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Black Bull {Grassmarket}, Edinburgh

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Opens at 10:00am
12 Grassmarket, Edinburgh, EH1 2JU (View on Google Map)
(0131) 225 6636
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Below the castle, one of many varied drinking establishments in the Grassmarket, this pub has a long L-shaped bar with two small mezzanines. Decorated by lots of memorabilia items including items from T&J Bernard, an extinct Edinburgh brewery. Eight TV screens regularly show sport. It can be very lively on Friday and Saturday evenings, with a mainly younger clientele with music provided.

NOTE Alcoholic drinks are served from 11am. During quieter months: Jan, Feb, Mar, Oct & Nov opening hours may be reduced.

Information for this venue is provided by the Edinburgh & South East Scotland Branch of CAMRA
Previous Names
Local Authority
City of Edinburgh
Last updated
18/11/2025
Last surveyed
10/06/2024
Leasehold owner
unknown
Freehold owner
unknown
Pub ID
EDN/35
Asset of Community Value
Monday
10:00am - Midnight
Tuesday
10:00am - Midnight
Wednesday
10:00am - Midnight
Thursday
10:00am - 1:00am
Friday
10:00am - 1:00am
Saturday
10:00am - 1:00am
Sunday
10:00am - 1:00am
Monday
Noon - 10:00pm
Tuesday
Noon - 10:00pm
Wednesday
Noon - 10:00pm
Thursday
Noon - 10:00pm
Friday
Noon - 10:00pm
Saturday
Noon - 10:00pm
Sunday
Noon - 10:00pm
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Current beers

This Pub serves 2 changing beers and 1 regular beer.

Regular and recently seen

Stewart - Jack Back TasteMatch Prediction

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Stewart - Jack Back
Stewart - Blackbull - House Beer Stewart - Jack Back Session Pale Ale • 3.7% Spotted 3 times.
Stewart - Jack Back
Stewart - Blackbull - House Beer
(Stewart - Jack Back)

This beer is served regularly and Spotted 3 times. at Black Bull {Grassmarket}, Edinburgh.

ABV 3.7%
Cask
Style Session Pale Ale
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free Yes
Changing

Changing beers typically include: Loch Leven (varies)

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Facilities
Sports TV Sports TV
Lunchtime Meals Lunchtime Meals
Also open from 10am seasonaly for breakfast until 12
Evening Meals Evening Meals
Live Music Live Music
Thu-Sun from 10pm. Singers.
Garden Garden
Pavement tables
Family Friendly Family Friendly
Children are permitted until 8pm and menu provided.
Disabled Access Disabled Access
Dog Friendly Dog Friendly
Events Events
Quiz Thu 8-10pm
Wi Fi Wi Fi
Free
Features
Cask Ale Cask Ale
Cask Marque Cask Marque
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 (965m)
Princes Street
Nearby Station (835m)
Edinburgh

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