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Best selection of crisps I’ve ever seen in a bar! Winner!

Lovely staff and atmosphere. Great drinks and sublime crisps selection.. as a crisp connoisseur I... read more

Reviewed 4 weeks ago
lucythejuice
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Belfast, United Kingdom
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Fantastic

The second time I have visited, first time with my wife and sons then with my two sons. Great beer... read more

Reviewed February 10, 2023
marknewcastle
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Newcastle and Gateshead, United Kingdom
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Reviewed June 11, 2019

We initially called into The Regent for lunch and a pint. A predominantly LGBT+ bar (but evidently very straight-inclusive) that serves real ale is a rare thing and to be cherished but The Regent also scores for good quality food in generous portions at great prices, friendly staff and a warm, inclusive atmosphere. Our night out on the town soon brought us back to The Regent because - well, why wouldn't it? Back again for a second night and good fun time spent talking with locals. Love the place.

Date of experience: June 2019
2  Thank DavidH9425
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Reviewed April 21, 2019 via mobile

A proper pub with a variety of seating areas, you can tuck yourself away á deux or be in a group at a table. Dog and Straight friendly. Great staff, efficient, friendly and always working.

I go to The Regent each time I’m in town and it never disappoints. An example of how a bar should be. Other, lesser, publicans should take notes.

Date of experience: April 2019
1  Thank PaulJ3688
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Reviewed February 24, 2019 via mobile

A nice cheerful gay bar. I didn't think they existed any more. Great friendly staff and a nice civilised vibe. I'd strongly recommend it

Date of experience: February 2019
3  Thank martinlH2770EP
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Reviewed February 17, 2019 via mobile

This place is just a diamond on the Edinburgh pub scene. Great atmosphere and decor. Great Real Ale and really good food. The staff sometimes need encouraging but that is not to the detriment off this really nice place. The owner is a complete gentleman and loves to here feedback good and bad and is very attentive to his customers needs and feelings. I would recommend this place to everyone. Really close the Holyrood palace and the park and to Scotland’s parliament building. Has a park right across the road. Dogs are really welcome and there are loads. My Long Haired Chihuahua loves this place and so do we.

Date of experience: February 2019
2  Thank Alfojam
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Reviewed December 22, 2018

This is my favourite pub in the city. First, it's an LGBTQ pub and is friendly and welcoming to all. I love that it's not too noisy, and especially in the back room, you don't have to yell or worry about not hearing the person on the other end of the table. I also love dogs and you are guaranteed to meet a very cute and very friendly dog at every visit. Friendly staff and OK drink selection, and you can get a tea or hot chocolate if you don't feel like alcohol. One downside is that their food is really bland and overpriced, so although they do have gluten free and veg options, I'd recommend it as a place to drink and chat, not to eat. More areas for improvement- they still have gender segregated toilets (not great practice for an LGBTQ venue), it's not wheelchair accessible, and they don't allow kids.

Date of experience: December 2018
3  Thank SarahOfEdinburgh
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