Dog Friendly — Pubs in Edinburgh

A food-orientated open plan bar whose dark colour scheme is lightened by large picture windows at the entrance. On entering you are met by a series of high tables with stools that leads down a thin passage past the bar to a larger seating area at the rear. The hand pumps are prominently displayed on entering and a large Bass mirror is a feature behind the bar. Visit on a Sunday for roasts (12 - 5) and a quiz night.

Dagda Bar

93-95 Buccleuch St., Edinburgh EH8 9NG

Jukebox

Small ground-floor bar in an 18th-century tenement terrace, in the heart of a university area. A stone-flagged floor surrounds the large rectangular counter which takes up at least a third of the room. The colourful, mirrored gantry blends with the cornice, the joins blurred by an extensive collection of pumpclips. The bar is often busy, especially on Tuesday evening when a quiz is held. Children are not admitted.

Roseleaf

23-24 Sandport Place, Edinburgh EH6 6EW

Once the Black Swan, as is evidenced by a carving on the outside stonework, it possesses one of the few original bar layouts in the city. Two wood-panelled rooms contain an eclectic collection of furniture. The back snug is often booked for parties, with cocktails served from teapots. A special allergy food menu is available. It was the birthplace of Edinburgh & SE Scotland CAMRA on a foggy 16 January 1975 evening. The branch re-visited on 16 January 2015 to mark its 40th anniversary.

Thistle Street Bar

39 Thistle Street, Edinburgh EH2 1DY

Single room split-level pub in the heart of Edinburgh’s Georgian New Town. Bare wood floors and subdued decor, along with large mirrors (not brewery/distillery related), combine to give an old pub ambience, enhanced by a sympathetic renovation early in 2020 which helped to accentuate the period features. As the pub is slightly off the well-worn tourist trails, it is mostly frequented by locals. Note: Patio/garden temporarily closed Feb 2020.

Polwarth Tavern

35 Polwarth Crescent, Edinburgh EH11 1HR

Traditional Pub Games

Sports TV

Neighbourhood locals' bar, popular with football fans for the sport on TV. It also has a quiz night on Thursday, poker on Saturday and Sunday afternoons and a pool table in the room at rear. Simple bar snacks are served. WARNING: Real ale not always available NOTE: Alcohol may not be served before 11am?

St Bernard's Bar

10 Raeburn Place, Edinburgh EH4 1HN

CAMRA Discount

Small, friendly locals' bar reopened in November 2019 after two years of closure. Attractive wood panelling and gantry and classic outward-sloping bar. Decorations and fittings done with great care by Hugo and Dan – interesting and eccentric collectables. The upstairs bar provides extra space in busy times, it has a bar but real ale needs to be bought downstairs and carried up. NOTE: Children are not admitted.

Library Bar [EUSA]

Teviot Row House, Edinburgh EH8 9AJ

Run by the Edinburgh University Students' Association (EUSA) but open to the general public. Comfortable and friendly bar in the basement of Teviot Row House, a traditional University building surrounded by modern monstrosities. Real library shelves and old books occupy much of the wall space. NOTE: May stay open later. Opening times are reduced outwith term time.

Cumberland Bar

1-3 Cumberland St., Edinburgh EH3 6RT

Elegant, traditional New Town pub with half wood panelling that is enhanced by dark green leather seating. The bar counter is particularly of note. Exquisite brewery mirrors hang beside framed, decorative and illustrative posters. The corridor between the front drinking area and the cosy drinking area at the back is flanked by a small snug and another side room. Meals are served all day, but only until 7pm on Sunday. Children are allowed although this pub is not family oriented. NOTE: Return Trays (AKA Autovacs /Beer Economisers) in use.

Spiers Bar

10 Bowhill Terrace, Edinburgh EH3 5QY

AUG 2021 - Reopened 27th August 2021 with real ale. Bar snacks introduced October 4th DEC 2020 - May reopen soon (after lockdown) with new operators. SEPTEMBER 2020 - Lease for sale. Assumed will not reopen under current ownership.

