Teviot Row House

Teviot Row House = varias salas y ambientes en un edificio con encanto, bebida y comida barata pero decente, mucha marcha: ideal para estudiantes.
Las diferentes salas se utilizan para eventos y reuniones de todo tipo — algunos son ideales para ver un partido, otros para charlar…
A mí me gusta el Library Bar que invita a pasar un buen rato en un ambiente acogedor.
Hay varias opciones de comida por 5 libras o un poco menos, como p. ej. Steak Salad y buenas hamburguesas. Además hay nachos, pizza, etc. — perfecto para cuando te entra algo de hambre mientras te tomas una cerveza.
En junio y julio el bullicio dentro del edificio es menos, ya que los estudiantes están fuera y todavía no ha empezado el Fringe Festival, así que esos meses son ideales para los que buscan un ambiente un poco más tranquilo con una mesa garantizada. ¡Ideal para disfrutar del Beer Garden!
Dependiendo del día y evento el acceso puede estar restringido y reservado para estudiantes o empleados de la universidad.

Not a bad place. The building is really beautiful, and the plethora of rooms available mean there could be 5 or more events happening any one evening. I find myself in Teviot very often for lots of society events, so I have plenty of experience with the place. Unfortunately, it’s very expensive for a students union, and so I am rarely attracted solely for the food/​drink.
But when I do go for food, the burgers are good.

Food for a Fiver list:
Steak Salad — £5
or
Turkey Burger £4.50
There are others, but this is what I usually get
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Teviot is a great student union building. It looks medieval on the outside, and no linoleum or florescent lights on the inside. It’s basically a few bars and multi-​purpose rooms, so if you need to meet up or have an event on campus, its a great place. Library Bar is probably the favorite, it’s definitely the default one we go to. The sports one is great for matches and something like the Superbowl. Gets busy, so service can take some time, but it’s not too bad. Looks great, cheap booze, cheap but decent food. It’s just what students want.

It’s the oldest student union building in the world. I would highly recommend the nachos there — probably the most delicious nachos in Edinburgh. Teviot is also a good place for drink as the price there is comparatively low.
Keep an eye on poster sale as well. The posters and maps there are really cheap! 4 pounds each for a large one or 10 pounds for three. I bought a British map there, whose price in bookstore is nearly 10 pounds…

The oldest Students’ Union building in the world. There is something to be said for that in the first instance. My students union was… erm not the greatest and we used to normally head here for a spot of pool and a pint. I haven’t been here in ages mainly because I keep forgetting about it. June/​July are the best months to visit as the students are off for the summer, the festival hasnt started etc so you can get in grab a table on a sunny day.
Reasons to visit:
— Cheap booze, £9ish for 4 pints
— Inexpensive food and its actually pretty good. 241 world cup pizza deal on just now, which one of my companions pointed out that makes it cheaper than going to lidl and buying pizza. The mama nachos were amazing. Would have taken a picture for yall, but we just filled or faces instead. :D
— Massive beer garden
— Lots of seating options for different types of nights out I guess
— Friendly staff
Something worth noting is that you may need a university student or employee to sign you in depending on the evevening.

What’s not to love about this place?
I came to visit for a tango festival a couple of weeks ago, and I was thinking in my head: I’m going to be dancing in. A. CASTLE?
It was lit up all purple and beautiful, and is arguably one of the best floors I’ve ever danced on.
There are tons of bars in there, so it’s easy to find a quiet corner OR a bustling crowd, depending on when and where you are.
Order the veggie nachos. Seriously.
And while you’re at it, try the cider with blackcurrant.
Mmmm :)

I have so much love for Teviot.
First off, it’s a beautiful building. The world’s oldest purpose-​built student union in the world!
Second, SO MANY BARS INSIDE. Especially considering the space! My favorite is Library Bar (isn’t it everyone’s?) just because of the atmosphere. It’s obviously not a real library but I love the idea of drinking inside a dusty old library surrounded by vintage books. Plus, their nachos are pretty solid. Definitely worth sharing after a few pints…

As an Edinburgh student, Teviot is an easy go-​to place for any occasion: quiet catch up with friends, study break, quick lunch, coffee between lectures, birthday drinks… the list could go on!
Located on Bristo Square, this student union is a very lovely looking building filled with a range of bars, cafes, meeting rooms, games rooms and even a print shop. I have spent a lot of time in Teviot during my time studying and it never fails to disappoint with its friendly atmosphere, cheap drinks and tasty food!
Teviot is also the venue for many of the university societies’ meetings and rooms can be booked out for events. You will often find a huddle of happy knitters in the lounge bar, dance groups in the debating hall or sports teams catching up in the Library Bar. Each Sunday the Library Bar runs a pub quiz, which is a great way to round off the weekend with a big bowl of their famous nachos!

