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Blue Blazer, Edinburgh

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Cask Ale Real Cider
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2 Spittal Street, Edinburgh, EH3 9DX (View on Google Map)
(0131) 229 5030
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Two-roomed pub in the shadow of Edinburgh Castle with wooden floors, high ceilings and old brewery window panels, which gives it an old-fashioned feel, complemented by candles in the evening. It is named after the uniform of a local school and inlaid on the floor is a large mosaic featuring a blue blazer, dated 1889. The back room is more spacious than the main room.

The cask ales are served on 5 handpumps along with two Aitken Founts that were renovated in June 2025. Hand written detailed labels describing the ales are displayed by the pumps. A separate handpump dispenses cider which may not always meet CAMRA’s definition of a real cider.

Sunday lunchtimes feature a free “help yourself” cheeseboard on the bar. May open later some days - worth checking before making a trip there.

NOTE: Children and Stag and Hen parties are not admitted.

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
21/01/2026
Leasehold owner
unknown
Freehold owner
unknown
Pub ID
EDN/41
Asset of Community Value
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Monday
4:00pm - 1:00am
Tuesday
4:00pm - 1:00am
Wednesday
3:00pm - 1:00am
Thursday
Noon - 1:00am
Friday
Noon - 1:00am
Saturday
Noon - 1:00am
Sunday
1:00pm - 1:00am
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Current beers

This Pub serves 6 changing beers and 1 regular beer.

Regular and recently seen

Fyne Ales - Jarl TasteMatch Prediction

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Fyne Ales - Jarl
Fyne Ales - Jarl Session Golden Ale • 3.8% Spotted 8 times
Fyne Ales - Jarl
SIBA Indie Beer Sold Here
Fyne Ales - Jarl

This beer is served regularly and Spotted 8 times. at Blue Blazer, Edinburgh.

ABV 3.8%
Cask
Style Session Golden Ale
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No

Burton Bridge - XL Bitter TasteMatch Prediction

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XL Bitter
Burton Bridge - XL Bitter Session Bitter • 4% Spotted once
XL Bitter
SIBA Indie Beer Sold Here
Burton Bridge - XL Bitter

Spotted once recently. Last spotted 10 hours ago at Blue Blazer, Edinburgh.

ABV 4%
Style Session Bitter
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No

Neptune - On The Bounty TasteMatch Prediction

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Neptune - On The Bounty
Neptune - On The Bounty Flavoured Speciality Beers • 5.8% Spotted once
Neptune - On The Bounty
SIBA Indie Beer Sold Here
Neptune - On The Bounty

Spotted once recently. Last spotted 10 hours ago at Blue Blazer, Edinburgh.

ABV 5.8%
Style Flavoured Speciality Beers
Colour
Vegan Yes
Gluten Free No
Changing

Changing beers typically include: Durham (varies) , Newbarns (varies) , Two by Two (varies)

Source: National

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Facilities
Mobility Access Statement Mobility Access Statement
Level access from the street to the bar but no accessible toilets.
Dog Friendly Dog Friendly
15% discount if accompanied by a dog!
Games Games
Board games
Wi Fi Wi Fi
Free
Features
Cask Ale Cask Ale
Real Cider Real Cider
Occasional e.g. Dudda's Tun, Ross-on-Wye.
Uses Autovac Uses Autovac
SIBA Indie Beer Supporter
SIBA Indie Beer Supporter
Transport
Close to bus routes
Various
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Close to metro (750m)
West End
Closest station (1000m)
Haymarket
Directions
SW side of centre

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