Staggs Bar

Beer or Gelato? Hmmm…
We stumbled upon Staggs on a hat wearing walk-​about from Musselburgh races. However, our leader for the night knew exactly where he was going. And how apt since we were actually on a stag :-) The truth was I was really looking forward to a pistachio ice @ S. Luca’s before the no.26 bus back to Edinburgh, but am I glad we stumbled upon what some would call the volunteers arms? Yes!
Staggs is a small lively ale bar that any Camra member would be proud to rest his (or her) rather large posterior. In fact it’s been their national pub of the year on several occasions in the past. And it’s not surprising with the array of fresh, ever revolving ales on tap. I think my tipple for the evening was a Tempest ipa and how enjoyable it was, especially quaffed with warm banter.
So after a couple of hours discovering new beer, ribbing locals on Edinburgh football’s demise and arguing about the best hat to wear, we were soon ale’d up and it was time — sadly :’(I never did get to S. Luca’s, but maybe the next time I’m in E. Lothian? However I may get waylaid? And as we all know beer and ice cream just don’t mix :-\

A wonderful, if tiny Pub.
Oodles of varied Real Ales on tap.
Great selection of Whiskies.
They pour a great pint.
This time, I had a lovely pint of Scottish Brewing’s «Houston Warlock Ale». It was delicious with a hint of coffee and fruit .
Most times I’ve been it’s been standing room only, however, today I actually got a seat at the bar and watched the Cricket on the HD TV.
If you like your Beer, this is the place to visit.
Thoroughly recommended.

A great wee pub serving an excellent range of fine ales. Unfortunately, on my recent visit, I was rather dismayed by the number of dogs wandering around the main bar area. There seems to be a trend in allowing dog owners to bring their dogs into bars. This is all very well when the dog is obedient and sits quietly at the feet of its owner but on this busy Friday evening at least 2 dogs were wandering around forcing their attention on drinkers. Not an environment I would want to drink in if this became a semi-​permanent feature.

Agree with previous reviewer — this is a great wee bar, and serves a fantastic selection of real ales. No wonder it has won so many awards — they are well deserved.

Probably the best bar in Musselburgh and worth the walk from Porty for the excellent beer of which there are many guest ales on offer. The beer is stored and served to perfection, resulting in a number of awards the pub has collected over the years.
There are many small rooms, a lounge bar and beer garden at the back if you want to gather a group of friends and be able to hold a conversation.
The locals are extremely friendly and we have often been offered home made food some have brought in for customers to try. Amazingly, two drunken women stopped their argument to let us past at the door, opening it for us and saying hello before resuming it once we were inside.
If you want character and a real traditional pub, this is the place to go