Teviot has something for everyone, even if they aren’t students…
The Library Bar is possibly the least «student union» like bar run by a student union. It has some real ale and a reasonable (if standard) range of other taps alongside an ok spirit selection. They also offer better food than most of the union locations, with decent burgers and hand-​cut style chips, pasta, pizza and soup of the day.
The back «sports» bar has decent screens and low comfortable seating, a more generic range of drinks, but you can go through to the Library bar if you really feel the need.
The basement bar often hosts functions, be it live acoustic sets or theme nights (goth/​rock happens fairly regularly), it is a reasonable space with actually ok sound, so worth a look.
There are other spaces, but those are the main ones and as I opened with Teviot Row House does have something for everyone all at fairly cheap and cheerful prices.

The new amphion is the best place in Edinburgh to study, it is comfortable, quiet, has a supply of coffee and free wifi for students.

I never came here as a student, as I wasn’t a student at Edinburgh Uni. But I hear that it’s an awesome Union to have, and on the opportunities I’ve had to poke around it seems that way.
During the Fringe Festival it becomes the Gilded Balloon venue. The Debating Hall upstairs recently hosted a Science Festival event. As an events space it can be ‘meh’ as they don’t do much to change the space, just put some chairs in, and there were (lots of) tech issues.
But it’s a fantastic old building, and I love the different bars you can find, especially the library bars. It’s like a labyrinth trying to find them, but they actually have a decent amount of whiskies on offer, and the staff are always friendly. In fact, the library bar is one of my favourites.
I don’t have many opportunities or reasons to go here, but when I do it’s always a joy!

Aside from being a beautiful Hogwarts-​like building, this is the oldest student union in the world, and there are many drinking, eating and entertainment options within.
The debating hall is now often used to host official events, salsa lessons, shows and exhibitions. The dining hall is an elegant place, used for wine tastings, official meetings and society functions.
There are many other rooms which serve as society meet up bases. There are 5 bars, the library bar, the loft bar, the lounge, the new amphion and the basement. The library bar is the most aesthetically pleasing: imagine drinking/​eating your supper surrounded by dusty old books, it feels like a time capsule to a lost academic world. The menu offers budget meals, such as nachos, chickpea burgers, soup, greek salad, veggie bangers and mash, chilli chocolate cheesecake. The new amphion has the same menu, plus a few daily specials, tea and coffee, premade sandwiches, and an exciting selection of cakes, including pumpkin cupcakes, tifins and carrot cake. There are many places to sit, from comfy sofas to practical wooden chairs. If you want to get away from the music, take your food and work into the attached room on the right, where there are also a few computers. The loft bar is apparently great for party drinks and cocktails, and including seats on an outdoor heated terrace! The lounge comes complete with a piano and elegant sitting areas.
Teviot also has a game room, a club, several towers (private but I have been up there anyway…), and a few function rooms. There’s also a traditional sweet shop!
Not bad for a student union!

The first port of call for any student at the University.
Steeped in history and looking so gothic you’ll be looking for eyeliner before you go in… Really, this place has it all. Cheap drinks, cheap food, a sports bar, a fancy bar, another bar, yet another bar, a ‘post-​grads only’ room (huzah!) a canteen, a café, a big hall for ceilidh… like I said, it has it all… and it’s all cheap.
Most people like to chill in the Library Bar because of it’s atmosphere and the fact that (as I’m sure it has been stated before) it looks like a set from Harry Potter. The sports bar is good for big matches, during the 6 Nations they give out free food at half time. As for the other bars, well, they’re bars, they’re cheap and occasionally will serve you food. Notably, there’s loads of cubicles in the girls toilets, loads, so never a queue!
Word of warning if you’re over 21… it is full of youngins. 18^th birthdays will celebrated in here, freshers will be downing shots… there is always a chance they will try to chat you up… it will be hilarious when you reveal your age (trust me).
Apart from food and drink, there’s always a quiet spot for reading and study here. There’s wifi and coffee… they’re my study requirements anyway! And if someone is being annoying you can move to somewhere more suitable.
Bonus: You can rent The Basement Bar at a very reasonable rate for the night, they’ll close off the whole area for you and depending on the time of year have been known to supply a DJ.

Cheap and cheerful place,
Oldest student run union
building in the world!

Teviot is one of my favourite places in Edinburgh so I thought I better review it as I had not done so yet!
I was at uni at Edinburgh so these bars holds a special place in my heart. I remember getting lost in its labrynthine staircases as a fresher. I remember quizes and ridiculous nights in middle bar. I remember being thrown out of library bar. Great times.
You might think I wouldn’t go back now I am all growed up. However you’d be wrong.
(although I do only go during the day!)
As alumni it’s easy to get in for me (I can sign in guests too) the food is decent (nachos are great) and the drinks are reasonable — at least on a par with other places. I agree that it would be great to have cheaper drinks however Scottish licensing has made this a bit tough. Still one of the only places left that you can get 3 pints for under £10 and a seat and not feel like you are in a goth equivalent of Moe’s bar.
The big thing to remember is that these unions have to support the other non profit making areas of the Student Union — clubs, societies, governance, the advice place, all really good things for students to have access to — however the students don’t seem to know this preferring to drink at home. Sad times
I support where I can — any alumni out there should too!

