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Osnaburg Bar, Forfar (Ossie)

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Opens at 12:00pm
Operator: Belhaven (Greene King)
23 Osnaburg Street, Forfar, DD8 2AA (View on Google Map)
(01307) 465214
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This is a cosy, low-ceiling bar located down a pend off the main street of the town. One of the oldest licensed premises in Forfar dating from 1827 its name derives from Forfar's textile industry history. The interior underwent a recent refurbishment to become an open plan bar and lounge area while retaining its overall character. A Belhaven tenancy with two or three handpulled beers, usually Greene King or Fyne Ales but occasional other guest ales.

Historic Interest

B Listed dating from 1827.

Information for this venue is provided by the Tayside Branch of CAMRA
Previous Names
Local Authority
Angus
Last updated
17/06/2025
Last surveyed
17/01/2023
Leasehold owner
unknown
Freehold owner
Greene King
Pub ID
TAY/33
Asset of Community Value
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Monday
Noon - Midnight
Tuesday
Noon - Midnight
Wednesday
Noon - Midnight
Thursday
Noon - Midnight
Friday
11:00am - 1:00am
Saturday
11:00am - 1:00am
Sunday
11:00am - Midnight
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Current beers

This Pub serves 2 changing beers and 0 regular beers.

Regular and recently seen

Greene King - Abbot TasteMatch Prediction

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Greene King - Abbot Premium Bitter • 5% Spotted once.
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Greene King - Abbot

Spotted once. recently. Last spotted 1 week ago at Osnaburg Bar, Forfar.

ABV 5%
Style Premium Bitter
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No
Changing

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

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Dog Friendly Dog Friendly
water bowls and treats on the house!
Games Games
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Features
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Transport
Close to bus routes (60m)
Stagecoach: 20 & 21

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