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Royal Oak, Edinburgh

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Opens at 3:00pm
1 Infirmary Street, Edinburgh, EH1 1LT (View on Google Map)
(0131) 557 2976
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Small traditional bar, unchanged for many years and famed for its folk music. Jam sessions are frequent, usually every evening, whilst the downstairs bar hosts more formal events. Rebus tours leave from here all year. Children are not admitted.

NOTE: Opening times are extended in August.

Information for this venue is provided by the Edinburgh & South East Scotland Branch of CAMRA
Previous Names
Local Authority
City of Edinburgh
Last updated
26/06/2025
Last surveyed
25/06/2025
Leasehold owner
unknown
Freehold owner
unknown
Pub ID
EDN/245
Asset of Community Value
Monday
3:00pm - 2:00am
Tuesday
3:00pm - 2:00am
Wednesday
3:00pm - 2:00am
Thursday
3:00pm - 2:00am
Friday
3:00pm - 2:00am
Saturday
3:00pm - 2:00am
Sunday
3:00pm - 2:00am
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Current beers

This Pub serves 3 changing beers and 0 regular beers.

Changing

Changing beers typically include: Caledonian (varies) , Harviestoun (varies) , Stewart (varies)

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Facilities
Live Music Live Music
Folk music most days
Dog Friendly Dog Friendly
Events Events
Weekly folk club downstairs
Wi Fi Wi Fi
Features
Cask Ale Cask Ale
Transport
Close to bus routes (160m)
Various
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Close to metro (930m)
St Andrew Square
Nearby Station (514m)
Edinburgh

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