Mash Tun

154 Easter Rd, Edinburgh EH7 5RL

Real Cider Available

A welcome addition to Easter Road pub scene, this one-room pub has an island bar and a modern bright décor. A frieze of pump clips is augmented by beer related pictures and prints. There is a range of comfortable seating throughout, with bar stools at the window where you can people watch the action outside.The real ale selection is complemented by a good range of bottled beers.

Last Word

44 St Stephen St., Edinburgh EH3 5AL

NO REAL ALE………. NOTE: Any information shown may be out of date

Newhaven Quay

51-53 Newhaven Place, Edinburgh EH6 4TX

Brewer’s Fayre pub/restaurant situated on the old harbour of Newhaven. It is mostly given over to food but there is a small bar area by the entrance. The main area looks onto the harbour, as does the outside (fenced) seating area. Very popular with families and used greatly by visitors from the adjacent Premier Inn.

Brass Monkey {Southside}

14 Drummond St., Edinburgh EH8 9TU

Quiz Night

Long tenement bar with raised area to the right at the rear, also a small room for meetings and the music sessions. A further room has Morrocan style matress seating is used as the cinema. Arrive at 3.00pm and choose a film to watch, choice of 150. Tuesday is quiz night. Children are not admitted.

Brunch Club

13a Melville Place, Edinburgh EH3 7PR

JUNE 2019 - Reopened as Brunch Club - NO REAL ALE Any details shown may no longer apply

Bullfinch

2-4 Bath Road, Edinburgh EH6 7JT

Real Cider Available

Opened 11th July 2021 as a neighbourhood bar and cafe. Now run by same people as the Pitt, a street food market, and Barney's Brewery. Initial Information - further details to follow.

Tolbooth Tavern

167 Canongate, Edinburgh EH8 8BN

Karaoke

Comfortable split level pub (est. 1820) in a 16th century building on the historic Royal Mile. Close to Holyrood Palace, the Scottish Parliament, Huntly House & Peoples Story and other museums and with views to the rear of Calton Hill. The food menu is seasonally varying. There are regular quizzes (Sun pm) and karaoke nights (every 2nd Sat) Singers other weeks in the traditional locals’ bar area, which has unusual square wood panels in the ceiling.

Kilderkin

1 Browns Close, Edinburgh EH8 8BT

Real Cider Available

Vaulted, wood-panelled lounge bar near to the foot of the Royal Mile. Real ales are often from Scottish micros. Very handy for the Scottish Parliament, Holyrood Palace and other local attractions. The evening menu features about forty different types of wittily named pizza. Separate overflow/function/gig room. NOTE: Stays open later in the summer.

Esplanade [ESPY]

62 Bath Street, Edinburgh EH15 1HF

This characterful, quirky pub is situated on Portobello Promenade and is popular with visitors and locals. Inside is a wooden floored open plan room that is split in two by the bar. Meals are served all day throughout the bar but the tables can also be used by customers who only want a drink. The reasonably priced menu has daily specials along with a wide selection of theme related burgers. The walls are decorated with seagoing artefacts and film related pictures to act as talking points. NOTE: Alcohol is served from 10am Monday to Saturday and 11am on Sunday.

Bonnington

284 Bonnington Road, Edinburgh EH6 5BE

JULY 2021 - Star Pubs and Bars to refurb with new name etc. using new 'Corner Shop & Social' branding. NOVEMBER 2020 - Under new management. SOME DETAILS MAY VARY. Real ale returned to the bar in December 2014. Formerly the Guilty Lily, this bistro bar has repositioned itself as a locals’ local. There are two comfortable split level areas.

