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Jolly Judge, Edinburgh

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7 James Court, 493 Lawnmarket, Edinburgh, EH1 2PB (View on Google Map)
(0131) 225 2831
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Comfortable small bar with an attractive painted ceiling just off the Royal Mile hidden down an Old Town close. Outdoor tables in the close provide extra seating. The real ales are usually from smaller breweries UK-wide, sparklers occasionally used. A varying selection of six ciders is also available. This is a welcome spot for refreshment after visiting the castle and other old town attractions. Dogs are permitted but no children inside.

CAMRA Edinburgh & SE Scotland Cider Pub of the Year 2025.
CAMRA Edinburgh Pub of the Year 2025 runner-up.
CAMRA Edinburgh Pub of the Year 2024.
CAMRA Edinburgh & SE Scotland Cider Pub of the Year 2024.
CAMRA Scotland and Northern Ireland Cider Pub of the Year 2023.

Information for this venue is provided by the Edinburgh & South East Scotland Branch of CAMRA
Previous Names
Local Authority
City of Edinburgh
Last updated
Last surveyed
10/01/2025
Leasehold owner
unknown
Freehold owner
unknown
Pub ID
EDN/157
Asset of Community Value
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Monday
Noon - Midnight
Tuesday
Noon - 11:00pm
Wednesday
Noon - 11:00pm
Thursday
Noon - Midnight
Friday
Noon - Midnight
Saturday
Noon - Midnight
Sunday
Noon - 11:00pm
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Current beers

This Pub serves 4 changing beers and 0 regular beers.

Regular and recently seen

Cromarty - Hit the Lip TasteMatch Prediction

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Cromarty - Hit the Lip
Cromarty - Hit the Lip Session Golden Ale • 3.8% Spotted 8 times.
Cromarty - Hit the Lip
Cromarty - Hit the Lip

Spotted 8 times. recently. Last spotted 1 day ago at Jolly Judge, Edinburgh.

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

Swannay - Scapa Special TasteMatch Prediction

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Swannay - Scapa Special
Swannay - Scapa Special Session Bitter • 4.2% Spotted twice.
Swannay - Scapa Special
Swannay - Scapa Special

Spotted twice. recently. Last spotted 2 days ago at Jolly Judge, Edinburgh.

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

Hadrian Border - As You Were TasteMatch Prediction

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Hadrian Border - As You Were
Hadrian Border - As You Were Session Bitter • 4.1% Spotted twice.
Hadrian Border - As You Were
Hadrian Border - As You Were

Spotted twice. recently. Last spotted 7 hours ago at Jolly Judge, Edinburgh.

ABV 4.1%
Style Session Bitter
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No

Black Isle - Porter TasteMatch Prediction

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Black Isle - Porter
Black Isle - Porter Session Porter • 4.6% Spotted twice.
Black Isle - Porter
Black Isle - Porter

Spotted twice. recently. Last spotted 1 week ago at Jolly Judge, Edinburgh.

ABV 4.6%
Style Session Porter
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No
Changing

Often from smaller breweries, UK wide

Changing beers typically include: Cromarty (varies) , Fyne Ales (varies) , Tempest (varies)

Source: National

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Facilities
Garden Garden
tables with umbrellas in close.
Dog Friendly Dog Friendly
Events Events
quiz every Monday at 8.30pm
Smoking Smoking
Wi Fi Wi Fi
Features
Cask Ale Cask Ale
Real Cider Real Cider
Varies - up to 6 available, such as Olivers 7 Ross-on-Wye <br>Check if they are real at <a href="https://producers.camra.org.uk/?producer_types%5B0%5D=1&producer_types%5B1%5D=2" target="_blank">Producer List</a>.<br>Find out about Real Cider and Perry and CAMRA’s #NotFromConcentrate criteria at <a href="https://camra.org.uk/beer-and-cider/cider/promoting-real-cider-and-perry" target="_blank">Real Cider and Perry</a>.
Beer Festival Beer Festival
cider festivals. 1 or 2 a year
Quiet Quiet
Transport
Close to bus routes (320m)
Lothian Buses
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Close to metro (400m)
Princes Street
Nearby Station (370m)
Edinburgh
Directions
Old Town

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