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Superb single-roomed bar modelled on the style of Glasgow architect Alexander 'Greek' Thomson. The hand made gantry and room panelling are inlaid with scenes from Greek mythology. The walls are decorated with rare mirrors, adverts and point of sale material from long forgotten breweries. Up to four often pale and hoppy, real ales are served from a variety of breweries including Oakham. Superb pies are available on Thursday and Friday lunchtime but can be pre-ordered anytime. Children are not admitted.

Information for this venue is provided by the Edinburgh & South East Scotland Branch of CAMRA
Previous Names
Local Authority
City of Edinburgh
Last updated
28/02/2025
Last surveyed
22/01/2025
Leasehold owner
unknown
Freehold owner
Edinburgh Bars
Pub ID
EDN/33
Asset of Community Value

Restoration

A splendidly recreated single-roomed bar in the style of Glasgow architect Alexander Thomson. The gantry and room panelling are inlaid with scenes from Greek mythology. Decorated with rare mirrors, adverts and point of sale material from long-forgotten breweries, chequerboard lino floor and half-height panelled walls. A superb restoration. It serves a range of real ales and bar snacks. Closed Sunday lunchtimes.

General information about outstanding conversions and restorations
Opening Times Unavailable

Current beers

This Pub serves 3 changing beers and 1 regular beer.

Regular and recently seen
Fyne Ales - Jarl
Fyne Ales - Jarl

Session Golden Ale

ABV: 3.8%
Vegan: No
Gluten Free: No

This beer is served regularly. Spotted 25 times

Changing

Often pale and hoppy

Changing beers typically include: Loch Lomond (varies) , Oakham (varies) , Orkney (varies)

Source: National


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Facilities
Garden Garden
Pavement tables, summer to 9pm, with canopy
Dog Friendly Dog Friendly
Events Events
Occasional brewery tap takeovers
Games Games
Dominoes
Smoking Smoking
Covered tables outside (summer only)
Wi Fi Wi Fi
Free
Features
Real Ale Real Ale
OCR Pub OCR Pub
Uses Autovac Uses Autovac
Quiet Quiet
Transport
Close to bus routes (320m)
Various
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Close to metro (425m)
Haymarket
Nearby Station (375m)
Haymarket
Directions
W edge of centre

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