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Doctors, Edinburgh

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Opens at 11:00am
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Operator: Belhaven (Greene King)
32 Forrest Road, Edinburgh, EH1 2QN (View on Google Map)
(0131) 225 1819
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Corner hostelry facing the top of Middle Meadow Walk, the old Infirmary and Medical School, hence the pubs name. Banquetted booths facilitate preparatory consultations for prospective medicos. Black painted woodwork lends a certain gravitas to the otherwise lounge bar ambiance. The real ales are sourced mainly from Greene King and Belhaven. Can be busy at weekends. Reasonably-priced meals are served all day.

NOTE: May stay open later, especially in August & December.

Information for this venue is provided by the Edinburgh & South East Scotland Branch of CAMRA
Previous Names
Local Authority
City of Edinburgh
Last updated
21/04/2025
Last surveyed
02/10/2023
Leasehold owner
unknown
Freehold owner
Greene King
Pub ID
EDN/106
Asset of Community Value
Monday
11:00am - 1:00am
Tuesday
11:00am - 1:00am
Wednesday
11:00am - 1:00am
Thursday
11:00am - 1:00am
Friday
11:00am - 2:00am
Saturday
11:00am - 2:00am
Sunday
11:00am - 1:00am
Monday
11:00am - 9:00pm
Tuesday
11:00am - 9:00pm
Wednesday
11:00am - 9:00pm
Thursday
11:00am - 9:00pm
Friday
11:00am - 9:00pm
Saturday
11:00am - 9:00pm
Sunday
11:00am - 9:00pm
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Current beers

This Pub serves 2 changing beers and 2 regular beers.

Regular and recently seen

Hardys & Hansons - Bitter TasteMatch Prediction

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Hardys & Hansons - Bitter
Hardys & Hansons - Doctors Pale Ale - House Beer Hardys & Hansons - Bitter Session Bitter • 3.9% Spotted 5 times.
Hardys & Hansons - Bitter
Hardys & Hansons - Doctors Pale Ale - House Beer
(Hardys & Hansons - Bitter)

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

ABV 3.9%
Dispense Handpump
Style Session Bitter
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No

Greene King - IPA TasteMatch Prediction

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GREENE KING IPA PUMP CLIP FRONT
Greene King - IPA Session Bitter • 3.4%
GREENE KING IPA PUMP CLIP FRONT
Greene King - IPA

This beer is served regularly at Doctors, Edinburgh.

ABV 3.4%
Dispense Handpump
Style Session Bitter
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No
Changing

Changing beers typically include: Belhaven (varies) , Black Sheep (varies) , Greene King (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 before 10pm.
Wi Fi Wi Fi
free
Features
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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 (960m)
Princes Street
Nearby Station (850m)
Edinburgh
Directions
0.5m S of centre

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