Red Squirrel

21 Lothian Road, Edinburgh EH1 2DJ

NO REAL ALE

Traverse Theatre

10 Cambridge St., Edinburgh EH1 2ED

Downstairs bar with sofas and low tables at one end and chairs and higher tables at the far end for eating. Occasionally closed at lunchtime when plays are performed in the bar area. NOTE: Opens for Sunday performances.

Bundits of Leith

48 Constitution St., Edinburgh EH6 6RS

Function Room

JUN 2021 - Now open as a permanent bar. FEB 2021 - pop up Bao Bun takeaway/restaurant opened on the site called Bundits of Leith. NO REAL ALE NOTE: Any information shown may be out of date

Slug & Lettuce

Omni Centre, Edinburgh EH1 3AA

WiFi

NO REAL ALE - Any information shown may be out of date

Ensign Ewart

521 Lawnmarket, Edinburgh EH1 2PE

Interesting two roomed pub dating from at least 1680. It was renamed after Ensign Charles Ewart born in 1769 who was a member of the Scot’s Greys. He fought at the Battle of Waterloo and single handedly captured the French golden eagle standard. In 1938 he was re-buried in Edinburgh Castle, hence the military theme of the pub, which was renamed as such in that year. Being very close to the castle it is popular with tourists. There is a large painting depicting the Battle of Waterloo and various items of Scottish memorabilia.

Grange Cricket Club

Portgower Place, Edinburgh EH4 1HQ

Founded in 1832, this private sports club regularly hosts Scotland’s international cricket matches. The modern bar is located within the historic pavilion. WARNING: The club and bar are for members only and their signed-in guests.

Brass Monkey {Leith Walk}

362 Leith Walk, Edinburgh EH6 5BR

Quiz Night

Large three-sided traditional bar with a variety of seating including comfy leather sofas, high bar stools and tables and chairs. This is a very welcome addition to the real ale scene on Leith Walk. The two handpumps feature an ever-changing selection of real ales. There is also a good selection of bottled beer. A welcoming howff with a broad cross section clientele. The varied menu is available all day and features vegan and veggie options with a homemade twist.

Brass Monkey [Shore]

44 Queen Charlotte Street, Edinburgh EH6 7EX

SEPTEMBER 2020 - Has reopened on 24th as the third Brass Monkey and is being referred to as Brass Monkey Shore. Further details to follow. AUGUST 2020 - Appears to have closed for good. Nov 2018 - NO LONGER SELLING REAL ALE Any details shown may be out of date

Heriot's Rugby Club

Bangholm Terrace, Edinburgh EH3 5QN

Close to Railway Station

Home of the only senior Scottish Rugby Union club never to be relegated. The bar is open to all and comprises a comfortable lounge upstairs (only open on match days) and a public bar on ground level. See website for updates. Also available for hire. NOTE: Opens 2 hours before and after senior home games. May also open during 6 Nations matches which are shown on TV. The public bar is used every Friday by Edinburgh Jazz https://www.edinburghjazz.com/whats-on/ (entry fee).

Damm Twenty Seven

25/27 Causewayside, Edinburgh EH9 1QF

Traditional Pub Games

APRIL 2019 - Has reopened as Damm27 (was Victoria) following major refurb which has changed character from locals bar to more upmarket trendy place STILL NO REAL ALE……… NOTE: Any information shown may be out of date

Hanging Bat

133 Lothian Rd., Edinburgh EH3 9AB

Beer Festivals

SEP 2021 - Two real ales available on 22 Sep. AUG 2021 - APPEARS TO BE NOT SELLING REAL ALE AT THE MOMENT. Under new management. Beware of asking for a half, they have recently just poured 2/3rds and charged accordingly. Prices no longer shown on blackboard. Some details shown may have changed. Uncompromising, but always entertaining, three level craft-beer bar opposite the Odeon cinema and the imposing art deco Lothian House. There are however six cask beers, served from bat-handled taps and these are clearly identified on the beer list blackboard. Occasionally a cask beer may also be gravity dispensed. The entrance level is suited to "vertical drinking", the lower seating area is a little quieter with some sofas while upstairs there are stools with larger tables and seating. There is also the small Alpha Project brewery visible through glass panels. After a few beers, check out the quirky toilet fittings. Children welcome until 8pm, There is no children's menu but items such as hot dogs may suit. Tap takeovers and 'Meet the Brewer' events often held. PRICE ALERT: The maximum size of measure is 2/3rd pint and that is the price quoted. Expect to pay equivalent of at least £5 a pint!

