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Heritage Pub

Volunteer Arms [Canny Man's], Edinburgh (Canny Man's)

237 Morningside Road, Morningside, Edinburgh, EH10 4QU (View on Google Map)

Owned and run by the same family for over a century and a half and believed to be the first pub established in Morningside as Edinburgh expanded to the south.

This multi-roomed bar & restaurant has a distinct ambience and character created by red décor, subdued lighting and lots of pictures, musical instruments, hunting trophies and all manner of artefacts which adorn the walls and hang from the ceilings.

Open for breakfast, lunch and dinner, the latter two including a wide choice of smørrebrød.

NOTE: Alcoholic drinks are not served until 11am on Sunday.

Information for this venue is provided by the Edinburgh & South East Scotland Branch of CAMRA
Previous Names
Local Authority
City of Edinburgh
Last updated
10/08/2024
Last surveyed
26/06/2024
Pub ID
EDN/291
Asset of Community Value

Two star - A pub interior of very special national historic interest

Listed status: B

Famous multi-roomed pub with walls obscured from skirting board to ceiling with a vast collection of memorabilia accumulated over the years that impart a unique atmosphere. Please note the sign 'Dress casual but smart' on entering via the door in Canaan Street. Officially the Volunteer Arms, this was built as a two-storey private house of local grey stone and is still in the same family ownership since it became a pub in 1879. The main bar at the front of the building has an old bar counter and back gantry. On the front left is a tiny area but there is no indication it was ever a separate small snug. In the early 1960s, the rooms at the front were partially opened-up and a second counter added at the rear right. A couple of small rooms have also been brought into use. This quirky pub sells its own blended whisky and over 200 single malt whiskies; it even has a champagne menu. When not busy, drinks are occasionally served on a tray with some complimentary peanuts - the prices reflect this.

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Opening
Food
Monday
8:00am - 11:00pm
8:00am - 11:00am & Noon - 4:00pm & 5:00pm - 9:30pm
Tuesday
8:00am - 11:00pm
8:00am - 11:00am & Noon - 4:00pm & 5:00pm - 9:30pm
Wednesday
8:00am - 11:00pm
8:00am - 11:00am & Noon - 4:00pm & 5:00pm - 9:30pm
Thursday
8:00am - 11:00pm
8:00am - 11:00am & Noon - 4:00pm & 5:00pm - 9:30pm
Friday
8:00am - 11:00pm
8:00am - 11:00am & Noon - 4:00pm & 5:00pm - 9:30pm
Saturday
8:00am - 11:00pm
8:00am - 11:00am & Noon - 4:00pm & 5:00pm - 9:30pm
Sunday
9:00am - 11:00pm
9:00am - 11:00am & Noon - 4:00pm & 5:00pm - 9:30pm
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Current beers

This Pub serves 3 changing beers and 0 regular beers.

Volunteer Arms [Canny Man's], Edinburgh

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Facilities
Lunchtime Meals Lunchtime Meals
Evening Meals Evening Meals
Garden Garden
Rear courtyard
Family Friendly Family Friendly
Children are permitted until 9pm outwith the bar area.
Disabled Access Disabled Access
Parking Parking
Dog Friendly Dog Friendly
Accommodation Accommodation
Lane hotel is part of buisness. 11 rooms.
Function Room Function Room
No charge
Smoking Smoking
Courtyard
Wi Fi Wi Fi
Features
Real Ale Real Ale
Real Heritage Pub Real Heritage Pub
Quiet Quiet
Transport
Close to bus routes (160m)
Lothian Buses
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Closest station (2800m)
Haymarket
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