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Hanging Bat, Edinburgh

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Opens at 12:00pm
133 Lothian Rd., Edinburgh, EH3 9AB (View on Google Map)
(0131) 229 0759
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DEC 2024 - Real (cask) ale availability unreliable but still available at times.

Uncompromising, but always entertaining, three level craft-beer bar opposite the Odeon cinema and the imposing art deco Lothian House. There are however five 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.

NOTE: Beer is only served in 2/3 and 1/3 pint measures. Prices are no longer shown on blackboard.

Information for this venue is provided by the Edinburgh & South East Scotland Branch of CAMRA
Previous Names
Mr Modo's
Local Authority
City of Edinburgh
Last updated
21/01/2025
Last surveyed
02/02/2023
Leasehold owner
unknown
Freehold owner
unknown
Pub ID
EDN/1174
Asset of Community Value
Wednesday
Noon - Midnight
Thursday
Noon - Midnight
Friday
Noon - 1:00am
Saturday
Noon - 1:00am
Sunday
Noon - Midnight
Monday
Noon - Midnight
Tuesday
Noon - Midnight
Wednesday
Noon - 10:00pm
Thursday
Noon - 10:00pm
Friday
Noon - Midnight
Saturday
Noon - Midnight
Sunday
Noon - 10:00pm
Monday
Noon - 10:00pm
Tuesday
Noon - 10:00pm

Current beers

This Pub serves 3 changing beers (availability unreliable) and 0 regular beers.

Source: National

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Facilities
Lunchtime Meals Lunchtime Meals
Evening Meals Evening Meals
Garden Garden
gaden & pavement tables
Family Friendly Family Friendly
Children welcome until 8pm
Disabled Access Disabled Access
Dog Friendly Dog Friendly
Events Events
tap takeovers and meet the brewer
Smoking Smoking
heated
Wi Fi Wi Fi
free
Features
Real Ale Real Ale
Transport
Close to bus routes (160m)
Various:
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Close to metro (660m)
West End - Princes Street
Nearby Station (855m)
Haymarket
Directions
SW side of centre

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