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(Pub, External, Key). Published on 16-03-2022
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(Pub, Bar). Published on 16-03-2022
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Servery. by Michael Slaughter. Published on
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Heritage Pub

Tower Inn, Tranent

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131 Church Street, Tranent, EH33 1BL (View on Google Map)
(01875) 610200
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Excellent vibrant and friendly community pub dating from 1902, reopened in February 2022 after being under threat of redevelopment and a rare outlet for real ale in Tranent. The high ceiling gives it an airy feel and there is also an attractive three-bay gantry. TV sport is an all-day feature. Lothian withdrew the 26 from this street April 2025. Check the Prentice bus times carefully before use.

The lounge doubles as a dining room, with food fetched from the associated Tower Catering business (reservation may be required).

NOTE: May open 11am Friday to Monday in summer.

Information for this venue is provided by the Edinburgh & South East Scotland Branch of CAMRA
Previous Names
Local Authority
East Lothian
Last updated
07/04/2025
Last surveyed
31/01/2025
Leasehold owner
unknown
Freehold owner
unknown
Pub ID
EDN/650
Asset of Community Value

One star - A pub interior of special national historic interest

Listed status: Not listed

A single-storey terracotta stone pub built 1902 and still with a lot of original fittings in the stand-up bar. It has a splendid three-bay back gantry incorporating a large 'Livingstone's Malt Whisky' mirror in the centre. The pub has been subject to two significant refurbishments. Shortly after long-serving licensee James Inglis took over in 1948, a jug bar and snug on the right were removed, the long bar counter shortened and some ply panelling added to the walls of the bar. In addition, a lounge, complete with a new small counter and gantry, was created in the room on the left. New owners in 2002 refurbished the lounge and removed the 1950s bar counter and gantry. There is a good collection of brewery and whisky mirrors.

Opening Times Unavailable

Current beers

This Pub serves 1 changing beer and 0 regular beers.

Changing

Changing beers typically include: Born (varies) , Fyne Ales (varies) , Greene King (varies)

Source: National

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Facilities
Sports TV Sports TV
Sky, TNT, Premier Sports
Lunchtime Meals Lunchtime Meals
Evening Meals Evening Meals
Live Music Live Music
Regularly
Garden Garden
Picnic tables (enter enclosed area via bar). Until 8pm.
Family Friendly Family Friendly
Children permitted until 8pm with a responsible adult
Dog Friendly Dog Friendly
Events Events
Weekly quiz. Karaoke.
Function Room Function Room
Lounge bar bookable
Games Games
Pool, darts, dominoes, board games
Smoking Smoking
Wi Fi Wi Fi
free
Features
Real Ale Real Ale
Real Heritage Pub Real Heritage Pub
Transport
Close to bus routes (160m)
Prentice: 110, 115
Directions
N of centre

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