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Caley Picture House, Edinburgh

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Operator: Wetherspoon
31 Lothian Road, Edinburgh, EH1 2DJ (View on Google Map)
(0131) 656 0752
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  • Outstanding pub conversion

Opened in December 2016 after a £2.5 million investment, this is a stunning Wetherspoon renovation of a Grade B listed former cinema, originally opened in 1923 and expanded to 1900 capacity in 1928.

The main bar, with 12 handpumps, has a superb screen-style backdrop and is complemented by a smaller bar (with three real ales) about 35ft higher in the 'gods', complete with plush cinema-style seating.

Be aware that a single queue may form despite the long bar.

Highly Commended in the 2017 CAMRA Pub Design Awards Conversion to Pub Use Category.

NOTE: Alcoholic drinks are served from 9am (11am Sun).

Information for this venue is provided by the Edinburgh & South East Scotland Branch of CAMRA
Previous Names
Local Authority
City of Edinburgh
Last updated
20/06/2025
Last surveyed
21/01/2025
Leasehold owner
unknown
Freehold owner
Wetherspoon
Pub ID
EDN/1402
Asset of Community Value

Conversion

This is a stunning Wetherspoon renovation and conversion of a Grade B-listed cinema, which opened in 1923 and expanded to a capacity of 1900 in 1928. The main bar has a superb screen-style backdrop and is complemented by a smaller bar up in the 'gods', complete with plush cinema-style seating.

General information about outstanding conversions and restorations
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Monday
8:00am - 1:00am
Tuesday
8:00am - 1:00am
Wednesday
8:00am - 1:00am
Thursday
8:00am - 1:00am
Friday
8:00am - 1:00am
Saturday
8:00am - 1:00am
Sunday
8:00am - 1:00am
Monday
8:00am - 11:00pm
Tuesday
8:00am - 11:00pm
Wednesday
8:00am - 11:00pm
Thursday
8:00am - 11:00pm
Friday
8:00am - 11:00pm
Saturday
8:00am - 11:00pm
Sunday
8:00am - 11:00pm
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Current beers

This Pub serves 9 changing beers and 3 regular beers.

Regular and recently seen

Greene King - Abbot TasteMatch Prediction

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ABBOT ALE PUMP CLIP CLOSE UP
Greene King - Abbot Premium Bitter • 5% Spotted 3 times.
ABBOT ALE PUMP CLIP CLOSE UP
Greene King - Abbot

This beer is served regularly and Spotted 3 times. at Caley Picture House, Edinburgh.

ABV 5%
Dispense Handpump
Style Premium Bitter
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No

Sharp's - Doom Bar TasteMatch Prediction

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Sharp's Doom Bar Pump Clip-1
Sharp's - Doom Bar Session Bitter • 4%
Sharp's Doom Bar Pump Clip-1
Sharp's - Doom Bar

This beer is served regularly at Caley Picture House, Edinburgh.

ABV 4%
Dispense Handpump
Style Session Bitter
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No

Belhaven - 80/- TasteMatch Prediction

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Belhaven - 80/-
Belhaven - 80/- Session Bitter • 4.2% Spotted twice.
Belhaven - 80/-
Belhaven - 80/-

This beer is served regularly and Spotted twice. at Caley Picture House, Edinburgh.

ABV 4.2%
Dispense Handpump
Style Session Bitter
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No

Stewart - Jack Back TasteMatch Prediction

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Stewart - Jack Back
Stewart - Jack Back Session Pale Ale • 3.7% Spotted once.
Stewart - Jack Back
Stewart - Jack Back

Spotted once. recently. Last spotted 1 week ago at Caley Picture House, Edinburgh.

ABV 3.7%
Style Session Pale Ale
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free Yes
Changing

May not all be available at the same time

Changing beers typically include: Harviestoun (varies) , MòR (varies) , Stewart (varies)

Source: National

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Facilities
Lunchtime Meals Lunchtime Meals
Evening Meals Evening Meals
Family Friendly Family Friendly
Children permitted until 10pm if eating with menu & high chairs provided.
Disabled Access Disabled Access
via lift
Wi Fi Wi Fi
Free (The Cloud)
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Transport
Close to bus routes (110m)
Various
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Close to metro (580m)
West End
Closest station (1100m)
Haymarket
Directions
W edge of centre

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