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Old Chain Pier, Edinburgh

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Cask Ale
Opens at 10:00am
32 Trinity Crescent, Edinburgh, EH5 3ED (View on Google Map)
(0131) 552 4960
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The only pub in Edinburgh directly on the seafront with panoramic windows giving superb views across the Firth of Forth to Fife, and seats outside in the summer. Those with an interest in marine wildlife should bring their binoculars. It has a colourful history, being situated in the 1821 booking office of a pier destroyed by a storm in 1898. Bits of the original pier can still be seen in the bar. The emphasis is on food, which is served all day and includes dishes with traditional Scottish ingredients.

WARNING: Table service only inside and all tables can be used/reserved for diners at peak eating times. Sitting or standing at the bar is not permitted (unless pub is quiet) but outdoor tables may be used with service via a window and the drinks will be served in plastic tumblers.

Note: Food not served between 12 noon and 12.30pm.

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
12/06/2025
Leasehold owner
unknown
Freehold owner
Heineken UK
Pub ID
EDN/208
Asset of Community Value
Monday
10:00am - 10:00pm
Tuesday
10:00am - 10:00pm
Wednesday
10:00am - 10:00pm
Thursday
10:00am - 10:00pm
Friday
9:30am - 11:00pm
Saturday
9:30am - 11:00pm
Sunday
9:30am - 10:00pm
Monday
9:30am - Noon & 12:30pm - 8:30pm
Tuesday
9:30am - Noon & 12:30pm - 8:30pm
Wednesday
9:30am - Noon & 12:30pm - 8:30pm
Thursday
9:30am - Noon & 12:30pm - 8:30pm
Friday
9:30am - Noon & 12:30pm - 8:30pm
Saturday
9:30am - Noon & 12:30pm - 8:30pm
Sunday
9:30am - Noon & 12:30pm - 7:30pm
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Current beers

This Pub serves 4 changing beers and 0 regular beers.

Changing

Two tied to Heineken, 2 free

Changing beers typically include: Fyne Ales (varies) , Stewart (varies) , Swannay (varies)

Source: National

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Facilities
Lunchtime Meals Lunchtime Meals
Evening Meals Evening Meals
Live Music Live Music
Fri & Sat 8-10pm Varies
Garden Garden
Pavement tables (summer only) New beer garden launched July 2023
Family Friendly Family Friendly
Children under 14 yrs welcome until 8pm and menu provided.
Dog Friendly Dog Friendly
Function Room Function Room
Conservatory
Wi Fi Wi Fi
free
Features
Cask Ale Cask Ale
Transport
Close to bus routes (50m)
Lothian Buses (16, 17)
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Close to metro (900m)
Newhaven
Closest station (4000m)
Edinburgh
Directions
1.5m N of centre

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