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Diggers Leith, Edinburgh

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Cask Ale
Opens at Noon
7 Bernard Street, Leith, Edinburgh, EH6 6PW (View on Google Map)
(0131) 563 1868
No website available

FEB 2026 - Reopened as Diggers Leith, initially with two real ales but planning more. All details to be updated.

DEC 2025 - Closed down, citing economic pressures. Admiral Taverns are seeking a new tenant.

MAY 2024 Reopened as Chancho, promising Tequila, mezcal and beer. NO REAL ALE but keg beers include Pilot, Moonwake, etc.

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Information for this venue is provided by the Edinburgh & South East Scotland Branch of CAMRA
Previous Names
Chancho; Tim'rous Beastie; Ooh Mami; Fat Badger; Mamasan's; Cavern Bar; Bernard's Bar; Isobar; Burn's Ale House
Local Authority
City of Edinburgh
Last updated
Last surveyed
01/08/2015
Leasehold owner
unknown
Freehold owner
unknown
Pub ID
EDN/694
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 - 11:30pm
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Current beers

This Pub serves 2 changing beers and 0 regular beers.

Regular and recently seen

Greene King - Hopping Special Amber Ale TasteMatch Prediction

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Greene King - Hopping Special Amber Ale
Greene King - Hopping Special Amber Ale Session Pale Ale • 4.2% Spotted once
Greene King - Hopping Special Amber Ale
Greene King - Hopping Special Amber Ale

Spotted once recently. Last spotted 3 hours ago at Diggers Leith, Edinburgh.

ABV 4.2%
Style Session Pale Ale
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No

Source: Regional

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Facilities
Family Friendly Family Friendly
In upstairs room (over 5s)
Dog Friendly Dog Friendly
Function Room Function Room
upstairs
Features
Cask Ale Cask Ale
Transport
Close to bus routes (160m)
Lothian Buses
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Close to metro (50m)
The Shore
Closest station (3000m)
Edinburgh

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