has it that before the person was hanged to the death at the Centre of the famous grass market they were taking here for the last drink, hence the name.

Situated in the historic Grassmarket area of Edinburgh old town, the Last Drop is a Nicholson's pub unlike most. The Last Drop, a macabre reference to the last hanging in Grassmarket, is a traditional little drinking hole with all the unique charms and rustic quirks one would expect from a trip to Edinburgh. The building, still cast in the original 17th century stonework of the old town, blends timelessly with the architecture of the surrounding area and creates what almost feels like a small, sub-community within the city. The décor inside the pub is predominantly stone and wood with dimmed lanterns and small alcoves for groups and couples to retreat into. The bar area itself is an inviting space to try a few local ales and a smaller restaurant section to the side provides a more intimate setting for diners. Dotted around the walls are small plaques with notes on the area's history, allowing you to brush up on a little local knowledge whilst you enjoy a drink or two. The food verges on traditional Scottish fare alongside old pub classics, such as pies, chili and lasagne. It's simple food that caters for a largely tourist driven crowd and does the job of filling stomachs before a long day of sightseeing is resumed. If it's a traditional dish you're after then the mince and tatties is a must. The delicately spiced mince fuses perfectly with creamy mashed potato and seasonal veg, creating a hearty dish packed with flavour and old town charm. The beer on tap ranges from standard lagers to a few choice ales, although there is nothing spectacular in this area. The Deuchars IPA from the Caledonian Brewery is the pick of the bunch and will compliment any dish on the menu. There's also an array of board games to have some fun with plus big screen televisions for all the live sporting action. All in all a strong offering from Nicholson's that will keep driving in tourists for as long as it wants, or until the last drop is drunk, at least.