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Malt Shovel, Edinburgh

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Opens at 11:00am
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Operator: Belhaven (Greene King)
11-15 Cockburn Street, Edinburgh, EH1 1BP (View on Google Map)
(0131) 225 6843
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Busy, city centre pub divided into 3 areas of differing character. The bar, with attractive wooden gantry, is Robert Adam baroque with mirrored sides and carries a good selection of malt whisky. There are also a number of old photos of Edinburgh, old beer mirrors and general pub memorabilia displayed. Conveniently located for a visit to Princes Street gardens. Meals are served all day.

Information for this venue is provided by the Edinburgh & South East Scotland Branch of CAMRA
Previous Names
Local Authority
City of Edinburgh
Last updated
12/06/2025
Last surveyed
12/06/2025
Leasehold owner
unknown
Freehold owner
Greene King
Pub ID
EDN/184
Asset of Community Value
Monday
11:00am - 11:00pm
Tuesday
11:00am - 11:00pm
Wednesday
11:00am - 11:00pm
Thursday
11:00am - 11:00pm
Friday
11:00am - Midnight
Saturday
11:00am - Midnight
Sunday
11:00am - 11:00pm
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

Current beers

This Pub serves 2 changing beers and 2 regular beers.

Regular and recently seen
Caledonian - Deuchars IPA
Caledonian - Deuchars IPA Session Pale Ale • 3.8%
Caledonian - Deuchars IPA
Caledonian - Deuchars IPA

Session Pale Ale

Dispense: Handpump
ABV: 3.8%
Vegan: No
Gluten Free: No
This beer is served regularly.
Belhaven - 80/-
Belhaven - 80/- Session Bitter • 4.2% Spotted 4 times
Belhaven - 80/-
Belhaven - 80/-

Session Bitter

Dispense: Handpump
ABV: 4.2%
Vegan: No
Gluten Free: No
This beer is served regularly.
Spotted 4 times recently. Last spotted 4 days ago
Changing

Changing beers typically include: Greene King (varies) , Harviestoun (varies) , Stewart (varies)

Source: National

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Facilities
Lunchtime Meals Lunchtime Meals
Evening Meals Evening Meals
Live Music Live Music
Fri 9pm - Midnight Musician
Garden Garden
pavement tables all year
Family Friendly Family Friendly
Children are permitted in 'Raised Area' until 10pm for meals if accompanied
Dog Friendly Dog Friendly
Wi Fi Wi Fi
Free
Features
Cask Ale Cask Ale
Cask Marque Cask Marque
Member Discount Scheme Member Discount Scheme
10% discount off cask beer for CAMRA members
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 (515m)
St Andrew Square
Nearby Station (270m)
Edinburgh
Directions
Centre

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