Au Bar Pub & Restaurant

Slightly run down decor but has a certain charm, especially the 'mini booth' seating, perfect for couples. Small yard out the back to sit. (UPDATE - September 2019 - I'm disappointed that the Au Bar now seems to have SHUT DOWN! It's a shame as it was one of my favourite pubs in the West End. Expect it will reopen as a restaurant...nobody seems to want pubs anymore!)

Was in here a couple of years ago for food and wasn't too impressed. Noticed they had a new sign outside and thought I'd try again and I am so glad I did. My first visit back I had the Double Burger with Cheese and Bacon and it was crazy good. I've been back half a dozen times over the last two months since then and I don't even live in Edinburgh, I live in Glasgow. I'm through every other week though and every time I am I go to Au Bar and try something else. I haven't been disappointed yet and look forward to completing the menu so's I can start it all over again. I highly recommend the absolutely enormous Fish n Chips (you get two unnecessarily huge pieces of fish) and the equally massive Chicken Club sandwich. My mouth's watering right now just thinking about all the amazing food I've eaten in there recently, it's out of order how good the place is.

Stopped in briefly for pre dinner drinks. Quiet at 5pm, but starting to get busier by the time we left. Lovely traditional cosy interior with comfortable seating. Good selection of drinks available, I had a decent pint of Belhaven best bitter and left in fine mood for dinner. Didn't eat, but food is available.

Wandered in to get out of the rain and the owner (Tanya) made us feel VERY welcome. Nice atmosphere and as we had just arrived and not eaten, we ordered sandwiches and they were very tasty and very filling so glad we didn’t order any chips to share. Will definitely be our local whilst on our long weekend in this beautiful city

While somewhat pricey for a pint the atmosphere in Au bar is worth it, it's generally quiet after work and is a lovely bar to settle down at after a long day to have a quick pint and catch up with work friends or even just to relax and watch sports. Decor inside is lovely and the seats are extremely comfortable.