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Conan Doyle, Edinburgh

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71-73 York Place, Edinburgh, EH1 3JD (View on Google Map)
(0131) 557 9539
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Situated on a busy street corner, a staircase leads up to a comfortable split level pub with a range of historical Edinburgh prints along with artefacts relating to Sherlock Holmes and his creator Conan Doyle who was born close by. The lower level offers views over to the Playhouse and the statue of Conan Doyle at the top of Leith Walk. It is used mainly for those dining, with meals being served from the Nicholson’s menu. 25p a pint discount for Nicholson's hop circle members.

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
18/01/2022
Leasehold owner
unknown
Freehold owner
unknown
Pub ID
EDN/555
Asset of Community Value
Monday
Noon - 11:00pm
Tuesday
Noon - 11:00pm
Wednesday
Noon - 11:00pm
Thursday
Noon - 11:00pm
Friday
Noon - Midnight
Saturday
Noon - Midnight
Sunday
Noon - 11:00pm
Monday
Noon - 9:30pm
Tuesday
Noon - 9:30pm
Wednesday
Noon - 9:30pm
Thursday
Noon - 9:30pm
Friday
Noon - 9:30pm
Saturday
Noon - 9:30pm
Sunday
Noon - 9:30pm
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Current beers

This Pub serves 4 changing beers and 3 regular beers.

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Stewart - 80/- TasteMatch Prediction

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Stewart - 80/-
Stewart - 80/ - Conan Doyle - House Beer Stewart - 80/- Strong Mild • 4.4% Spotted twice.
Stewart - 80/-
Stewart - 80/ - Conan Doyle - House Beer
(Stewart - 80/-)

This beer is served regularly and Spotted twice. at Conan Doyle, Edinburgh.

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

St Austell - Nicholson's Pale Ale TasteMatch Prediction

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St Austell - Nicholson's Pale Ale
St Austell - Nicholson's Pale Ale Session Pale Ale • 4% Spotted 5 times.
St Austell - Nicholson's Pale Ale
St Austell - Nicholson's Pale Ale

This beer is served regularly and Spotted 5 times. at Conan Doyle, Edinburgh.

ABV 4%
Dispense Handpump
Style Session Pale Ale
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

This beer is served regularly and Spotted once. at Conan Doyle, Edinburgh.

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

Changing beers typically include: Black Sheep (varies) , Orkney (varies) , Vocation (varies)

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Facilities
Lunchtime Meals Lunchtime Meals
Evening Meals Evening Meals
Garden Garden
pavement tables
Family Friendly Family Friendly
children are permitted if food is ordered but play facilities etc., are not provided.
Dog Friendly Dog Friendly
Features
Cask Ale Cask Ale
Cask Marque Beer and Cellar Hygiene rating
Cask Marque: Beer and Cellar Hygiene rating 5 out of 5
Transport
Close to bus routes (160m)
Lothian Buses
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Close to metro (70m)
Picardy Place
Nearby Station (480m)
Edinburgh

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