Woodland Creatures

260-262 Leith Walk, Edinburgh EH6 5EL

Now owned by Krafty Brewery and operated by Your Local Group, this quirky bar with a wooden exterior has probably the longest above-bar blackboard in Edinburgh. The real ale range is supplemented with a selection of bottled beers. The menu includes a number of items specifically described as vegan. There is a further area to the back of the bar which doubles as area for gigs. Entry to the rear patio area is through a 'Narnia' wardrobe, just ask a staff member for the key code.

Scran & Scallie

1 Comely Bank Road, Edinburgh EH4 1DT

Owned by two Michelin-starred chefs, this bar and restaurant offers upmarket dining in a relaxed, informal atmosphere. Rustic, exposed walls reveal the original features of the building and are adorned with old Scottish recipes and menus, together with a board showing the provenance of much of the food and drink.

Antiquary

68-72 St. Stephen Street, Edinburgh EH3 5AQ

Sports TV

Wood-panelled basement bar with a number of interesting rooms, each with its own ambience, in particular a fine room at the rear. There is a poker league on Tues evening, a quiz night on Wed, a folk session on Thurs and occasional live music on Sat evenings. NOTE: Return Trays (AKA Autovacs /Beer Economisers) in use for Deuchars IPA.

Vaudeville

60 Henderson St., Edinburgh EH6 6DE

NOV 2021 - The ex-Harmonium is to become the Vaudeville - another Steel Coulson operation planning 10 cask and 30 keg lines! Also food from changing street food - beer food - operators. Hoping to open mid Jan. Details to be updated. AUG 2020 - Reopening on 2nd Sept at 7-11 East London St, most recently occupied by Bushwick Bar and Grill - This site will close and assumed it will be up for sale. Reopened as a Vegan restaurant in 2017 with 2 real ales. This friendly and welcoming pub has stone walls with large windows allowing plenty of light. Bench and table seating with a few small pavement tables. Saturday evenings mostly given over to dining- you may be asked on entry whether you have a reservation. Supports local Leith events.

Royal Dick Bar

1 Summerhall, Edinburgh EH9 1PL

Interesting bar, with 5 rooms, in the former veterinary school that is part of the Summerhall creative hub for the arts. Old projector slides are set into the bar counter. The real ales are from Barney’s Brewery, which is just behind the bar. The quiet suntrap courtyard is billed as Edinburgh’s biggest beer garden. It gets very busy during the August festival. Up to 8 Draught Craft beers from Barney’s and Draught local gin from Pickering's is also on tap. NOTE: Opening times are extended in August.

Jake's Place

9-13 Market Street, Edinburgh EH1 1DE

Disabled Access

MARCH 2020 - Closed and work going on inside. Small craft beer bar attached to the St Christopher's Hostel. NO REAL ALE - Any information shown may be out of date

City Cafe

19 Blair St, Edinburgh EH1 1QR

NO REAL ALE - Any information shown may be out of date

Guild of Foresters [Foresters Guild]

40 Portobello High Street, Edinburgh EH15 1DA

Real Fire

Situated just two minutes from the beach, this is a new (March 2014) incarnation of a long standing Portobello bar. Many of the original features have been swept away, but there is a map of old Portobello on the ceiling. A double-sided stove separates the dining area from the main bar. Meals are served all day. There is a separate snug-sized TV room with photos and pictures of old Portobello. The beer garden features chalets for eating and drinking.

