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Grey Horse, Balerno

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Opens at 1:00pm
20 Main Street, Balerno, EH14 7EH (View on Google Map)
(0131) 449 2888
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JULY 2025 - Opened 29th August with four real ales. Many details may change.

MAY 2025 - Major work in progress, It is expected it will be another 10 weeks or so before finished so looks like August at earliest for the reopening.

NOV 2024 - Still closed - Has been bought by a local person who wishes to restore its historic features and run it as a pub. Expected to not reopen until May25 at earliest as lots of work to be done.

MAY 2024 - Business now in liquidation.

APR 2024 - Closed since January.

JAN 2024 - Chinese meal takeaway service only from Thursday - Sunday 4.30pm to 9.30pm please call 0131 449 2888 to order. Currently still no meals being served in the pub.

Traditional stone-built village pub, dating from the 18th century. The cosy public bar retains some original features including wood panelling and a fine Bernard's mirror. The pleasant lounge is furnished with tables and chairs and have a tartan carpet. Dogs are allowed in the bar with biscuits and water provided. A large function room is available for events and there is an enclosed outdoor covered area.

Information for this venue is provided by the Edinburgh & South East Scotland Branch of CAMRA
Previous Names
Local Authority
City of Edinburgh
Last updated
29/08/2025
Last surveyed
04/01/2024
Leasehold owner
unknown
Freehold owner
unknown
Pub ID
EDN/133
Asset of Community Value
Monday
Closed
Tuesday
3:00pm - 10:00pm
Wednesday
3:00pm - 10:00pm
Thursday
3:00pm - 10:00pm
Friday
1:00pm - 11:00pm
Saturday
1:00pm - 11:00pm
Sunday
1:00pm - 11:00pm
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Current beers

This Pub serves 3 changing beers and 0 regular beers.

Regular and recently seen

Morland - Old Speckled Hen TasteMatch Prediction

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Morland - Old Speckled Hen
Morland - Old Speckled Hen Premium Bitter • 4.5% Spotted once.
Morland - Old Speckled Hen
Morland - Old Speckled Hen

Spotted once. recently. Last spotted 1 day ago at Grey Horse, Balerno.

ABV 4.5%
Style Premium Bitter
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No

Timothy Taylor - Landlord TasteMatch Prediction

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Taylor's Landlord Pump clip
Timothy Taylor - Landlord Session Bitter • 4.3% Spotted twice.
Taylor's Landlord Pump clip
Timothy Taylor - Landlord

Spotted twice. recently. Last spotted 1 day ago at Grey Horse, Balerno.

ABV 4.3%
Style Session Bitter
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No

Fyne Ales - Jarl TasteMatch Prediction

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Fyne Ales - Jarl
Fyne Ales - Jarl Session Golden Ale • 3.8% Spotted twice.
Fyne Ales - Jarl
Fyne Ales - Jarl

Spotted twice. recently. Last spotted 1 day ago at Grey Horse, Balerno.

ABV 3.8%
Style Session Golden Ale
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No

Greene King - Morland - Old Session Hen TasteMatch Prediction

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Greene King - Morland - Old Session Hen
Greene King - Morland - Old Session Hen Session Golden Ale • 3.4% Spotted twice.
Greene King - Morland - Old Session Hen
Greene King - Morland - Old Session Hen

Spotted twice. recently. Last spotted 1 day ago at Grey Horse, Balerno.

ABV 3.4%
Style Session Golden Ale
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No
Changing

May be just 2 midweek. Varied selection from large and small breweries

Changing beers typically include: Fyne Ales (varies) , Orkney (varies) , Stewart (varies)

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Facilities
Evening Meals Evening Meals
Take away only Thu - Sun
Live Music Live Music
Occasional Sunday afternoon
Garden Garden
To rear. Sheltered and part covered
Family Friendly Family Friendly
Children welcome until 9 in lounge, later if eating, with menu provided.
Disabled Access Disabled Access
Dog Friendly Dog Friendly
Bar only, water & biscuits provided
Function Room Function Room
Available for meetings and seminars as well as private functions.
Real Fire Real Fire
Restaurant Restaurant
Features
Cask Ale Cask Ale
Quiet Quiet
Transport
Close to bus routes (320m)
Lothian: 44, 32
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Closest station (3300m)
Curriehill
Directions
Off A70, in pedestrian area

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