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Castle Arms, Edinburgh

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This bistro style bar just off the Royal Mile occupies several levels of a building typical of Edinburgh's Old Town. The main, seemingly ground level, entrance leads into a pleasantly furnished split-level bar with elaborate coving. There is also a small snug. Stairs descend to another tiny snug which has access to a terrace with superb views over Victoria Street and the east end of the Grassmarket below.

Information for this venue is provided by the Edinburgh & South East Scotland Branch of CAMRA
Previous Names
Local Authority
City of Edinburgh
Last updated
31/12/2024
Last surveyed
28/01/2022
Leasehold owner
unknown
Freehold owner
Heineken UK
Pub ID
EDN/66
Asset of Community Value
Monday
11:00am - Midnight
Tuesday
11:00am - Midnight
Wednesday
11:00am - Midnight
Thursday
9:00am - Midnight
Friday
9:00am - 1:00am
Saturday
11:00am - 1:00am
Sunday
11:00am - Midnight
Monday
11:00am - 8:00pm
Tuesday
11:00am - 8:00pm
Wednesday
11:00am - 8:00pm
Thursday
11:00am - 8:00pm
Friday
11:00am - 10:00pm
Saturday
11:00am - 10:00pm
Sunday
11:00am - 10:00pm

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Current beers

This Pub serves no changing beers and 3 regular beers.

Regular and recently seen

Stewart - 80/- TasteMatch Prediction

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Stewart - 80/-
Stewart - 80/ - House Beer - House Beer Stewart - 80/- Strong Mild • 4.4%
Stewart - 80/-
Stewart - 80/ - House Beer - House Beer
(Stewart - 80/-)

This beer is served regularly at Castle Arms, Edinburgh.

ABV 4.4%
Dispense Handpump
Style Strong Mild
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free Yes

Stewart - Edinburgh Gold TasteMatch Prediction

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Stewart - Edinburgh Gold
Stewart - Edinburgh Gold Premium Golden Ale • 4.8% Spotted 4 times.
Stewart - Edinburgh Gold
Stewart - Edinburgh Gold

This beer is served regularly and Spotted 4 times. at Castle Arms, Edinburgh.

ABV 4.8%
Dispense Handpump
Style Premium Golden Ale
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free Yes

Stewart - Pentland IPA TasteMatch Prediction

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Stewart - Pentland IPA
Stewart - Pentland IPA Session Pale Ale • 3.9% Spotted 4 times.
Stewart - Pentland IPA
Stewart - Pentland IPA

This beer is served regularly and Spotted 4 times. at Castle Arms, Edinburgh.

ABV 3.9%
Dispense Handpump
Style Session Pale Ale
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free Yes

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Facilities
Lunchtime Meals Lunchtime Meals
Evening Meals Evening Meals
Garden Garden
terrace and pavement tables
Family Friendly Family Friendly
Although this pub is not targeting the family market, children are allowed until 8pm
Disabled Access Disabled Access
Dog Friendly Dog Friendly
on terrace only
Smoking Smoking
on terrace
Wi Fi Wi Fi
free
Features
Cask Ale Cask Ale
Quiet Quiet
Transport
Close to bus routes (321m)
Lothian Buses (George IV Bridge)
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Close to metro (645m)
Princes Street
Nearby Station (515m)
Edinburgh

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