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Trafalgar Tap, Edinburgh

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8 Trafalgar Street, Edinburgh, EH6 4DG (View on Google Map)
(0131) 555 6777
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This Pub is Closed Long Term

APR 2025 - Advertised for sale as a pub.

MAR 2025 - Reported closed for several weeks. No sign of lease being advertised.

AUG 2023 - Reopened as the Trafalgar Tap. Real Ale on sale. Details shown may have changed.

Admiral Taverns pub reopened and refurbished in September 2017 after an 18-month closure. Aiming to be a true community hub, it has an attractive island bar behind which there is a comfortable seating area with informal carpets and rugs. While no food is served you order in from local eateries.

Information for this venue is provided by the Edinburgh & South East Scotland Branch of CAMRA
Previous Names
Lord Nelson
Local Authority
City of Edinburgh
Last updated
21/04/2025
Last surveyed
26/10/2017
Leasehold owner
unknown
Freehold owner
Admiral Taverns
Pub ID
EDN/1417
Asset of Community Value
Monday
4:00pm - 11:00pm
Tuesday
4:00pm - 11:00pm
Wednesday
4:00pm - 11:00pm
Thursday
4:00pm - 11:00pm
Friday
4:00pm - 11:30pm
Saturday
3:00pm - 11:30pm
Sunday
3:00pm - 11:00pm
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Current beers

This Pub serves 2 changing beers and 0 regular beers.

Changing

Changing beers typically include: Bellfield (varies) , Harviestoun (varies)

Source: Regional

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Facilities
Dog Friendly Dog Friendly
Wi Fi Wi Fi
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Features
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Transport
Close to bus routes (230m)
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