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Monday 12pm - 12am Tuesday 12pm - 12am Wednesday 12pm - 12am Thursday 12pm - 12am Friday 12pm - 1am Saturday 12pm - 1am Sunday 12pm - 12am

The Southern

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The neighbourhood local with a twist. Craft beers, classic cocktails, a wide range of whiskys, plenty of gin and a wood fired grill in the kitchen.

If you are in need of direction for a good time, head South.

03/11/2026

Our kitchen is open until 9pm, seven days a week. Some of us are happier about that, than others👀

30/10/2026

In need of some dinner inspo this weekend?

If you’re staring into the fringe with no plan - we’ve got you: red pepper and black bean stuffed mushrooms, char grilled chicken skewers, and ham hock croquettes

and if you’re staying in… take the inspo and run with it 🌱🍄‍🟫🌶️

28/10/2026

We’re cosymaxxing up at the southern right now 🔥🏉🍻

Hunker down with us for some food, football, drinks and the rugby next month in Edinburgh!

26/10/2026

order up - new menu items have arrived🥦🍋‍🟩🔥

25/10/2026

The ultimate reward after a brisk walk up Arthur’s Seat. 🐾⛰️

Drop into The Southern to defrost. We've got the grills fired up, the pints poured, and a fully dog-friendly spot waiting for you and your four-legged fan. 🐶🍻

24/10/2026

Something spooky is brewing at the southern… 🧪💀
Join us on Halloween for fun new cocktails, student deals and scarily good food.
Come find your new haunt! 🕸️

23/10/2026

Southside weekends are built for this. 😮‍💨🔥

We’re keeping the tables loaded at The Southern with the ultimate comfort fuel - from stacked burgers to crispy fried chicken waffles and loaded nachos.

The perfect excuse to dodge the elements and settle in for the afternoon.🍔🧇

20/10/2026

Where are our real ones - do you remember our terrys chocolate orange cocktail from last year? 🍊🤤

13/10/2026

Proof that rock history was made right here at the bar. 🤫🎸📸

A while back, we dropped a Reel about the night Kurt Cobain and Dave Grohl walked through our doors. So many of you loved the story that we had to dig this iconic photo out of the archives today.

For anyone who missed the video, here is the history lesson: On December 1, 1991 - at the absolute peak of Nevermind mania - Nirvana played a secret, impromptu acoustic gig right here inside our tiny Edinburgh pub.

Billed under the sneaky alias “Teen Spirit” to keep the streets from flooding, they teamed up with local legends The Joyriders for a Sick Kids Hospital charity fundraiser. Folklore has it that Kurt refused to play a single note until everyone in the room put a pound in the bucket. Because a rumour spread that they wouldn’t actually show up, most people left! Only about 30 lucky locals stayed behind to witness history.

Dave Grohl later admitted this intimate pub set felt more natural and real than playing Top of the Pops.

So, next time you’re leaning against the bar with a pint, take a look around. You’re standing exactly where grunge royalty made history. ✨

👉 Go check out our Reels tab to see the full story in action, and drop a comment if you know anyone who was lucky enough to be there!

09/10/2026

The perfect Friday doesn’t exist… think again. You, your mates, games and whatever you want to drink & eat 🕯️🍻

Address

22-26 South Clerk Street
Edinburgh
EH89PR

Opening Hours

Monday	12pm - 12am
Tuesday	12pm - 12am
Wednesday	12pm - 12am
Thursday	12pm - 12am
Friday	12pm - 1am
Saturday	12pm - 1am
Sunday	12pm - 12am

Website

http://www.thesouthern.co.uk/

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