Lioness Of Leith

21-25 Duke St., Edinburgh EH6 8HH

A reasonably sized one-room food orientated bar with retro style tables and benches or chairs. In keeping with the theme, there are a number of jungle animals either on the walls, or as figures. A light and airy ambiance and pleasant staff gives a welcoming feel. The menu features Gourmet Burgers including vegan options. There is unobtrusive music in the background.

Black Rooster Piri-Piri

74-78 South Clerk, Edinburgh EH8 9PT

Disabled Access

SEP 2021 - There is no change of use application associated with this change. Previously 91/02539/FUL had been granted on 2/4/1992 to change from pub to part pub part restaurant. However, the long term status of the Camera bar downstairs is unknown. It is temporarily closed at the moment so it may well still be part pub, part restaurant. OCT 2020 - Has reopened as Black Rooster Piri-Piri. A restaurant and takeaway. No longer sells alcoholic drinks. JAN 2020 - Has closed down allegedly due to liquidation. AUG 2018 - Has reopened as Sonder. Upstairs more a restaurant but there's a downstairs bar as well called Camera and accessed through a door at the right of the building. Opens 5pm to 1am Wed-Sun. Suspect NO REAL ALE ? Any details shown may no longer apply JUNE 2018 - After only 6 months as a Mexican restaurant this has closed and has been stripped out

Wine House 1821

4 Picardy Place, Edinburgh EH1 3JT

Disabled Access

NO REAL ALE - any details shown may be out of date

32 Below

32b West Nicolson Street, Edinburgh EH8 9DD

CAMRA Discount

Sadly NO LONGER SELLING REAL ALE following it's change form being Andrew Usher & Co. Any information shown maybe out of date

Makars Gourmet Mash Bar

9 & 12 North Bank Street, Edinburgh EH1 2LN

NO REAL ALE………. NOTE: Any information shown may be out of date

Black Fox

17 Albert Place, Edinburgh EH7 5HN

NO REAL ALE………. NOTE: Any information shown may be out of date

Golden Rule

30 Yeaman Place, Edinburgh EH11 1BT

WiFi

A split-level Victorian tenement bar close to the Union Canal and the Fountainbridge entertainment complex. The pub is a real ale showcase, with a great selection from smaller breweries UK-wide. The upstairs bar is pleasantly furnished with bench seating, tables and stools. The downstairs bar comes into its own at weekends, but real ale has to be carried down the steps. There is live music most Saturday evenings and a quiz on Tuesday evenings. Pies and toasties are available all day until 9pm. Children are not admitted.

Victoria

265 Leith Walk, Edinburgh EH6 8PD

WiFi

NO REAL ALE - Any information shown may be out of date .......

Scottish Real Ale Festival [SRAF]

Corn Exchange, Edinburgh EH14 1RJ

!!! MARCH 2019 - The festival will not be going ahead at the Corn Exchange in July this year. It may run at a different venue in September !!! The Campaign For Real Ale's annual Scottish celebration of Real Ale and Cider. 2Expect 170+ Scottish and Northern Irish real ales and 15+ real ciders. Everyone (18+) welcome. Afraid children are not admitted.

Innis & Gunn Brewery Taproom

81-83 Lothian Road, Edinburgh EH3 9AW

Accommodation

Parking

Function Room

APRIL 2019 - Has relaunched as the Innis and Gunn Brewery Taproom. Innis and Gunn's first bar, opened in 2015. It is upmarket, lively, friendly and unfussy with exposed stonework, smart panelling and floorboarding on three levels. An extensive menu is available and other features include an Innis and Gunn shop and growler fill. There are displays behind the bar giving information about the beers on sale. The cask ale hanpumps are on a plinth at the far end of the bar. Beer range may reduce in quiet winter periods. Good keg, bottle and canned beer selection. Open until 3am Thu - Sat during Fringe.

Olde Golf Tavern

31 Wrights Houses, Edinburgh EH10 4HR