The Teviot House has a lot to offer to students. Especially the great Library Bar The access is allowed only for students. With the later hours of the bouncer is ready to compromise.

Really cool atmosphere here, and reasonable prices for both food and drink. Lots of seating as well. Unfortunately it can be really hard to get to the bar, even on non-​busy nights. The staff work their butts off, but the bars are just really short.
Check it out if you’ve got the chance.

Okay, so yes, the floors are sticky, and yes the food is mwah-​mwah so-​so. But da-​yamn are those chairs comfortable!
Not just that, I’m pretty sure that the building itself was an inspiration for Harry Potter.
Look, if you’re looking for the best coffee & sandwich, or the Ultimate Dinner Plate, don’t go here you silly person! Go to George street, or Stockbridge. This place is cheap, caters to students, and has no pretensions whatsoever. If, however, you’re fresh out of cash, and you need a full stomach of simple food… get over to Teviot. And get picked up by some shady college students.
It’s fun, believe me.
P. s. The Library bar is quite the sight, don’t forget to check out the dusty books!

I am going to buck the trend here… Teviot… Meh. S’alright.
Don’t get me wrong… the Library Bar is a great setting… love all the book cupboards and comfy seats and the twisty little staircase in the far corner… BUT here is my issue. This ain’t no student union bar!!!
The main reason I may think this is because I did my Undergraduate at Strathclyde… now that is a union that is there for the students… its expensive enough living in this city without going to my ‘union’ and paying up to and over £3 for a pint!!? A pint, which lets face it, ain’t anything special?! I could go do brewdog and get one of their lovely beers for not much more than that! (Actually quite a good idea!)
Where are the drinks promotions us scottish students know and LOVE! Oh how I do miss a good 50p pint or 99p for jagerbombs! I know i know… its all about the binge drinking, and blah blah blah. But damn it, cheap drinks are the perk of being in your student union — or at least it used to be!

Teviot Row House is the oldest purpose built student union in the world. Sitting in George Sq campus overlooking Bristo Sq, Teviot offers a great and convenient service.
I’m really glad that the other reviewers have given Teviot such high ratings and I just want to lend my support. I’ve heard many people complaining in the past and wanted to counter some of those opinions.
Teviot first and foremost houses the student Library Bar– a nice bar with a library theme. Obviously there are cheap drinks and deals to be expected. My only complaint is the food. Take the burgers. The quality is fine, I mean their pretty dry and plain. But they seem a little expensive for what you get, given that its a student union. Also the number of times I have ordered a veggie burger only to be served a beef one is countless. I think the food is one of the main complaints I’ve heard from others, and I agree it could be improved. But this alone isn’t enough to detract from the overall quality of the palce.
Teviot also contains a club, several other bars (not always open) a Costa café, several sitting areas and rooms that can be hired by societies or used to hold meetings including a debating chamber.
Overall Teviot just has a really nice feel that welcomes students. I’ve been in other student unions that have felt a bit cliquey or just run down. Teviot offers something for most students. And I have to say I love the 16^th century Scottish based architecture.

Situated in Bristo Square, Teviot is ideal for catching a cheap and tasty lunch after classes. I come here with my friends at least three times a week and we usually go to the Mezz cantine which serves fish and chips, chilli con carne and vegetarian soups all at reasonable prices. Alternatively you can head downstairs to the Library bar where they serve a variety of excellent burgers, pasta dishes and nachos.
The atmosphere of Teviot is superior to just about anywhere I’ve been to in Edinburgh. It’s full of widning staircases, and has plenty of small rooms filled with comfortable sofas and walls lined with books. I found out just recently that there is a billiards room tucked away upstairs which is entirely free!
Drinks are only £1.8, topping Teviot off as a great union for meeting friends on lazy afternoons or kicking off a night before heading to the mighty Potterow.

A gothic design and enriched history result in the Teviot Row House being a truly unique student union. Hosting a sports bar, cafeteria, club, pool room and more it has everything you could possibly want from a student union. Drinks and food are inexpensive, there’s plenty of comfy seating available in its vast interior and in general its a great meeting spot for students.
Look out for live bands, alternative club nights, sporting events and more on their upcoming schedule and I’m sure you’ll find something of interest.
Naturally, as a student union, the venue will offer the most to students and not the general public.

Das Teviot Haus hat einiges zu bieten für Studenten. Viele Räumlichkeiten für Ausstellungen und andere Events, z.B. Liveübertragung der US-​Wahl. Besonders nice ist die Library Bar, durch das Rotlicht herrscht hübsche Atmosphäre und die Getränke gibt es zu sehr fairen Preisen. Einziges Manko, ist das hier NUR Studenten reinkommen, ansonsten lupenreiner Schuppen!