Dougal's: Edinburgh's New Old Man Pub

0:00It's April 2nd, you're listening to Edinburgh News today, AI-powered local news. Edinburgh's Portobello High Street just got a fresh spot called Dougles, billed as the newest old man pub for every age. This Irish bar swung open its doors last Friday, March 27th, and it's buzzing seven days a week with live sports on the screens and music. That gets feet moving. The crew behind hits like dropkick Murphy's, Shameless's pub, and O'Connor's, poured four months into a full renovation to bring this dream to life. Owners say the old school pub vibe draws crowds from young to old, as more folks crave chill hangs over thumping clubs these days. Nightlife's flipped. People want spots for laughs with friends, solid live tunes, and top pints in a cozy setup. Nothing fancy but timeless. Donald Harrow, who's called Portobello Home for 13 years, chased this site forever, and now couldn't be happier with the glow up, perfectly timed, for the shift.