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Thomson's Bar, Edinburgh

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Opens Tue at 12:00pm
182-184 Morrison St., Edinburgh, EH3 8EB (View on Google Map)
(0131) 228 5700
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  • Outstanding pub restoration

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
22/06/2025
Last surveyed
22/01/2025
Leasehold owner
unknown
Freehold owner
Edinburgh Bars
Pub ID
EDN/33
Asset of Community Value

Restoration

A splendidly re-created single-roomed bar in the style of Glasgow architect Alexander Thomson. The gantry and room panelling are inlaid with scenes from Greek mythology. The room has chequerboard lino flooring and half-height panelled walls and is decorated with rare mirrors, adverts and point of sale material from long-forgotten breweries. A superb restoration.

General information about outstanding conversions and restorations
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Monday
Closed
Tuesday
Noon - 11:00pm
Wednesday
Noon - 11:00pm
Thursday
Noon - 11:00pm
Friday
Noon - 11:30pm
Saturday
Noon - 11:30pm
Sunday
Closed
Monday
No Service
Tuesday
No Service
Wednesday
No Service
Thursday
Noon - 2:00pm
Friday
Noon - 2:00pm
Saturday
No Service
Sunday
No Service
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Current beers

This Pub serves 3 changing beers and 1 regular beer.

Regular and recently seen

Fyne Ales - Jarl TasteMatch Prediction

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Fyne Ales - Jarl
Fyne Ales - Jarl Session Golden Ale • 3.8% Spotted 34 times.
Fyne Ales - Jarl
Fyne Ales - Jarl

This beer is served regularly and Spotted 34 times. at Thomson's Bar, Edinburgh.

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