Cask and Barrel (Southside) — Restaurant in City of Edinburgh

Absolutely degrading experience. I am a grown woman who was out with my friends for drinks—all in our late twenties/ thirties. I only wanted water and while none of my friends were carded—even though they all got drinks—I was asked to show my ID to the bartender. For water??? I said to the bartender, “but it’s just water.” She said I need to see it; you can’t be here. I told her my age, and she still demanded to see it…well this is a first.

I also checked the windows on my way out for any signs (e.g., No under 25s…even though that doesn’t apply to me), there was no such sign. Glad I didn’t give...

This place has a lot of charm, with its cozy, traditional atmosphere and a good selection of ales. There are plenty of screens, so it's a great spot to watch sports, and the prices are reasonable for the area.

However, my experience was mixed. On some visits, the staff were friendly and attentive, making it a welcoming place to relax. But there were times when the service fell short—rude behavior and a lack of effort left a sour taste. The beer selection is solid, though I found the options for malt-driven and darker ales lacking.

Overall, it's a decent pub with potential, but the service can be...

Absolutely horrific experience when we walked in on a Sunday afternoon and had your older Scottish barman with glasses eyeing us from the moment we stepped in the door. We are a young couple in our twenties who are quiet and respectful and had just sat down when the barman came over and asked for our ID’s so we happily handed them over. He proceeded to grab them from us and within minutes told us to leave with zero explanation. We were thrown out of this pub which only had one other customer. Rest assured we will...